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mohammedirshad06

January 29th, 2012, 06:05 PM

Its Kerala Model. Not all small states are enjoying the so said benefits. People in Kerala are educated, bring in more foreign money, take some top posts in the bureaucracy, developments are more or less equitable. If Kerala is a small state, it suffers from the banes of the same.

Bigger states have its own benefits. Its for the politicos to treat all the people equal.

Yes, I too join with Malayaali.... Kerala, by its basic nature and part of our native culture of decentralization, its easy to break up much more than any other place..... Remember, there was a Kerala divided around 130 feudal states and one of the few states that had least rule under a single flag/empire.

But current Kerala is too strong to remain strong for few more decades, if not a century. Its because of the strong Kerala Model thats practiced since 1940s and perfected since 1960s.

We say, there is inequality of resources, but when compared with many states of India, its like complaining loss of 5 marks out of 95%.

Other states focus one Big Metro and small cities. Even the demand of Tulunad and South Tamil Nadu is quite seen in SSC, simply because resources are getting centralized at Bangalore and Chennai.....

Kerala is far above to this concept..... The moment an IT Park in Trivandrum got success, immedidately it was brought to Kochi and now to Kozhikode and even brought to Thrissur, Kannur, Kollam etc...... Instead of one mega airport, we have 3 med sized airports competing for equal share.... Instead of Metro, Monorail, A/C Buses etc focused only in one city, while others remaining with traditional means, Kerala is ready to distribute whatever is in its hands.....

I believe, as long as this concept is kept in strong practice without dilution, it will preserve Kerala as one entity. We need to remember, we don't have any cultural nationalism or language nationalism unlike many of our neighbors. Hence only Kerala Model can help our state to remain united!!!

Hail for it!!!

Aslesh

January 29th, 2012, 06:51 PM

RajeshNair

January 29th, 2012, 08:08 PM

Any small state will have much less disparity in development within the state. That is true for any small state. It is not just Kerala model. I don't see any benefit of having bigger states. It is always better to have smaller state for the ease of administration.

I think ease of administration has got more to do with the size of population than size of a state.

DileepKS

January 30th, 2012, 02:15 AM

amalmohan

January 30th, 2012, 05:29 AM

What will happen to Kashmir??What do they mean by that???

Malayaali

January 30th, 2012, 05:32 AM

What will happen to Kashmir??What do they mean by that???

കാശ്മീരിനെ കുറിച്ച് മിണ്ടരുത് :lol:

simpliCITY

January 30th, 2012, 07:17 AM

simpliCITY

January 30th, 2012, 07:20 AM

What will happen to Kashmir??What do they mean by that???

We canot devide the area under Pak and Chinese rule :lol:, Thye simply split Jammu from Kashmir . Valley and Ladak together formed the other state. PoK and Aksai Chin is just marked , But not named. :ohno:

mohammedirshad06

January 30th, 2012, 07:28 AM

In fact I do support dividing TN. Actually, I want a state to be formed with the five districts that is irrigated by Mullaperiyar.

When we are at it, hey!! Hyderabad for its own Metropolis state!! Why can't we? I want a Kochi Metropolis state that include Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and Thrissur districts!! Honestly, we promise not to play വല്ല്യേട്ടന്*!! ഇടുക്കീല്* തുറമുഖം കോട്ടയത്ത് ഡിസ്റ്റിലറി, ആലപ്പുഴെ ഏലം ഗവേഷണ കേന്ദ്രം തൃശ്ശൂര് സാംസ്ക്കാരിക SEZ എല്ലാം ശരിയാക്കി തന്നേക്കാം !

Dileepetta, are you proposing the revival of old Kochi Kingdom as new Cochin State? So will there be proposals for revival of Travancore, Kolathunadu, Kozhikode, Valluvanadu, etc?

I don't feel there is any need of Cochin state as of now....I understand, you are joking, but still such a demand even in dreams is capable of splitting our state into several tits and bits....

What more required is strengthening Kerala Model of development, by promoting Malabar in best way, to reduce the 5% complaints and ensure we get 99% for regional equality oriented development....

simpliCITY

January 30th, 2012, 07:38 AM

Kerala is already a small state. With just 3 crores population we are nothing in 120 crores population of India. So we don't have much to get divided. Also we don't have much right to complain about states with 20 crores population getting divided. We are enjoying the benefits of being a smaller state. Even in this small state we have north-south disparity. Then think about those larger state. There is no point in blaming politicians for everything. Remember that Kerala was also created by politicians.

Small states are good for governance , I agree with that. But it is not really a single solution to solve all problem. You need to spend billions of rupees to form all these tyny states. that expenditure alone can pullback India's growth rates for a couple of years. And we have tiny states in the north east, but still they are the least developed ones in the country.

If a state doing fine , and growing faster and inequality rate is almost low, then you don't need to split it further for an experiment. So , TN , Gujrat & Kerala are example for this, But UP,MP, MH & for some extend KA is huge, they need to be devided.

Then there is some strong demands from other parts of the country for statehood, like BodoLand and Gurkhaland this issue can be settled because both of the issue is age old and has some history to back their claimes.

Then there is a special case of J&K
I personally think peaceful Ladak should be seperated from J&K.

And all other UTs (Except The islands and Delhi) are nonsense, just merge the tiny ones with nearby state, and give statehood to the big ones.

Malayaali

January 30th, 2012, 07:48 AM

And all other UTs (Except The islands and Delhi) are nonsense, just merge the tiny ones with nearby state, and give statehood to the big ones.

ആരെന്തു പറഞ്ഞാലും വടകരക്കാരും തലശേരിക്കാരും ഇത് മാത്രം സമ്മതിക്കില്ല :lol:

mohammedirshad06

January 30th, 2012, 07:49 AM

Small states are good for governance , I agree with that. But it is not really a single solution to solve all problem. You need to spend billions of rupees to form all these tyny states. that expenditure alone can pullback India's growth rates for a couple of years. And we have tiny states in the north east, but still they are the least developed ones in the country.

If a state doing fine , and growing faster and inequality rate is almost low, then you don't need to split it further for an experiment. So , TN , Gujrat & Kerala are example for this, But UP,MP, MH & for some extend KA is huge, they need to be devided.

Then there is some strong demands from other parts of the country for statehood, like BodoLand and Gurkhaland this issue can be settled because both of the issue is age old and has some history to back their claimes.

Then there is a special case of J&K
I personally think peaceful Ladak should be seperated from J&K.

And all other UTs (Except The islands and Delhi) are nonsense, just merge the tiny ones with nearby state, and give statehood to the big ones.

Well, Big states or small states have both advantages and problems..... But in general small states are more better to perform... Economy alone doesnot represent prosperity..... For example, if we look Tamil Nadu, it has a large economy, but coming to Percapita income its not encouraging compared to Kerala despite of having smaller economy. Goa is a best example, how a small state and small economy, makes one of India's most prosperous state, simply because of its size.

In TN, most of the development is focused on Chennai and nearby districts.... The Southern TN is not getting its due share of development. Ofcourse, the Tamil Nationalism is bound to keep them together, but in long run it will affect their economy.

Gujarat also have its own woes shares... Surat is one of India's top 10 metro cities, but never gets recongition as its beyond Ahmedabad's reach, rather contribute to Mumbai's catchment area...... Perhaps, Modi's vision and leadership may help to hold the state for quite sometime, but chances are little for existence of such a big state.......

We cannot take examples of NE States to say small states not performing. With more than 60% of their land coming under reserve forests, bio-diversity area and underlining the fact their cultures are to be preserved without external influences, how can investments happen? For example 90% of Nagaland is heavily rugged and mountainous, all of its people are better known thro' their tribal identity than state identity and no common language/culture, its too difficult to invest, without changing their culture or reshaping the geo-social atmosphere, which is not possible under today's laws.....

In future, India can grow, only if states or certain cities declared autonomous regions, a fully decentralized administration like United states.... Elsewhere, the internal pressure built ups slowly result in USSR kind of effect!!!!

Malayaali

January 30th, 2012, 08:44 AM

Keralas natural beauty and peoples warmth (http://ibnlive.in.com/news/keralas-natural-beauty-and-peoples-warmth/225478-60-122.html)
Liza White, a hypnotherapist by profession in London, came to Vypeen with her two children, a few weeks back. The purpose was to get treated by an Ayurveda doctor for her neck pain. She was much relieved by the treatment that lasted only one week.
Feeling much better, she thought of taking her children to the well-known Mookambika Vidya Niketan in Paravoor to understand their teaching methods.
The management received Liza and her children warmly and allowed them to freely mingle with the students.
She recollects what a wonderful experience it was, and compares the system and culture with schools in England. The students of Vidyaniketan wholeheartedly welcomed them, she recounts. Liza and her children were allowed to join the picnic team of the school.
They visited Athirapally waterfalls and Thattekkad bird sanctuary. Her children were thrilled to see the waterfalls. It was their first experience, she said, and the natural beauty of the state made it all the more memorable.
She contrasted this with the system in schools back home where students are asked to sit quiet and are dissuaded from touching animals and other things during a picnic. But here she found that the students were allowed to play and enjoy to the fullest. The students exchange pleasantries with other picnicking student groups, share their snacks, took up adventurous programmes under the supervision of their caring teachers. The family bonds seen in Kerala is a model for the international fraternity, she feels. Parents and even grown up children live together taking care of each other. After a hard day’s work, they rush to their family to spent time with their dear ones.
Liza is also touched by the kindness that perfect strangers in Kerala show to outsiders. “They were very gracious, graceful and humble,” she says.
While her daughter liked colourful and different types of clothes, her son was overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the beaches, hills and valleys. But she does point out one negative aspect. The traffic, she says is a mess. “It should be regulated properly and people should obey the rules to ensure their and others’ safety,” she says.
Liza relished the famed Kerala banana and describes it as ‘delicious’. She also liked the sunny climate here, contrasting with England’s cold, grey weather. The sunshine in January was fantastic, she exclaims.
With sweet memories of her Kerala visit, Liza now returns back to England, but with a special request to the school management that she and her children should be allowed to mingle with the students again.

ajithv

January 30th, 2012, 09:08 AM

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ajithv

January 30th, 2012, 10:16 AM

So SCMS's RR Ghost is the 7th One in Kerala
The 8th one is coming in few days. :)

amalmohan

January 30th, 2012, 01:13 PM

TNil outlook magazine kathicho???

sanjupalayat

January 30th, 2012, 01:17 PM

The smaller northeastern states are better in literacy and have higher growth rates, especially states like Sikkim, the main problem there is the presence of Maoists and such groups and also the accessibility, if govt spent much on infrastructure and bring peace on that side it will be alright.

