Hi I am interested to start a new thread namely "Thrissur life" which includes the social life of people of Thrissur. I invite all the members to this thread.

^^ Thrissur is the cultural capital of Kerala. There are several cultural events taking place in this city. So I dedicate this thread to cultural and social events . Come on guys and please post your interesting news , which is happened in Thrissur city.

NANMA to hold artistes' confluence

THE THRISSUR zonal committee of the Association of Malayalam Artistes (NANMA) is organising a confluence of artistes, a seminar and distribution of cultural welfare fund forms at the Sahithya Academy auditorium today at 2pm.

The function, inaugurated by percussion artiste Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, will have Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy secretary C Ravunni as the chief guest.

Forms of Kalamandalam Kshemavathy cultural welfare

fund will be distributed by giving the first copy to the

Adv PS Eswaran. District president Benny Sarathy will preside.

Kerala Kalamandalam registrar Dr Sudhrasheran will present mementos to the artistes who got awards from sahithya, lalitha kala, folklore and other academies.

Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy secretary P Sathyapal, Mullanezhi, Dr PV Krishnan Nair, Jayaraj Warrier, Ravi Kecheri, MC Thekad and Thrissur Jayan will also speak on the occasion.


city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110329/Metro/Metro_7.html)

monsoon music magic

MUSIC SHOWERS: Chennai based Carnatic vocalist Shreyas Narayanan singing at a concert organised by Thyagabrahma Sabha at Sahitya Academy yesterday.
By Aasish Venugopal

MUSIC aficionados of Thrissur were quite anxious that the monsoon be a cause for setting down the pace of music hub in the town. But an event arranged as a revival of an age-old music association proved it'll not be.

Shreyas Narayanan, a Carnatic vocalist from Chennai extended a two and a half hour vocal concert on Monday on behalf of Sree Thyagabrahma Sabha at Sahithya Academy auditorium. On the accompaniments, the supports were provided by Trivandrum Sampath on violin, Poovalur Srinivasan on mridangam and Vellatanjur Sreejith on ghatom. He opened his recital with an adi tala varnam in the raga begada with a short Alapana.

He moved on to Kharaharapriya with the kriti Ganapathiye karunanidhiye in adi tala itself. Next came, the oft-repeated Amba vani nannu of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar in the raga Kiravani (Kirvani in Hindusthani genre and harmonic minor scale in western).

This was catered too with a short alapana which explored all the three sthayis (octaves). Muruga Thirumalmaruga Shanmukha treated with the raga harikambhoji served yet another great experience as he provided a niraval and Kalpanaswara (Kalpanaswaram is raga improvisation within a specific tala in which the musician improvises in the Indian music solfege - sa, ri, ga, ma, pa, da, ni after completing a composition) at the lyric Karunai kadale... A Sanskrit composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar Hiranmayim Lakshmim Bhajamiwas neatly dealt with an elaborate alapana of raga lalitha which evoked a meditative mood. The meaningful excerpt from the charanam sangeetha vadhya... was chosen for niraval as usual, with both first and second degree of speed followed by kalpanaswaras in doublets. Rama nine nanu of Thyagaraja in the raga huseni set in adi tala was rendered in a fast pace.

The pièce de résistance for the evening was Thyagaraja's Ethavunnara in Kalyani, tala of which is a double mode reckoning of adi tala (two kala). As it is inevitable, there was a broad delineation of the raga passing through all the three octaves with ease. Niraval was fixed at Sree Garuda... in two degrees of speed and the swaras in the first degree, triplets and doublets.

Srinivasan and Sreejith showcased an excellent taniavaratana that each phrases of srinivasan were awfully reproduced by Sreejith. Sampath exhibited a consummate artistry in following the rendition and dialogues.

Compositions that were added to Thukkadas were Kanakasabhai thirunatanam in surutti, pandarivara sakhya panduranga in misra mand; and shreyas concluded the recital with a composition of Purandaradasar, Narajanma bandhaga in the raga Madhuvanthi.



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copa America fever in the city

Joy wearing Brazil jersey sells vegetables in the Sakthan market >>
By Vishnu Prasad

FOOTBALL jerseys are once again in style in Thrissur as the Copa America featuring the best of Latin American football kicks off in Argentina today.

Enthusiasm, however, has been dampened by the fact the tournament will not be telecast in the country by any channel.

Fans of Brazil and Argentina in the district, most of them have not had an opportunity to banter in recent years, are hoping for a repeat of the previous edition's final which featured the two heavyweights.

Argentina fans are now hoping to avenge the defeat they suffered on that day.

Joy, a vegetable vendor at the Sakthan market, wears his Brazil jersey these days.

"We are extremely confident of retaining the crown. There will be no bigger achievement than beating Argentina in their country," he said.

When asked about the preparations going on in the opposite camp at the market, he chose to take some friendly jabs.

"I do not think they've organised their jerseys and flags yet. They are usually very slow at this," he said.

Faisal, an Argentina fan from Ayyanthole, however disagrees.

"We have the best team in the world, with the best player in the world. No team which has Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero can be beaten easily," Faisal said.

He added that playing at home meant Argentina was almost certain to win the crown.

Unlike other editions of the tournament, there are other teams which are followed fervently. For instance, Uruguay's performance in the recent World Cup has won them many admirers.

"Diego Forlan won the Golden Ball award at the World Cup. I am supporting Uruguay as he is playing," said Gautam, an IT professional from Chembukkavu.

Manchester United's Mexican wonder kid Javier Hernandez has also inspired a few to back Mexico in the tournament.

TV channels though are yet to buy into this football fiesta. Copa America has found no takers for broadcast and the entire country will miss out on the games.

However, a few tech-savvy people in the city are planning to watch the tournament. "We will watch the games online through live online streams," said Vikas, an engineering student. He added that he has been watching India-West Indies series using this method.

"Anyone with a relatively fast broadband connection can use this method to watch the matches. It will not be too difficult to watch all the matches of your favourite team online," he added.


source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110701/Metro/Metro_11.html)

Voice of Akashavani Thrissur

M Thankamani


THE LISTENERS of Akashavani have been familiar with the voice of Thankamani for the last four decades.

M Thankamani, daughter of the renowned social reformer and writer of yesteryear Mullamanagalathu Raman Bhattathiripad, is now leading a retired life at Chembukkavu. But she hates to rest and often thinks of the days in which she was busy acting, dubbing and presentation of programmes.

She joined Kozhikode Akashavani in 1964. But she had to wait nine years to get a permanent appointment in Akashavani. Meanwhile, she was transferred to the Thrissur station, which had started independent broadcast during that period. She acted in many dramas such as Indulekha and Suryakanthiye snehicha penkutty.

Recalling those days Thanakamani says, "In olden times, we had paid much attention to the pronounciation of words".

Thankamani, who proved her mettle as a dubbing artist, won the state film award in 2001 for the film Theerthadanam. Her last film is Shaji N Karun's Kuttisrank. The prominent actors for whom Thankamani dubbed were Sharada (Rappakal), Suhasini (Vanaprastham), Nirmala (Oru Cherupunchiri), Aswathy (Swom), Archana (Piravi) and Mini Nair (Desadanam, Niyogam).

But the most unforgettable moment in her life is the dubbing for Kasturba played by Rohini Hattangadi in the Malayalam version of the famous film Gandhi.

In theatre, she worked with great personalities like PJ Antony, Balan K Nair and MS Namboothiri. As a presenter and drama artist at the All India Radio (AIR), Thakamani had bagged the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy award.

She also got the 'Best Tele film presenter' award instituted by Doordarshan. It was the telefilm based on the life Gandhian cum Freedom Fighter Late Padmashri Kumaran Nair that brought the honour to her. She won national awards of Akashavani for the programmes Mounam Meettum Thampuru, Sooryayanam and Karmanyevadhikarasthe in 1982,1992 and 1994 respecitively.

Born and brought up in a Nambudiri family at Shoranur, Thankamani had her schooling at Chittur Govt Victoria Girls High School. Her ambition was to become a Hindi teacher and she completed Hindi Praveen course which was equal to BA. But she was fated to become an announcer and was quite happy in the world of sounds.

"When I accept a character, I'll mentally be with that", says Thankamani, who is eagerly waiting for characters.



source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110702/Metro/Metro_3.html)

Prayer for Rajinikanth's comeback

Mubarak, a die-hard fan of Rajinikanth, selling lottery tickets in the city.
WITH his special cycle cart decorated with the photos of Rajinikanth, Mubarak has become a familiar face to Thrissurites. He is a die-hard fan of 'Style Mannan' Rajinikanth.

He was in the news when he offered 101 coconuts to Vadakkumnathan for Rajinikanth's recovery from ailment. He is offering 1,001 more coconuts to the God on Friday for Rajinikanth's health.

For Mubarak, a native of Tirupur, Rajinikanth is everything in his life. He named his cart, which is used to sell lottery tickets, Padayappa, one of the hits of Rajinikanth.

He said that Thee was the first film of the superstar that he had watched when he was nine years old. He watched the film Basha for 120 times! He says that Basha was screened at Tirupur for a whole year.

Mubarak says he can't even count the number of times he has watched films Chandramukhi, Sivaji and Enthiran.

He says he doesn't like any other heroes in Kollywood. Yet he was found at Girija Theatre watching Suresh Gopi film Collector. "Now, we are all set to welcome Rajini's next film Rana and no doubt it will be a super hit,'' he said.

Mubarak, who is physically challenged, has visited Rajinikanth three times, but he could not make it this time when Rajini was in hospital.

"I had gone by my cart to see him and he advised me to come by train next time. We had spent half an hour and Rajinikanth gave me Rs 20,000," he said. He has no words to describe the moment when he saw the star for the first time.

He has formed a Rajini fan club in Thrissur. He says that around 51 people will participate at in Friday's programme. He is living with his wife and has two children. Mubarak is happy now because the superstar is back with more energy.
source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110719/Metro/Metro_13.html)

Concerted music


Come Sunday, Thrissurites will be treated to a musical extravaganza by Big Band



MUSICIAN Lex Baster said: "Any good music must be an innovation."

Following his words, a young student along with his teacher Shomi Davis are making history by paying tribute to the legends of western music world. The concert will be held on Sunday at Regional Theatre at 6.30pm. Big Band is the name of their group.

The music concert will cover a wide genre ranging from Jazz, Latin, Rock to pop and Indi pop.

This is the first time Keith Peter, who is in AR Rahman's band, performs in Thrissur.

Through the concert, they are introducing talented band set artistes along with the legendry guitarist Keith Peter.

"Band set artistes have been restricted only to marriages and festivals. There are very talented musicians among them. We are introducing such talents in this performance," said conductor of the show Shomy Davis.

Paul is the main performer of the concert. He is basically a drummer who has a good flair for all music instruments. Paul is going to join Berklee College of Music in the US for his diploma in music business for his higher studies.

"I have a passion for music instruments since my young age. After watching lots of live music concerts, I decided to make it my profession," said Paul.

"In the concert, we perform music composed by Micheal Jackson, Buddy Rich, AR Rahman and many other legends for the uplift of musical knowledge among the common people," he added.

Paul has been training under famous percussionist of South India Shomi Thomas. For this concert, they got support of Rev Fr Thomas Chakkalamattath CMI of Chetana Music Academy.

"Paul has been showing keen interest in drums since his childhood and I have experimented various styles with him. He has now become an artiste with his own style," said Shomy Davis.

Shomi Davis, who has worked with almost all legendry musicians in India and has been in this field for the last 27 years. He is performing a small portion in the concert.

Augustine is playing wind instrument, Abhijith Sreenivasan is on lead guitar and Rejith George on keyboard. PK Naushad, AK Manikandan,K Kanakadas,Ramesh MK, Ginoy KA, MK Mohanan, Shaju are also playing the wind instruments.

"As this concert is a dream come true moment for everyone of us, we will give it our best," said Shomy Davis
source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110727/Metro/Metro_1.html)

A meeting of car owners who own contessa cars held at Thekkinkadu Maidan here. manorama (http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?district=Thrissur&contentId=9740615&programId=1079897624&tabId=16&BV_ID=@@@)

Handicrafts, handloom on display

Handicrafts and handloom exhibition organised by Hindustan Hasthakala Gramodyog Sansthan Samithi at Sakthan Nagar.
Handicrafts and handloom from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are on display at an exhibition at Sakthan Nagar.

The fair is organised by Hindustan Hastahakala Gramodyog Sansthan Samithi.

Jute carpets, Rajasthan bed sheets, cushion covers, Jaipur ladies tops, Sharanpur wooden items, Chennapattanam wooden items, Hyderabad pearls-stones, Uttar Pradesh crockery, cloth and jute bags, Madurai cotton saris, Panipat bed sheets and Jaipur bangles are also exhibited there.

Mayor IP Paul inaugurated the fair and it will conclude on October 28.
source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111013/Metro/Metro_8.html)

Before the advent of supermarkets and the grocery shops round the corners, Thrissur's one-stop shop for pulses, rice, sugar, chilly, jaggery, and such, was Nayarangadi and Ariyangadi.

Though Reliance Fresh and City Super market has sine blossomed, the rustic old shops still continue to be. And there are people who choose to do their 'purchases' from those very shops despite all the changes that have washed over the city.

Eightynine-year-old A John has been running his shop 'Anchery Lonappan Ouseph & Kakoo' at Nayarangadi for the past 73 years. "My grandfather started it, and I'm carrying it forward. The shop must have been here for at least 85 years," says he. Today his nephew Joseph helps him with his business.

Nayarangadi hasn't changed much, as most other parts of Thrissur have, but John observes quite a few changes.

During his grandfathers' time, goods from Bombay used to reach Vanchikkulam here, via boats from Cochin (Kochi). From there, bullock carts would carry them to the shops. Today lorries crowd the streets of Nayarangadi.

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Ra. One to set city screens afire today!

Shah Rukh Khan's greatly publicised Ra. One, claimed to be the most awaited film this year, reaches the city today. The film is expected to be an awesome Diwali cracker for Khan fans.

Youngsers are already jiving to the rhythm

of Chammak Challo since its audio release took place well ahead of the movie's release. Trailer of the movie has also proved a super hit with the devout.

In the city, the movie will be released in both Girija and Ravikrishna theatres.

There is widespread confusion about release of the film's 3D version. There are reports that the 3D version release may be postponed.

TM Ramakrishnan, manager of Girija, said that the movie will be released today but "it is doubtful whether it will be the 3D version. Maybe, the 3D version will be shown after the matinee show".

Sanjeev N, a college student, says, "We are so excited about Ra. One. We will catch the first show itself. Of course, this is going to be a Diwali blast!"

city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111026/Metro/Metro_2.html)

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Pamboor becomes a stage to study the drums by group of youngsters including students and doctors. Their age starts from 10 to 35. This is the first group. They are of 21 candidates. The initiative was of Ayyappa seva sangham, Pamboor.

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There was a program which is known as "Nisabdathayude Marmaram", a photo exhibition regarding the life of Hornbill by the Hornbill foundation at Sahithya Akademy hall yesterday.

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There will be a katchery (vocal) of Trichy Koviladi R Madhwaprasad, in the memory the great Carnatic vocalist T K Govindarao by Rasikapriya, Thrissur at Sahithya Akademi hall tomarrow.

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The 7th Osho meditation festival will be done at Hotel Niya regency at Olari from October 28, to October 30

The prominent poet and lyricist, Mullanezhi passed away . Let us bow our heads to his sole.

The films Ra-One, Velayudham, and Ezham Arivu reached Thrissur Theatres and they become in a festive mood.
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Sakthan to get new life in celluloid

The story of the legendary king of Kochi, whose exploits are an unforgettable part of Thrissur's history, will take on a new life in celluloid. The film Sakthan Thampuran will be based on a book of the same name by writer and former Kalamandalam secretary Dr Kalpatta Balakrishnan.
More than depicting the story of a great king, the film will deal with the personal conflicts in Sakthan's life.
"It will be no formula masala movie packed with stunts and such," sources close to the film makers said. Director Fasil's son and Chapakurish-fame Fahad Fasil will play the role of the king, while most of the other characters will be new faces.
The film will have a budget not more than Rs1.5cr and will feature scenes like the 'Pooram' to add colour to it.
Engandiyur Chandrase-kharan and Samson Kollady will take care of the songs.
The shooting will start in March in various parts of the city under the banner of Thrisivaperoor Films.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111110/Metro/Metro_8.html)

6th TIFF inaugurated

Cine artiste Jayaram inaugurating the 6th Thrissur International Film Festival yesterday at Kairali Theatre.
Cine artiste Jayaram inaugurated the 6th Thrissur International Film Festival (TIFF) yesterday at Kairali Theatre. Mayor IP Paul chaired the function.

Cine artiste Samvritha Sunil, MLAs Therambil Ramakrishnan and MP Vincent, directors Kamal, Sathyan Anthikad and Priyanandanan, district panchayat president KV Dasan, Manapuram Group chairman VP Nandakumar and Press Club president Joy M Mannur attended the function.

Screening of films started in the morning. After the inauguration, the film A Prophet was screened. Therambil Ramakrishnan released the festival book and VP Nandakumar received the book.

The Mayor said the corporation will do all the financial help that the corporation can.tsource (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111119/Metro/Metro_1.html)

Operation 'Combo' at city rly station

Police and Railway Protection Force conducting a combing operation at the Thrissur railway station yesterday in order to ensure the safety of passengers in trains as well as stations.
The police, jointly with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), yesterday conducted a combing operation at the Thrissur railway station. The security check was to ensure the safety of passengers in train.

The check was done at the instruction of Inspector General of Police B Sandhya to reduce the crimes in trains and railway stations.

Assistant City Police Commissioner TK Thomas said the exercise was undertaken to instill a feeling of security among passengers, especially to prevent attacks on women passengers.

East police station circle inspector TR Santhosh, sub-inspector PV Sindhu, GSI Enasu and other police personnel took part in the operation.
source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111120/Metro/Metro_13.html)

A sneak peek at recent best creations at TIFF

Gautam Ghose's Golden Peacock award winning film at IFFI (2010), Goa. Moner Manush is a Bengali feature film based on the life and philosophy of Fakir Lalan Shah, a noted spiritual leader, poet and folk singer of Bengal in the 19th century. Moner Manush has been regarded as one of the best creations of recent times.

I'm Not There

I'm Not There is a 2007 biographical musical film directed by Todd Haynes, inspired by iconic American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Six actors depict different facets of Dylan's life and public persona: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger and Ben Whishaw are doing roles in the film.

Three Monkeys

Three Monkeys (Turkish: Üç Maymun) is a 2008 Turkish film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. The film was Turkey's official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 81st Academy Awards, and it made the January short-list but was not nominated.

Aarakshan

It is a 2011 Hindi film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone. Directed by Prakash Jha, the film is a socio-political drama based on the controversial policy of caste based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions. The film also stars Prateik Babbar and Manoj Bajpayee and was released on August 12, 2011.

Inside Job

It is a 2010 documentary film about the late-2000s financial crisis directed by Charles H Ferguson. The film is described by Ferguson as being about "the systemic corruption of the United States by the financial services industry and the consequences of that systemic corruption."

