Barn owls are, the world over, highly endangered. Their secretive and shy character makes the encroaching of humans especially problematic. Being shy, they are rarely seen and all the more valuable. The recession is also threatening them as they figure in a ritual sacrifice whose sacrificiants believe will make them more prosperous. The Kerala forestry [...]
Archive for November 16th, 2009
The magic of Music
Posted in Kerala, tagged Kerala, Kerala Music, Kochi on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, the world of music has a magic in it to make you feel good when you are down and also to dance when you are happy. It has the power to bring solace to a disturbed mind. After a hectic day when you listen to a melodious song even in a shop you will [...]
Jewellery- Kerala’s own wealth!
Posted in Kerala, tagged gold, Jewellery on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kerala, one of the largest jewellery hubs in South India is known to have a penchant for gold since the days of the royal rule. It turns out to be one of the hottest destinations in the country for jewellery merchandise thanks to the ever increasing demand and total economic growth.
You can find, all [...]
Men (not) at work!
Posted in Kerala, tagged Elephants, Kerala, riteratlarge, Slices of Kerala Life, Strikes, trade unions on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The labour and trade unions of Kerala have always been any industrialist’s nightmare come true. Nowhere in India can you come across a labour class which is more aware and willing to fight hard for its ‘avakaashangal’ (rights) than that flourishing in here. Their demands are quite often out of this world, and would surely [...]