About the bigger states, Karnataka, AP, UP, MP & Rajasthan should be split up into smaller states, whole of Northern Karnataka is under developed and so is the Rayalaseema area in AP. I dont get why Tamilnadu need to be bifurcated since there is less inequalities in TN when compared to Karnataka and AP. I also agree with the formation of a separate state of Tulunadu, the region is entirely different form other parts of Karnataka, it is more culturally attached to Malabar/Kerala, you can feel that when you go to Mangalore.

vinod/kakka

January 30th, 2012, 03:37 PM

keralite

January 30th, 2012, 05:49 PM

Thodupuzha may be out of district plan

January 30, 2012 DC Thiruvananthapuram

The UDF is likely to redraw the boundaries of the proposed Muvattupuzha district by excluding Thodupuzha taluk.
This follows the stand taken by water resources minister P.J. Joseph against including Thodupuzha — his assembly constituency — in the new district. The UDF coordination committee meeting on Feb. 8 is likely to set up a commission to study the proposal.
The Babu Paul commission, which examined the issue in 2000, recommended the formation of Muvattupuzha district by including the non-hilly regions of Iddukki districts and the eastern parts of Ernakulam. Joseph says if Iddukki is bifurcated it will strengthen the demand of a group of Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu for merging the Tamil-speaking areas of Iddukki with that state.
The government is also examining two other proposals. The first one is to form the district by including Devikulam taluk of Iddukki, and Muvattupuzha and Kothamagalam areas of Ernakulam district.
Another proposal was to include only the eastern parts of Ernakuam in the proposed district.
Muvattupuzha MLA Joseph Vazhakkan, in the forefront of the demand for the new district, said there was a need to separate the eastern parts of Ernakulam district from the metropolitan areas of the district. This would ensure proper development of the eastern parts of the district, he said.
The call for new district, he said, was no way related to the demand for merging parts of Iddukki with Tamil Nadu. No part of Iddukki is a Tamil-majority region. But, “there is a strong presence of Tamilians among the plantation workers.”
There will be no problems if Devikulam taluk with sizeable Tamil population merged with the proposed Muvattupuzha district, Vazhakkan said.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/kochi/thodupuzha-may-be-out-dist-plan-108

mohammedirshad06

January 30th, 2012, 06:09 PM

vinod/kakka

January 30th, 2012, 06:13 PM

In future, India can grow, only if states or certain cities declared autonomous regions, a fully decentralized administration like United states.... Elsewhere, the internal pressure built ups slowly result in USSR kind of effect!!!!

What states or cities are autonomous regions in the U.S? Are all the states in the US the same size?

mohammedirshad06

January 30th, 2012, 06:19 PM

What states or cities are autonomous regions in the U.S? Are all the states in the US the same size?

OOps!!!! Yes, it was my typo that I put a comma instead of semi-colon..... I meant either a fully autonomous regions with central controls in areas of Defence, foreign affairs, communications, heavy industries and strategic general administration (something similar to British India vs Indian States) or US like administration, a fully federal decentralized administration with each state its own constitution, full state policies and economies.....

After all India is Union of States, not a Unitary country!!!!

ajithv

January 30th, 2012, 06:39 PM

What about merging Kanyakumari,which culturally align with us, again with Kerala ?

deewana

January 30th, 2012, 06:41 PM

In area wise and population wise malappuram is bigger than Ernakulam district. why we are discussing about only Ernakulam.

http://i41.tinypic.com/so918h.jpg

vinod/kakka

January 30th, 2012, 06:42 PM

OOps!!!! Yes, it was my typo that I put a comma instead of semi-colon..... I meant either a fully autonomous regions with central controls in areas of Defence, foreign affairs, communications, heavy industries and strategic general administration (something similar to British India vs Indian States) or US like administration, a fully federal decentralized administration with each state its own constitution, full state policies and economies.....

After all India is Union of States, not a Unitary country!!!!

Ok, so what items in the Central list needs to be moved to the state list? I thought the federal power is limited in certain aspects? Education, sales tax, local self government, road transport, roads other than NH, industry, IT, etc are still state subjects?

deewana

January 30th, 2012, 07:44 PM

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vinod/kakka

January 30th, 2012, 10:26 PM

In area wise and population wise malappuram is bigger than Ernakulam district. why we are discussing about only Ernakulam.

Because it is the only international megolapolis in Kerala. :bash:

sanjupalayat

January 30th, 2012, 10:51 PM

^^Come on guys, dileep bhai was joking, why you guys getting upset like this?

DileepKS

January 31st, 2012, 01:47 AM

mohammedirshad06

January 31st, 2012, 06:00 AM

Ok, so what items in the Central list needs to be moved to the state list? I thought the federal power is limited in certain aspects? Education, sales tax, local self government, road transport, roads other than NH, industry, IT, etc are still state subjects?

In British India, everything, except Defence and Strategic Administration was vested with States of India (read Princely states). The Approval process in British India was more or less simple, unless it affects strategic interests of the Paramount. As a result, every state of India has almost a nation kind of rights, though they act subordinate to Paramount power.... For example, Travancore has its own Currency, its own postal network, its own educational policy, surface transport police, its own economic policies and shipping policy and even its own Army though its part of Indian Armed Forces.... Almost same with Kochi.... As a result, though we had to face dikats of more powerful Paramount, lot of autonomy ensured better governance and better state buliding..... This kind of administration is best suited for India now... The priorities of 1947 was to ensure a strong India, which is almost achieved now. Now required is a faster growth, for which regional autonomies is the key solution....

Though the British have Westminster system for UK, in India they had a system almost similar to US kind. I personally believe, only a US model will work for India, due to its too diverse society and diverse interests.... Westminster system is for a unitary countries like UK, Canada, Australia etc, not for too diverse nations like India......

mohammedirshad06

January 31st, 2012, 06:02 AM

^^Come on guys, dileep bhai was joking, why you guys getting upset like this?

Sanjubhai, ITS QUITE NATURAL ALLE?:lol::lol:

Aslesh

January 31st, 2012, 06:08 AM

അരിയെത്ര? പയറഞ്ഞാഴി!!!

bijuarr

January 31st, 2012, 06:12 AM

Because it is the only international megolapolis in Kerala. :bash:

Ithonnum nammude Moderator:Sudheesh chettan kanunnille?

Xeno Axe

January 31st, 2012, 08:00 AM

Ithonnum nammude Moderator:Sudheesh chettan kanunnille?

അതിനുവേണ്ടി ഇവിടെ എന്ത് സംഭവിച്ചു?

Malayaali

January 31st, 2012, 09:40 AM

ആറ് വയസ്സുകാരി ചികിത്സാ സഹായം തേടുന്നു

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simpliCITY

January 31st, 2012, 11:44 AM

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അ: ഈ ഷാജി എന്നാ പേര് എല്ലാ മതക്കാര്*ക്കും ഉണ്ടല്ലേ
ഞാ: ആ ...
ഇതോടെ ആള് പതുക്കെ സ്വയം മതം വെളിപ്പെടുത്തും. വളരെ സാധാരണ മട്ടില്* ഞാന്* ഇന്നലെ ഗുരുവായൂര്* അമ്പലത്തില്* പോയപ്പോള്* എന്നോ അല്ലെങ്കെങ്കില്* ഇന്നലെ പള്ളിയില്* പോയപ്പോ എന്നാ ഒരു ഡയലോഗ് കാച്ചും. നമ്മള്* നമ്മുടെ മതം വെളിപ്പെടുത്തുന്നത് വരെ ഈ ചൂണ്ട ഇടല്* തുടരും. ജീവിതത്തില്* ഒരിക്കല്* മാത്രം കാണുന്ന ആളുടെ പോലും ജാതിയും മതവും അറിയാനുള്ള ആളുകളെ താല്പര്യം !!!

simpliCITY

January 31st, 2012, 11:45 AM

Ithonnum nammude Moderator:Sudheesh chettan kanunnille?

Police and Heros are always late :banana:

sanjupalayat

January 31st, 2012, 01:03 PM

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Malayaali

January 31st, 2012, 01:11 PM

^^

:lol:

RajeshVR

January 31st, 2012, 02:44 PM

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Malayaali

January 31st, 2012, 02:51 PM

^^

Please stop sharing these videos! :wallbash:

vinod/kakka

January 31st, 2012, 03:36 PM

ഈ അരസികന്മാരെക്കൊണ്ടു തോറ്റല്ലോ ദൈവമേ!! എന്നാലും എന്റെ കാക്കേ, താങ്കള്*ക്ക് പൊതുവേ sense of humour ഉള്ള ആളാണല്ലോ!

I find the map in general and the Hyderabad Metropolis proposal in particular quite funny. Of course, it is a 'compromise' solution for the Telengana issue, but that doesn't really make it 'unfunny'.

Ban ചെയ്യപെടാതെ ചൊറിയാന്* കിട്ടിയ അവസരം എങ്ങനെ പാഴാക്കും?
കൊച്ചിക്കാര് വേറെ race ആണെന്ന് പറയുന്നവര്* ഉള്ള കാലമല്ലേ? :)

vinod/kakka

January 31st, 2012, 03:47 PM

For example, Travancore has its own Currency, its own postal network, its own educational policy, surface transport police, its own economic policies and shipping policy and even its own Army though its part of Indian Armed Forces.

Though the British have Westminster system for UK, in India they had a system almost similar to US kind. I personally believe, only a US model will work for India, due to its too diverse society and diverse interests.... Westminster system is for a unitary countries like UK, Canada, Australia etc, not for too diverse nations like India......

So you would want Kerala to have its own currency? What does Kerala do with its own currency? Manipulate it to win trade wars with Tamil Nadu? What other place in this entire world has each state with its own currency? Or each state with its own Army?

Canada - Unitary? Parts of Canada have earlier voted to secede from Canada.

How was the growth during the British Raj, with its wonderfully decentralized administration?

It would be fun to have our state level politicians manage monetary policy, an army, etc.

US stated do not have their own army, navy or airforce, or currency. In fact, fiscally, they are more constrained than an Indian State Government is.

mohammedirshad06

January 31st, 2012, 04:16 PM

So you would want Kerala to have its own currency? What does Kerala do with its own currency? Manipulate it to win trade wars with Tamil Nadu? What other place in this entire world has each state with its own currency? Or each state with its own Army?