In five parts, the film explores how changes in the policy environment and banking practices helped create the financial crisis. Inside Job was well received by film critics who praised its pacing, research, and exposition of complex material. The film was screened at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival in May and won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Melvilasom

Melvilasom is a 2011 Malayalam courtroom drama film directed by Madhav Ramdasan and written by Soorya Krishna Moorthy. It stars Suresh Gopi and Parthiban in the lead roles, and features Ashokan, Thalaivasal Vijay, Nizhalgal Ravi, Krishnakumar and Sanjay in other pivotal roles. An adaptation of Soorya Krishna Moorthy's stage play of the same name, which itself was based on the Hindi play Court Martial by Swadesh Deepak.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111120/Metro/Metro_1.html)

Sahitya Akademi book fest from Jan 2

Sahitya Akademi will conduct a national book festival from January 2 to 12 in the city. Around 100 publishers from all over India will participate in the fest.

Art exhibitions, seminars, remembrance programmes, book review sessions, interviews with famous writers, honouring of writers and publishing houses, poets' meeting, book releases, discussions, drama, dance and other cultural programmes will be among the highlights of the event.

Competitions for school and college students will also be organised.
source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111123/Metro/Metro_14.html)

TIFF sees a grand finale


Director Sibi Malayil inaugurating the concluding ceremony of the 6th Thrissur International Film Festival at Kairali theatre yesterday. Actress Kavya Madhavan and others are also seen.
The 6th Thrissur International Film Festival came to an end with a grand finale yesterday at Kairali theatre.
Writer Vyshakan who presided over the meeting said, "Movies today are a disaster of specialisation." Sending across this message to producers and script writers, he said," It's good to introduce modern technology into filmmaking but this should not divert the essence of life from the movie." He also commented on the works of director Sibi Malayil on the occasion.
Sibi Malayil inaugurated the concluding ceremony and actress Kavya Madhavan was the guest of honour. Sibi Malayil said film festivals were a medium for youngsters to reach out to international media just like he did in the beginning as a filmmaker.
He also commented on the quality of movies that were screened at the festival and the heights to which the festival has grown since its start. "Thrissur is close to my heart and reminds me of my days with director Lohitadas. We have discussed many scripts in this city," the director told City Journal with a touch of nostalgia.
General convenor of TIFF PS Iqbal presented the report and executive director of TIFF KS Jose spoke about the festival. MLA Sunil Kumar, health standing committee chairman CS Sreenivasan and prominent businessman B Sunder Menon also spoke on the occasion.
The finale also saw a flute orchestra by Chalakkudy AK Raghunathan, Thiruvizha Viju Anand, K Jayakrishnan and Vellattungoor Sreejith.

Puzhakkal river polluted by wastes from houses

'Industries not to blame'

It's official. The pollution in Puzhakkal river is due to local waste dumping. And the pollution is limited to "just one stretch of the river" and "not caused by industrial discharges."

Kerala State Pollution Control Board chairman K Sajeevan told City Journal that "during our inspection, we found that wastes/effluents from the nearby industries were not allowed to flow into the river". In other words, the polluted stretch owed its dubious status to waste dumping by the locals.

The latest Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data had revealed that the Puzhakkal river is one of the 150 most polluted in the country. The board prepared its latest report on polluted river stretches in India after monitoring water quality under its National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP).

"It was we who gave the reports on polluted rivers in Kerala to the CPCB for preparing the data. Just one stretch of Puzhakkal river was found polluted. A major part of the river is not affected yet,'' he said.

"That one stretch is polluted maybe because local people dump waste there. We didn't find any industrial waste in the polluted stretch, not only garbage from houses, meat leftovers, drainage wastes and so on," Sajeevan said.

He added that the board would soon propose to the district collector and the district pollution control board to take remedial measures to prevent waste dumping into the river by the public.source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111126/Metro/Metro_16.html)

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Kala-Koodiyattam and Kathakali Cholliyattam club inaugurated

RIGHT GESTURES: Koodiyattam performed at the inauguration of Kerala Kala-Koodiyattam and Kathakali Cholliyattam Club at Natyagraham of Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi yesterday.
Kerala Kala-Koodiyattam and Kathakali Cholliyattam Club was inaugurated yesterday at Natyagraham of Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi.

The inauguration was held with a 'mizhavu' ensemble and Koodiyattam performance by Kalamandalam Shylaja, Kalamandalam Ravikumar, Guru Kalamandalam Rama Chakyar and so on.

The club is organised by David Bolland Performing Arts Centre, Thrissur and Kerala Kala Thrissur.

Guru PK Narayanan Nambiar, PKG Nambiar, KK Gopalakrishnan, director of Centre for Koodiyattam, and Dr PV Krishnan Nair, secretary of Kerala Sahitya Akademi, were present on the

occasion.
The people of Thrissur are interested on arts.http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111128/Metro/Metro_5.html

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Hi I am interested to start a new thread namely "Thrissur life" which includes the social life of people of Thrissur. I invite all the members to this thread.

" EKLA CHALO RE "

( a Bengali patriotic song written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905.)

Jodi tor đak shune keu na ashe tôbe êkla chôlo re,
Êkla chôlo, êkla chôlo, êkla chôlo, êkla chôlo re.

"If no one responds to your call, then go your own way alone" !!!

Sir ,I wish to salute you for your initiative and contribution here.

You came up with such an excellent idea of starting this thread to include & cover the social life of people in Thrissur,and you invited others....
but (except for one other post), no one really responded and you have been going all alone. Great. Appreciate very much for going all alone and contributing about 27 posts here.

I wish to join you...and share with you & hope the forum will appeal to more and we can share with a larger no. of people here in Thrissur about social & cultural life.

Being a new comer to this Cultural Capital of Kerala, have not yet found any way to share and interact with locals, thanks to my zero knowledge in Malayalam.

I hope this is a begining of giving me possibilities to interact & share and grow in my cultural,literary & social life in Thrissur.

Regards to all in Thrissur.

^^Thanks Universal and Frank for your support. I love my city, Thrissur and I want to share our city's life to the people. In our modern life, life style bears an important role. Dressing patterns, eateries , entertainment activities etc include in this section. There are a lot of things , which are not known to people of other places. They know only the Thrissur pooram festival or some other things. Thrissur has wide variety of cultures , good hotels, good academic institutions and several entertainment functions. So I want to bring all these things ,ie social life to this thread. There is already thread, for city development activities. But this thread aims to focus the life style that thrissurkar follows.

Thank you very much Sir,

Looking forward to read more from you & share the cultural & social activities in Thrissur.

Have a nice week end.

Logo of Thrissurpex-2012 released

Mayor IP Paul inaugurating the logo and brochure of Thrissurpex-2012 at the Thrissur head post office yesterday.
Mayor IP Paul and MP Rajan launched the logo and brochure of Thrissurpex-2012 at the Thrissur head post office yesterday.

Thrissurpex 2012 is the Thrissur district stamp exhibition to be held in January. Thrissur postal division senior superintendent KK Jayashankar, VA Mohanan and Thrissurpex officials P Hareeshvaran and S Ramakrishnan were present.

City has the 'patent' to Thattil Kutty Dosa!

Chefs preparing dosa at the corporation's Kudumbasree unit, Health & Taste Restaurant, at West Fort. Dosa, chammanthi, chatni and tapioca puzhukku served on a plate.
By Dhanya Ezhuthachan

Malayalees do not need introduction for Thattil Kutty Dosa. The dosa became famous with the super hit movie, Salt n' Pepper. But, only few know that the dosa originated almost three years ago in the Thrissur corporation's Kudumbasree unit, Health & Taste Restaurant, at West Fort. The dosa is a perennial favourite of Thrissurites who visit the restaurant.

The restaurant is supported by Adhebha Institute of Food Research and Hospitality Management (AIFRHM) in Thrissur. Cooking in the restaurant is done by six women who are Kudumbasree members but the recipes are given by AIFRHM CEO Ajayakumar.

The lady 'chefs' - Geetha, Sindhu, Sheri, Nirmala, Rajani and Sathi - say that the restaurant has been offering Thattil Kutty Dosa for the past two and a half years. The dosa recipe was also given by their cooking guru Ajayakumar. Kudumbasree and Catering Consortium district chairperson Aleemu Usman is always at hand to guide the team.

"Last year, we attended food melas at Thiruvananthapuram and a few other districts. We presented Thattil Kutty Dosa then. We think the Salt n Pepper team got the recipe from there," says Aleemu.

The dosa, priced at Rs 25, is served with tapioca puzhukku, chatni, sambar and chammanthi. The dosa is small in size and thicker than ordinary dosas and the chatni ingredients are different; so is the side dish (tapioca puzhukku).

Says Geetha, "There is rush for the dosa during evening and morning. Especially after the release of the movie, it has become more popular and people come here just to eat that. Government officers and students are the loyal fans of the dosa. And many of them take parcels of the dosa for their family."

The restaurant operates from 7am to 7.30pm. Apart from Thattil Kutty Dosa, the other special dosas on its menu are: Onion roast, onion oothapam, rava dosa, egg dosa, kappa dosa and Chettinadan dosa.

Beauty with brains

She is not just another beautician. When it comes to bridal make-up, she is the last name in South India. In an interview, Nimmi Sheriff, director of La Femme Beauty Clinic in Thrissur, spoke to City Journal about her journey and aspirations. Excerpts:

Tell us something about yourself.

I hail from Kodungalloor. My husband, Mohammed Sheriff, is an engineer and my daughter Nilofer is a doctor. My father, Abdul Khader, is an ex-MLA and my grandfather, Manapad Kunjumohamed Haji, was a philanthropist. I belong to the family which founded the Muslim Education Society (MES).

Coming from such a prominent family with a Muslim background, how did you find your ground

in business?

I belonged to a very orthodox family. In fact, my mother still feels I work too hard. I got married at the age of 19 when I was doing my degree. It was my husband who guided me to pursue my interest in make-up and beauty. Business was not initially in the plans, it was in the destiny.

La Femme- when was the

foundation stone laid?

La Femme in Thrissur was initially set up in 1987. This was at MG Road. The present centre was set up only in 1993.

You have done various courses in make-up and hair cutting.

When did you find time for

all that?

Yes. I have done various courses in London, Singapore, Germany and also Delhi. I was able to do all these courses only because of my family support. Even when my daughter was a little girl, I was allowed to go abroad for my courses. Without their support, I would not make it this far.

What is the key to

your success?

I am always a student- even now. I work whenever I travel so that I can learn techniques which are practised by beauticians across the world. I have worked in Chennai, Vishakapatnam, Delhi, Bangalore, Kochi, Dubai, Singapore and London. Every experience has helped me in a different way and has contributed to my work.

After working in so many countries, what is it that you find different

in India?

Indians lack professionalism! I think that is the only reason we are still a developing country. We lack professionalism in every field, be it in our front office, customer service or make-up. In foreign countries, people follow trends but here we take care of client needs, so in terms of beauty clinics I think the work is better here in India.

You are most known for your

bridal make-up. Why is that?

I enjoy working with brides. Each bride is different with different skin and different expectations on her special day. It really is a challenge. I have enjoyed working with them and so it has become my forte. Even in my initial days, I have worked with Arab brides - this was a big encouragement for me since they loved my work.

You have been awarded the best women entrepreneur awards by the Chamber of Commerce and recently by John Mathai College. What do you have to say

about that?

I am grateful. A lot of hard work has been put in and it has been recognised. My employees have a lot of contribution-they are my strength. My customers who have believed in me cannot be forgotten.

Future plans?

My daughter is doing her course in cosmetic dermatology. She is going to take over La Femme and provide our customers with complete solutions for all their beauty concerns.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111212/Metro/Metro_4.html)

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Kalllada's multi axle semi sleeper service to Hyderabad from Thrissur

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Kalllada's multi axle semi sleeper service to Hyderabad from Thrissur

vowwwwwwwwwww.........at least private company support thrissur

Inauguration of Utsavam today

Tourism Minister AP Anil Kumar will inaugurate the fifth edition of Utsavam, a state-level art festival of Kerala that is being organised by Kerala Tourism department today at Thekkinkadu Maidan at 5.30pm.

About 150 artistes will participate in the cultural programme, which will be performed on eight different stages at Thekkinkadu

Maidan. Utsavam will be held throughout state from tomorrow and it will continue till February 26. Water is the main theme for this year's festival.

During the festival the tourism department will exhibit Kerala's fading indigenous art forms such as Theyyam, Payyanur Kolkali and Chavittu nadakam. MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan will chair the meeting and Mayor IP Paul will be the chief guest. Minister for Cooperation CN Balakrishnan will release the festival calendar. MP PC Chacko will honour the elderly artistes at the function.

In Thrissur district, the festival will also be organised at Peechi, Vazhani and

Thalikulam.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111218/Metro/Metro_3.html)

vowwwwwwwwwww.........at least private company support thrissur

Kallada is from Thrissur district( Irinjalakkuda) . A lot of Bus owners are from Thrissur.:)

Inauguration of Utsavam today

Tourism Minister AP Anil Kumar will inaugurate the fifth edition of Utsavam, a state-level art festival of Kerala that is being organised by Kerala Tourism department today at Thekkinkadu Maidan at 5.30pm.

About 150 artistes will participate in the cultural programme, which will be performed on eight different stages at Thekkinkadu

Maidan. Utsavam will be held throughout state from tomorrow and it will continue till February 26. Water is the main theme for this year's festival.

During the festival the tourism department will exhibit Kerala's fading indigenous art forms such as Theyyam, Payyanur Kolkali and Chavittu nadakam. MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan will chair the meeting and Mayor IP Paul will be the chief guest. Minister for Cooperation CN Balakrishnan will release the festival calendar. MP PC Chacko will honour the elderly artistes at the function.

In Thrissur district, the festival will also be organised at Peechi, Vazhani and

Thalikulam.

^^Avoid repeated post.

Best quality local products on sale at Christmaskoottam

Earthen pots are on sale at Christmaskoottam, an exhibition of local products, being held at KESS Bhavan.
As part of X'mas celebrations in the city, a number of local products are being exhibited at KESS Bhavan.

Devis Valarkkavu is the coordinator of the expo called Christmaskoottam."I am organising Christmaskoottam for the first time. I organised Onakkoottam at Sahitya Akademi last year. Mangolsavam, Chakkolsavam and other expos were also organised in the past," Davis said.

The exhibition started on Saturday. Bamboo rice products are the major attraction of the exhibition. Bamboo rice pudding, herbal green tea, mango payasam, jackfruit payasam, jackfruit baji, vegetable sambaram and snacks are on sale at Christmaskoottam.

Bageedhari eco-friendly products are also available at exhibition. Bageedhari produces high quality canvas bags and organic cotton bags which contain degradable materials.

They said that the degradable bags will decompose naturally, so it can reduce environmental pollution. The bags are made of 100% organic materials, they claim.

Shandi Natural Health Club & Ladies Fitness Centre's Ayurvedic natural products are the other items on display. Shandi herbal products and natural creams are also available at the expo.

Organic vegetables and Ayurvedic products are exhibited there. The exhibition will conclude on December 24.

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The preparation for the next school youth festival has been started at Thrissur

Supplyco Kick-starts Fairs

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Supplyco’s Christmas-New Year trade fairs began on Monday. All Supplco Hyper Markets, People’s Bazaars and Supermarkets, will also serve as Christmas Markets.

The Metro People’s Bazaars were installed across the state in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Kochi, Thrissur and Kozhikode.

These markets will sell vegetables and Christmas-related articles apart from items for day-to-day requirements.

Also, gift offers have been designed for this Christmas-New Year season.

A consumer buying goods for `1000 will get Sabari goods worth `50. Organisers announced that all measures have been taken to ensure that the market does not face dearth of goods and price rise. The trade fairs will be open till December 31.
http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/...rs/345084.html
Cross posting from Cochin thread.

Nightlife in Thrissur

Nightlife in Thrissur is sparkling with the shopping malls seeing large footfalls. Although one might feel a little exhausted after a whole day of new impressions, you can actually regain your spirits in a shopping spree. Thrissur has so much to offer and are a shopper's delight if one is looking for silks, handicrafts, brass works and jeweleries.

The cinema halls and movie complexes of Thrissur are favorite haunts for the young and old alike. There are quite a few of them attracting huge crowds. The whole area lights up with the enthusiasm of people, shops and kiosks.

Thrissur is renowned as the cultural capital of Kerala. No wonder, for the connoisseurs of art, the evenings in Thrissur are best spent amidst the sonorous music and classical dance performances.

Thrissur nights come alive with the young people and families going out for dinners. Thrissur offers a number of restaurants specializing in a variety of cuisines and they are quite a place to relax and unwind while on a Thrissur vacation.

link :http://www.mapsofindia.com/thrissur/vacation/nightlife.html

Jumbo Circus in the city from today

Jumbo Circus is back in the city and that too with some spine-tingling performances. The show will be inaugurated at Sakthan Nagar convention ground by Mayor IP Paul today. Deputy Mayor Adv Subi Babu will be the chief guest of the function. The performance of an African troupe from Tanzania will be the highlight of the show that will be staged by the second unit of Jumbo Circus.

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X'mas: Festive mood all over

Thrissur is all set for Christmas celebrations. All houses and institutions in the city are illuminated. Cribs with different themes, Santa Claus and stars in different sizes are all over there.

Faithful in large numbers visited Puthen Pally yesterday itself. Programmes at churches in the city will start at 7pm today.

At 7pm, the Christmas crib at Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours will be open for the public view.

At Lourdes Cathedral and Puthen Pally, carol songs will start at 9pm under the guidance of family units and different organisations such as Society of St Vincent de Paul, KCYM, organisation of mothers, and CLC.

The rituals reminiscent of birth of Jesus Christ will begin at 11.45pm. Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy will lead the rituals at Puthen Pally.

Uduppi Food Fest from Thursday

Thrissur District Madhva Sabha will organise Uduppi Food Fest from Thursday at Kailasam Building, Swaraj Round. Hundreds of chefs from the state will participate in the fest. Sweets, salted and dry fruits, pickles, puddings and a variety of food will be exhibited at the festival.

It was announced at a press conference yesterday.

Mayor IP Paul will inaugurate the fest. President of Cochin Devaswom Board MCS Menon will light the lamp and MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan will honour veteran chefs of Uduppi.

Chairman of Sun Group TA Sundar Menon will be doing the first sale. Mathrubhoomi editor MP Surendran will deliver the special speech. K Kuttappan, ML Vanajakshi members of Cochin Devaswom Board, Opposition leader PA Purushothaman, Saraladevi, Prof TK Devenarayanan, secretary of Brahmaswom Madom Vadakkoottu Narayanan will participate.

A cooking competition for students and a family meet will be organised on January 1, the concluding day.

A women's wing of around 700 members will take part in the food fest.

Uduppi Food Fest's coordination committee members A Sreenivasan Potty, PN Madhavan, Raji Narayanan, Rugmini Bharathan and M Vasudevan attended the conference.

