Tuesday, January 29, 2008
satellite maps and Images of Technopark thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
technopark thiruvananthapuram
technopark trivandrum image
technopark thiruvananthapuram
technopark thiruvananthapuram
technopark thiruvananthapuram
Images courtesy Flickr.
Technopark is a technology park in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India for electronics, software, and other Information Technology (IT) ventures. It is the first and largest technology park in India. Launched in 1990, Technopark currently has 3.2 million square feet (310,000 square meters) of built-up space. Technopark is home to over 125 companies, which employ more than 17,000 professionals. They include one CMMI level 5 and PCMM level 5 company, four CMM Level 5, two CMM Level 3 and several ISO 9001 certified companies. Technopark is promoted by the Government of Kerala, with a mandate to promote entrepreneurship and employment in the region. The policy of economic liberalisation initiated by the government of India in 1991 and the rapid growth of the global software industry during the 1990s has substantially contributed to the growth of Technopark. Over 70% of Kerala's IT exports are from Technopark.
The units in Technopark include domestic firms, joint ventures and subsidiaries of foreign companies engaged in a wide variety of activities, which include embedded software development, smart card technology, enterprise resource planning (ERP), process control software design, engineering and computer-aided design software development, IT Enabled Services (ITES), process re-engineering, animation and e-business.
Technopark is owned and administered by the Government of Kerala and is headed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition to this, it has a Governing Council and a Program Implementation Board, both of which include top officials of the Government. The administration of the campus is carried out from the Park Centre that houses the administrative offices including that of the CEO. Technopark also hosts a Technology Business Incubation Cell and Software Competency Centre, situated in the Park Centre. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Satellite Maps of Kottayam
Satellite Maps of Kottayam
Kottayam (in Malayalam:കോട്ടയം) is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of Kerala. An important trading center of commercial crops and a publishing centre in Kerala, Kottayam is also the administrative capital of Kottayam district.
The town has been in the forefront of modern education in Kerala from the nineteenth century. In 1989, it achieved the distinction of being the first District in India to achieve 100% literacy.In 1821 Benjamin Baily, a British missionary, established C.M.S. Press, the first printing press in Kerala, in Kottayam. The town has been in the forefront of Newspaper and Book publishing in the state ever since. Malayala Manorama, the newspaper with the largest circulation of all dailies in Malayalam, was founded here in 1888. And Manorama is known by the sobriquet of "Granny Of Kottayam". Deepika, another Malayalam newspaper, also started publishing from here in the same year. In 1945, a group of writers set up SPCA, (short for 'Literary Workers' Co-operative Society' in Malayalam), a unique co-operative of writers, which became a leading publisher in the State. Kottayam is home to several other books and periodical publishers in Malayalam languages such as D. C. Books, Labour India Publications and Manorajyam etc. Other newspapers which have their publishing offices in Kottayam include Mathrubhumi and Mangalam.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Keralam Media Links
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Popular Kerala Malayalam daily newspapers
Popular Kerala English news papers
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Popular Kerala Satellite Telvision Channels
Popular Kerala Malayalam Satellite Television Channels
Other Popular Satellite Channels in Kerala
Other Global Malayalam Satellite Channel Links
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Popular DTH Satellite Telvision Services in Kerala
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Kerala FM Radio stations
Private channels with home page
Private FM Radio stations proposed place wise
Kannur
Radio Mango (the Malayala Manorama Co Ltd) -91.9
Club Fm (the Mathrubhumi Printing And Publishing Co Ltd) -94.3
S Fm (kal Radio,sun Network) 93.5
Best Fm (asianet Communications Ltd) - 95.0
Kozhikode
Radio Mango (the Malayala Manorama Co Ltd) -91.9
S Fm (kal Radio,sun Network) 93.5
Thrissur
Radio Mango (the Malayala Manorama Co Ltd) -91.9
Club Fm (the Mathrubhumi Printing And Publishing Co Ltd) -94.3
S Fm (kal Radio,sun Network) 93.5
Best Fm (asianet Communications Ltd) - 95.0
Cochin
Club Fm (the Mathrubhumi Printing And Publishing Co Ltd) -94.3
S Fm ( Sun Network ) 93.5
Radio Mango ( The Malayala Manorama ) -91.9
Thiruvanthapuram
Big Fm (Adlabs Films Ltd) - 92.7
Radio Mirchi (Entertainment Network ) -98.3
Club Fm (the Mathrubhumi ) -94.3
S Fm (sun Network) 93.5
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Internet Malayalam Radio, Radio Dum Dum
(available in Mobiles too)
Radio Dum Dum is the world’s first 24/7 live Malayalam Internet Radio for
quality Malayalam songs and music related programmes for indians as well as NRIs.
Radio Dum Dum is world's first malayalam Internet radio from Kerala.