Canada - Unitary? Parts of Canada have earlier voted to secede from Canada.

How was the growth during the British Raj, with its wonderfully decentralized administration?

It would be fun to have our state level politicians manage monetary policy, an army, etc.

US stated do not have their own army, navy or airforce, or currency. In fact, fiscally, they are more constrained than an Indian State Government is.

Vinod, did I ever said, a need of independent currency etc? I was talking about autonomy enjoyed by Indian states untill 1947 and comparing it with today..... In today's world we are talking about maximum common currency integration and how can we create multiple currencies then? We are dreaming of a common South Asian currency....

I was talking about the level of autonomy that is needed in India for its better future.... It doesn't mean independent currency or postal network, which has little relevance in post globalized online world....

Rather the concept, that a central govt looking only defence, strategic administration, treasury, foreign affairs, Public safety and common inter-state issues and policy, leaving rest all portfolios to states.

US primarily is a best example of Federalism, which never brought to India, as we adopted Unitary concepts of United Kingdom, which is irrelevant to a multi-diverse, multi-cultured nations like India....

Then coming back growth rates, yes the growth of British India was too limited due to exploitation policies and lack of investment interest post 1857.... But taking states, it gives a different picture. Nizam Hyderabad, Mysore, Rajputna Regency, Travancore, Cochin and Bhopal gave a different economic sitution all together..... Nizam's economy was almost triple than entire British India together and Hyderabad is still enjoying the benefits....

Mysore also presented a very positive oriented economy. Why to talk about neighbours. Our own economy, Travancore and Kochi was really extraordinary. We all know, most of the Heavy Industries based in Kerala today was started during this period and growth rate around 6 to 7%, unheard in those times....

There should be a stark comparison with 2 parts of Kerala, Travancore and Malabar, to know how much the level of autonomy and independent decisions worked in favour of growth, prior to 1950s.

India retains some of the strictest British traditions associated with British India, while refuse to see the positive results of States of India during British Period. In 1950s, it was required to give a National integration and strong nation ahead. But no more required in today's environment.

RajeshVR

January 31st, 2012, 04:50 PM

^^

Please stop sharing these videos! :wallbash:

How can you say that?

RajeshVR

January 31st, 2012, 05:33 PM

uHEpuGSrH9M#!

vinod/kakka

January 31st, 2012, 06:23 PM

Vinod, did I ever said, a need of independent currency etc? I was talking about autonomy enjoyed by Indian states untill 1947 and comparing it with today..... In today's world we are talking about maximum common currency integration and how can we create multiple currencies then? We are dreaming of a common South Asian currency....

I was talking about the level of autonomy that is needed in India for its better future.... It doesn't mean independent currency or postal network, which has little relevance in post globalized online world....

Rather the concept, that a central govt looking only defence, strategic administration, treasury, foreign affairs, Public safety and common inter-state issues and policy, leaving rest all portfolios to states.

US primarily is a best example of Federalism, which never brought to India, as we adopted Unitary concepts of United Kingdom, which is irrelevant to a multi-diverse, multi-cultured nations like India....

Then coming back growth rates, yes the growth of British India was too limited due to exploitation policies and lack of investment interest post 1857.... But taking states, it gives a different picture. Nizam Hyderabad, Mysore, Rajputna Regency, Travancore, Cochin and Bhopal gave a different economic sitution all together..... Nizam's economy was almost triple than entire British India together and Hyderabad is still enjoying the benefits....

Mysore also presented a very positive oriented economy. Why to talk about neighbours. Our own economy, Travancore and Kochi was really extraordinary. We all know, most of the Heavy Industries based in Kerala today was started during this period and growth rate around 6 to 7%, unheard in those times....

There should be a stark comparison with 2 parts of Kerala, Travancore and Malabar, to know how much the level of autonomy and independent decisions worked in favour of growth, prior to 1950s.

India retains some of the strictest British traditions associated with British India, while refuse to see the positive results of States of India during British Period. In 1950s, it was required to give a National integration and strong nation ahead. But no more required in today's environment.

Even today, there is growth differentiation among states. There is nothing constituitonally preventing Kerala from having the robust infrastructure and industrial growth of TN, or that in IT of Karnataka.

A more proactive government could have gotten a 4 lane NH66 constructed 5 years back. Doubling through Kottayam should have taken precedence, rather than saying "We want both at the same time". The Angamaly - Azhutha rail line is in limbo not because of the constitution. If Kerala started private polytechnics and Engineering colleges when it was proposed in the early 80s, Kerala would have had more industry and IT now. There is growth in IT today because of the availability of trained workforce.

We as a people and our state level government is always interesting in finding fault with the "other", rather than seeing opportunity and trying to exploit it.

Enpowering the states is good, if the state level leadership is good enough. The recent decision of Kerala PWD to take over roads decentralized to local bodies is in part because the local bodies are not competent enough to maintain roads. Where I live currently, the village board provides water supply, sewerage and cable services. Would I want that in Trivandrum, given the corporations capabilities? Hell, NO!

Rajeev_gs

January 31st, 2012, 06:29 PM

Thiruvananthapuram best Kerala city to live in: Times survey
Jan 31, 2012, 09.32PM IST
Read more:Times Survey|Thiruvananthapuram is the best of Kerala's big cities to live in, ahead of Kozhikode and Kochi in that order. That's the finding of a five-city field survey done exclusively for The Times of India. Thrissur and Kottayam were the other cities covered by the survey.

Times survey: Choose the best city of Kerala

Residents of the state capital would do well, however, not to get too exultant about this finding. While their city finishes on top of the heap on many of the 30 parameters on which the rankings are based, it is just about "average" overall on a 5-point scale ranging from very poor to very good, according to the survey.

From the point of view of those who live in Kottayam, the worst performer in the survey, there isn't that much to be anguished about. The city's overall rating of 2.33 makes it only somewhat worse off than best-placed Thiruvananthapuram. It is, by the way, the only city on the list which does not have a population of a million or more.

What the relatively low scores and narrow spread between the top and bottom suggest is that Kerala's town planners need to put on their thinking caps to figure out how to raise the quality of life in towns that are rapidly expanding. It appears the infrastructure is not quite keeping up with the pace of their expansion.

High cost of living a major problem

No matter which city in Kerala you live in, it appears there is no running away from a major problem -- the high cost of living. Interestingly, Thiruvananthapuram was in a relatively better position with a score of 2.5. The industrial capital, Kochi, did quite a bit worse and the town scored only 1.7 in this category. One thing's for sure - the items in the shopping basket of an urban Keralite are overpriced. From mortgages to Matta rice, the rising cost of living is adding to the burden of an upwardly mobile family in the state now.

The traffic situation, difficulty in finding domestic help, lack of open spaces and shrinking parking facilities were other common issues the five towns faced. Not all of these made a big difference to the overall ratings that cities got. The reason - if something is uniformly good or bad across competing entities, it ceases to be a key differentiator. This also serves to explain why parameters like power and water supply or law and order do not seem to make a big difference to how people rate their cities in an overall sense.

The state of parking facilities in all the towns could be described in a single word -- dire. Not surprisingly, Kochi emerged as the worst city in terms of parking facilities with a score of 1.1, while Thiruvanathapuram, still pathetic in terms of ease of commuting, ranks top with 2.2.

Educational facilities uniformly good

As for the good news, the ratings for educational facilities were uniformly good, even the worst city getting a score of 3.2 on this count. Similarly, on cultural heritage too all the cities did well with scores between 2.9 and 3.2.

The findings on Thrissur arguably offer us the biggest shock of all. Long known as the 'cultural capital' of the state, the city has performed worst on the parameter of 'respect for culture and values'. Given the fact that the survey measures perceptions of residents of each city about their own city, it is possible that this might be because yardsticks differ from one place to another.

Alternatively, if residents of Thrissur perceive their city as declining in this aspect, they may rate it low despite the fact that it could still be better than others.

The survey results offered serendipities too - Thiruvananthapuram surprised us by stealing the top in the 'entertainment options' parameter without having a single multiplex in the town. The exceptional performance of Thiruvananthapuram must be attributed to the many venues it offers for public entertainment. Six cinemas and seven happening places - Tagore Centenary Hall, Nishagandhi open auditorium, Chandrasekharan Nair stadium, VJT Hall, University Senate Hall, Vylopilly Samskriti Bhavan, Shanghumugham Beach - it appears to have helped push Thiruvananthapuram to the top slot with a score of 3.2 on this count.

Then there were few issues which were unique to each town - Kottayam complained about 12 issues. Some, like the lack of shopping malls, eateries, not-so-great work environment were termed major by the residents of the town. Likewise, Thrissur too had a peculiar problem - the undependable supply of electricity.

Thiruvananthapuram finished on top overall because it was best on a whole range of parameters. As for Kottayam, it did perform best in one area - educational facilities - but that wasn't enough to offset the many others where it lagged behind the rest.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Thiruvananthapuram-best-Kerala-city-to-live-in-Times-survey/articleshow/11703099.cms

ajithv

February 1st, 2012, 05:07 AM

:lol:

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9905/panim.jpg

Malayaali

February 1st, 2012, 09:09 AM

108 Elephants Home Delivered The Times Of India Newspapers across Kerala on February 01, 2012 :)

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mohammedirshad06

February 1st, 2012, 09:42 AM

108 Elephants Home Delivered The Times Of India Newspapers across Kerala on February 01, 2012 :)

Ofcourse, They need not just Elephants, but also almost every other animals to deliver Toilet papers daily in mornings..... I am so happy that, this toilet paper is already soap soaked so that it can be used even in the hard areas!!!!!;)

Malayaali

February 1st, 2012, 09:47 AM

^^

TOI & The Hindu hot up the God's Own Country (http://www.exchange4media.com/45189_toi-the-hindu-hot-up-the-gods-own-country.html)
A high literacy rate of about 94 per cent, and an English speaking audience of about 55 lakh. Yet, English dailies in Kerala, the state in question here, as per the Indian Readership Survey, have a reach to about three per cent only of the 12+ years audience. The condition of English magazines is slightly better, which reach out to about five per cent of the 12+ years audience.

Hoping to bridge the gap, The Times of India, in a tie-up with Mathrubhumi, hit the stands in Kerala today, with four editions – Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Calicut and up-country Kochi.