തൃശൂര്* അപകട മേഖല; മരണ സംഖ്യ 371
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

തൃശൂര്*

സാംസ്കാരിക നഗരി ഡെയ്ഞ്ചര്* സോണ്* ആകുന്നു. 2011ല്* ജില്ലയില്* റോഡ് അപകടങ്ങളില്* മരിച്ചവരുടെ സര്*വകാല റെക്കോഡിലേക്ക് ഉയര്*ന്നു. ജീവന്* പൊലിഞ്ഞവരുടെ എണ്ണം 371. കഴിഞ്ഞ വര്*ഷം മരണസംഖ്യ 300ല്* താഴെയായിരുന്നു. വിവിധ അപകടങ്ങളിലായി ആയിരത്തില്*പരം പേര്*ക്കു പരുക്കേറ്റു. (2011 ഡിസംബര്* 24 വരെയുള്ള കണക്ക്). കാല്*നടക്കാരും, ബൈക്ക് യാത്രികരുമാണ് ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്* അപകടത്തില്*പ്പെട്ടു മരിച്ചത്. ദേശീയപാത 47 ചാലക്കുടി, കൊടകര, പുതുക്കാട്, ദേശീയപാത 17- വാടാനപ്പള്ളി, തളിക്കുളം എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിലും കുന്നംകുളം പട്ടാമ്പി റോഡിലുമാണ് കാല്*നടയാത്രക്കാര്* അധികവും അപകടത്തില്*പ്പെട്ടു മരിച്ചത്.

വാഹനാപകടത്തില്*പ്പെട്ടു പരുക്കേറ്റ യുവാവിനെ മരപ്പൊത്തില്* ഒളിപ്പിച്ചു വച്ചു കടന്നു കളഞ്ഞ സംഭവവുമുണ്ടായതു തൃശൂരില്*. കഴിഞ്ഞ ദിവസം ചേലക്കരയില്* അപകടത്തില്*പ്പെട്ട യുവാവിനെ ആശുപത്രിയിലെത്തിക്കാന്* കൈകാണിച്ചിട്ടും വാഹനങ്ങള്* നിര്*ത്താതെ പോയതുള്*പ്പടെ നിരവധി ദുരനുഭവങ്ങള്*.സ്കൂള്* ബസുകളില്* കുട്ടികളെ കുത്തി നിറച്ചു പോകുന്നതിനിടെ മൂന്നിലധികം അപകടങ്ങളാണു ജില്ലയിലുണ്ടായത്.

ഡോര്* ഘടിപ്പിക്കാതെ സര്*വീസ് നടത്തിയതിനെ തുടര്*ന്നു വിവിധ മാസങ്ങളിലായി മൂന്നോളം പേരാണു ബസില്* നിന്നു വീണു മരിച്ചത്. ബസില്* നിന്നു വീണു നിരവധി പേര്*ക്കു പരുക്കേല്*ക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു.

ബസ് അപകടങ്ങള്* തുടര്*ക്കഥയായതോടെ മോട്ടോര്* വെഹിക്കിള്* അധികൃതര്* രണ്ടു വാതിലുകളിലും ഡോര്* ഘടിപ്പിച്ചു സര്*വീസ് നടത്താന്* കര്*ശനം നിര്*ദേശം നല്*കിയെങ്കിലും നടപ്പായില്ല. പിഴ ഈടാക്കല്* മുതല്* കര്*ശന ശിക്ഷാ നടപടികള്* വരെ അധികൃതര്* ആസൂത്രണം ചെയ്തു.

എന്നാല്* പതിവു പോലെ ഒന്നും കാര്യക്ഷമമായി നടപ്പായില്ല. അമിത വേഗതയും ഇടുങ്ങിയതും കുണ്ടും കുഴിയും നിറഞ്ഞ റോഡുകളും അപകടങ്ങളുടെ തോതു വര്*ധിപ്പിക്കുന്നതായി വിലയിരുത്തല്*. വാണിയംപാറ മുതല്* മണ്ണുത്തി-പുതുക്കാട് , കുന്നംകുളം - കോഴിക്കോട് റൂട്ട്, വാടാനപ്പള്ളി- തളിക്കുളം മേഖല, വലിയാലുക്കല്*- കണിമംഗലം പാടം- പാലയ്ക്കല്* എന്നിവിടങ്ങളെല്ലാം ജില്ലയിലെ അപകട കേന്ദ്രങ്ങള്*.

ജില്ലയിലെ പ്രധാനപ്പെട്ട റൂട്ടുകളിലൊന്നും പഞ്ചിങ് സ്റ്റേഷനുകളില്ലാത്തതാണ് അമിത വേഗത നിയന്ത്രിക്കാന്* സാധിക്കാത്തത്. ജില്ലയില്* മുന്*പുണ്ടായിരുന്ന പഞ്ചിങ് സ്റ്റേഷനുകളൊന്നും നിലവില്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുന്നില്ല. തൃശൂര്*- കോഴിക്കോട് റൂട്ടില്* അമല, തൃശൂര്* - പാലക്കാട് റൂട്ടില്* മണ്ണുത്തി, പട്ടിക്കാട്, തൃശൂര്*- ഇരിങ്ങാലക്കുട റൂട്ടില്* ചൊവ്വൂര്* എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിലായിരുന്നു പഞ്ചിങ് സ്റ്റേഷനുകള്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിച്ചിരുന്നത്.

ബസുകള്* കൃത്യസമയം പാലിക്കുന്നുണ്ടോയെന്നു പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനായിരുന്നു പഞ്ചിങ് സ്റ്റേഷനുകള്* സ്ഥാപിച്ചത്. ഇവിടെ ഡ്യൂട്ടിക്കായി ഒരു പൊലീസ് ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥനും ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു. ഇക്കാലങ്ങളില്* റൂട്ടുകളില്* അപകടങ്ങള്* താരതമ്യേന കുറവായിരുന്നു.

എന്നാല്* ഇവിടെയും അഴിമതി പിടിമുറുക്കിയപ്പോള്* പഞ്ചിങ് സ്റ്റേഷനുകളുടെ വിശ്വാസ്യത നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടു. സമയനിഷ്ഠതയില്* കൃത്രിമം കാണിയ്ക്കുന്നതിനായി പല സ്വകാര്യ ബസുകളില്* നിന്നും “ ദിനബത്ത ‘ വാങ്ങാന്* തുടങ്ങി. വാഹനങ്ങളുടെ ബാഹുല്യത്തിന് അനുസരിച്ച് റോഡുകളുടെ വികസനം നടക്കാത്തതും അപകടങ്ങള്* വര്*ധിക്കാനിടയായെന്നു ഈ മേഖലയില്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുന്ന സാമൂഹ്യ സംഘടനകള്*.

റോഡുകളുടെ വികസനത്തിനോടൊപ്പം മോട്ടോര്* വാഹന വകുപ്പ് അധികൃതരുടെ കര്*ശന വാഹന പരിശോധനകളും അപകടങ്ങളുടെ തോതു കുറയ്ക്കുന്നതിനു സഹായിക്കും. ബോധവത്കരണ പരിപാടികള്* ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്* നടത്തിയ ജില്ലയായിട്ടും അപകടങ്ങള്* വര്*ധിക്കുന്നത് അധികൃതരെ കുഴക്കുന്നുണ്ട്.

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PEECHI FESTIVEL , TRICHUR

^^wow super picture frank keep it.

Yanthra 2011 from tomorrow

Jyothy Mechz youth club in association with City Journal and UNI-Y will organise an auto expo and technical exhibition, 'Yanthra 2011' from Friday to Sunday at Thekkinkadu Maidan.

Yanthra 2011 will be inaugurated by Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi on Friday at 9.30am. The expo will showcase foreign automobile brands like Bentley Subaru, Harley Davidson and Hummer. JNRC champion Diljith and Acts founder Fr Devis Chiramel are associated with Yanthra 2011.

The major attraction of the event will be an F1 car named F1 600 which participated in the Budh International Circuit, Noida, recently. Yanthra 2011 is the first event in which Korean superbikes manufacturer Hyosung participates.

The bikes section is a great blend of cutting edge technology with the golden glory of yesteryear. The so-called prince of superbikes Harley Davidson, 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.7 sec Honda CBR, the muscular machine Suzuki Hayabusa, the racing DNA injected Suzuki GSX series, the speedsters Yamaha RT and R6 will impress the young riders across the country. The evergreen Lambretta, Bullets etc will also be exhibited.

Seminars, awareness programmes, ROBO WAR, cultural events and DJ night will be held as part of the show.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20111229/Metro/Metro_4.html)

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A variety of dosas being prepared at Uduppi Food Mela held at North Kailasam in the city yesterday.

^^wow mouth watering. especially the one with the color red and white.

Welcoming 2012

Brilliant streaks of light, a blaze of colour and the sound of firecrackers- Thrissur welcomed the New Year with spectacular fireworks and celebrations as the curtain came down on 2011.

When the clock struck 12, the city was lit up by shimmering fireworks. Shrieks and shouts of "Happy New Year" rent the air, punctuated by the cacophony of blaring horns. Friends and strangers greeted each other warmly as the party mood shifted into a higher gear in clubs and

hotels.

Shops were full of people looking for new clothes for the night of festivities. "It's nice to dress up afresh to start the year," said Arun, 22, from Koorkkenchery.

Clubs, resident associations and hotels were all in the party swing from early evening. Omana M, a resident at a Skyline apartment, said, "We have more than 70 families participating and programmes have been lined up for the entire night. We plan to enter the New Year together."

For some, it was not just a night of pomp and show. Visiting shrines and temples, offering their first prayers for the year was their way of celebration.

"For me, it's a double treat. Lourde Cathedral, my church, is also celebrating its festivities apart from the New Year. The entire area has joined the festivities, it's a great feeling," said Thomas Inasu, from East Fort.

The world bids farewell to a tough year rocked by economic turmoil and natural disasters, and rang in 2012 in the hope of making a fresh start. Shine Govind was traveling abroad for the first time yesterday.

He said, "I am looking forward to a good future, a good job with a better pay and hoping that my whole family will join me soon in the UK."

Hope was on everyone's lips. Happy New Year!

Thrissur International Book Festival from tomorrow

Kerala Basha Institute will organise Thrissur International Book Festival from January 4 to 13 at Thekkinkadu Maidan.

"This year, major international publishers have expressed their solidarity for the fest and more than 110 stalls are expected," said director Dr MR Thampan. World renowned publishers like Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Penguin Books, McMillan Publishers, JK International and Viva Books will be participating in the festival, he said.

Apart from book releases, the fest will include cultural programmes, open forums and competitions for students.

Documentary screenings every evening in association with the Public Relations department will be the main attraction of the event. Documentaries depicting the lives of writers like Madhavikutty, Abdurahman Sahib and Vallathole will be screened. Seminars on scientific and socio- cultural issues will also be held every day.

A special stall 'My Book' will be organised where visitors can write-in their suggestions for a new book and their preferred writer. On the last day of the festival, 50 topics will be selected for publication, it was informed.

7th International Film Festival Thrissur from January 26

The SEVENTH International Film Festival of Thrissur (IFFT) will be held from January 26 to till February 1. Sapna theatre and Nehru Park will be among the venues of the fest.

The fest, which is a combined effort of the corporation, the district panchayat and Thrissur Chalachitra Kendram, will screen films from Poland, France, Italy, Norway and Germany.

Eight movies will be screened in the Indian Panorama section and various movies related to soccer will also be screened, said executive director and coordinator Cherian Joseph.

Children's cinema, visual literacy workshops, digital cinema and meeting film

personalities will also be held.

This year, the Life Time Achievement Award will be given to PK Nair who was

the ex-director of National Film Archives of India.

A 101-member working committee headed by Mayor IP Paul has been formed for the festival.

'Freedom Chappattis' for breakfast at Kerala State School Youth Festival

Chappattis from Viyyur Central Prison brand named 'Freedom Chappattis' will be served at Kerala State School Youth Festival which will begin on January 16.

K Anil Kumar, nodal officer, High Security Prison, said that they got approval from the food committee of the festival yesterday. The chappattis will be served as breakfast on two days.

On January 17, 18,000 chappattis will be served for 6,000 people and next day, 24,000 chappattis will be served for 8,000 people. A kit includes three chappattis and a vegetable curry.

A chapatti-making unit has been functioning in the prison from November 16.

'Freedom Chappattis' were served during Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's Mass Contact Programme held on December 15.

A sales counter for the chappattis was inaugurated at the main gate of the central prison at Viyyur on December 31.

Night of honour for King of Melody

MK Arjunan
Melody King MK Arjunan Master will be honoured by Bharathan Smruthivedi on Saturday, at Regional theatre's Bharath Murali open air auditorium.

Musician V Dhakshinamoorthy will inaugurate the programme, to be presided over by the Bharathan Smruty chairman TA Sundar Menon.

"Kastoori Manakkunnallo Katte ", a music feast will be organised in association with the function. MP Surendran, P Jayachandran, Mayor IP Paul, Satyan Anthikkad, John Paul, Mala Aravindan, Vidhyadharan Master, director Jayaraj and Sidharth Bharath will join in the festivity.

MK Arjunan Master, well-known music composer of Mollywood, lost his father at a young age. The burden of a big family fell on his mother Parvathi. Unable to provide for all her children, she sent Arjunan and his brother Prabhakaran to Jeevakarunyananda Ashram in Palani.

It was in the Ashram that Arjunan got his first lessons in music. After school, Arjunan would join the other children in singing bhajans in the evenings.

Noticing a special talent in the young boy, the head of the ashram decided to give him music lessons. For the next few years Arjunan learnt music under Kumarayya Pillai.

Composing music was another turn in Arjunan's life, after attempting few amateur plays, music composing grew as a serious hobby to him. Arjunan was soon a sought after by almost every amateur troupe.

He then graduated to the professional stage and was soon associated with top names like Changanassery Geetha, People's Theatre, Kalidasa Kalakendram, Desabhimani Theatres, Alleppey Theatres and KPAC.

Arjunan Master went on to compose around 800 songs for 300 plays. This association with music grew into an intimate bond, which he maintains even today.

Since his debut in cinema in 1968, there was no looking back for this sensitive music director. At a time when stalwarts like K Raghavan, G Devarajan and MS Baburaj ruled the roost, Arjunan managed to break into the industry and establish an identity of his own.

During a career spanning 50 years in film field, Arjunan Master has scored music for more than 500 songs in over 218 Malayalam films.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120105/Metro/Metro_5.html)

ആഴമുള്ള അറിവനുഭവങ്ങളുമായി പുസ്തകപ്പൂരം

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ആഴവും പരപ്പുമുള്ള വായനയ്ക്ക് അവസരമൊരുക്കുന്നു എന്നതാണ് സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി പുസ്തകോത്സവത്തിന്റെ സവിശേഷത. ഭാരതത്തെ മുഴുവന്* ഒരുമിച്ച് കാണാനുള്ള അവസരം ഇവിടെ ലഭിക്കും. കേന്ദ്ര സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമിയുടെ സ്റ്റാള്* തന്നെ എടുക്കുക. ജ്ഞാനപീഠ പുരസ്*കാരവും കേന്ദ്ര സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി അവാര്*ഡുകളും നേടിയ ആസാം മുതല്* കര്*ണാടകയും ഗുജറാത്തും വരെയുള്ള അനേകം എഴുത്തുകാരുടെ ഗ്രന്ഥങ്ങള്* വാങ്ങാന്* ഇവിടെ കഴിയും. 75 ശതമാനം വരെ വിലക്കിഴിവും കേന്ദ്ര സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമിയുടെ പുസ്തകങ്ങള്*ക്കുണ്ട്. കൂടാതെ കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി, ലളിതകലാ അക്കാദമി, സംഗീത നാടക അക്കാദമി, ചലച്ചിത്ര അക്കാദമി, കേരള ഫോക്*ലോര്* അക്കാദമി തുടങ്ങിയ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുടെയും പുസ്തകങ്ങള്* വില്*പ്പനയ്ക്കുണ്ട്.

ആത്മീയഗ്രന്ഥങ്ങളുടെ വിഭിന്നമായ ശേഖരം അക്കാദമി പുസ്തകോത്സവത്തിലുണ്ട്. മാഡം ബ്ലോവ്ട്*സ്*കിയുടെ ദി സീക്രട്ട് ഡോക്ട്രിന്* എന്ന ഗ്രന്ഥം ഏറെ ആവശ്യക്കാരുള്ളതാണ്. നിരീശ്വരവാദിയായ ആനി ബസന്റിനെ മാറ്റിക്കളഞ്ഞ ഈ ഗ്രന്ഥം ആല്*ബര്*ട്ട് ഐന്*സ്റ്റീനും ഏറെ പ്രിയപ്പെട്ടതായിരുന്നു. ജെ. കൃഷ്ണമൂര്*ത്തിയുടെ അറ്റ് ദ ഫീറ്റ് ഓഫ് ദി മാസ്റ്റര്*, ബിഷപ്പ് ലെഡ്ബീറ്ററുടെ ചക്രാസ്, ദ ഹിഡന്* സൈഡ് ഓഫ് തിങ്*സ് എന്നീ കൃതികള്* ശ്രദ്ധയാകര്*ഷിക്കുന്നു. പ്രപഞ്ചത്തിന്റെയും ശരീരത്തിന്റെയും നിഗൂഢവിസ്മയങ്ങളാണ് പ്രതിപാദ്യം. ആനി ബസന്റിന്റെ ഗീതാ പരിഭാഷയ്ക്ക് ഇന്നും വായനക്കാരുണ്ട്. നാലപ്പാടും കുമാരനാശാനും വിവര്*ത്തനം ചെയ്ത എഡ്വിന്* അര്*നോള്*ഡിന്റെ ദി ലൈറ്റ് ഓഫ് ഏഷ്യ, പതഞ്ജലി യോഗസൂത്രങ്ങള്* എന്നിവ തിയോസഫിക്കല്* പബ്ലിഷിങ് ഹൗസിന്റെ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണങ്ങളില്* പെടുന്നു. ബുദ്ധസാഹിത്യം വായനയുടെ പുതിയ വഴികള്* തേടുന്നുവെന്ന പ്രത്യേകതയും ആത്മീയ വായനാലോകത്ത് കാണാം. കൊസാംബിയുടേതടക്കം പല ബുദ്ധഗ്രന്ഥങ്ങള്*ക്കും ആവശ്യക്കാരുണ്ട്.

ബാലസാഹിത്യത്തിന്റെ വലിയൊരു ശേഖരവും മേളയിലുണ്ട്. കുട്ടികളുടെ വായനാലോകം ഒഴിവാക്കി ഒരു പുസ്തകമേളയ്ക്കും നിലനില്*ക്കാനാവുന്നില്ല. പ്രോജക്ട് വര്*ക്കുകള്*ക്ക് ഉപകരിക്കുന്ന ഡി.വി.ഡി.കള്* സ്റ്റാളുകളില്* വില്*പ്പനയ്ക്കുണ്ട്. ബാലസാഹിത്യത്തിന്റെ ഉള്ളടക്കത്തിലും അച്ചടിയിലും ലേ-ഔട്ടിലും കടലാസിന്റെ ഗുണനിലവാരത്തിലുമൊക്കെ പ്രസാധകര്*ക്കിടയില്* മത്സരബുദ്ധി കാണുന്നു. വിശ്വോത്തര കൃതികളുടെ ബാലസാഹിത്യത്തിലേക്കുള്ള രൂപാന്തരം അടുത്തകാലത്തെ പ്രത്യേകതയാണ്. റഷ്യന്*, സ്വീഡിഷ് സാഹിത്യമൊക്കെ വിവര്*ത്തനം ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്നു. വൈകുന്നേരങ്ങളില്* വലിയ തിരക്കാണ് കുട്ടികളുടെ പുസ്തകങ്ങള്* വാങ്ങാന്*. 64 സ്റ്റാളുകളാണ് ആകെയുള്ളത്. ഇതില്* മാതൃഭൂമി ബുക്*സ്, ഡി.സി.ബുക്*സ്, തൃശ്ശൂര്* കറന്റ്, ഗ്രീന്* ബുക്*സ്, എച്ച് ആന്*ഡ് സി തുടങ്ങിയവരുടെ സ്റ്റാളുകളുണ്ട്.