Radio Dum Dum reached among the keralites all over the world . All kind of
Malayalam music and related programs are the main contents. Unlike other
internet radios, Radio Dum Dum can hear through its uniquely developed desktop
player. Listeners can download the player from Radio Dum Dum website and enjoy nonstop 24/7 malayalam entertainment.
To hear Radio Dum Dum through mobile download the player from Spodtronics
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
A Nice video of Kerala backwater trip
Video of a boat trip from Kollam to Alapuzha through back waters of Kerala
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Kadamattom church Images
Kadamattom church is situated on the Ernakulam district in Eranakulam to Muvattupuzha route, 10 kms before Muvattupuzha , along the MC road in a calm and serene hill. There is no concrete evidence of the exact date of the establishment of the church. Believed to be built between the 4th and 10th century.
Stunning Images of Idukki
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Idukki
Idukki district (Malayalam :ഇടുക്കി ) is one among the 14 districts of Kerala state, India. The district headquarters is located at Kuyilimala (earlier it was at Painavu).
Geography
Idukki has an area of 5,105.22 km² (1,971.1 sq mi) and is the second largest District of Kerala. Rugged mountains and forests cover about 97 percent of the total area of the District. The district borders the Kerala districts of Pathanamthitta to the south, Kottayam to the southeast, Ernakulam to the northeast and Thrissur to the north and Coimbature, Dindigul and Theni Districts in Tamilnadu to the east. See:map.
Anamudi, the highest peak in India south of Himalayas, is in the Kuttampuzha Panchayat of Adimali Block, in the K.D.H Village of Devikulam taluk. 13 other peaks in the district exceed a height of 2,000 m (6,562 ft). The Periyar, Thodupuzhayar and Thalayar are the important rivers of the district.
History
The High Range of Idukki attracted Scottish planters in the 19th century and they left behind some bungalows in an around Munnar, which are quite notable for their architectural beauty. Perhaps the most visible one to the tourists is Ladbroke House,which is named after the Ladbroke Square in London. The Trout, coniferous trees and dark green planter's cap are all contributions of those planters. Quite interestingly, Munnar had railway lines almost a century back! This started from the KDHP office at Munnar and extended up to Top Station near the Tamil Nadu border. The torrential rain and storm of 1924 destroyed the major part of the rail system and the Mattupetty dam still has the remains of the rail lines. Quite few of the rails are used as electric posts in Munnar. KDHP's tea factory has one of the wheels of the locomotives being kept there.
Idukki has the largest arch dam in India, the Idukki Dam, constructed for the Idukki Hydro Electric Power Project in 1969 with the cooperation of the Canadian Government. This single project powers almost half of the entire state and some parts of neighboring states. Mattupetty Dam is also here.
Protected areas
This district has several protected areas including: Periyar Tiger Reserve in the south, Kurinjimala Sanctuary to the east, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east, Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi Shola National Park to the north, Pampadum Shola National Park to the south and Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary in the west. These protected areas are especially known for several threatened and endemic species including Tiger, Nilgiri Thar, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar Deer, and Neelakurinji.
Idukki is known for the splendid green mountains, streams and spices. It is one of the a main tourist destinations in Kerala with its hill stations, Devikulam and Munnar, surrounded by lush hills, tea plantations and valleys. Mattupetty, is the headquarters of the Indo-Swiss Cattle Project, about 11 km away from Munnar.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Wayanad Gatt Images
Some of these Images were contributed by my aunties.
To see more of these images and in better quality visit following link
exotic wayanad images
a sample image of what you can see is given here
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Kollam, Satellite Map
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Kollam (Malayalam:കൊല്ലം ) (known to the Portuguese as Quilon, pronounced koy-lon) is a city and a municipal corporation in Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It lies 71 Kilometres north of the state capital Thiruvanathapuram(Trivandrum). It is also the headquarters of the Kollam District, one among the 14 districts in the state of Kerala. It is bound on the south by Thiruvananthapuram district, on the north by Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha, on the east by Tamil Nadu and on the west by the Arabian Sea. The town is very famous for cashew processing and coir manufacturing. It is the southern gateway to the backwaters of Kerala, and thus, a prominent tourist destination.
Kollam was formerly called "Desinganadu". During the rule of the Travancore kingdom in southern Kerala, Kollam was the focal point of trade. The start of the Malayalam era(ME) is associated with Kollam. It is believed that the era was started by Nestorian Christian merchants who settled in KorukeNi kollam, near to the present Kollam. The ME is also referred as Kollavarsham.
Places of Interest
Most of the sights in Kollam are situated within a radius of 8-10 km from the city centre. Places close to city centre include the calm and scenic Thirummulavaram and Tangasseri beaches. Another picturesque beach worth visit is the semilunar Kochupilamood Beach (Kollam beach). The light house at Tangaseeri Kollam stands 144 ft (44 m) tall. The Tangasseri Light House was built in 1902. Thirumullavaram, approximately 6 km away from the city centre is popular for its calm and serene beach.