The Hindu too, earlier on January 29, launched its Kozikhode edition, which was being catered to by the Coimbatore edition till now.
This report say's about an edition up-country Kochi! Now what's that?

mohammedirshad06

February 1st, 2012, 09:57 AM

^^

TOI & The Hindu hot up the God's Own Country (http://www.exchange4media.com/45189_toi-the-hindu-hot-up-the-gods-own-country.html)

This report say's about an edition up-country Kochi! Now what's that?

Manasilyallia.... Its a special edition that talks about the size of skirt that Rajini Haridas was wearing in last party nite or Kavya Madhavan latest rendezvous affairs or Dulquar Salman's beach party or Prithiviraj's new car etc.....

Pacha Malayalathil parayal inni mornings, daily Crime Varika Vazhikkam.... After all, mornings needs some spice, alle:lol:

PPJ

February 1st, 2012, 10:03 AM

TOI generally will have a suppliment which has all pages page3 ! which will advise people of what to wear, how much to bare etc

Upcountry is definitly seperate edition, maybe meant for kochi surrounding areas. The deal is 4 editions and 10 printing centres.

Malayaali

February 1st, 2012, 10:07 AM

^^

കൂടാതെ കൊച്ചിയിലെ കൊതുക് രഞ്ജിനിയെ കടിച്ചതിന്റെ പ്രത്യേക ഫീച്ചറും :lol:

DileepKS

February 1st, 2012, 10:14 AM

Both Manorama and Mathrubhumi carry two editions here. One is for Kochi Metro area, and the other is for the rest of Ernakulam District. Since ToI is using Mathrubhumi network, they too might be following the same logistics.

keralite

February 1st, 2012, 10:25 AM

popular Malayalam newspapers have the "pradeshika"(local) news editions. eg: manorama Kochin edition has aluva,muvattupuzha editions afaik.
same with mathrubhumi also. this is the strength of Local Dailies. TOI will be a hit for the page3 supplements they carry...for a greater reach local news sections are a must imo. so, far no english dailies have elaborate local news sections?

Aslesh

February 1st, 2012, 10:30 AM

DileepKS

February 1st, 2012, 10:41 AM

PPJ

February 1st, 2012, 10:47 AM

All malayalam newspapers have multiple sub editions within a district.

Thats true. Even outside kerala malayalam newspapers have multiple editions: Eg in bangalore I have seen three for manorama: Bangalore edition, malabar edition and kottayam edition.

Easiest way is to buy those two kochi editions and check the difference. Mayb our kochi SSC forumers can get some copy of newspaper.

sudheeshnairs

February 1st, 2012, 10:51 AM

All malayalam newspapers have multiple sub editions within a district.

Ya Trivandrum city edition is different from the one I have seen in Neyyattinkara

Aslesh

February 1st, 2012, 11:04 AM

ആദ്യദിനം 100 പേജ്, വിതരണത്തിന് ആന (http://berlytharangal.com/?p=8677)

RajeshVR

February 1st, 2012, 11:06 AM

അസൂയക്കാരു പലതും പറയും !
നിങ്ങള്* ആരും വായിച്ചില്ലേലും ,TOI It has the largest circulation among all English-language newspapers in the world, across all formats (broadsheet, tabloid, compact, Berliner and online)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Times_of_India

sanjupalayat

February 1st, 2012, 11:08 AM

ആദ്യദിനം 100 പേജ്, വിതരണത്തിന് ആന (http://berlytharangal.com/?p=8677)

100 pages??:nuts:

Malayaali

February 1st, 2012, 11:14 AM

I didn't know there was Aluva and Muvattupuzha editions.

More than a decade ago, I had a relative in Mathrubhumi, and that time, there was only one "ER" edition and one "CN" edition. Not sure how it is now.

I don't think there is separate Aluva regional (not edition) for Manorama. Aluva, AFAIK has Kochi Metro supplement and comes under Kochi Metro area circulation, and even Angamaly & Perumbavur for that matter.

Aslesh

February 1st, 2012, 11:18 AM

100 pages??:nuts:

TOI always have lot pages. 90% advertisements. തൂക്കിവിറ്റാല്* നല്ല കാശു കിട്ടും.

Aslesh

February 1st, 2012, 11:26 AM

Rajeev_gs

February 1st, 2012, 11:26 AM

mohammedirshad06

February 1st, 2012, 11:32 AM

I don't think there is separate Aluva regional (not edition) for Manorama. Aluva, AFAIK has Kochi Metro supplement and comes under Kochi Metro area circulation, and even Angamaly & Perumbavur for that matter.

Well, it used to be 15 years back.... There was 3 subeditions from Kochi Edition for Manorama and Mathrubhumi. The City edition, the Aluva Edition and Muvattpuzha Edition... It doesn't differ much, except the page 2, page 6 and page 7 where the focus will be more on localized news....

But now its no more like this. Kochi Urban area news will be covered by Metro Manorama or Mathrubhumi Nagaram, plus a few news in page 2 and Page 3.

In Mathrubhumi, the page 9, page 10 and sometimes page 11 are meant for news from hinterland areas of Ernakulam..... Aluva, Kalamassery, Kakkanad, Thrikkakara, Tripunithara, Paravur news etc are covered as Kochi news only.

sanjupalayat

February 1st, 2012, 11:42 AM

What is this Kochi Metro supplement?

It is Metro Manorama, Kozhikode edition also have it, also Mathrubhumi have its metro editions.

Malayaali

February 1st, 2012, 11:48 AM

It is Metro Manorama, Kozhikode edition also have it, also Mathrubhumi have its metro editions.

+1, Its Metro Manorama and Mathrubhumi Nagaram

mohammedirshad06

February 1st, 2012, 11:52 AM

Aslesh

February 1st, 2012, 12:56 PM

+1, Its Metro Manorama and Mathrubhumi Nagaram

Here they are available in places like Payyannur, Kanhangad, Iritty etc. Are you sure in Kochi edition they are not available in places like Muvattupuzha or Kothamangalam?

amalmohan

February 1st, 2012, 01:08 PM

http://epaper.mathrubhumi.com/epaperimages/122012/122012-md-ap-1/23749218.JPG

DileepKS

February 1st, 2012, 01:22 PM

Here they are available in places like Payyannur, Kanhangad, Iritty etc. Are you sure in Kochi edition they are not available in places like Muvattupuzha or Kothamangalam?

No. AFAIK, Metro Manorama is not distributed at Kothamangalam and Muvattupuzha.

keralite

February 1st, 2012, 02:12 PM

No. AFAIK, Metro Manorama is not distributed at Kothamangalam and Muvattupuzha.
metro manorama is distributed in Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam,Piravom for sometime now. same with Mathrubhumi Nagaram. contents are slightly changed to suit the local consumption . earlier these newspapers limited metro supplements till perumbavur kolenchery.
note: Kothamangalam is 55kms away from Kochi!:nuts:
I don't think there is separate Aluva regional (not edition) for Manorama. Aluva, AFAIK has Kochi Metro supplement and comes under Kochi Metro area circulation, and even Angamaly & Perumbavur for that matter.
The Metro Supplement also modified with locality. Aluva edition may be catering Perumbavur. while Piravom,Kothamangalam gets Muvattupuzha based bureau inputs.

Aslesh

February 1st, 2012, 03:21 PM

Dubaiyum keralathile oru jilla anallo.
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RajeshVR

February 1st, 2012, 04:21 PM

http://www.keralacm.gov.in/images/stories/docs/times-01.jpg

http://www.keralacm.gov.in/index.php/component/content/article/604

Xeno Axe

February 1st, 2012, 06:10 PM

Ya Trivandrum city edition is different from the one I have seen in Neyyattinkara

Is it based on the taluks? The Attingal edition of newspaper is also different from the city newspaper.

sudheeshnairs

February 1st, 2012, 06:55 PM

Could be..the paper I see in Balaramapuram could be different than the one in Attingal.

DileepKS

February 2nd, 2012, 01:45 AM

With the use of computer pagemaking and laser plate etching, printing different pages have become child's play. It will take only a few minutes to produce a new plate. Load it on the press, and voila!! New edition!!

amalmohan

February 2nd, 2012, 12:01 PM

Dubaiyum keralathile oru jilla anallo.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9375/39563932242310113330912.jpg

:rofl:

bijuarr

February 2nd, 2012, 12:02 PM

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Coursey: Facebook

amalmohan

February 2nd, 2012, 12:24 PM

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Malayaali

February 2nd, 2012, 12:55 PM

Our PM doesn't really let the world see what's on his mind ;)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431262_10150504495385764_7031980763_9149066_212418598_n.jpg

amalmohan

February 2nd, 2012, 12:59 PM

^^he have nothing in his mind...that is why.....:lol:

maheshponneth

February 2nd, 2012, 01:07 PM

^^:lol:

PPJ

February 2nd, 2012, 07:48 PM

Do our PM remember how to talk? I believe he has not opened his mouth except for eating for very loong time.

rajkrish

February 2nd, 2012, 08:30 PM

Do our PM remember how to talk? I believe he has not opened his mouth except for eating for very loong time.

Seems like MMS is a fan of Virgil who said "Silence is golden". :)

RKPV

February 2nd, 2012, 11:34 PM

Athippam vere jillayalle...? :)

No. AFAIK, Metro Manorama is not distributed at Kothamangalam and Muvattupuzha.

RKPV

February 3rd, 2012, 12:21 AM

:lol::lol:

gr8 find !!!
Our PM doesn't really let the world see what's on his mind ;)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431262_10150504495385764_7031980763_9149066_212418598_n.jpg

PPJ

February 3rd, 2012, 06:44 AM

Rajeev_gs

February 3rd, 2012, 07:35 AM

How did TOI put survey for best city to live in..

Here it goes

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bestkeralacitysurvey.cms

I am not sure how good the method is, collecting few samples online. Every year they do similar kind of surveys. Good and bad varies from person to person and cities to cities.

Surveys are always based on 'Samples' and these varies from one to another.

Anyway I am happy with this TOI Survey, it's methodology and results. No Complaints!. :)

maheshponneth

February 3rd, 2012, 07:43 AM

^^+100

vinodtnt

February 3rd, 2012, 08:56 AM

^^
another one...

http://i40.tinypic.com/2edb8t3.jpg

Aslesh

February 3rd, 2012, 09:14 AM

^^ He didn't receive orders from madam to look upwards.

PPJ

February 3rd, 2012, 09:47 AM

Pulli statue kallikukaya...