രചന അക്ഷരവേദിയുടെ സ്റ്റാള്* പ്രദര്*ശനത്തില്* വേറിട്ട്*നില്*ക്കുന്നു. ടൈപ്പ്*റൈറ്ററിനു വേണ്ടി പരിഷ്*കരിക്കപ്പെട്ട പഴയ മലയാളത്തിന്റെ ലിപിവിന്യാസത്തെ മാറ്റി പ്രാചീന ലിപിസമ്പ്രദായം അതിന്റെ എല്ലാ വിധ പ്രയോഗസാധ്യതകളോടും കൂടി കമ്പ്യൂട്ടറിലൂടെ പുനഃപ്രകാശിപ്പിക്കാനുള്ള യത്*നമാണ് ഇവര്* ഏറ്റെടുത്തത്. കൂട്ടക്ഷരങ്ങളുടെ ഉരുളന്* സൗന്ദര്യം വീണ്ടും കാണാം. യന്ത്രത്തിനു വേണ്ടി ഭാഷയെ വികലമാക്കുകയല്ല, ഭാഷയ്ക്കായി യന്ത്രത്തെ ഉപയോഗിക്കുകയാണ് വേണ്ടതെന്ന നിലപാടാണ് ഇവരുടേത്. പഴയകാല പുസ്തകങ്ങളുടെ കവറുകള്* തയ്യാറാക്കിയിരുന്ന ശങ്കര്* ബ്ലോക്*സിന്റെ സ്റ്റാള്* ഗൃഹാതുരത്വമുണര്*ത്തുന്ന അനുഭവമാണ്.

Panamkuttichira residents fume over waste-dumping

CPI Ollur Mandalam Committee members taking out a rally against the corporation's waste-dumping at Panamkuttichira yesterday.
By Sijo Joseph

THE People of Panamkuttichira near Ollur have come to the fore in protest against the corporation's decision to resume dumping of waste from yesterday.

The corporation took the decision at a meeting held on Thursday.

The corporation stopped dumping of waste at Panamkuttichira on December 26 after the waste there caught fire on Christmas day morning.

Following protests by the residents, Mayor IP Paul cancelled dumping of waste temporarily. They say the land is not reserved for dumping waste, it is actually a grave yard.

Communist Party of India Ollur Mandalam Committee secretary Johnson T Thomas and Panamkuttichira councillor John Kannirathingal said they will not allow the corporation to dump waste. Later, CPI activists took out a march to the Ollur centre from Panamkuttichira.

The councillor said the meeting held on Thursday was a failure for out of 106 families, only 12 representatives were present.

"The corporation has taken the decision to resume waste-dumping for just eight units or houses," he told City Journal.

A resident, Thomas Antony, said: "When the corporation began to use the land for dumping wate, they promised to deconstruct the waste or use sand over the waste. Due to the waste heaps, water in the nearby wells and pond was polluted."

The mayor said a meeting is likely to be held on Monday by Ollur MLA MP Vincent and him and the waste dumping will stop till then.

"No one can stop dumping waste permanently at Panamkuttichira as waste heaps are increasing on roadsides.

"We can prevent waste coming from outside the Ollur division and can appoint a security guard at the spot," he said.

The mayor denied the claim that the land is a graveyard.

Sanskrit Fest from January 16

The 28th Sanskrit Festival 2012 in association with the 52nd Kerala Youth Festival will be held from January 16 to21 at Vivekodayam Boys Higher Secondary School, Holy Family Higher Secondary School and Sahithya Akademi Hall.

Apart from the fest they are organising Sanskrit Seminar on "The place for Sanskrit in the scientific genre of Kerala" veteran Sanskrit scholars Chandrasekhara Warier, Avanaparambu Maheswaran Namboodiripad and EP Aravindhapisharadi will be honoured at the function. Co-operation Minister CN Balakrishnan will inaugurate the seminar and MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan will chair the function at Sahithya Akademi Hall.

Around 630 participants will come to Thrissur to participate in the 19 events conducted at the fest.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120112/Metro/Metro_12.html)

Benny makes sense with light and sound at Fest

Benny Neelankavil, managing director, Kerala Light and Sound
By Sijo Joseph

Kerala Light and Sound is a name Thrissur (or probably the state itself) may find it difficult to forget whenever youth festivals arrive. The unit is all set to prove their mettle in the upcoming festival stages. The decision of the government to give the tender to the Kerala Light and Sound underlines the hard work they put in at the festivals.

Around 40 staffs are on reserve and ready to act.

Light and Sound managing director Benny Neelankavil said around 40 generators, including three at the main stage, are needed for meeting the required power at 17 stages, schools those were reserved for students stay and aquatic complex where food will be reserved.

The road from the main stage, Corporation stadium to aquatic complex, where food is arranged will be illumined with tubes. He said the number of total tube lights or the wire that they have to be used cannot be estimated.

Benny Neelankavil said, they were yet to begin the works as the works on the panthal was yet to conclude. The works of the panthal was almost over and they might start their work any time, he hastened to add.

Benny had assisted his father at the previous youth festival that was held on 2004 and 1998. It was the first time he was facing such a large attempt without anyone's support. "Until the last fest, I had the support of my father but he is not around anymore. I have his (unseen) motivation that gives me confidence. That will do wonders," he told City Journal.

Kerala Sound and Light was established in 1956 by NK Devassy and the unit ran about 26 years under his guidance. "Now we are taking assignments from all over South India. After the art fest of 2004, AK Antony himself presented a memento to my father for being the best sound system," he added.

The upcoming youth fest will be a memorable one for a long time to come, as long as the effect of light of sound is concerned, he promises.
Kerala Light and Sound is one of the most eminent group in the light and sound field.
source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120112/Metro/Metro_11.html)

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Website launched

MLA Babu M Pallissery launches the official website of the 52nd Kerala State School Youth Festival yesterday.
Website for the school youth festival was launched yesterday by MLA Babu M Palissery at Government Model Girls Higher Secondary School. The website http://www.schoolkalolsavam.in includes information about venues, results and points, items with timings, stages, photo gallery and history of the youth festival.

Programme coordination committee convenor Madanakumaran delivered the welcome address. State educational director A Shahjahan IAS and ADPI PK Krishnan felicitated the occasion. IT coordinator of the festival CK Ajayakumar proposed a vote of thanks.

On Friday, a blog for the media centre was also launched. The blog id is: www.kalolsavam2012.blogspot.com.

Event manager of par excellence

Ramachandran Chengarath, a Thrissurite, is proud to say that he is decorating the main stage for the school youth festival at Corporation Stadium. It is not the first time he is decorating and arranging the stage. He made the main entrance and the main stage of the state school youth festival 2004 held in Thrissur.

He said that in 2004, he made the main entrance with the cut-outs of 15 elephants. Ramachandran has been in the field for 30 years. He owns an event management office, AARCEE Arts & Sounds, near Thiruvambady Temple.

This time, he has decided to do something different showing the culture of Thrissur. He has arranged a huge logo to be placed in the centre of the main stage. The cut-outs of Mohiniyattam performance will be fixed on two pillars of 8ft. The pillars and cut-outs are made of fiber.

The main stage will be decorated with 'nettipattam', 'aalavattam', and 'venjamaram'. Ramachandran is making banners for the 17 stages. A team of eight members have been working for the last two weeks.

He has done the stage for the Chembai Sangeetholsavam. Ramachandran represents the Thrissur district every year in the programme held by the tourism department in Thiruvananthapura

Hotels, canteens ready with delicious dishes

As the city is prepared for Asia's biggest youth festival, hotels near the venue make their own ways to welcome guest artistes. The Town Hall canteen plans to work for 24 hours during the festival with full of mouth-watering snacks. They will serve snacks along with different types of biriyanies.

The canteen will reserve food for more than 400 people. They said they will not exploit the situation, but promised to sell food at reasonable rates with a slogan 'Adhithi devo bhava.'

Every hotel and roadside eateries are expecting brisk business in the week ahead though the authorities have made all arrangements for providing food to participants. Most of the hotel menus are ready with delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including prawns. Shortage of employees is a great challenge to the hotels now as employees are not willing to work overtime.

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പൂരനാട്ടില്* ഇന്നുമുതല്* കലോത്സവമേളം

തൃശ്ശൂര്*: തേക്കിന്*കാടിന്റെ ചുറ്റുവട്ടത്തേക്ക് കലാകേരളം എത്തുകയായി. സ്*കൂള്* കലോത്സവമേളം കൊട്ടിയുയരാനിനി നിമിഷങ്ങള്* മാത്രം. പ്രതിഭകള്* കയ്യൊപ്പിട്ട നൂറ്റിപ്പതിനേഴരപ്പവന്റെ ഉപഹാരം ഏറ്റുവാങ്ങാനുള്ള പോരാട്ടത്തിന് തിങ്കളാഴ്ച തുടക്കമാകും. 52-ാമത് കേരള സ്*കൂള്* കലോത്സവത്തിന് പൂരനാടിന്റെ തട്ടകമൊരുങ്ങി.

കഴിഞ്ഞകാല കലോത്സവങ്ങളെ സര്*ഗസൗന്ദര്യംകൊണ്ട് വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ച താരങ്ങള്* വന്നെത്തിയതായിരുന്നു ഞായറാഴ്ചയുടെ തിളക്കം. ഔപചാരികമായ ഉദ്ഘാടനത്തിനു മുമ്പുതന്നെ മേളയുടെ ഹൃദ്യമായ വിളംബരമായി ആ ഒത്തുചേരല്*. പൊന്നമ്പിളി അരവിന്ദു മുതല്* ആതിരാനാഥ് വരെയുള്ള തിലകങ്ങള്*. അജിത്തും ഷിജിത്തും മുരളിയുമടക്കമുള്ള പ്രതിഭകള്*. അവരുടെ വാക്കുകളില്* കലയുടെ കമലദളം വിരിഞ്ഞു.

വരുന്ന എട്ടുദിനങ്ങളിലായി 218 ട്രോഫികള്* ഏറ്റുവാങ്ങാന്* താരങ്ങള്* അരങ്ങിലെത്തും. ആണ്*കുട്ടികളുടെ നപ്രത്യേക കേരളനടനമത്സരമാണ് ഇക്കുറി പുത്തനിനം. ഞായറാഴ്ച വരെ അപ്പീലിലൂടെ അര്*ഹത നേടിയ 490 പേരടക്കം എണ്ണായിരത്തോളം കുട്ടികളാണ് വന്നെത്തുക. നിലവിലുള്ള ജേതാക്കളായ കോഴിക്കോടും ആതിഥേയരായ തൃശ്ശൂരും തിരുവനന്തപുരവും പാലക്കാടുമെല്ലാം കിരീടപ്രതീക്ഷകളുമായി എത്തുമ്പോള്* മത്സരം തീപാറും.

കലോത്സവത്തിനു മുന്നോടിയായുള്ള ഘോഷയാത്ര തിങ്കളാഴ്ച രണ്ടിന് തുടങ്ങും. നാലിന് കോര്*പ്പറേഷന്* സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിലെ മുഖ്യവേദിയില്* മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ഉമ്മന്*ചാണ്ടി ഉദ്ഘാടനം നിര്*വ്വഹിക്കും. ഗാനഗന്ധര്*വ്വന്* യേശുദാസ് ചടങ്ങില്* പങ്കെടുക്കും.

രജിസ്*ട്രേഷന്* രാവിലെ എട്ടിന് തൃശ്ശൂര്* പാലസ് റോഡിന് സമീപമുള്ള മോഡല്* ബോയ്*സ് സ്*കൂളില്* ആരംഭിക്കും. മത്സരഫലങ്ങള്* തത്*സമയം വെബ്*സൈറ്റില്* ലഭ്യമാകുമെന്ന് അധികൃതര്* ഉറപ്പുനല്*കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്.

Theme song CD released

Member of Parliament PC Chacko releasing the CD of state youth festival theme song yesterday.
Theme song CD for the 52nd State Kerala Youth festival was released at a function held at Aquatic Complex. MP PC Chacko handed over the CD to MLA Thomas Unniyadan.

Music for the theme song was composed by Erur PK Abu and the lyrics written by Sheeba Jayachandran, the Asan Award winner of 2011. Both are music teachers at Govt Model HSS Nadavarambu.

The song is six minutes in length and sung by 17 students of Govt Model HSS Nadavarambu. Erur PK Babu has composed theme songs for revenue and district youth festivals in Irinjalakuda.

MLAs Therambil Ramakrishnan and MP Vincent, Mayor IP Paul and district panchayat president KV Dasan participated in the function.

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Chief chef gets ready for the state youth festival.

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Carnival unleashed

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MARCH TOWARDS THE GALA: The Khoshayathra (inaugural procession) proceeding towards the Corporation Stadium yesterday. MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan, Education Minister Abdu Rabb, MLA Thomas Unniyadan, Mayor IP Paul, Co-operations Minister CN Balakrishnan and MLA MP Vincent are seen. Below: The audience at the inauguration function.
IT WAS a cultural extravaganza that Thrissurites would never forget. A potpourri of cultural art forms was showcased at the 52nd State Art Festival's cultural procession, which took off from Student's Corner in the city yesterday.

The gala had slices of art forms from outside the country, including Japanese Kimona.

Thrissur Inspector General of Police S Gopinath flagged off the rally. Educational Minister Abdu Rabb, Minister for Corporation CN Balakrishan, Mayor IP Paul, MLAs and politicians joined the procession. Students from schools round state began flocking Swaraj Round from 3.00pm. Vehicles normally plying via round were diverted through elsewhere.

In the sweltering heat, students were found vending their way towards the main venue dancing and singing. While some of the school had a well-disciplined band set, others had tigers spread on the road stepping with the rhythmic drum beat.

NCC and student police were seen marching in the procession. A few groups presented Dandiya to the delight of the many Thrissurites; many of whom have seen the art form only on the screen.

Kathakali, Kolkali, Opana, Parijamutu, Kummatikali, Margamkali followed. Some schools even had eructed tableau carrying public messages.

The procession reached at Corporation Stadium where the official inauguration of the Festival was done by KJ Yesudas.

When Asia's biggest gala had taken off at the cultural capital of Kerala, Ewa, a Poland native was seen under the tree at Thekinkad maithan clicking frames.

She is visiting India to watch the festival. When asked, she simply uttered just "great", one of the few words she knew in English. But the smile spread across her face said all that she wants to say. She is happy to be here.

Hullabaloo at drama venue

By Sanju Soman

Kozhikode-based Justin and his friend Shine were standing outside Regional Theatre exactly by nine in the morning — the venue is where the high school drama competitions were staged yesterday.

"We started from home a day earlier because there were chances of a hartal. Both of us are extremely fond of drama and didn't want to miss the best ones from all districts," said Justin.

The friends are here for both the higher school and higher secondary drama competitions.

The programmes at Regional Theatre started an hour late and audience was already on the tip of their seats - waiting for the little stars to perform.

"Everything was fine until the curtain rose for the first drama. By then crowd began pouring in slowly. The hall soon proved to be too small for the event in a city known for its theatre lovers," said Shine.

Police and student police cadets were all over the place trying to keep the crowd under control. Media persons and cameras lined through the central passage of the hall were also considered an intervention. "Audience protested and police immediately evacuated all cameramen from the central passage," said the friends.

Even officials say such huge crowd was unexpected.

Sunil, a committee member, said, "We hadn't expected these many people, but being a virtual holiday people are flowing in today."

He said they had to open the balcony area, which was usually closed for the public. "Initially things were a hotchpotch and accommodating everyone seemed to be impossible. We added 200 extra chairs in the balcony hall and even arranged two extra LCD screens at the lobby so that people don't cram into the main hall," said Sunil.

The higher secondary school competition is sure to draw more crowd and we will have to take steps, he said.

Another unfortunate event at the venue was a

report of pick-pocketing. There people at the venue claimed to have lost their purse in the mob.

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RUSH IN CORPORATION STADIUM BY TRICHURIANS

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STATE SCHOOL KALOLSAVAM, TRICHUR

^^good snaps Frank.:applause: keep your work.

School fest to end today

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The 52nd Kerala State School Youth Festival will conclude today at the corporation stadium, which is the main venue of the festival. Legislative Assembly opposition leader VS Achuthanadan will inaugurate the concluding ceremony and educational minister PK Abdu Rabb will preside over. Chief minister Oommen Chandy will distribute the golden trophy for the winning team. Water resources minister PJ Joseph will be the chief guest at the function. Social welfare and panchayat minister Dr MK Muneer will release the festival souvenir on the occasion. Cooperation minister CN Balakrishnan, MP PC Chacko, Mayor IP Paul, MLAs in the district and other prominent persons will be present.

The best performances that bagged first prize will be screened at the main venue prior to the concluding ceremony.

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അഴീക്കോട് മാഷിനു സാംസ്കാരിക നഗരിയുടെ പ്രണാമം
തൃശൂര്*

പറഞ്ഞും പഠിപ്പിച്ചും വിമര്*ശിച്ചും കാലമേറെ കഴിച്ചു കൂട്ടിയ സാഹിത്യ അക്കാഡമിയെന്ന അക്ഷര തിരുമുറ്റത്തേക്ക് ഒരിക്കല്*കൂടി അഴീക്കോട് എത്തി. ചേതനയറ്റ ശരീരത്തില്* പറഞ്ഞു തീരാത്ത ആയിരം വാക്കുള്* ഉറങ്ങുന്നുണ്ടായിരുന്നു.

അക്കാഡമി മുറ്റത്തെ ബഷീര്* വേദിയിലും വൈലോപ്പിള്ളി ഹാളിലും അലയടിച്ച ആ ഗര്*ജനത്തിന്*റെ അലയൊലികള്* കൂടിനിന്നവര്*ക്കിടയില്* തളംകെട്ടിക്കിടന്നു. കേരളത്തിലാകെ കത്തിപ്പടര്*ന്ന ഒരുപാട് വാക്കുകള്* അതികായന്*റെ നാവില്* നിന്നും പിറവിയെടുത്തത് ഈ അക്ഷരമുറ്റത്തുനിന്നായിരുന്നു.