Boating facilities on Ashtamudi Lake are available at the Local boat jetty beside the main Bus depot popularly known as Civil station. House boats can be hired from the boat jetty or arranged through the tourist guides or by the local hotels.
The Kayal (Lake) Pradakshina Cruise operated by local boat owner is available till the Munroe Island, formed by the backwaters of Ashtamudi and Kallada River. The backwater trip from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest cruise in the state and takes around 8 hours.
Tourist spots such as Thenmala, Residency Palace Ashramom, Adventure Park, Jetayu para, and Palaruvi water falls are popular attractions.
A place in Kollam district that every tourist has to visit is the maruthimala. Maruthimala is situated in Kottarakara Taluk of Kollam district.
Must visit , Kumarakom,cluster of scenic little islands
kottages in Kumarakom
kumarakom backwaters
resort in kumarakom
a house boat near to kumarakom
distant view of a house boat in kumarakom>
nice evening near kumarakom
sunset in backwaters
house boat in kumarakom backwaters
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala, a state in India.
Environment
Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine species and it teems with 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), shrimp (chemmeen in local language) and prawns. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. It is a major tourist attraction.
Economy
Agriculture and tourism are the major economic activities. The place has expanses of mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves. This rich agricultural environment is mainly irrigated using interspersed waterways and canals. Kumarakom's perfectly balanced tropical climate is conducive to cultivation.
Modes of access
One can access Kumarakom by many means:
* By air: via Cochin International Airport and the Trivandrum International Airport
* By rail: via Kottayam (16 kilometres)
* By boat: From Muhamma (near Alappuzha) to Kumarakom Jetty.
* By road: Buses and taxis are easily available at all times of the day from Kottayam.
Tourism
There are several activities for visitors, depending on how much time, money and local language skills they have.
The Bird Sanctuary can be visited by boat, which can be arranged with local fishermen at the entrance to the sanctuary. A two-hour rowing boat trip may cost about INR 200-250, and is best undertaken in the evening or early morning to avoid the afternoon sun.
Kerala Tourism Corporation conducts nice tours to all these places. Apart from them several other tour operators are providing group tour packages covering all these places.Some resorts provides other travel facilities for small number of peoples.
Here locates some resorts which rents house boat to spend exotic night in boats.House boats or speed boats can cover longer distances but cost more for hire.
God of Small Things
Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things is set in Ayemenem village, which adjoins Kumarakom. The explosive success of this novel has given some added touristic impetus to this area. The Taj Garden Retreat hotel complex is centered around a building that is called "History House" in the novel; it was built by British missionary Alfred George Baker, whom the locals called "Kari Saipu" (possibly an elided form of "Baker Sahib"), as in the novel. Four generations of Bakers lived in the house until 1962, speaking Malayalam, and even wearing the mundu. It is in ruins in the novel, but has been restored by the Taj group. The Ayemenem house, where Arundhati Roy spent part of her childhood (like the twins in the story), can also be visited in the village, which can be reached by boat along the Meenachal river that figures prominently in the story.
Notable persons owned to Kumarakom
* Bishop Mar Alexander Choolaparampil (1877-1951), second bishop of the Knanaya Kottayam Archdiocese
* John Abraham Illikkalam (1929 - 1988) - was a Known Agriculturist at Kumarakom, and made a study & writings about Environmental & Ecological issues of Kuttanadu Region.
Kovalam Beach, Images, Satellite map
kovalam lighthouse view
kovalam lighthouse at night
kovalam north beach view
kovalam seaside
kovalam evening
kovalam view from top of nearby hill
location of Kovalam
kovalam beach, a nice glimpse
kovalam south of light house
kovalam view from top of light house
kovalam another angle
Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Kerala, a state in south India. It is located around 16 km outside Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) City in the Thiruvananthapuram district. There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. The sea port of Vizhinjam is about 3 km away and famous for its special varieties of fish, old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque. The Proposed International Trans shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam is also close to Kovalam.
Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel. Kovalam is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.
There are three beaches at Kovalam, separated by outcrops jutting out to the sea. The larger one is called Light House Beach for its 30 odd metre high light house. The second largest one is Hawah Beach named thus for the topless European women who used to throng there. It was the first topless beach in India. Topfree bathing and parading is banned now except in private coves owned by resorts. Visitors frequent these two beaches. The northern part of the beach is known as Samudra Beach in tourism parlance. A large promontory separates this part from the southern side. Samudra Beach doesn't have tourists thronging there or hectic business. The local fishermen ply their trade on this part. The sands on the beaches in Kovalam are partially black in colour due to the presence of ilmenite and thorazite. The normal tourist season is from September to May.
How to reach Kovalam
* The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.
* Nearest Metropolitan City is Trivandrum - 16 km
o Regular buses ply to Kovalam from the City Bus Stand at 'East Fort', Trivandrum.
* Trivandrum Central Bus Station is 14 km away.
* The nearest railhead Trivandrum Central in Thampanoor is 14 kms away and it is just opposite the Trivandrum Central Bus Station.
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