Rajesh SM

February 3rd, 2012, 10:57 AM

വിവേകമുള്ള മന്ത്രിമാരും ഉണ്ട്:)

http://malayalam.deepikaglobal.com/latestnews.asp?ncode=89988

mohammedirshad06

February 3rd, 2012, 11:31 AM

So have another happy news:cheers:
http://epaper.mathrubhumi.com/epaperimages/322012/322012-md-ek-1/31921718.JPG

Kerala's second Private aircraft, all set to land at Kochi on Feb 13th morning 10:30 AM. Owned by Thrissur based Kalyan Group, which owns a series of Jewellery and Textile showrooms, the flight is Embraer Phenom-100 business jet from Brazil.

The luxury jet will be based in Cochin Airport and will be country's 61st Private Jet. Eariler Joy Alukkas personally owned his flight which is too based in Kochi....

So now there is a justification for Private Jet terminal in Kochi... More and more rich Malayalis will likely to buy private jets, after RR series......

RajeshVR

February 3rd, 2012, 02:10 PM

^^+100

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6811659591_b36e7c0266_b.jpg

TRIVANDRUM BEST CITY IN KERALA
SECOND -CALICUT

RajeshVR

February 3rd, 2012, 02:13 PM

വിവേകമുള്ള മന്ത്രിമാരും ഉണ്ട്:)

http://malayalam.deepikaglobal.com/latestnews.asp?ncode=89988

Shibu Babyjohn lives in a world of reality than fantasy :)

amalmohan

February 3rd, 2012, 03:35 PM

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8003/32461529138120424702311.jpg

mohammedirshad06

February 3rd, 2012, 04:01 PM

Shibu Babyjohn lives in a world of reality than fantasy :)

His sense of reality is well known, due to pre-feasibility study report which omits a few destinations.... Lets see a big somersault when Final DPR comes.....:nuts:

By the way, isn't too grave situation when PM, Railways and other central officials also live in fantasy world... Where we are heading to? Disneyland?

mohammedirshad06

February 3rd, 2012, 04:05 PM

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8003/32461529138120424702311.jpg

Whats the wrong in this? Its a question of Chicken and Hen..... Parliament is a creation of citizen and even constitution itself is a creation of public. The first phrase of Indian Constitution itself is We the People of India; which means the constitution itself is mortal, not holy bible.

Everything created by the constitution, is OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE. Hence they are bound to be below the public. But as a system, it continues for a time and the people submit to it.... When there is a need of change, the same people will come forward and change it....

So nothing wrong or Unholy in it.......

RajeshVR

February 3rd, 2012, 04:24 PM

vinod/kakka

February 3rd, 2012, 04:26 PM

His sense of reality is well known, due to pre-feasibility study report which omits a few destinations.... Lets see a big somersault when Final DPR comes.....:nuts:

By the way, isn't too grave situation when PM, Railways and other central officials also live in fantasy world... Where we are heading to? Disneyland?

I would be really confused as to whether to use the North South Expressway, or an aircraft to a regional airstrip or HSR when I travel next. Maybe I will just hop on a helicopter from the bus stop. Who needs more than one lane in the national highway, anyways?

rajkrish

February 3rd, 2012, 05:47 PM

I would be really confused as to whether to use the North South Expressway, or an aircraft to a regional airstrip or HSR when I travel next. Maybe I will just hop on a helicopter from the bus stop. Who needs more than one lane in the national highway, anyways?

:rofl:

vinod/kakka

February 3rd, 2012, 07:25 PM

Congress needs to bring Shibu Baby John and K.B. Ganeshkumar into the party - not sure whether they Shibu and Ganesh would want to do it though. Both seem to be thorough pragmatists, and would definitely strengthen the party in Kollam dist.

maheshponneth

February 4th, 2012, 05:36 AM

simpliCITY

February 4th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Emperor Company of Brazil!!!:rofl:

maheshponneth

February 4th, 2012, 12:01 PM

^^athrakku thallippoliyano?:)

mohammedirshad06

February 4th, 2012, 12:20 PM

^^athrakku thallippoliyano?:)

In my knowledge, Embraer is one of the best air manufacturers company. Its the world's 4th largest company and several leading airlines like Lufthansa, Air Canada, British Airways have brought their commercial jets.... Many European countries have brought their military jets too. This series of Embraer Private jets are highly popular and extensively used in Middle East, South East Asia etc.... Pakistan Air Force, China and Sri Lankan air forces have procured this Embraer Phenom 100 series for VIP movements.....

So I don't think it has been reported any major safety concerns....

I would like to note, Embraer Phenom's sister jet- the 8 seater Embraer Legacy Business Jet have even brought down a Boeing 737 in a Mid Air Collision, while the former able to land safely in Brazil in 2006.... The incident is popularly known as Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907-Embraer Collision (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gol_Transportes_A%C3%A9reos_Flight_1907)

mohammedirshad06

February 4th, 2012, 01:19 PM

KERALA STRIKERS WIN

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

vinod/kakka

February 4th, 2012, 01:22 PM

^^athrakku thallippoliyano?:)

I believe Simplicity was making fun of the spelling..

simpliCITY

February 4th, 2012, 03:06 PM

Yeah Vinod, , Embraer is a very well known corporation and along with Bombardier, they are giving challenges to the Duopoly of Airbus and Boeing in small and regional jets. But I was laughing about our reporters.

sudheeshnairs

February 4th, 2012, 08:43 PM

RajeshNair

February 4th, 2012, 11:50 PM

qwMhA3NDsF4

mohammedirshad06

February 5th, 2012, 06:14 AM

Actually they are competition not to Boeing or Airbus, but ATR.

They develop jet engined aircrafts with the passenger capacity handled by ATRs.

Paramount Airways were having all EMBRAER Jets, I travelled once, better than the propeller driven ATRs, but not a match for bigger jets from Airbus & Boeing

Sudheeshbhai, They have competed with Airbus 320s in other parts of the world, by offering short-medium haul commercial jets, which many airlines are using it for regional services...

For example Embraer 190LR was used in between by NAS Airline between Riyadh-Kozhikode sector initially, but when the demand increased, they switched to A320 as the former has capacity only upto 110 passengers, while A320 can take 180.

Even today the 190LR/195 posses a serious competition to both Boeing and Airbus 320s and 737s......

The major companies using this are Air Canada (Intra Canada and Toronto-NY service), Saudi Arabian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Lufthansa Regional, China Airlines, Virgin Australia and Air France Regional.

This is one example

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/LufthansaCityline_E195LR_D-AEBD_CGN_2010-10-06_01.jpg/800px-LufthansaCityline_E195LR_D-AEBD_CGN_2010-10-06_01.jpg

Ofcourse, in India, only Paramount have ever tried out Embraer, that too its lower variant 170 series.... I understand, Embraer have better fuel efficiency than Airbus, which is more important for regional services as fuel efficiency is normally low due to short fly.....

simpliCITY

February 5th, 2012, 07:11 AM

sudheeshnairs

February 5th, 2012, 07:51 AM

ATR is an aircraft manufacture, not an aircraft type.

Yes, when I mentioned the competition is with ATR, and not with Boeing & Airbus, I meant it as an aircraft manufacturer only.

Both the Bombardier and Embraer has turboprop aircrafts to combet with ATR's planes. but in regional jets They have a near dupoly as Boeing and Airbus enjoying in bigger jets.

Yes, my point was this, Boeing and Airbus have bigger jets. So when bombardier and Embraer makes small jets, their competition is mainly with ATR, esp in the Indian context where ATRs from Jet & KF holds the monopoly in the short haul, predominantly small city flights.

sudheeshnairs

February 5th, 2012, 08:12 AM

, they switched to A320 as the former has capacity only upto 110 passengers, while A320 can take 180.

This was my point.

I understand, Embraer have better fuel efficiency than Airbus, which is more important for regional services as fuel efficiency is normally low due to short fly.....

Yes, small aircrafts would be more fuel efficient. They also have lower airport charges because of their 'weight'.

Fuel efficiency also depends on the altitude of the flight. I think when flying higher, the fuel efficiency increases. Years back 'Trivandrum Agenda Task Force ' (TATF) had given a welcome to Mr. Thiyagarajan, the young CMD of the now defunct Paramount Airways. I think he spoke about this speciality of Embraer Jets which cruises in a higher altitude than the other smaller aircrafts which results in fuel savings.

Last December I was stranded in an A330 in Frankfurt Airport for about 2 hours after it left the docking bay because of some smoke in some control panels. I got a chance to click lots of aircrafts from across the world, and saw several Lufthansa Regional Jets. I think most of them were Bombardiers. And I didn't find any turbo props at all.

maheshponneth

February 5th, 2012, 11:08 AM

In my knowledge, Embraer is one of the best air manufacturers company. Its the world's 4th largest company and several leading airlines like Lufthansa, Air Canada, British Airways have brought their commercial jets.... Many European countries have brought their military jets too. This series of Embraer Private jets are highly popular and extensively used in Middle East, South East Asia etc.... Pakistan Air Force, China and Sri Lankan air forces have procured this Embraer Phenom 100 series for VIP movements.....

So I don't think it has been reported any major safety concerns....

I would like to note, Embraer Phenom's sister jet- the 8 seater Embraer Legacy Business Jet have even brought down a Boeing 737 in a Mid Air Collision, while the former able to land safely in Brazil in 2006.... The incident is popularly known as Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907-Embraer Collision (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gol_Transportes_A%C3%A9reos_Flight_1907)

Thanks MI and Sudheesh Bhai for this information, in which, I don't have much knowledge.:)

sudheeshnairs

February 5th, 2012, 11:13 AM

maheshponneth

February 5th, 2012, 11:24 AM

^^Mahesh, in your signature it should be 'Vadakkumnathan' rather than 'Vadukkunathan', right?:)

"Onnine mathram thedi, vannuvallo innale nee Vadakkum nathante munnil" I get goose bumps when I hear these lyrics

your version has correct spelling. it is "Vadakkumnathan",

Usual talking style is "vadakkunnathan" . Any way I changed the signature.:)

mohammedirshad06

February 5th, 2012, 11:59 AM

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/407525_3174548449216_1430712812_33214486_1931076894_n.jpg

Ferrais in Kerala

CC: EISK

sudheeshnairs

February 5th, 2012, 12:26 PM

^^Which part of Kerala?

Those palm trees are not usual to Kerala, except some areas in Palakkad.

And while posting photos from other sources, it is better to give links

mohammedirshad06

February 5th, 2012, 12:33 PM

^^Which part of Kerala?