ഇന്നലെ രാവിലെ 10.50ഓടെയാണ് ഭൗതിക ശരീരം പൊതുദര്*ശനത്തിനായി സാഹിത്യ അക്കാഡമിയിലേക്കെത്തിച്ചത്. സാഹിത്യ അക്കാഡമി സെക്രട്ടറി ആര്*. ഗോപാലകൃഷ്ണന്*, മുന്* മന്ത്രി കെ.പി. രാജേന്ദ്രന്*, വി.എസ്. സുനില്*കുമാര്* എംഎല്*എ എന്നിവര്* മൃദേഹം അക്കാഡമിയിലേക്ക് ഏറ്റുവാങ്ങി. തുടര്*ന്നു പൊതുദര്*ശനത്തിനുവച്ച മൃതദേഹത്തില്* അന്ത്യാഞ്ജലിയര്*പ്പിക്കാന്* സാംസ്കാരിക മണ്ഡലത്തിലെ ആയിരങ്ങളെത്തി. നിരവധി സംഘടനകളുടെ രക്ഷാധികാരിയായി അഴീക്കോട് പ്രവര്*ത്തിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്.

കേരളത്തിലുട നീളമുള്ള എണ്ണിയാലൊടുങ്ങാത്ത സാംസ്കാരിക സംഘടനകളുമായി അടുപ്പമുണ്ടായിരുന്ന അഴീക്കോടിനെ കാണാന്* അവരെല്ലാം അക്കാഡമിയിലേക്കെത്തി. രഘുപതി രാഘവ രാജാറാം... എന്നു തുടങ്ങുന്ന ഗാന്ധി സൂക്തങ്ങള്* ആലപിച്ചാണ് അഴീക്കോടിനെ അക്കാഡമിയിലേക്കെത്തിച്ചതും സാംസ്കാരാക നഗരി നിന്നു യാത്രയാക്കിയത്.

സാഗര ഗര്*ജനം നിലയ്ച്ചുവെന്നു പലരും വികാരഭരിതമായി വിളിച്ചു പറയുന്നുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. രണ്ടു മണിക്കു കണ്ണൂരിലേക്കു കൊണ്ടുപോകും എന്നറിയിച്ചിരുന്നുവെങ്കിലും ജനതിരക്ക് കണക്കിലെടുത്തു നാലു മണിയാക്കുകയായിരുന്നു.

മഹാകവി അക്കിത്തം, എഴുത്തുകാരായ ഒഎന്*വി കുറുപ്പ്, സാഹിത്യ അക്കാഡമി പ്രസിഡന്*റ് പെരുമ്പടവ് ശ്രീധരന്*, വി.കെ. ശ്രീരാമന്*, സാറാ ജോസഫ്, ടി. പത്മനാഭന്*,കവി രാവുണ്ണി, വി.ആര്*. സുധീഷ്, ശ്രീമൂലനഗരം മോഹന്*, പി.വി. കൃഷ്ണന്*നായര്*, സിപ്പി പള്ളിപ്പുറം, മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ഉമ്മന്*ചാണ്ടി, മന്ത്രിമാരായ സി.എന്*. ബാലകൃഷ്ണന്*, കെ.സി. ജോസഫ്, വി.കെ. ഇബ്രാഹിംകുഞ്ഞ്, തിരുവഞ്ചൂര്* രാധാകൃഷ്ണന്*, കേന്ദ്രമന്ത്രി എ.കെ. ആന്*റണിക്കുവേണ്ടി വേണ്ടി ജില്ലാ കലക്റ്റര്* പി.എം. ഫ്രാന്*സിസ്, മന്ത്രി വി.എസ്. ശിവകുമാറിനുവേണ്ടി എഡിഎം പി.കെ. ജയശ്രീ, സ്പീക്കര്* ജി. കാര്*ത്തികേയനുവേണ്ടി ആര്*ഡിഒ എം. അനില്*കുമാര്*, കെപിസിസി പ്രസിഡന്*റ് രമേശ് ചെന്നിത്തല എംപിമാരായ പി.സി. ചാക്കോ, പി.ആര്*. രാജന്*, എംഎല്*എമാരായ പ്രൊഫ.സി. രവീന്ദ്രനാഥ്, അഡ്വ. തോമസ് ഉണ്ണിയാടന്*, ബി.ഡി. ദേവസി, ടി.എന്*. പ്രതാപന്*, പി.എ. മാധവന്*, അഡ്വ. തേറമ്പില്* രാമകൃഷ്ണന്*, എം.പി.വിന്*സെന്*റ്, ഗീതാ ഗോപി, കെ. രാധാകൃഷ്ണന്*, വി.എസ്.സുനില്*കുമാര്*, കെ.വി. അബ്ദുള്* ഖാദര്*, ബാബു എം. പാലിശ്ശേരി, ഷാഫി പറമ്പില്*, വി.ടി. ബല്*റാം, എം.വി. ജയരാജന്*, പുരുഷന്* കടലുണ്ടി, എഴുത്തുകാരന്* കെ. വേണു, രവി. ഡിസി, എം.എന്*. കാരശ്ശേരി, കെ.ടി. ജലീല്*, ആര്*ച്ച് ബിഷപ് മാര്* ആന്*ഡ്രൂസ് താഴത്ത്, മാര്* അപ്രേം മെത്രാപൊലീത്ത, ജെയിംസ് പഴയാറ്റില്*, മോണ്*. ഫ്രാന്*സിസ് ആലപ്പാട്ട്, ജില്ലാ കല്ക്റ്റര്* പി.എം. ഫ്രാന്*സിസ്, മുന്* മന്ത്രി എസ്. ശര്*മ, പന്ന്യന്* രവീന്ദ്രന്*, ടി.വി. ചന്ദ്രമോഹന്*, മേയര്* ഐ.പി. പോള്*, ജില്ലാ പഞ്ചായത്ത് പ്രസിഡന്*റ് കെ.വി. ദാസന്*, രാജാജി മാത്യുതോമസ്, ഐജി എസ്. ഗോപിനാഥ്, ഡോ.ബി. സന്ധ്യ, എം.പി. വീരേന്ദ്രകുമാര്*, കലാമണ്ഡലം ഗോപിയാശാന്*, പെരുവനം കുട്ടന്*മാരാര്* തുടങ്ങി സാമൂഹ്യ സാംസ്കാരിക രാഷ്ട്രീയ രംഗത്തെ പ്രമുഖര്* അന്ത്യാഞ്ജലിയര്*പ്പിക്കാനെത്തി.

This musician is a class apart

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Musician Michael Shelton at Fr Chakalamattom's Chetana Music Academy

Musician Michael Shelton at Fr Chakalamattom's Chetana Music Academy.
By Sanju Soman

He has been to India more than four times in the last five years and says each time he comes, the quality of musicians increases. Micheal Shelton, musician, performer, teacher, and adjucator, is now in India as an examiner for Trinity Guildhall School of Music Examination Service, which is an internationally acclaimed certification for musicians.

In the last few days, Micheal has met over 200 teachers, parents and more than 300 students in connection with the examinations which are being held at Father Chakalamattom's Chetana Music Academy.

Says Micheal: "The people here have taught me a lot. Indian music is rich in its improvisations and ragas and it's their honesty and integrity that help in creating good music."

Micheal, who has travelled to over 50 countries worldwide and to over 15 places, including Chennai, Kochi and New Delhi, in India, said, "The students at Chetana have always maintained high standards. The people in Kerala are extremely friendly and have a special way of expressing things through their eyes."

Piano, clarinet and saxophone are Micheal's tools of expressions. "I play the tabla too," he adds, playing a note for confirmation on this table. This great experienced musician says he still has a long way to go.

"Life is a journey and I still have a lot to improve as a musician," he says, travelling helps me learn new cultures and change as a person and I'm surely coming back to God's Own Country.

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International film fest begins

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The curtain for the 7th International Film Festival of Thrissur will rise at 6pm today after the official inauguration by Tourism Minister AP Anil Kumar at Sapna Theatre.

The inaugural movie is Suresh Machad's Maunam. The movie is being exhibited as a tribute to Mullanezhi, who appears in an important role in it.

In the inaugural function itself, former director of Indian Film Archives PK Nair will be given the first KW Joseph life-time achievement award.

Though the inauguration is in the evening, exhibition of movies will begin in the morning at the prime venue Sapna Theatre. The other centres are Kailasam Digital Theatre and Children's park.

Restropectives, homages, current European movies, Indian panorama, movies of the new directors from India, documentaries and short films are the significant sections of the festival.

The movies shown in the festival are grouped into different categories. Polish, German, Norwegian and Russian movies released in the year 2011 and 2012 will be shown in the categories of Current European Movies.

The Japanese movies like Death by Hanging, Ceremony, Boy, and Dear Summer Sister directed by the veteran Japanese Director Nageesa Oshima are shown in the retrospective category.

Movies Uski Rotti, Ek Pal and Ore Thuval Pakshikal are shown in homage to film director Many Kaul, lyricist and film maker from Assam Bhupan Hassari, and popular South Indian music composer Raveendran.

Seven movies, including Malayalam Athaminte Makan Abu, Karmmayogi and Melvilasam, will also be shown in the panorama section.

There are Arab movies which gives the memories of Arab Day are exhibited in special attractions.

For children, the festival offers movies at Nehru Children's Park.

The festival is being hosted by Thrissur Municipal corporation, Thrissur panchayat and Thrissur Film Centre.

The venture is supported by Jawahar Balabhavan, Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI) and other film societies outside of the district.

Guest of honour is cultural councilor in the Polish Embassy Malgorcatte Vegsis Goley Biyak.

Presided over by Mayor IP Paul, who is also the festival organizing committee chairman, the function will have PC Chacko MP as chief guest.

Grand flower show at Pooram ground

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Ficus Banjamina, which is worth about Rs 95,000, on display at the ongoing flower show at Thekkinkadu Maidan.

Thrissur is moving from one festival to another. The one began on Tuesday has full of flowers. The 34th Thrissur Flower Show is on. All eyes have been turned to this visual treat now. Take a walk through this 'land of flowers' and feel the difference their presence can make in life. The eyes and the mind get refreshed in no time. On show at the pooram exhibition ground are bountiful varieties . The main attractions are orchids, anthuriums, bonsai, euphorbia, petunia and cactus. Thousands of plants in 150 varieties - a number of them from countries like Thailand and China - are arranged for the exhibition. The prices start from Rs15 to Rs600. More than seven pavilions of agricultural university, stage decoration stall, Bonsai stall, orchid collections from Thailand and tissue culture are decked up. About 73 stalls, including the ones of nurseries, Kudumbashree and Alpha pain and palliative Care, are set up. There are more imported varieties this time round than last year. On the sidelines, the organising committee is conducting painting, photography, rift wood, dry and fresh flower-making competitions. The painting competition for the LP and UP students was inaugurated by painter Kavitha Balakrishnan. The subject of the painting competition is 'My Garden' for LP students and for UP it is 'Farmers Land.'[/IMG]

Pet show draws huge crowd

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Actress Malavika Wales arriving at the venue to inaugurate the pet show held yesterday as part of Thrissur Flower Show near Nehru Park.
Appu, Rani, Brawny and Pepsi... these are not the names of persons but the pets which walked the ramp with their cat walk.

They were the stars of Thrissur for a while. The pet show which is conducted by the Thrissur Agri-Horticulture Society at the 34th flower show attracted hundreds of visitors. Seventeen different breeds of dogs played their roles on the dais.

Doberman, Bull Mastiff, Labrador, Minister Pinscher, Rottweiler, Pug and Golden Retriever are some of them present there. These are the breeds which cost from Rs 30,000 to Rs 5 lakh.

The show was inaugurated by actress Malavika Wales. The inaugural function itself was very special as Malavika came on a horse to the venue.

She is studying horse-riding at Kiraloor Equine Club for the last two weeks. Other animals, including rabbits, have been arranged for the exhibition. DR KC Panikar and PB Giridasan lead the show.

Mural exhibition on Swami Vivekananda

A mural painting at the 'Vivekabharatham' exhibition held at Agrashala, Paramekkavu Temple.
'Vivekabharatham', a unique exhibition of murals depicting the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda was held at Agrashala of Paramekkavu Temple. The exhibition, organised by Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation intends to uphold life, vision and mission of Swami Vivekananda on the eve of the saint's 150th birthday.

Among murals exhibited, KK Warrier's Vishwa Bhanu on life and message of Swami Vivekananda is reportedly an outstanding work. Warrier is the director of Indian School of Arts, Eranakulam.

Apart from murals, books published by Vivekananda Kendra Prakasan Trust and Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision were also exhibited.

The two-day exhibition, which began on Thursday, was inaugurated by cine artist Madambu Kunjukuttan.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120129/Metro/Metro_3.html)

International Theatre Festival of Kerala from Wednesday

Staff Reporter
The 4th International Theatre Festival of Kerala will be held in Thrissur from February 1 to 8.
Mayor IP Paul, MPs, MLAs, the district panchayat president, Kalamandalam Gopi, Kalamandalam Kshemavathi, Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, Kavalam Narayana Panicker, Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair, Parashala B Ponnammal, and Thruppekulam Achyutha Marar will attend the inaugural function.
The programme will start with a musical programme 'Manganiyaar' by Roopayan Samsthan of Rajasthan. The first theatrical performance is on 'Malavikaagnimithram' of Kalidasan directed by Kavalam Narayana Panicker.
The eight-day theatre fest will have the participation of the new generation theatre artistes Akarsh Khurana, Iroz Khan, Abhishek Majumdar, Sreejith Sundaram, Deepan Shivaraman, Shankar Venkideshvaran and Sunil.
Besides drama, music, seminars, classical arts like Kathakali, Krishnanattom and Tholpaavakooth and folk arts like Theyyam will take place. Meet the Masters segment will be the main attraction of the fest. Anupam Kher, Revathy, Arundhati Naag and Usha Ganguly will also participate.
Soorya Krishnamoorthy, chairman and festival director, TM Abraham, vice chairman, Dr PV Krishnan Nair, secretary, Keshavan Namboothiri, co-ordinator, ITFOK, Sasikumar, co-ordinator, ITFOK, AV Rajeevan, programme officer, MS Alikunju, district information officer, Pino from Italy and Benjamin Moss from Kent University took part in the press meet.

Grand flower show at Pooram ground

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Ficus Banjamina, which is worth about Rs 95,000, on display at the ongoing flower show at Thekkinkadu Maidan.

Thrissur is moving from one festival to another. The one began on Tuesday has full of flowers. The 34th Thrissur Flower Show is on. All eyes have been turned to this visual treat now. Take a walk through this 'land of flowers' and feel the difference their presence can make in life. The eyes and the mind get refreshed in no time. On show at the pooram exhibition ground are bountiful varieties . The main attractions are orchids, anthuriums, bonsai, euphorbia, petunia and cactus. Thousands of plants in 150 varieties - a number of them from countries like Thailand and China - are arranged for the exhibition. The prices start from Rs15 to Rs600. More than seven pavilions of agricultural university, stage decoration stall, Bonsai stall, orchid collections from Thailand and tissue culture are decked up. About 73 stalls, including the ones of nurseries, Kudumbashree and Alpha pain and palliative Care, are set up. There are more imported varieties this time round than last year. On the sidelines, the organising committee is conducting painting, photography, rift wood, dry and fresh flower-making competitions. The painting competition for the LP and UP students was inaugurated by painter Kavitha Balakrishnan. The subject of the painting competition is 'My Garden' for LP students and for UP it is 'Farmers Land.'[/IMG]
I think this is a grand one. It is always crowded, especially in evening.

Lulu to host fair on branded indian products

Builders Association of India treasurer Sujith Srinivas, Hari, Lulu general manager Jos Sebastian, Oscar Event managing director Janeesh PS at a press meet at Lulu Convention Centre on 'Lulu carnival and BAI property expo' yesterday.
Staff Reporter

Thrissur Lulu Convention Centre is conducting an exhibition on the branded Indian products and the imported goods from March 23 to April 1.

LULU Carnival and Builders Association of India will jointly conduct the exhibition. There will be around 200 stalls in the exhibition which will be open from 9am to 9pm. The organisers said that the exhibition will be of international level. It was announced at a press conference held at the centre yesterday.

Modern building materials, villas, flats, house materials, electronic goods, vehicles, handicrafts, clothes, cosmetics, jewellery, etc will be available at the exhibition.

An amusement park for children, food courts, variety of food and the entertainment programmes will be conducted. The entry is free. Free vehicle services to the LULU Convention Centre will be provided from different bus stands in Thrissur town.

There will be competitions in which surprise gifts are given. Around 1,800 vehicles can be parked at the venue.
city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120201/Metro/Metro_14.html)

The stage is set

Staff Reporter The 4th International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK) begins at Regional today. The event will be jointly inaugurated by Kavalam Narayanapanicker, Kalamandalam Ramaankutty Nair, Parashala B Ponnammal and Trippekulam Achuthamarar. Mayor IP Paul, MLAs, district panchayat president KV Dasan, Kalamandalam Gopi, Kalamandalam Kshemavathi and Peruvanam Kuttanmarar will grace the occasion. Under the billing 'Meet the Masters', the festival will bring forward contemporary theatre productions centred on the works of celebrated master playwrights from across the world. The ITFoK showcases most innovative and experimental contemporary plays from abroad and India as well. Seminars, workshops and exposition sessions by eminent theatre practitioners and academicians, exhibitions etc are the vital components of the festival. The interactive sessions for theatre practioners with visiting directors on their play making process, design methods and actors' training systems provide deep insight and understanding of the theatre. The festival will continue till February 8 and will feature dramas from even England, Italy and Poland. Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi founded in 1958, under the department of culture, nourishes and encourages various forms of dance, music, theatre and folk arts of Kerala. Since 2008, the Akademi has been organising the ITFoK, which has grown as one of the major theatre festivals of the country. Today's programmes 6.30pm: Inauguration at Bharath Murali Auditorium 7pm: Mamganiyar Sangeetham at Bharath Murali Auditorium 8pm: Malavikagnimithram (Sanskrit drama) at KT Kunjumuhammed Smaraka Theatre.

Nattika beach fest begins today

Nattika beach festival begins today. The festival will conclude on Sunday. On Wednesday, ex-service men will be honoured. Congress leader VM Sudheeran and Major Ravi will attend the function. Ex-service men from Nattika, Valappad, Talikulam and Thanniyam panchayats can participate in the function.

source (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120205/Metro/Metro_35.html)

Is Corpn solely responsible for waste disposal?

By Sanju Soman

It has been two weeks since trash began to pile up in different parts of the city. Kudumbashree workers complain that they are losing out on their jobs. The residents of Lalur and Ollur are firm on their stand that they will not allow anymore garbage to be dumped in their area. The corporation seems to be absolutely unclear on finding a solution.

City Journal spoke to a number of flat owners who are the major sufferers in the bargain.

Anna S,

a Punkunnam resident

We have been instructed by the residents association not to dump waste in the compound. You could see a lot of waste on the Guruvayur road where most of us dispose of our garbage.

Ramachandran S,

from Koorkkencherry

The Kudumbashree workers who used to collect waste from our premises informed us that they will not be coming in the next few days. Now, we have to travel more than 1 km to dump waste in a corporation bin.

Smitha S,

a resident of Sakthan Nagar

In our compound, there are more than 50 families. The waste has been stinking. We don't have land to bury the waste. We are now afraid of epidemics.

Abdul R,

Ayyanthole

Two weeks! The corporation is least bothered. We have no place to dispose of waste. Yesterday, we buried waste in our compound as there was no other option to stop the foul smell.

