Cochin, January 31
Adding another chapter to the vast spice resource of Kerala, scientists have discovered a rare wild pepper plants with pungent fruit and lemon-scented leaves. This unique variety of pepper was discovered from the Agasthyamala regions in the Western Ghats by the team of scientists from the Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute.
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Archive for January, 2008
New variety of pepper discovered
Posted in Enviroment, Kerala, tagged Karma kerala, Kerala, New variety of pepper discovered, Pepper, Spices on January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Recreating timeless milieu in present day homes!
Posted in Kerala, tagged antique, Architecture, Kannur, Kerala, traditional, Vasthu on January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Kannur: Kerala has always been famous of royal palaces, opulent family stead homes and traditional ‘tharavadu’, which radiate the traditional vasthu architecture and ethnic building plans. Typically the homes were built with wooden ceilings and walls, which ensure natural cooling even during summers. Tiled or thatched roof were just right for the sultry summers and [...]
Road show of hospitality industry takes Kochi by storm
Posted in Kerala, tagged Hospitality, Kerala, Kochi, Tourism, Tourist destination on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The three day event ‘Hoteltechshow & Baketechshow 08, held at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium from 30th January to 1 February 2008 will showcase one of the biggest collections of hospitality and bakery equipments technology and services. The exhibition well complemented by seminars is attracting huge gatherings.
It is organized by Samanuaya Communications, a famous media company [...]
Unscientific use of LPG on a high
Posted in Travel, tagged Karma kerala, Kerala, Unscientific LPG, Unscientific use of LPG on a high on January 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Kochi, January 29
The buzzing city of Kochi is moving at a great pace, this city has been living 24×7 with a commercial tag. This race has made this city to get as zippy as Mumbai to some extent. And when it comes to traffic well both the cities stand to the same ground for [...]
Cultural fiesta in connection with Thunchan Festival
Posted in Kerala, tagged Culture, Kerala, literature, Thunchan festival, Tirur on January 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tirur: February 2 would be a red letter day in the festive calendar of Kerala as it marks the five day celebration of Thunchan festival to be held at Thunchanparambu at Tirur in Malapuram District. An impressive array of cultural meets and programs are scheduled to make this year’s festival a big hit.
Literary competitions for [...]
Kudumbasree empowering women
Posted in Kerala, tagged Karma kerala, Kerala, Kudumbasree, Kudumbasree empowering women on January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cochin, January 28
‘Kudumbasree’ is the source of power for the new generation women of Kerala these days. This women empowerment organization was established by the government to strengthen the women power and to show them the right path to grow their self-confidence and significantly improve their way of living to be independent. With such an [...]
Thani Illam- A home stay nestled in the lap of nature
Posted in Kerala, tagged Ayurveda, customs, Ethnic, Home stay, Kerala, Yoga on January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Kochi: Welcome to Thani Illam, a home stay with a difference. Located at Thottuva, near Perumbavoor, here tourists have to stick to the customary traits and rituals followed by the hosts, Mr. T. S. Parameswaran, and his wife S. Saradammal, both retired State Government employees. Eco-friendly to the core, this award winning home stay was the winner [...]
Kerala athlete on for a world record
Posted in Travel, tagged Guinness Book of World Record, Karma kerala, Kerala, Kerala athlete on for a world record on January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Kottayam, January 25
Well do you have ever tried to run backward, no then please don’t it may be risky for any novice. But one lad of Kerala has decided to do so to enter his name in the Guinness Book of World Record. This athlete is on his way to get the name of this [...]
The matchless maritime tradition of Dhow making
Posted in Kerala, tagged Beypore, Boat, Kerala, Kozhikide, Spices, Trade on January 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Kozhikode: Khalasis have been the traditional boat builders based in Malabar region for over 5000 years. They form an important link in the rich maritime history of Kerala, which dates back to the colonial period or beyond. The Portuguese traded spices through sea routes in these massive, hand -made country boats called dhows, locally known [...]
Dog training centre in Thrissur
Posted in Travel, tagged Dog training centre in Thirssur, Karma kerala, Kerala on January 24, 2008 | 13 Comments »
Cochin, January 24
In a move to curb the growing number of crime and terror threats, a new initiative was taken yesterday with the establishment of Southern India’s first dog training centre in Thrissur. Here these dogs will get all the skills and techniques to catch the thieves and also to detect various explosives. This initiative [...]