Those palm trees are not usual to Kerala, except some areas in Palakkad.

And while posting photos from other sources, it is better to give links

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3174548449216&set=o.119508998126903&type=1&ref=nf

This is the link..... They say its Kerala... Don't know where is it..........

DileepKS

February 5th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Embraer is one company that is trying to 'nibble at the feet' of the Boeing/Airbus duopoly. Yes, they make great planes.

Origin of the word Vadakkunnaathan have nothing to do with vadakku. It comes from Vadakunnu. It started as Vadakunnu+nathan. And IIRC the official spelling used by the temple authority is Vadakkunnathan, though many govt websites use Vadakumnathan.

In malayalam it is always written വടക്കുന്നാഥന്*, not വടക്കുംനാഥന്*.

maheshponneth

February 5th, 2012, 03:47 PM

sanjupalayat

February 5th, 2012, 03:51 PM

^^Its Vadakunnathan ASFAIK.

RajeshVR

February 5th, 2012, 05:52 PM

^^Which part of Kerala?

Those palm trees are not usual to Kerala, except some areas in Palakkad.

And while posting photos from other sources, it is better to give links

^^
Sudheeshji,There are lots of palm trees in Parassala area of kerala .

Xeno Axe

February 5th, 2012, 07:09 PM

thanks for clarification Dileep bhai. because we usually say as "vadakkunnathan" and when sudheesh bhai made the query, I searched in the net. That's why I changed into Vadakkum Nathan.

Both "Vadakkum nathan" and "Vadakkunnathan" is used. Vadakkunnathan is used in govt websites but "Vadakkum nathan" is widely used by people. (you can understand it by just using google)

Look at this film poster used "Vadakkum Nathan"
http://dc375.4shared.com/img/2uRb-wzP/s7/vadakkumnathan.jpg

DileepKS

February 6th, 2012, 02:25 AM

abhilashtvpm

February 6th, 2012, 03:32 AM

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5610/50954868.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/50954868.png/)

:nuts:

abhilashtvpm

February 6th, 2012, 12:36 PM

iTKOLqMAFys

:cheers::cheers:

:banana::banana:

RajeshVR

February 6th, 2012, 01:09 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6829194731_bf9253fc3c_b.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivani_Bhai

rajkrish

February 6th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Xeno, yes, the confusion is widespread. But based on the origin of the word, it should be vadakunnu+nathan = 'vadakkunnathan'. It is very easy to mistake it.

BTW, I do not consider the movie celebrities as authorities in anything except in their own trade.

Sthalanama kauthukam by Prof. P. A. Ramachandran Nair says it was known as Vadakkum Nathan owing to the location of Siva @ North.

mohammedirshad06

February 6th, 2012, 04:10 PM

Sthalanama kauthukam by Prof. P. A. Ramachandran Nair says it was known as Vadakkum Nathan owing to the location of Siva @ North.

Well, thats the most common perception, which I feel is not true to the core.... Generally, its extermely rare to keep a temple or its deity facing north. I believe, the Vastu traditions donot technically permit a temple or its deity to face north.

In Shiva's case, its more of less not permitted as per legends what I have heard, as the vision of Shiva as a deity must face towards a water body..... Throughout various Hindu Mythology, the only reference to a unique positioned Shiva is Dakshina Moorthy, the Shiva which faces south.... But never heard about Uttara Moorthy......

But there are other legends associated with this temple, which is yet to be proved historically. One legend says, this was not a Hindu temple, rather a Jain temple, when Jainism was at its peak in Kerala in early 1 century AD etc....

The theory was purposed due to presence of several non-Hindu oriented statues and sculptures based in the temple as well as the sub deities which are not familiar Hindu deities....

Jain temples are generally bulit facing north.... Secondly, its again too rare to have 3 sanctum sanatoriums inside one temple, as per Kerala traditions.....

Some historians have proposed, it might be an original Jain temple, later converted into Hindu shrine, when the Brahmanism revived..... In Thrissur district, several such shrines have been reported, say the Irjnalakuda Bharatha temple, reported to be Jain shrine of Bharathatheertha etc....

Since the temple's was constructed on a Northern facing hill, it could be possible to be named as Vadakkunn and Nathan as lord.....

Anyways, sorry, if I have hurt believers in any way.... I have read MGS Narayan's article about this temple a few years back... Hence commenting on this......

RajeshVR

February 6th, 2012, 04:54 PM

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maheshponneth

February 6th, 2012, 06:12 PM

Well, thats the most common perception, which I feel is not true to the core.... Generally, its extermely rare to keep a temple or its deity facing north. I believe, the Vastu traditions donot technically permit a temple or its deity to face north.

In Shiva's case, its more of less not permitted as per legends what I have heard, as the vision of Shiva as a deity must face towards a water body..... Throughout various Hindu Mythology, the only reference to a unique positioned Shiva is Dakshina Moorthy, the Shiva which faces south.... But never heard about Uttara Moorthy......

But there are other legends associated with this temple, which is yet to be proved historically. One legend says, this was not a Hindu temple, rather a Jain temple, when Jainism was at its peak in Kerala in early 1 century AD etc....

The theory was purposed due to presence of several non-Hindu oriented statues and sculptures based in the temple as well as the sub deities which are not familiar Hindu deities....

Jain temples are generally bulit facing north.... Secondly, its again too rare to have 3 sanctum sanatoriums inside one temple, as per Kerala traditions.....

Some historians have proposed, it might be an original Jain temple, later converted into Hindu shrine, when the Brahmanism revived..... In Thrissur district, several such shrines have been reported, say the Irjnalakuda Bharatha temple, reported to be Jain shrine of Bharathatheertha etc....

Since the temple's was constructed on a Northern facing hill, it could be possible to be named as Vadakkunn and Nathan as lord.....

Anyways, sorry, if I have hurt believers in any way.... I have read MGS Narayan's article about this temple a few years back... Hence commenting on this......

I think Raj's version is correct, because, by the term "vadakkum" does not mean Shiva sits towards north, it means that Shiva is sitting in north side and towards south. But in Vadakkunnatha temple Shiva sits to western side. and Parvathi to eastern side.

I think, it is not Vadakkunnathan temple, it is Kodungallur Sri Kurumba temple, which is converted from Jainism to Hinduism by Shankaracharyar. In Vadakkunnathan temple was constructed before the Shankaracharyar's birth. He was a devotee of Vadakkunnathan .

rajkrish

February 6th, 2012, 08:55 PM

I think Raj's version is correct, because, by the term "vadakkum" does not mean Shiva sits towards north, it means that Shiva is sitting in north side and towards south. But in Vadakkunnatha temple Shiva sits to western side. and Parvathi to eastern side.

I think, it is not Vadakkunnathan temple, it is Kodungallur Sri Kurumba temple, which is converted from Jainism to Hinduism by Shankaracharyar. In Vadakkunnathan temple was constructed before the Shankaracharyar's birth. He was a devotee of Vadakkunnathan .

Exactly !. What I meant was Siva is sitting in the north side. That's all.

What Mohammed Irshad said also has relevance because some school of thought says that it was indeed a Jain temple. The deity of Rishabha(Nandi) was supposed to be of Jain god "Rishabha Theertha". The custom of offering a thread from the clothes of devotees is meant to cover the nakedness of the deity(Jain gods are naked- Digambaras). Buddhism and Jainism were very prominent in Kerala till the Hindu renaissance powered by the Adwaitha philosophy of Sankara surged ahead(Many historians say that it caused a major bloodshed and made Buddhism and Jainism irrelevant.).

Well, who knows the actual history?

Anyway its a magnificent temple which creates awe in devotees. :cheers:

P.S: A good reference is 'Mahakshethrangalude Munnil" by Nalaankal Krishna Pillai (a superb compilation of prominent temples in Kerala).

maheshponneth

February 7th, 2012, 08:25 AM

^^sensible post in this thread. Raj

Aslesh

February 7th, 2012, 10:57 AM

Manappuram raising deposits illegally: RBI

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a warning to the general public against placing deposits with Manappuram Finance or a group company. The central bank has said that acceptance of deposits either by Manappuram Finance or by Manappuram Agro Farms (MAGRO ) is punishable with imprisonment.

In a statement issued here, the central bank said that Manappuram Finance has been accepting deposits from the public in its branches and offices and has been issuing deposit receipts in the name of Manappuram Agro Farms (MAGRO), a sole proprietary concern of V P Nandakumar, who is the executive chairman of the company. "In terms of Section 45-S of the RBI Act, acceptance of deposits from the public by MAGRO, which is an unincorporated body, is also prohibited," said RBI.

Thrissur-based Manappuram is one of the largest 'gold loan' companies - a company which provides personal loans against the security of gold jewellery. RBI has separate sets of rules for finance companies that raise deposits from the public and those which do not. Deposit taking companies are subject to a very high level of scrutiny and face stringent capital norms.Manappuram Finance, Thrissur, Kerala (earlier known as Manappuram General Finance and Leasing), was earlier registered as a deposit taking NBFC. However, it chose to become a non-deposit taking, non-banking financial company with effect from March 22, 2011. A statement issued by the company said that it does not accept any public deposits. "However, it is accepting investments through secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and subordinate bonds which do not fall under the definition of 'public deposits'.

The statement added that, after conversion to a nondeposit taking NBFC, the company repaid existing depositors. "The balance portion of the deposits was held in an escrow account with Punjab National Bank, Thrissur (Kerala) branch and this was informed to RBI on March 11, 2011".
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Manappuram-raising-deposits-illegally-RBI/articleshow/11786793.cms

sudheeshnairs

February 7th, 2012, 11:15 AM

^^
Sudheeshji,There are lots of palm trees in Parassala area of kerala .

Yes, I know, but the terrain is not flat like this and not this much numbers of Palm trees together. The Palms at Parassala are mostly few 'ottayans' and intermixed with cocunut and other trees and the topography is mostly rolling.

Aslesh

February 7th, 2012, 11:28 AM

Official press release
Manappuram Finance Limited, Thrissur cannot accept/renew Public Deposits : RBI

The Reserve Bank of India today advised that Manappuram Finance Limited, Thrissur, Kerala (earlier known as Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd.), is not permitted under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, to accept/renew deposits from the public.

The Reserve Bank has stated that acceptance of deposits either by Manappuram Finance Limited or by Manappuram Agro Farms (MAGRO) is punishable with imprisonment and has cautioned members of public that those who deposit money with Manappuram Finance Limited or MAGRO do so at their own risk.