Krishnan S,

flat owner at Kuriachira

The corporation collects huge amounts from us as tax each year. However, we are not benefitted. They have already approved many flat designs without facilities to dispose of waste. This is ridiculous!
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The corporation is the first culprit and the people who are throwing wastes to the road side and paddy fields are the second. It is corporation's duty to create facilities for dumping the waste. Lalur and Ollur issues are increasing day by day. The corporation fails to find out the solution of the problem. It is their duty to improve the quality of work of Kudumbasree workers. I have heard some of them earns more money from house owners. So some people decided not to accept their service. Similarly it is corporations duty to find out the places of dust bins keeping a distance. In our city, dust bins can not be seen, and the existing dust bins are filled with wastes always.

So the corporation should work hard on this aspect. Another thing is that people should not throw the wastes to the road sides or sides of paddy fields. The corporation has already fixed a fine to the people who are throwing wastes to outside.

It is also better to put the burn the wastes with in the compound. But the plastic and rubber can not be burnt in the housing compounds, since it causes serious deceases.
The corporation should construct the plant for transforming the wastes to other products .

തെക്കേ ഗോപുരനടയില്* കുട്ടികളുടെ മേളപ്പെരുക്കം

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തൃശ്ശൂര്*: തെക്കേഗോപുരനടയില്* നൂറിലധികം വിദ്യാര്*ഥികളുടെ പഞ്ചാരിമേളം അരങ്ങേറി. മേളവിസ്മയം 2012 പരിപാടിയുടെ ഭാഗമായാണിത് അരങ്ങേറിയത്. ഇതിന് മുന്നോടിയായി വിശിഷ്ടാതിഥികളെ ആനയിച്ചുകൊണ്ടുള്ള ഘോഷയാത്രയും നടന്നു. പരക്കാട് തങ്കപ്പമാരാര്*, പെരുവനം സതീശന്* മാരാര്*, പെരുവനം ശങ്കരനാരായണമാരാര്*, ബാലകൃഷ്ണന്* നായര്* പല്ലശ്ശന തുടങ്ങിയ മേളകലാകാരന്മാര്* ചടങ്ങില്* ആദരിക്കപ്പെട്ടു.

തേറമ്പില്* രാമകൃഷ്ണന്* എം.എല്*.എ. പരിപാടി ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്തു. മേയര്* ഐ.പി. പോള്* അധ്യക്ഷത വഹിച്ചു. പി.സി. ചാക്കോ എം.പി., പി.എ. മാധവന്* എം.എല്*.എ., കെ.വി.ദാസന്*, ടി.വി. ചന്ദ്രമോഹന്*, അഡ്വ. ബി.ഗോപാലകൃഷ്ണന്*, ഫാ. റാഫേല്* വടക്കന്*, ജോയ് എം.മണ്ണൂര്*, എം.പി. സുരേന്ദ്രന്*, പുല്ലാട്ട് സരളാദേവി, വൈദേഹി നന്ദകിഷോര്*, ഡോ.എം. ഉസ്മാന്*, ടി. ശശികുമാര്* തുടങ്ങിയവര്* പങ്കെടുത്തു.

തൃശ്ശൂര്*: നെഹ്*റു യുവകേന്ദ്രത്തിന്റെ ആഭിമുഖ്യത്തില്* നടത്തുന്ന ദേശീയോദ്ഗ്രഥന ക്യാമ്പിന്റെ ഭാഗമായുള്ള അന്തഃസംസ്ഥാന ഗ്രാമീണ നൃത്തോത്സവത്തിന് തുടക്കമായി. തൃശ്ശൂര്* ലക്ഷ്മീമണ്ഡപത്തില്* പി.സി. ചാക്കോ എം.പി. നൃത്തോത്സവം ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്തു. തേറമ്പില്* രാമകൃഷ്ണന്* എം.എല്*.എ. അധ്യക്ഷനായി. എം.പി. വിന്*സെന്റ് എം.എല്*.എ. ദേശീയോദ്ഗ്രഥന സന്ദേശം നല്*കി. ജില്ലാ കളക്ടര്* പി.എം. ഫ്രാന്*സിസ് ദേശീയോദ്ഗ്രഥനപ്രതിജ്ഞ ചൊല്ലി.

ചൈനയില്* പര്യടനം നടത്തിയ ഇന്ത്യന്* യുവജന പ്രതിനിധിസംഘത്തില്* തൃശ്ശൂര്* ജില്ലയില്*നിന്നു പങ്കെടുത്ത അഡ്വ. എ.ബി. അനീഷ്, എ.എം. മുജീബ് എന്നിവരെ ജില്ലാ കളക്ടര്* പി.എം. ഫ്രാന്*സിസ് ചടങ്ങില്* പൊന്നാട അണിയിച്ച് ആദരിച്ചു. മുന്* മേയര്* കെ. രാധാകൃഷ്ണന്*, എം. പീതാംബരന്*, വറീത് തരകന്*, ജിജോ ജേക്കബ്, ജില്ലാ യൂത്ത് കോ-ഓര്*ഡിനേറ്റര്* കെ. കുഞ്ഞഹമ്മദ്, ഒ. നന്ദകുമാര്* എന്നിവര്* പ്രസംഗിച്ചു.

ദേശീയ ഗ്രാമീണ നൃത്തോത്സവത്തിന് തുടക്കം

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ഉദ്ഘാടനച്ചടങ്ങിനുശേഷം അരങ്ങേറിയ ഗ്രാമീണ നൃത്തോത്സവത്തില്* പാലക്കാട് എലവഞ്ചേരി ബേബീസ് കലാസമിതിയുടെ കണ്ണ്യാര്*കളി, ആന്ധ്രയിലെ കര്*ണൂല്* ജില്ലയില്*നിന്നുള്ള ഗ്രാമീണനൃത്തം, തൃശ്ശൂര്* ആറങ്ങോട്ടുകര വയലി നാടന്*പാട്ട്കൂട്ടത്തിന്റെ നാടന്*പാട്ടുകള്*, യു.പി.യിലെ സുല്*ത്താന്*പുര്* ജില്ലയില്*നിന്നുള്ള സംഘം അവതരിപ്പിച്ച ആര്*മി ഡാന്*സ് കാസര്*കോട് ജില്ലയിലെ ബേഡടുക്ക വിന്നേഴ്*സ് കലാകായിക സംഘടനയുടെ പൂരക്കളി എന്നിവ അരങ്ങേറി.

Thrissur's own restaurant with 'chat' menu

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Balakrishnan at his restaurant at City Centre.


BALAKRISHNAN, a native of Coimbatore, has come all the way to Thrissur from Coimbatore with a passion for culinary arts.
A software engineer, he says that he loves to cook and eat and it was his dream to own a restaurant.
He is now running Flavours Restaurant at City Centre. He says customer satisfaction is a big factor in his success.
According to Balakrishnan, around 60% of his customers are the regulars, mostly families. "As all the restaurants serve Indian, Chinese and Kerala food, we planned something different and focused on sundaes and 'chat' menu," Balakrishnan said.
He says that the people here love to have something hot with the cool stuff. And the customers prefer spicy Bhel Puri, Pani Puri and Masala Puri, he said, adding all have become the favourite of Thrissurites nowadays. People come to the restaurant to have light food and lunch as well.
Balakrishnan claims that there is no other restaurant in Thrissur which serves 'chat' menu. Thrissurites are changing and started having 'chat', pizzas and all........

Quality of audience very high, says Humortal team

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David Borg and Milan von Chobiak, artistes of the play Humortal, at ITFoK.
Mila von Chobiak and David Borg, artistes of Spanish play Humortal, say they love to come to Thrissur again. It is their first visit to Kerala and the cultural capital has captivated their hearts too. They also want to see Thrissur pooram this year.
Mila Von Chobiak is an Argentinean settled in Catalonia, Spain, 30 years ago. He said he was able to come to Kerala as one of the artistes in the troupe could not turn up for some reasons.
The team has been here for the last one week and he says he visited many places, mainly temples, museum, Anakotta in Guruvayur etc. He says the people here are very hospitable and co-operative. He also learnt a few Malayalam words such as 'namaskaram', 'nandi', some numbers and some songs too.
David, the manager of EFS Theatre Group and one of the artistes, said that he has come to India several times, but never been to Kerala before. According to him, Kerala is the most beautiful place in India. He appreciated the quality of audience here and said that the drama became a success because of their co-operation.
"Our play was something different from others. It is actually a street play and we have been playing this for the last five years," David said. The play will be staged again at the ITFoK on demand from the audience, he added.
Both of them said that they are trying to learn more Malayalam words before leaving the state. The team is going back to Spain on Thursday.

^^ good post Frank

കാഴ്ചയുടെ വസന്തത്തിനു തിരശീല

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തൃശൂര്*

ലോകനാടക വേദി സാംസ്കാരിക നഗരിയിലേക്കു ചുവടുവയ്ച്ച എട്ടു ദിനങ്ങളെ പിന്നിലാക്കി ഇറ്റ്ഫോക്ക് എന്ന നാടക വസന്തത്തിനു തിരശീല താഴ്ന്നു. മുബൈയിലെ അനുപം ഖേര്* പ്രൊഡക്ഷന്*സ് അവതരിപ്പിച്ച ഫിറോസ് ഖാന്* സംവിധാനം ചെയ്ത കുഛ് ഭീ ഹോ സക്താ ഹേ, സ്കൂള്* ഒഫ് ഡ്രാമ അവതരിപ്പിച്ച എസ്. സുനിലിന്*റെ ബര്*ത്ത് ഡേ പാര്*ട്ടി, പോളണ്ടിലെ തിയറ്റോ ബ്യൂറോ പെഡ്രോസി അവതരിപ്പിച്ച പവല്* സ്കൊടാക് സംവിധാനം ചെയ്ത കാര്*മന്* ഫ്യൂണെബ്രെ എന്നീ നാടകങ്ങള്* സമാപന ദിവസത്തില്* നാടകവേദിയെ വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ചു.

ചെറുപട്ടണത്തില്* നിന്നും വന്നു ഹിന്ദി സിനിമയിലേക്കു ചേക്കേറി മുന്* നിരക്കാരില്* ഒരാളായ കഥപറയുന്ന കുഛ് ഭീ ഹോ സക്താ ഹേ എന്ന നാടകം അനുപംഖേര്* എന്ന നടന്*റെ സാന്നിധ്യം കൊണ്ടു ശ്രദ്ദേയമായി. 150 മിനിറ്റ് നീണ്ടു നിന്ന നാടകത്തിനു തിരശീല വീണത് കരഘോഷത്തോടെയാണ്. ഇറ്റ്ഫോക്ക് പിറവിയെടുത്ത നഗരത്തിലെ നാടകമെന്ന വിശേഷണത്തോടെയാണു ബര്*ത്ത് ഡേ പാര്*ട്ടി അവരിപ്പിച്ചത്. തൃശൂര്* സ്കൂള്* ഒഫ് ഡ്രാമയിലെ വിദ്യാര്*ഥികളുടെ പരിശീലനത്തിന്*റെ ഭാഗമായുള്ളതായിരുന്നു ഈ നാടകം. ബോസ്വിയന്* യുദ്ധത്തിന്*റെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തില്* കാര്*മെന്* ഫ്യൂണെബ്രെ പ്രേക്ഷകനില്* യുദ്ധത്തിന്*റെ ഭീതിയും പറിച്ചെറിയപ്പെട്ടവരോടുള്ള അനുകമ്പയും ജനിപ്പിച്ചാണ് അരങ്ങുണര്*ത്തിയത്.

ഇറ്റ്ഫോക്ക് എന്ന ആശയത്തിനു തുടക്കമിട്ട തൃശൂരിനു പുറമെ കോഴിക്കോട്, തിരുവനന്തപുരം എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്* നാടക വേദികള്* ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു. അരങ്ങില്* ആധുനിക ഡിജിറ്റര്* വിദ്യകള്* പരീക്ഷിച്ച നാടകങ്ങള്* ഉണ്ടായി എന്നതാണ് ഇറ്റ്ഫോക്ക് നാലാം എഡിഷന്*റെ പ്രത്യേകത. ആധുനിക സങ്കേതങ്ങള്* പരീക്ഷിക്കാന്* കേരളത്തിലെ നാടക വേദിക്കു മാതൃക പകരുന്ന അവതരണങ്ങളും ഇറ്റ്ഫോക്കില്* ഉണ്ടായി.

നാടകവേദി മൂന്നിടങ്ങളിലേക്കു മാറ്റിയതിനെതിരേ വിമര്*ശനങ്ങളും ഉയര്*ന്നിരുന്നു. ഇത്തവണത്തെ നാടകോത്സവത്തില്* പങ്കാളിത്തം കുറഞ്ഞുവെന്നും നാടകോത്സവ പ്രേമികള്* അഭിപ്രായപ്പെടുന്നു. അടുത്തവര്*ഷം മലയാള നാടകങ്ങള്* കൂടുതല്* ഉള്*പ്പെടുത്തുമെന്ന് അക്കാഡമി ചെയര്*മാന്* സൂര്യകൃഷ്ണമൂര്*ത്തി അറിയിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. യൂറോപ്യന്* രംഗാവിഷ്കാരങ്ങളുമായാണ് അടുത്ത ഇറ്റ്ഫോക്കിന്*റെ കര്*ട്ടന്* ഉയരുക.

MALAYALA MANORAMA - THRISUR FEST STARTS IN FULL SWING IN SAKTAN NAGAR

SEE THE LINK

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A lot of people are visiting thrissur fest. a good festival, I think

Shivarathri cultural programmes begin

Cochin Devaswom Board president MCS Menon inaugurating cultural programme organised in connection with Shivarathri celebrations at Vadakkumnathan temple yesterday. MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan is seen.
PRESIDENT of Cochin Devaswom Board MCS Menon inaugurated eight days cultural programmes in connection with Shivarathri at Vadakkumnathan Temple at 6pm yesterday. MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan presided over the function.

The inaugural function started with the Sopana Sangeetham by Yadu S Marar. Music director Vidyadharan Master was honoured at the function.

Devaswom assistant commissioner Murali, secretary Ramakrishnan and member of Cochin Devaswom Board Vanajakshi spoke on the occasion. Thekkinkkadu division councillor Pullaattu Sarala Devi proposed a vote of thanks.

A devotional music concert led by Vidyadharan Master was held on the occasion. Idea Star Singer winner Vivekanandan, playback singer Nishad, Kozhikode Rupesh and Idea Star singer fame Kumari Sikha participated in it.

Vadakkumnathan Shiva Temple is one of the largest and ancient Shiva temples in Kerala. Maha Shivarathri is a popular Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Vadakkumnathan is not only famous for the festival but also one of the tourist spots in Thrissur district. The real meaning of the name Thrissur is the 'Town with the name of Lord Shiva.'

Jagdeesh, one of the officials of the temple, said that on the day of Shivarathri, 11 Gods and Goddesses on an elephant will come to offer their prayer in front of Lord Shiva. On the day 'appam' will be the special 'nivedyam'.

He added that 'appam' is offered to Vadakkumnathan only once that is on Shivarathri. There will be 'abhishekam' with 1,008 tender coconuts. On the day of Shivarathri, the temple remains open throughout the night.

Shivarathri is the night when Lord Shiva is said to have performed 'Tandava Nritya.' It falls on a moonless night either in February or March.

The festival is observed day and night. Devotees observe severe fast, chant the sacred Panchakshara Manthra 'Om Namah Shivaya'.

They keep themselves awake by listening to stories, hymns and songs. The fast is broken only the next morning after nightlong worship.

The other temples in Thrissur which celebrate Maha Shivarthri are Punkunnam Shiva Temple and Muthuvara Shiva Temple. Various cultural programmes will be held as a part of Shivarathri celebrations.

In addition to the observance of Shivarathri rites, most of the pilgrims offer 'Bali' (sacrifice) to their ancestors in the morning succeeding the night.

Other than Shivarathri, Thrissur Pooram and Aanayoottu are the main events at Vadakkumnathan Temple.
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Kathak performance regales audience

Renovated Sopaanam of Sreerama Temple at Vadakkunathan Temple was opened four days ago. The Sopaanam is covered with brass and the renovation was carried out on the initiative of a devotee.
The Kathak performance by trio at Sivarathri mandapam, Vadakkumnathan Temple, was a different experience for the spectators gathered there.

Leena Malakar (Delhi), Molina Singh (Mumbai), Apoorva Wadke (Mumbai) were the performers who with their graceful movements captured the hearts of Thrissurites.

Leena Malakar is a young Kathak performer. She has been selected for the artistes' empanelment, Indian Council for Cultural Relations. She has performed at many prestigious festivals in India and abroad. She has been honoured with Sringar Mani Award by Sursansad, Mumbai (Kal Ki Kalakar).

She has been honoured with 'Natyasree' in 2009 at International Theatre and Dance at Vishakhapatnam and also honoured with 'Nrutya-Shiromani' in 2009 at Bharatholsava National Dance Festival at Cuttack and 'Nrutya Sree Award' in 2009 at Hubli.

Molina Singh was born into a family of dancers. She has given several performances in different parts of India. Sur Singar Parishad awarded her the title 'Singarmani' for her outstanding Kathak performance, and also invited her to perform for the Haridas Sammelan. Her desire to choreograph was fulfilled when she was invited to choreograph 'thumri' for the Yashraj film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. She has also choreographed for plays and ads.

Apoorva Wadke is a choreographer and internationally recognised dancer. She has her own dance group Apoorvai creating and performing both classical and contemporary works. She has bagged many prizes, including Sringar Mani Award by Sur Singar Samsad. She has been empanelled in ICCR since 2003. Currently, she is teaching Kathak Classical Dance at Abhinav Kala Kendra, Gurgaon, Mumbai.

The performance by the trio was colorful as it was a new experience for most of the Thrissurites.
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greenery of thrissur vadakkumnathan temple

A century passed, he is still alive and kicking

Venku Rama Swami Iyer with his family members.
By Anna Salas

"I am simply enjoying my old age with my children and grandchildren," said Venku Rama Swami Iyer, who turned 101 on September 4, 2011. "I even travel alone to Bangalore and other places," says the grand old man.

He has only regret in the life that he couldn't do his higher studies due to financial problems in the family. "I did complete my primary education at Kodakara School," said Venku Swami. He also learnt type-writing and shorthand from Swaminatha Iyer.

The veteran recalled that long before the World War II, he went to Ragoon, the capital of erstwhile Burma, in search of a job and worked in the Institute of Civil Contractor at Ragoon. "But I had to leave there soon along with my friends because of the war," he said.

The escape route from Ragoon was on foot. "I reached Imphal, the capital of Manipur, where the government helped us. I then stayed in hotel rooms for many days in Madras (Chennai) and then I could reach Thrissur," said Venku Swami.

Joining the marketing wing of Brooke Bond was the next step. "This gave me the opportunity to travel to Calcutta (Kolkata), Madras Bangalore and many other cities," he added.

The secret of a healthy, long life? "I have always lived a systematic life, right from my childhood days. I wake up early and do exercise every day," he said. "I also eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in time," he added. Recollecting olden days, Venku Swami said, "I used to walk from Irinjnalakuda to Nellayi. This has also contributed to my good health."