Background

Manappuram Finance Limited, Thrissur, Kerala (earlier known as Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd.), was a company registered with the Reserve Bank of India as a deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company. However, it became a non-deposit taking non-banking financial company with effect from March 22, 2011. Acceptance of deposits from the public, including renewal of matured deposits by that company, thus, amounts to contravention of the terms and conditions of the certificate of registration currently held by it and the directions issued to the Reserve Bank and thus punishable under the Reserve Bank of India, 1934 (RBI Act).

It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank that Manappuram Finance Limited has been accepting deposits from the public in its branches and offices has been issuing deposit receipts in the name of Manappuram Agro Farms (MAGRO), a sole proprietary concern of Shri V.P Nandakumar who is the Executive Chairman of the company. It is further observed that in some cases instead of repaying the matured deposits, fixed deposit receipts are being issued in the name of MAGRO. In terms of Section 45-S of the RBI Act, acceptance of deposits from the public by MAGRO, which is an unincorporated body, is also prohibited.

Alpana Killawala
Chief General Manager

Press Release : 2011-2012/1255
http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=25912

DileepKS

February 7th, 2012, 11:34 AM

വടക്കന്* ഗോസായിയുടെ പാരയോ, അസ്സല്* മലയാളിയുടെ തട്ടിപ്പോ?

കണ്ടിട്ട് ആദ്യത്തേതാണെന്നു തോന്നുന്നു!

Aslesh

February 7th, 2012, 12:20 PM

Why should they accept deposits if they are not permitted to do so? Also why should a registered company collect deposits in the name of a sole proprietary firm? I don't think RBI would issue such a statement without proper reasons. Malayalees are easy prey for all sort of financial scams.

abhilashtvpm

February 7th, 2012, 01:40 PM

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7118/39647236769558324228714.jpg

courtesy: Malayala Manorama

rajkrish

February 7th, 2012, 03:22 PM

B@$*&ds !. Should be shot.:bash:

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7118/39647236769558324228714.jpg

courtesy: Malayala Manorama

dinakar

February 7th, 2012, 04:32 PM

^^^^car'um kooppum okke undayittu entha karyam,, vivaram illa...

The punishment should not be like fining or putting them under bars, somehing like publishing there photos in every news papers and available types of medias and make them so much ashamed that they never do this type of act again + it will be a lesson for others too.

mohammedirshad06

February 7th, 2012, 04:52 PM

^^^^^^^^

TOP CLASS SHOT!!!!

The reporters have done great job, by taking a wonderful pic and posting it in front page of today's Malayala Manorama, which is by the way, the largest read newspaper....

Surely those who try doing this again in future, will rethink once again....

But before punishing public, we must also think, are we providing atleast basic/primary waste management infrastructure to our cities?

Kochi is now far better, as it learnt some harsh lesson, a few years back.

But better is not anywhere near best..... Our waste management techniques is age olded and no better option is implemented... Its easy to say, zero waste management, treatments at home etc.... Unless a waste management education, something like what done for Literacy Mission or Family Planning, nothing can happens at common man's home....

The govt hasn't done its 50%, and Public too hasn't done its part.... So there is no point in blaming one side.... I hope, the comprehensive plans now made, will help to solve this issue....

I also feel, the Hippocracy of Malayalee culture is one major reason for many of these double standard approach.... While we claim to be one of the most hygienic society with highest standards on personal hygiene, sanitation and home cleanliness, we least care about our society....:)

ajithv

February 8th, 2012, 02:42 PM

wMLlCnv7dq0

RKPV

February 8th, 2012, 04:18 PM

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=250337

അശ്ലീല വീഡിയോ: കര്*ണാടക മന്ത്രിമാര്* രാജിവെച്ചു

Posted on: 08 Feb 2012

ബാംഗ്ലൂര്*: കര്*ണാടക നിയമസഭയ്ക്കുള്ളില്* മന്ത്രിമാര്* മൊബൈല്* ഫോണില്* അശ്ലീല വീഡിയോ ദൃശ്യങ്ങള്* വീക്ഷിക്കുന്ന രംഗങ്ങള്* സ്വകാര്യ ചാനല്* പുറത്തു വിട്ടത് വിവാദമായതോടെ മന്ത്രിമാര്* രാജിവെച്ചു. സഹകരണ മന്ത്രി ലക്ഷ്മണ്* സാവദി, വനിതാ ശിശുക്ഷേമ വകുപ്പ് മന്ത്രി സി.സി. പാട്ടീല്*, പരിസ്ഥിതി വകുപ്പ് മന്ത്രി കൃഷ്ണ പലേമാര്* എന്നിവരാണ് രാജിവെച്ചത്.

സഹകരണ മന്ത്രി ലക്ഷ്മണ്* സാവദി മൊബൈല്* ഫോണില്* അശ്ലീല രംഗങ്ങള്* ആസ്വദിക്കുന്ന ദൃശ്യങ്ങളാണ് ചാനല്* പുറത്തു വിട്ടത്. സീറ്റിനു സമീപത്തുള്ള മന്ത്രി സി.സി. പാട്ടീലും മന്ത്രി കൃഷ്ണ പലേമാരും ദൃശ്യങ്ങള്* കാണുന്നതായി ചാനല്* രംഗങ്ങളിലുണ്ട്.

Paavam karnataka manthi mar .. Keralathil ivide, kaanunnathalla, ithokke cheyyunnathaanu manthi sabhayil irikkanulla yogyatha. :nuts:

Enthu parayana, Karnataka athrem develop aayittilla :ohno:

RajeshVR

February 8th, 2012, 05:55 PM

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=250337

Paavam karnataka manthi mar .. Keralathil ivide, kaanunnathalla, ithokke cheyyunnathaanu manthi sabhayil irikkanulla yogyatha. :nuts:

Enthu parayana, Karnataka athrem develop aayittilla :ohno:

Well said, Superb!:)

RajeshVR

February 8th, 2012, 05:57 PM

Senior Citizens to get 10% seat reservation in state buses

Trivandrum, 7 February 2012: The government has increased the senior citizen seat reservation in state owned ordinary and limited stop buses to 10% of maximum seats. Currently the reservation is 5% and is available in all state and private buses.

http://www.trivandrum.co.in/2012/02/senior-citizens-to-get-10-seat.html

psanthosh

February 9th, 2012, 03:36 AM

Actually the camera should focus on the persons face not on the waste.
Actually that face is the real waste.

B@$*&ds !. Should be shot.:bash:

Aji Kollam

February 9th, 2012, 07:24 AM

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=250337

അശ്ലീല വീഡിയോ: കര്*ണാടക മന്ത്രിമാര്* രാജിവെച്ചു

Paavam karnataka manthi mar .. Keralathil ivide, kaanunnathalla, ithokke cheyyunnathaanu manthi sabhayil irikkanulla yogyatha. :nuts:

Enthu parayana, Karnataka athrem develop aayittilla :ohno:

A statement with a very bad taste.:ohno:

Name atleast one in Kerala ministry.

prajith

February 9th, 2012, 12:33 PM

A statement with a very bad taste.:ohno:

Name atleast one in Kerala ministry.

He was referring to Kunjali & PJ Joseph both of whom are ministers

dinakar

February 9th, 2012, 03:19 PM

Perfect public servent - very good article

An Ex- minister with a difference - Not even a house of his own

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=10988035&tabId=4&BV_ID=@@@

RKPV

February 9th, 2012, 04:34 PM

Vallappozhum okke naattil nadakkunnath anweshikkanam saar :)
(no offense meant )
A statement with a very bad taste.:ohno:

Name atleast one in Kerala ministry.

simpliCITY

February 9th, 2012, 04:44 PM

sudheeshnairs

February 9th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Very much true, salute them

RajeshVR

February 9th, 2012, 10:35 PM

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/402526_10150434056556389_607776388_9020574_1863313637_n.jpg

^^

Details (http://www.britishmalayali.co.uk/innerpage.aspx?id=18680&menu=217&top=29&con=)

DileepKS

February 10th, 2012, 04:30 AM

Aslesh

February 10th, 2012, 05:42 AM

I won't enroll until it becomes mandatory.

DileepKS

February 10th, 2012, 06:40 AM

I do support a unique ID for residents of this nation. I just take exception to collection of optional data.

PPJ

February 10th, 2012, 08:48 AM

I won't enroll until it becomes mandatory.

mee too...as long as we can live without it we can continue.
Aadhar is still on the borderline of getting hit or flop. Anyway national population registry will register everyone in their database.

mohammedirshad06

February 10th, 2012, 09:06 AM

Did any of you guys did the Aadhaar enrollment? We did yesterday.

They are trying to sneakily obtain information way over and above what is needed. I just filled up what is bare minimum necessary and they just accepted it without question.

UID authority just needs bare minimum info, like name, gender, DOB, and address. GoK (as allowed for a state to do) is asking for a bit more info that is necessary too, like marital status, category, edu qualification, house ownership, handicapped, occupation and LPG connection.

Fine till here.

THEN, there are optional fields, like contact info (phone/e-mail), bank account number etc.

And the fun starts.

SBT is an authorized data collection agency. They added one whole section on income, credit card, assets (car, house etc), investments etc. That is the biggest humbug!!

I saw regular people, sitting and meticulously filling up the information. I dunno about others, but I feel it to be cheating.

I did this, a few month back at Aadar Office, set up in TDM Hall Ground. Since my permanent address is still at my old DH Road address, I could register only there, instead of my current address at Kakkanad....

Well, for me, it was a very simple process.... Well Dileepetta, the form I got didn't have any bank account details to be filled. There was question, whether I am interested to open a NEW ACCOUNT by UIDAI, which I answered as no. And no question about assests etc....

The form carried basic details like name, DOB, Gender, qualification etc. Then another column for Ration Card No, Passport No, Driving Licence, Election card etc. Since my identification card was passport, I marked only the passport column. I don't have a Ration card, but didn't marked Driving licence and election card nos. And they didn't seek so.

Then I remember filling my land phone, current address option and mobile number/email id.

The process was too quite simple and straight forward. I felt, it was much easy to do UIDAI, than Emirates National ID Scheme, which involves specific time, appointment and few forms to be filled....