At 101, Venku Swami does all his chores without the help of anyone. He attributes this perfect life to the happiness in his family. Wife Lakshmi and children NV Jayaraman, NV Balakrishanan and Kalakrishanan are always with him in good and bad times, he said.

I think every one should read this article
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വിബ്ജിയോര്* ചലച്ചിത്രമേള തുടങ്ങി

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ചലച്ചിത്രപ്രേമികള്*ക്കു ആസ്വാദനത്തിന്*റെ ഏഴഴകു പകര്*ന്ന് ഏഴാമത് വിബ്ജിയോര്* രാജ്യാന്തര ചലച്ചിത്രമേളക്ക് വര്*ണാഭമായ തുടക്കം. റീജ്യയനല്* തിയെറ്ററില്* ഇന്നലെ വൈകിട്ടു നടന്ന ചടങ്ങില്* പ്രശസ്ത നര്*ത്തകി മല്ലികാ സാരാഭായ് ചലച്ചിത്രമേള ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്തു. ചടങ്ങില്* മേയര്* ഐ.പി.പോള്* അധ്യക്ഷത വഹിച്ചു. അഡ്വ തേറമ്പില്* രാമകൃഷ്ണന്* എംഎല്*എ ചലച്ചിത്രമേളയുടെ പുസ്തകം പ്രകാശനം ചെയ്തു. ഉദ്ഘാടന ചിത്രമായ ജയ് ഭീം കോമ്രേഡിന്*റെ സംവിധായകന്* ആനന്ദ് പട്വര്*ധനനെ ജില്ലാ പഞ്ചായത്ത് പ്രസിഡന്*റ് കെ.വി.ദാസന്* ആദരിച്ചു. ഫെസ്റ്റിവല്* ഡയറക്റ്റര്* മേഘനാഥ് വിബ്ജിയോറിനെ പരിചയപ്പെടുത്തി.

കെ.പി.ശശി ചടങ്ങില്* ശരത്ചന്ദ്രന്*, രാജ്നാഥ് മുണ്ടെ തുടങ്ങിയവരെ അനുസ്മരിച്ചു. സംഗീത നാടക അക്കാഡമി സെക്രട്ടറി ഡോ.പി.വി.കൃഷ്ണന്* നായര്*, എം.എസ്.അലികുഞ്ഞ്, ഡോ.എം.ഉസ്മാന്*, ഫ്രാന്*സെസ്കോ തബോഡാ തബോണ്*, സന്*ജയ് കാക്ക്, ഡേവിഡ് ബ്രാഡ്ബറി, ഫാ.ബെന്നി, സീന തുടങ്ങിയവര്* സംസാരിച്ചു. നേരത്തെ ഉദ്ഘാടന ചടങ്ങിനു മുന്*പ് സംഗീത പരിപാടി, ശരത്ചന്ദ്ര പ്രഭാഷണം, മിനി കോണ്*ഫ്രന്*സ് തുടങ്ങിയ പരിപാടികള്* അരങ്ങേറിയിരുന്നു. ഉദ്ഘാടന ചടങ്ങിനു ശേഷം ആനന്ദ് പട്വര്*ധനന്* സംവിധാനം ചെയ്ത “ജയ് ഭീം കോമ്രേഡ് ‘ പ്രദര്*ശിപ്പിച്ചു.

ചലച്ചിത്രമേളയോടനുബ ന്ധിച്ചു ദക്ഷിണേഷ്യ ജീവനം ജീവസന്ധാരണം എന്ന വിഷയത്തെ അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കി നടന്ന ശരത്ചന്ദ്രന്* സ്മാരക പ്രഭാഷണത്തില്* പ്രമുഖ മാധ്യമ പ്രവര്*ത്തകന്* പി. സായ്നാഥ് പങ്കെടുത്തു.

രാജ്യത്തു ഭക്ഷ്യസുരക്ഷക്കായി പണം ചെലവഴിക്കുന്നതിനു പകരം ഐപിഎല്* പോലുള്ള ആഘോഷങ്ങള്*ക്കു പണം ചെലവഴിക്കുകയാണെന്നും, കോടീശ്വരന്*മാര്*ക്കു കുറഞ്ഞ പലിശ നിരക്കില്* പണം നല്*കുന്ന ബാങ്കുകള്* കര്*ഷകരില്* നിന്നു വന്*പലിശ ഈടാക്കുന്നതായും അദ്ദേഹം പറഞ്ഞു. ഇന്നലെ തുടങ്ങിയ മേളയില്* ദിവസവും ദക്ഷിണേന്ത്യന്* കോണ്*ഫറന്*സുകള്*, അഭിമുഖങ്ങള്*, സമ്മേളനങ്ങള്*, തുറന്ന സംവാദങ്ങള്*, മാധ്യമപ്രദര്*ശനം തുടങ്ങിയ പരിപാടികള്* നടക്കും.

KBC Take Away a destination for healthy food

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Customers at KBC TakeAway near East Fort.
By Niby Ann Mohan
KBC Take Away is a new revelation to the food lovers of Thrissur district. What we mean by Take away? Take aways are different from restaurants where we can order and take away the food to home or somewhere else. It is like a parcel food service which is not so familiar to Thrissur.
Here, three foodie friends joined together to establish a food-based business with a difference and it became a history. Their aim was not just supplying food but providing the healthiest food. After several studies and surveys, KBC Take away near East Fort was founded.
What is the catch on KBC? This is an era where people are more concerned about their health. They are more discreet nowadays about which kind of food is healthy and which one is not. In this situation, providing the healthiest food is not an easy task. That itself make KBC different.
KBC offers the healthiest food to the people without using ajinomoto, artificial food colours and baking soda. It is a known fact that chefs around the globe utilise ajinomoto to enhance the flavour of their cuisine at a time when there are reports that it causes severe health problems such as brain lesions, headaches, vomiting, nausea, damage to nerve cells, so on and so forth. For most of the dishes ajinomoto is a necessary ingredient in every hotel. But KBC is not using it even for preparing Chinese food, still the taste is even delicious as a homemade item.
KBC also uses only purified water treated according to WHO standards as in five-star hotels for cooking purpose. KBC has a plant for purifying water systematically. And they indicate that they are using separate utensils and oils for preparing vegetarian dishes and using fresh branded chicken and meat for cooking.
KBC targets families who want a change from day-to-day life. Families which have most of its members employed are the usual customers of KBC. Fresh, hot and healthy food within minutes attracts most of the customers. Families who were not comfortable in being in a restaurant also approach KBC. Huge rush will be seen in afternoon at KBC.
Within the one year, KBC started four counters at different parts of the city. Many persons came forward to launch restaurants emulating the KBC Take-away model. KBC invites them and they think that competition will make a difference. KBC has a home delivering service also. It will cover about 5km of the city. They are serving about 37 dishes like prawns fry, koonthal fry, fish peera, fried rice, ghee rice, different types of biriyanies, kallumakaya fry, mushroom masala, chana masala, crab roast, chilly gopi, gopimanjurrian, kada fry etc. KBC also give free offers for purchases.
KBC also plans to buy vegetables from organic gardens as a part of providing healthy food and also has a plan for delivering breakfast. If it works, it will be another milestone to the KBC Take away.

^^Good information Frank.

A model restaurant by women self help group Drop in at Avalpothy for sumptuous meals

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Avalpothy restaurant.
By Niby Ann Mohan
If you are a foodie who is hunting for real traditional tastes of Kerala, drop in at Avalpothy restaurant near Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Mannuthy.
Avalpothy is a venture by a women self help group works under Agriculture Technology Information Centre (ATIC) of Kerala Agricultural University.
The traditional food served here include Puttu-Kadala, Idiappam, Kozhukkata, Ada, Kanji-Cherupayar, Kappa-Chammanthi. Apart from these, you can also have sumptuous meals with Iddychakka Thoran and Vazhapindy Thoran, everything at reasonable prices.
Avalpothy is an endeavour to promote micro-entrepreneurship development for women, functions in a Reverse Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) mode.
Dr VK Raju, professor at ATIC, said that Avalpothy should be emulated throughout the state by the government to promote empowerment of women.
As of now, the government is conducting many training programmes for women and this won't alone improve the entrepreneurship skills of women, he added.
KAU is also popularizing its products including cashew soda and cashew juice through this restaurant. Another specialty of the restaurant is that it is functioning under the concept of 'zero waste'. The restaurant has a biogas plant and vermin compost unit for managing wastes.

Get set for shopping spree


RAJASTHAN handloom and handicrafts exhibition that began at Pandi Samooha Madom on Friday offers products at affordable prices.

The special attraction is door curtains, window curtains and carpets. Special discount is given for handloom and handicrafts.

Cushion covers, diwan set, bed sheet, Jaipur real stone, Hyderabad pearls, jewellery, Kashmiri tops, Rajasthani gaghra cholis, Banjara bags, jute bags, children's toys, Rajasthan bangles, Saharan pure wood items, Tirupur T-Shirts and barmodas, Bandhini dress materials, sarees and Bengal cotton sarees are the major attractions of the exhibition which will end on March 13.

Prices for the Bengal cotton handloom sarees start from Rs 680 to Rs 3000. Good selection of the sarees are available in the sale. Kashmiri tops and soft shawls grab the attention. For shawls, the price begins at Rs 100. And for the colourful and well-designed tops, the price is between Rs 250 and Rs 600.

Chanderi and Maheswari cotton churidar materials are in great demand. Their traditional design and colour combination are apt for all types of skin tones, a salesman claims. Sarees are also available in the section. Prices of them range from Rs 850 to Rs 13,050.

A good variety of Rajasthan bed sheets and diwani sets are also displayed. The bed sheets are available for Rs 180 to Rs 900. And diwani sets are priced at Rs 600.

Door curtains and window curtains are attractive. The prices begin at Rs 160.

Rajasthani ghagra cholis for little girls are seen in different colours. They are the best to add to the cuteness of baby girls. The price also doesn't disappoint. It begins at Rs 225.

Jaipur kurtis and Bengali original kurtis are well set for all those who like absolute feminine look. The price ranges from Rs 180 to Rs 600. Kashmiri tops are available for Rs 350 to Rs 800. Kurtas with Kolkata Kantha works are available for Rs 280 to Rs 650.

Kashimiri blouse pieces at the exhibition are meant for those who like to be different. The blouse pieces with Kashmiri printing and design will make the women look different in Kerala.

And of course, the exhibition does not neglect men. Khadi shirts and Madeira silk shirts for men are available for Rs 280 to Rs 380. The shirts are made in Uttar Pradesh.

In jewellery section, ear rings, bangles and chains are ready for sale. Good selection is there in the ornament section with Jaipur stones, original Hyderabad pearls and pure silver ornaments. Banjara bags and jute bags are exhibited in both small and large sizes. Cute mobile phone pouches, wallets, shopping bags come in this section.

Handicraft s are brought from Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
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I am confident now and take up acting as career


Reeja Johnson, known as Mallika, hailing from Nadathara has been honoured with a special mention by the 59th National Award Jury for her role Nadira in the award -winning movie Byari directed by Malayalam theatre director and filmmaker K Suveeran.

Mallika made her debut in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's movie Nizhalkuthu in 2002 when she was in the eighth standard. She said that she was not at all interested in dance and acting. She got a chance for her debut movie when her mother sent her photo to the photo shoot and thus Adoor Gopalakrishnan selected her to his movie.

Over the past 10 years, she has acted in 19 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. She added that she has mostly acted in Tamil movies. She has almost done 11 movies in Tamil. She has played the role of a sister of Vijay in Thirupachi.

She said she got encouragement to act in movies from her family. Her mother was her all time support. Mallika told City Journal that she cannot believe that she has got the Special Jury Award. She is really excited and said that her feelings cannot be expressed in words.

About Byari, she said the film depicts the culture, tradition, and language of the Byari community. It highlights the strict laws and regulations of marriage in the community, pros and cons of divorce in Islam and how it affects a woman. She added that the film based on "Iddat" (marriage) and "Thalaq" (divorce) in Islam tries to bring such problems to the notice of Islamic lawmakers. This is the first-ever film made in Byari language which has no script at all. It is spoken mainly by the people belonging to the community in North Kerala and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.

"It was really a tough role for me and it was a challenge for me and I knew this going to be memorable one in my whole life," she said.

She played a significant role in Cheran's Tamil movie Autograph which won her Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Mallika said that from now onwards she will take on acting seriously and want to make it a career as the national award made her more confident that she can do it.

She said that at heart she is like a man and her boyish attitude kept away men from her that's what she feels. Mallika said that she is happy as Ranjith's Indian Rupee has also won the national award for the best Malayalam film in which she has done a role. She has also acted a prominent role in Satyan Anthikkad's movie Snehaveedu.

Her upcoming projects in Malayalam are Number 66 Mother Bus by MA Nishad and Ozhimuri by Madhupal.

Mallika, the another actress from the Cultural capital has been introduced after Bhavana, Manju Warrier, Samyuktha Verma, Gopika, K R Vijaya, etc.

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Katrina to hit Kerala?

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BOLLYWOOD diva Katrina Kaif will be endorsing a major textile brand in Kerala very soon, say sources.
Reports say the textile brand has already entered into a deal with the star and will be bringing her in for the re-launch of its Thrissur showroom in July this year.
Katrina is one of the highest paid actresses in the Hindi film industry and was voted the sexiest Asian woman by Eastern Eye for four consecutive years. She had earlier endorsed products like Coca-Cola, Panasonic and Veet and is currently the brand Ambassador of the national airline of the United Arab Emirates -Etihad Airways.

Lulu Carnival draws huge crowd

25,000 people reportedly attended the carnival in the first four days

More than 25,000 people have attended Lulu Carnival in the first four days, with Sunday being the most crowded, claim organisers.

Today, mimicry artiste KS Prasad and the troupe will be performing at the venue. The last few days also saw performances by singers Franko, Anoop Shankar and Tinu Talents along with shows by western musical bands and dance troupes.

The exhibition, which includes over 200 stalls, has a myriad collection of dress materials, kitchen accessories and electronic equipment. The carnival claims to be catering to the needs of everyone, young or old, and also has products ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 2cr.

The food counters have proved to be an instant hit among visitors with a variety of cuisines. Whether it is chath stalls, Chinese food counters or the traditional Kerala food counters, everything promises to be lip-smacking food at affordable prices.

Entry to the exhibition is free and frequent bus services are there to Lulu International Convention Centre. The exhibition which will continue for another six days is open to the public from 3pm on weekdays and 11am on weekends.

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Lulu Carnival enters sixth day






The stalls at the ongoing Lulu Carnival at Lulu International Convention Centre.
The ten-day Lulu Carnival that enters its sixth day today,has surely stuck to its promise of being a complete shopping experience.
There are over 200 stalls at the carnival, but the stalls setup by the Road Safety Authority Motor Vehicle Department and Indian Medical Association (IMA) certainly stand out due to the importance of messages they convey.
The Road Safety Authority stall has been set up to bring about awareness among the public on the rules to be followed while crossing roads, driving two-wheelers and four wheelers. The stall is maintained by the motor vehicle department and volunteers of the road safety club from the NSS wing of Kerala Varma College have taken the initiative to meet the visitors at the stall.
Jayadas and Abhilash, who head the team of volunteers, said," We have been doing this service for a long time now. Most of the visitors have been cooperating with us and have come up with doubts too." They said confusions regarding the use of head phones was the most common question.
Another significant stall is the one by IMA, intending to promote blood donation among the public. "A lot of people are already aware about the processes of blood donation. We have been receiving a lot of enquiries about conducting camps," said Vinesh MV, a technician. The stall also provides services including checking the blood pressure and blood group.
The carnival, which will continue until April 1, is offering great discounts to the customers. Apparels, clothing, kitchen utensils, furniture, real estate, cosmetics and handicrafts are all on display.
Undoubtedly, the carnival provides you the best opportunity to explore all stalls and make your evening a memorable experience.

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Makeeryam Purappad held at various temples Arattupuzha Pooram begins

SETTING OUT: Thriprayar Thevar's Makeeryam Purappad held yesterday marking the beginning of the 10-day Arattupuzha Pooram festival.
By Shyama Nair

THE BIGGEST devamela of the state, Arattupuzha Pooram, began yesterday with the devotees hoisting the flag.

Makeeryam Purappad marking the beginning of Arattupuzha-Peruvanam Pooram was held yesterday in various temples in the district. Makeeryam Purappad at Thriprayar Temple was held with the accompaniment of Panchari Melam led by Peruvanam Satheesan Marar. It was also held at Chathakudam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Urakam Temple and Cherpu Bhagavathy Temple.

Urakathammathiruvadi who came from the north gopuram was honoured by Kerala Police Guard of Honour with the accompaniment of Pandi Melam led by Cherussery Kuttan Marar.

Cherpu Bhagavathy's Makeeryam Purappad was accompanied by seven elephants and Pandi Melam was led by Peruvanam Kuttan Marar. Choorakode Bhagavathy and Anthikkad Bhagvathy's Makeeryam Purappad were also held.

city journal (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120330/Metro/Metro_20.html) The grand "Makeeryam Purappad" for Arattupuzha pooram festival started at Various temples, in Thrissur

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The famous peruvanam pooram is tomarrow

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The pooram exhibition starts on April 1st

Empowering women with Oruma

Self-developing projects for women in Ramavarmapuram division


RAMAVARMAPURAM is famous for its Police Academy but few people know that the place also houses a Mahilamandiram which has been proved to be a women empowerment unit.

This Mahilamandhiram was established in 1975 to protect women who do not have anyone to care for. In 2008, social welfare department of Kerala government set up a unit called Oruma in the centre.

Today, the centre is successfully functioning under the guidance of superintendent in-charge, Ramlabi. Oruma includes units which produce soaps, detergents and phenyl. It also has a stitching unit, a sari designing unit, an embroidery working unit, a cattle farm and some vegetable farming area.

Says Ramlabi, "In 2010, the inmates underwent training under social welfare department's flagship programme on finishing school for women organised by Centre for Science and Technology Development (C-STED)."

There is a 10-member managing committee which looks after the affairs of the centre. This committee includes corporation councillor of Ramavarmapuram MC Gracy, welfare standing committee chairman Valsala Baburaj, Ramlabi and a few other social activists.

Promotion of the products is a major issue faced by the centre. Says Ramlabi, "We work hard but have no marketing space. Our products are also cheap compared to market rates." Currently their soaps and detergents are being distributed through Anganvadis and government offices only.

Superintendent said "During last year, we saved money in the accounts of the members of Oruma and even managed to buy them ornaments and other needy products."

"We even managed to send one of our inmates, Archana to college. She will be completing her graduation this year," said Ramlabi.

Councillor Gracy said "Corporation is providing all possible support for the Mahilamandiram. Other councillors, deputy mayor and mayor are giving special consideration for the institution." She also assured that they will look into providing a shed for the soap making unit and also allocate funds for the reconstruction of the Mahilamandhiram's boundary wall and streetlights.

Ramlabi said, "Currently the corporation, Satya Sai Baba Trust and Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithy are helping us in our endeavours. We are hopeful that we will get better markets to sell our products. We also prepare soap and detergents according to orders," she informed. The contact number is 0487 2327258.