I believe, every Indian should get their UID.... A small, rebellious nation like Pakistan have its own Common Citizen Registry and Number, why not much progressive nation like ours.......:)

PPJ

February 10th, 2012, 12:03 PM

In a bid to end the turf war between the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which comes under the Planning Commission, and the Home Ministry's National Population Register (NPR), a Cabinet Committee has worked out a compromise that will result in the biometric data of all residents being captured by June 2013.

The UIDAI has been given permission — and finances to the tune of an additional 5,791 crore — to enrol another 40 crore people in 16 States under its Aadhaar scheme. The NPR will accept the biometric data collected by the UIDAI in those States and continue to collect its own data through the Registrar-General of India in the remaining States.

In return, UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani has promised to address the Home Ministry's security concerns through a full review of the UIDAI processes over the next two months to ensure that its data collection meets the NPR's requirements.

“We take [the security concerns] very seriously. What we have promised the Cabinet is that before we go into the next phase of 40 crores, for the next six to eight weeks, we'll do a complete refresh of the entire strategy, see what processes need to be changed, what investigations need to be done,” Mr. Nilekani said, speaking to journalists along with Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia. “We'll resume only in April. I'm very grateful for Mr. Chidambaram's support on that.”

The UIDAI had been mandated to enrol 20 crore people by March 2012. While the UIDAI is a voluntary scheme, the NPR is mandatory for all residents. What this means is that if a resident has enrolled himself with the UIDAI and has had his fingerprints and iris scanned, he can merely give his Aadhaar number to the NPR registrars rather than submitting himself to biometric data collection twice.

Mr. Chidambaram said the duplication between the two agencies would be not be more than 5 per cent, reducing the expenditure on biometric data collection. In case of “discrepancies between UIDAI data and NPR data, NPR will prevail.”

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2837329.ece

PPJ

February 10th, 2012, 12:05 PM

Government could have simply merged these two schemes and make it mandatory instead of fighting eachother.

abhilashtvpm

February 10th, 2012, 12:34 PM

Ernakulam is hazardous waste capital of Kerala

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00919/ki10waste_bw_eps_919528f.jpg

Ernakulam district has emerged as the new hazardous waste capital of Kerala. The district is the top contributor to the amount of hazardous waste generated in the State, producing about 45,560 metric tonnes of hazardous waste annually.

Kerala generated about 71,050 metric tonnes of hazardous waste in 2009-10, according to the State inventory of hazardous waste generating industries prepared by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board.

Ernakulam is followed by Kollam (18, 302 metric tonnes) and Thiruvananthapuram (2, 679 metric tonnes).

NATIONAL INVENTORY

The data collected by the board will soon form part of the national inventory on hazardous waste generating industries and hazardous waste management in India to be published by the Central Pollution Control Board. The State has about 480 authorised hazardous waste generating industries.

The board has broken down the hazardous waste generation into land disposable hazardous waste (HW), incinerable hazardous waste and recyclable hazardous waste. Ernakulam generates about 28,518 metric tonnes of disposable hazardous waste every year, while the recyclable waste is about 13,050 metric tonnes.

In Kollam district, the disposable hazardous waste is about 18,265 metric tonnes while the recyclable hazardous waste is about 37 metric tonnes. Thiruvananthapuram has 1,857 metric tonnes of disposable hazardous waste and 833 metric tonnes of recyclable hazardous waste. Palakkad generates 944 metric tonnes of hazardous waste while the quantity of recyclable waste is about 265 metric tonnes every year.

The total quantity of disposable hazardous waste generated in the State is about 50,240 metric tonnes annually. About 16,749 metric tonnes of recyclable hazardous waste is generated every year while the quantity of incinerable hazardous waste is about 183 metric tonnes.

The board found that hazardous waste pollution occurred both at the level of industrial production, as well as end use of products and run-off. Major sources of the hazardous waste generation in the State include metallurgical industry, pesticide manufacturing units and oil residues.

http://www.thehindu.com/template/1-0-1/gfx/logo-footer.gif (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/article2878579.ece)

sudheeshnairs

February 10th, 2012, 01:00 PM

^^Ernakulam District is the leader in Industrialisation, esp manufacturing industry in Kerala.

So when a district which has more of Oil refineries and other Chemical factories like FACT are there, Hazardous Waste would be produced as a byproduct.

The report says about the production of the hazardous waste, what matters is the recycling and disposal of the waste, if it is handled well, no issue.

BTW there is no merit for the other districts having less production of the hazardous wastes, they don't have any industry and so no pollution. It is not always a great thing to brag about.

KMML in Kollam and Travancore Titanium Products & the China clay processing factories like English Indian Clays Ltd & Ashapura in Trivandrum would be the industries responsible for the creation of hazardous waste in those districts respectively. There have been public agitations against Titanium as well as the clay factories in Trivandrum

sanjupalayat

February 10th, 2012, 06:45 PM

^^The closure of Mavoor, Gwalior Reyons has significantly reduced the level of pollution due to hazardous byproducts, in Kozhikode district.

rajkrish

February 10th, 2012, 07:56 PM

^^The closure of Mavoor, Gwalior Reyons has significantly reduced the level of pollution due to hazardous byproducts, in Kozhikode district.

Thank god. Gwalior Rayons almost killed Chaliyar

Aslesh

February 11th, 2012, 07:10 AM

mohammedirshad06

February 11th, 2012, 08:58 AM

It shows our double standard between private companies and public sector companies. You have to see the colour of Periyar river near FACT, HIL and TCC especially during summer season. We don't have a problem because they are public sector companies. We fight against private companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi. But we don't have any problem against Plantation Corporation which killed hundreds of people in Kasargod. Had that been a private company its owners would be booked for mass murder.

Likewise the same here too.... Coco-Cola have been taking more ground water. It never polluted any water resources with hazadous wastes..... It could have been addressed by starting an Industrial Water Supply scheme. Rather we want them to close down.... Same with Rayons.... But no issue whether FACT or HIL does the same....

We make big hue and cry against privatization of Air India.... But patronizing more Jet Airways or Emirates, instead of Inefficient AI....

rajkrish

February 11th, 2012, 12:41 PM

I beg to differ on this. In case of Endosulphan, NGOs, with ample support from general public, fought tooth and nail to bring in a complete ban for the dreaded pesticide. Similarly in Rayons's issue public was very much active in the agitation which ultimately saved Chaliyar.
The same cannot be said of Periyar. Very few people raised a hue and cry about Periyar getting polluted, and the agitation was confined to few pockets of Aluva. May be people from other part of the district cared less.

It shows our double standard between private companies and public sector companies. You have to see the colour of Periyar river near FACT, HIL and TCC especially during summer season. We don't have a problem because they are public sector companies. We fight against private companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi. But we don't have any problem against Plantation Corporation which killed hundreds of people in Kasargod. Had that been a private company its owners would be booked for mass murder.

sanjupalayat

February 11th, 2012, 12:50 PM

I beg to differ on this. In case of Endosulphan, NGOs, with ample support from general public, fought tooth and nail to bring in a complete ban for the dreaded pesticide. Similarly in Rayons's issue public was very much active in the agitation which ultimately saved Chaliyar.
The same cannot be said of Periyar. Very few people raised a hue and cry about Periyar getting polluted, and the agitation was confined to few pockets of Aluva. May be people from other part of the district cared less.

In the case of Rayons, i would say people must have fought for an advanced treatment facility for the water to be disposed into the river instead of total closure of this heavy industry, the local economy has suffered a lot with the closure of Gwalior rayons, Mavoor town once used to be more modern than Kozhikode now looks like a ghost town.

amalmohan

February 11th, 2012, 03:49 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/432338_329316680445947_300807126630236_1064704_1128409045_n.jpg

vinod/kakka

February 11th, 2012, 05:38 PM

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amalmohan

February 12th, 2012, 04:04 AM

Asianet to start a new malayalam comedy channel named Chiri...

DileepKS

February 12th, 2012, 05:18 AM

അയ്യോ!! അപ്പോള് നിലവില് അത് കോമഡി ചാനല് അല്ലായിരുന്നോ?

RajeshNair

February 12th, 2012, 05:34 AM

അയ്യോ!! അപ്പോള് നിലവില് അത് കോമഡി ചാനല് അല്ലായിരുന്നോ?

:lol:

They should also start one called THERI showcasing user feed backs.

ajithv

February 12th, 2012, 07:41 AM

Vitaly, an engineer from Kazakhstan and his partner Alfiya will tie the knot on Monday in a simple ceremony at 'Dhayananda Bhavanam' in Chengannur, to embrace a culture and religion that was alien to them a couple of years ago.

Their quest for an ideal religion had brought them to Satguru Bodhinatha Veylan Swami, 163rd Jagadacharya of the Nandinatha Sampradaya's Kailasa Parampara at Kauai Aadheenam ashram in Hawaii in the US.

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylan Swami is the present spiritual leader of Kauai Aadheenam, known as Kauai's Hindu Monastery. He has been the monastery's head since the founder Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami passed away in 2001. It was through the internet that Vitaly and Alfiya came to know about guru Saiva Sidhanta, and the 458-acre sanctuary on this tropical isle of Kauai. And they were moved by the organization's philosophy which brings God closer to man and follows a lifestyle of religious worship and service. "Though we have already been married, we want a Hindu religious marriage to begin our new life," says Vitaly. According to the couple, what attracted them to this movement is the way it teaches to love all, including nature. And they decided on Kerala as the venue of their dream marriage especially because the guru is in the state to attend the Cherukolpuzha Hindu religious convention on Saturday.

After the wedding, the couple will depart to Kanyakumari. They are planning to visit temples in Tamil Nadu and interact with sanyasins.

Alfiya, a psychologist, has now left her job to devote more time for religious service. During their Kerala tour, they visited Shiva temples in Ernakulam, Ettumanoor, Changanassery and Thiruvalla before leaving for Cherukolpuzha to meet their guru. This will be the beginning of a three-year course that will make them familiar with all aspects of Hinduism and the organization.

"The course will help them convince others why they chose this religion, and they would need to get an NOC from their religious heads before they embrace Hinduism," says G K Nair, a disciple of the guru who hosted the couple in Kerala.

And Vitaly and Alfiya will change their names after the course to be a part of the organization which has 21 monks from five nations at its ashram in Hawaii. And the ashram will soon have another Iraivan temple for which stones are being carved in Bangalore. The highlight of this Chola-style temple will be a crystal Shivalingam, 39 inches tall and weighing 700-plus pounds.

Source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Kazakh-couple-now-wedded-to-a-new-faith/articleshow/11854855.cms)