Activities

Soaps, detergents and phenyls are the major products of Oruma. These products do not contain any chemicals and use only pure coconut oil. They are sold under the brand names of Oruma.

There are seven sewing machines at the centre and the garments produced here are sold at various exhibitions, said Ramlabi.

Tapioca, spinach and plantain. The inmates have set up a small vegetable garden at the centre as a part of the developmental project.

The centre also rears cattle and is self-sufficient in milk products.

Umbrella making is another way of living that inmates have opted.

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The famous Aarattu puzha pooram festival is on tomarrow.

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A part of Aarattupuzha pooram.

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"Kanikkonna" with full of flowers in Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.

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Lasyotsavam begins tomorrow

LASYOTSAVAM 2012, third edition of the three-day national festival of Indian classical dance traditions, will begin tomorrow and conclude on Sunday at the Regional Theatre (KT Mohammed Memorial) of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.

The programme is organised by Lasya Akademi of Mohiniyattam, recognised by Kerala Sangeetha Akademi. The event will begin with the dance performance of students of Lasya Dance Centre. Odissi will be performed by Ramesh Ranjan Jana, Madusmitha Mohanthy (Bhuvaneswar) and Mohiniyattam will be performed by Pallavi Krishnan on the same day.

There will be Kathakali, Bharathanatyam, Kathak and Yakshaganam performances in the festival.
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Enchantress in Mohiniyattam Pallavi Krishanan

PALLAVI Krishnan is a leading exponent of Mohiniyattam and a student of both Santiniketan (Viswa Bharati University) and Kerala Kalamandalam. She is well known for her tremendous efforts to promote and preserve as a living tradition, the Indian classical dance form. She is the Artistic Director of Lasya Akademi of Mohiniyattam, a centre for the promotion and professional training in Mohiniyattam, at Thrissur. It has a branch in Kolkata (West Bengal). She is more interested in experimentation by fusing the distinct strains of cultural entities that form the rich composition of our cultural heritage and has also successfully choreographed many items, both traditional and thematic.

Pallavi Krishnan talks to City Journal about her love with the enchanting art form, the vision and plans of Mohiniyattam.

When you seriously took Mohiniyattam as your carrier?

During my childhood days, say at the age of three, I visited Santiniketan with my parents. At Santiniketan I saw the various traditional dance forms. From that day onwards, I had a special love for all dance forms and was soon drawn towards traditional dance forms. After completing graduation in bioscience from Burdwan University in West Bengal, I joined Santiniketan for the BA course in dance. It was a four-year course. As Mohiniyattam was not in the syllabus, I learned it from Guru Kalamandalam Sankaranarayanan. Gradually, I was drawn towards Mohiniyattam. After my degree from Santiniketan, I took the permission of my parents and joined Kalamandalam for a two-year course under the guidance of Guru Kalamandalam Sankaranarayanan. Here, I got a real exposure and an opportunity to learn Mohiniyattam from very senior and experienced teachers.

Then, I got married to KG Gopalakrishnan, an employee with State Bank of India, Thrissur. He was a great source of inspiration and a good critic too. He is also a good writer on Kerala arts and culture. After that, I settled in Thrissur and learned Mohiniyattam under Guru Bharati Shivaji. The training helped me to become more professional in every aspect. She taught me how to communicate with audience, how to present Mohiniyattam more professionally on the stage. It was the turning point of my life.

You have choreographed many items, both traditional and thematic. Explain some of them?

I have choreographed many items, both traditional and thematic. I have many ideas and always had a desire to do something new from my childhood days. The desire helped me to do more research works on Mohiniyattam. After a consistent effort, I tried a new theme called 'Ritu Ranga,' which is about six seasons.

First, I selected the composition of Rabindranath Tagore on seasons, and at the same time, I selected Ritu Samhara written by Kalidasa, the Sanskrit poet and dramatist. I took the lines of both and composed a new 'Ritu Ranga' out of it.

Ritu Samhara was based on an imaginary theme by Kalidasa. It is a description of the seasons that come in cycles and portrays the human mind and its close interaction with nature. It also shows the impacts of the different seasons on the human body and mind. Rabindranath Tagore's elegant composition tells how nature changes its colour and also clearly leaves the message that nothing is static in life. The descriptions of the nature as well as the effect of the seasons in the human mind are mingled together in this choreography. This is how 'Ritu Ranga' came out.

Kavalam Narayana Panicker tuned the song in Sopanam style [The traditional temple music of Kerala]. When I presented it on stage, it was widely accepted by the audience. This is my first break event program. After that, I performed in several national and international stages. After 'Ritu Ranga,' it was 'Salabhanjika' that I performed. It was the story of a sculpturer and his sculptural work. 'Salabhanjika' is not just an ordinary stone .The poet tries to present the existence of 'Ahalya' in it. Ahalya was the wife of wise Gautama. Because of Indra's disguised performance, Gautama misunderstood Ahalya and cursed her by which Ahalya turned into a stone. He cursed her that she would stand scared and be invisible to everyone until Lord Rama touched the stone with his feet. I was inspired by the story of Ahalya and choreographed it. In this composition, I tried to express the universal feelings of women that arise in their hearts and the pain and suffering, the varied shades of conflict, short-lived happiness, dreams and aspirations she underwent. In other words it is a fusion of worldly desires and spiritual dignity. The script was written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and music was composed by late Kalamandalam Hyder Ali. When I presented it on stage, it proved to be a great success and was widely accepted.

Vikramorvashiyam speaks about the eternal love between King Puruvaras and the beautiful Urvashi. The choreography, a dance-drama adapted from Kalidasa's play, examines their initial union, followed by the dramatic separation and recounts the couples' tribulations. The climax is their exciting reunion that holds the audience breathless.

'Panchabhootha,' the latest theme-based choreography starts with the concept of Sakthi and explains the union of matter with energy evolving the five elements, panchabhootas, sky, wind, fire, earth and water. The choreography says all truths have emerged from Mother Nature. It also explains a verse from the Taittiriya Upanishad.

As a dancer when you work on a new composition, do you consult with the experts?

Yes. Every time, when I work on a new composition, I consult with my Guru and take guidance from necessary sources.

You have established Lasya Academy of Mohiniyattam, based in Thrissur? What is the aim of the Academy?

My aim is to promote young artistes in Mohiniyattam. I always encourage my students to do something new and innovative without losing the original form. I believe hard work and dedication is required to produce high quality dancers. Hard work combined with traditional schooling (guru - shishya parampara) and an open attitude gives the students the disciplined training they need while still allowing them to explore their own creativity.

You have learned and associated with well-known gurus such as Kalamandalam Sankaranarayanan (Santiniketan), Kalamandalam Leelamma, Bharati Shivaji and Kalamandalam Kshemavathy. How was the experience?

It was really a great experience. I am proud and honoured to be a student of such a great gurus.

In which all Indian festivals have you performed?

My performances in India, among others, included leading festivals of the country such as the national dance festivals of the Central Sangeetha Nataka Akademi at various parts of the country, Konark Festival (Orissa), Mahabalipuram Festival (Chennai), New Choreographic Festival of Impresario India (Delhi), Doverlane Festival of Music & Dance (Kolkata), Soorya Festival, Nishagandhi Festival and Malabar Mahotsav (Kerala).

Share your experience in the film The Dance of the Enchantress.

It was a great experience to work with such great artistes. The Dance of the Enchantress is a documentary on Mohiniyattam. The documentary was made in such a way that it would be an enriching experience even for someone who knows nothing about the art form. The script for the documentary was prepared by Adoor and Brigitte. The director was French Mohiniyattom dancer, Brigitte Chataignier. Many senior artistes have been associated with it .They were Kalamandalam Satyabhama, Sreedevi Rajan, Kalamandalam Kshemavathy, Kalamandalam Leelamma, Smitha Rajan and Neena Prasad etc . Kavalam Sreekumar has sung the title song. The songs for the dances have been sung by Kalamandalam Jayaprakash, Kalamandalam Jagdeesh and Madhavan Namboothiri to the accompaniment of traditional instruments like the mrudangam, veena, flute, edakka and maddalam.

What are your future plans?

Bring more and more talented students to Mohiniyattam. I want to contribute more to this art form. I have to do more experiments and innovative things for the development of Mohiniyattam.
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Sree Karthyayani Devi Temple, Lalur
Suresh Gopi to dedicate sculptures at Lalur Temple


SURKI-made sculptures at Sree Karthyayani Devi Temple will be dedicated by actor Suresh Gopi on Saturday, the temple Naveekarana Kalasa Committee said in a press meet held yesterday.

Tantra Sasthra Brahmaspathy Neelakandan Namboothiripad and Tantra Ratnam Andaladi Divakaran Namboothiripad, T Anpu and Binoy Nambookulangara will be honoured on the occasion. Cochin Royal Family Palace Board president RVK Thampuran will visit the temple on Sunday.

The Naveekarana Kalasam will end on Sunday with Brahma Kalasabhishekam, Sree Bhoothabali, Kazcha Seeveli with three elephants and Panchari Melam.

Today, the temple will celebrate its Prathishta Dinam (installation day). Members of Cochin Royal Family will reach the temple.
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Kalyan Sarees new showroom opens on Sunday


TS Ramachandran
CINE artiste Mohanlal along with other actors such as Jayaram and Shriya Saran will inaugurate the sixth mega showroom of Kalyan Sarees at 10.30 on Sunday at Kovilakathum Padam Road. The new showroom will be a 'vishu kaineetam' for their customers, said managing director TS Ramachandran.
TS Ramachandran claimed it is their ability to understand the taste of women in Kerala that made the organisation a hit. He added the capacity to capture the new trend in the existing society was also a matter for success.
He also added the new showroom will give a wonderful experience to its customers in its variety and large stocks of products.
The company promises the best sarees and varieties of sarees to its customers from its sewing centre.
They are planning to open new showrooms in Kochi and Tamil Nadu in the immediate future. They are also planning to open 10 showrooms within three to four years.

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Kaanthaaaaaaaaaaaa Njanum varaaaaaam Thrissoooor Pooram kanan

(Thrissur pooram song.)

wner of Mothi Mahal multicuisine restaurant in Thrissur, Kerala, Mothilal has capitalized on the iconic device by Steve Jobs. He has provided his waiters with iPods so that they can take orders from the customer and transfer the order to the cook and cash counter simultaneously. That too, in a matter of seconds.

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Call taxi service is hit in Thrissur city.
In order travel 3km, they demand Rs.60/-only.There after we have to pay Rs.8/km
The call taxi service with satellite communication facility is first in Thrissur city.
The service is available in city, kizhakkumpattukara, mannuthy, nadathara, valarkavu, kuttanellore and Anchery now.
ph:9400961111,9544960111

It should be spread into throughout the city. It is very useful to the people

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JAYRAM 7 MOHANLAL IN TRICHUR FOR THE INGURATION OF KALYAN SAREES AT ASWANI JN.

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Prior to Thrissur Pooram, in order to clean the city, BEML's sweeping machine has been introduced in city.

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CLEAN SWEEP: Ravo, the vacuum cleaner, cleaning MO Road, yesterday. The machine was used on a trial basis in the city by the corporation

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ISRO pavilion is highly informative in Thrissur Pooram Exhibition

Model library


Cooperation Minister CN Balakrishnan laying foundation stone for Puzhakkal public library's platinum jubilee building yesterday.
Foundation stone laid for Puzhakkal public library platinum jubilee building
COOPERATION Minister CN Balakrishnan laid foundation stone for Puzhakkal public library's platinum jubilee building.
The minister said that the computerised library will be a model for other libraries in the state. The building is being built in three floors at a cost of Rs 30lakh.
Adatt gramapanchayat president T Jayalakshmi Teacher presided over the function. District panchayat development standing committee chairman Anil Akkara delivered the keynote address.
Puzhakkal block panchayat vice president VO Chummar, gramapanchayat vice president TR Jayachandran, Kerala State Library Council Thrissur taluk secretary EK Narayanan, MV Rajendran, Latha Muraleedharan, KS Krishna Kumar, KK Chandran, MG Mohanan and MN Murali spoke on the occasion.

The hotel has completed five successful years of operation and is now working towards a star upgradation. "Joys Palace will soon be gaining a five star rating!

for further :http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20120425/Business/Business_1.html

Clean city campaign

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DIRTY PICTURE: Corporation workers spraying mosquito liquid repellent at Sakthan Nagar yesterday as part of a cleaning programme.
A group of 50 people embark on a cleaning drive
Sakthan Market, Jaihind Market get cleaned on the first day
The drive to be extended to all divisions
Even as the city got choked with mounting heaps of waste following a stalemate in the waste disposal system for around three months, the corporation's health standing committee embarked on a cleaning drive in the city yesterday from Sakthan Nagar.
A group of around 50 people participated in the drain cleaning programme. The mission includes mosquito eradication drive also.
Health supervisor of the corporation Balasubrahmanyam said that "the cleaning started before the rain and it will continue even after Thrissur Pooram." The effort will help prevent health problems, he said, adding the programme will cover all 55 divisions.
Health standing committee chairman CS Sreenivasan, health supervisor Balasubrahmanyam, inspector Sajeevan and standing committee members led the cleaning at Sakthan Nagar. They covered Sakthan Market and Jaihind Market yesterday.

Pooram Exhibition drawing huge crowd

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Prototypes of different kinds of rockets displayed in the ISRO stall.
AS THE Pooram Exhibition enters the 25th day, all stalls at the exhibition were packed with people. Apart from the commercial stalls, there are many other stalls of various government departments and institutions that attracted visitors.
The rush at the exhibition is likely to continue until May 21. There are stalls set up by ISRO, BSNL, Kerala Police, Kerala Agricultural University, Farm Information Bureau, Coir Board and Indian Railways and Jubilee Mission Medical College.
The stall of Jubilee Mission Medical College attracted the public with details of the inner organs of human body such as liver, heart, lungs, spinal cord and kidneys. The stall, set up by Dr Sunil, was visited by each and every person who came to the exhibition.
One of the most important stalls in the exhibition is the stall by Kerala Police with the pictures evoking the memories of their golden past in sports such as Jimmy George smashing against his opponents in a volleyball match. The dress used by bomb squad, various pistols, guns and grenades are showcased in the stall.
The stall set up by Indian Space Research Organisation presents different models of rockets. Indian Railways has also exhibited the models of various kinds of trains, including the luxury ones.
The BSNL offers on-spot prepaid connection at their stall apart from providing information on 2G/3G services and other services. In the stall of the excise department, slogans against consuming liquor are displayed. There are paintings propagating such slogans.

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Stage set, be ready for 36-hour extravaganza


Sample fireworks, chamayam
exhibition today
Sample fireworks and chamayam exhibition of Thrissur Pooram will be held today. Paramekkavu Temple will hold fireworks at 7pm.
Aanachamaya pradarshanam (exhibition of caparisons) will begin at 3pm. The exhibition of Paramekkavu will be held at Paramekkavu Agrasala and Thrissur range inspector general of police S Gopinath will inaugurate it.
Thiruvambadi will hold the exhibition at the Sree Sankara Mandapam Hall, MG Road.

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Red Ribbon message



People watching exhibits in Red Ribbon Express which halted at the Thrissur railway station yesterday. Another coach of Red Ribbon Express.
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THE THIRD edition of Red Ribbon Express (RRE), a mobile human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) awareness campaign being organised by Indian Railways in association with Kerala State AIDS Control Organisation (KSACO) and the ministry of health and family welfare of the state, was stationed at the Thrissur railway station yesterday from 10am to 6pm.
Mayor IP Paul inaugurated the awareness programme and MLA Adv Therambil Ramakrishnan presided over the inaugural function. Collector PM Francis welcomed the gathering and also present at the function were Chalakkudy MP Dhanapalan, health standing committee chairman CS Sreenivasan and various officials from the health and railway department. Renowned singer and Idea-Star Singer fame Sannidhanandan also attended.
The specially designed RRE was flagged off from Delhi on January 12 this year and is expected to visit 163 stations. Thrissur is the 49th one. This edition of the RRE is mainly focusing on mobilising youth and the communication material was more interactive and youth friendly.

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Eye-catching Aanachamayam
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Chamayams of the Paramekkavu section exhibited at Paramekkavu Agrasala yesterday. Parasols of Paramekkavu in different colours on display at Agrasala yesterday.
Elephant accouterments, including colourful parasols, caparisons, aalavattom and venchamaram, are on display at Paramekkavu Agrasala
Aanachamayam, elephant accouterments exhibition of Paramekkavu Devaswom began at Paramekkavu Agrasala at 3pm yesterday.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Thrissur range inspector general of police S Gopinath.
People queued up hours before the inauguration of the exhibition in front of the Agrasala to see the accouterments.
Forty sets of special parasols and normal ones, 15 sets of elephant caparisons, aalavattom, venchamaram and bells for the elephants have been exhibited at Agrasala.
Thiruvambadi Devaswom's elephant accouterments exhibition will begin today at Sree Sankara Mandapam Hall at MG Road.

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Vasantholsavam takes off

Inspector general Gopinathan inaugurating Vasantholsavam at Seetharamaswami Temple, Punkunnam. Veena performance by Rajesh Vaidya at Vasantholsavam.
Vasantholosavam, a nine-day cultural festival organised at Punkunnam Pushpagiri Seetharamaswami Temple, was inaugurated on Thursday by IG Gopinathan.

Sponsors Kalyan Silks chairman TS Pattabhiraman and Kalyan Jewellers chairman and director TS Kalyanaraman and TS Anandaraman respectively were present.

Programme coordinator B Murthy also participated. The festival will feature classical performances by maestros in the field.
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source: city journal

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wow, we were waiting these snaps from exhibition.:cheers: good one Frank. I could not go to the exhibition

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snaps from THRISSUR POORAM EXHIBITION

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As the bus stopped on the way to Thrissur in Kerala it was at the famous Palghat Gap, the only break in the Western Ghats where the elevation drops to 300 metres. It is from this gap that monsoon winds rush in to reach mainland India from the coast.

The pre-monsoon clouds assisted by the wind were rushing through as though to set up appointments for the rest of India with the real monsoon on its way. The Indian Metrological Department predicts that the monsoon will arrive on the coast of Kerala at its appointed day, June 1, give or take a few days. It is time therefore to prepare to receive the monsoon.

The next 60 to 120 days is when the country will receive its annual quota of water in the form of rain. In the district of Thrissur with a large number of dug-wells, a programme called ‘Mazhapolima' has been running for some years.


for further:http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/homes-and-gardens/article3456177.ece

നഗരം മാമ്പഴ ലഹരിയില്*

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തൃശൂര്*

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നഗരത്തെ മാമ്പഴത്തിന്*റെ കൊതിയൂറും രുചിയിലും മണത്തിലും ലയിപ്പിച്ച് മാമ്പഴ മഹോത്സവം ആരംഭിച്ചു.കേരള ടൂറിസത്തിന്*റെ ഫാം ടൂറിസം പദ്ധതിയുടെ ഭാഗമായി തേക്കിന്*ക്കാട് മൈതാനിയില്* തെക്കേ ഗോപുരനടയില്* നടക്കുന്ന മാമ്പഴ മഹോത്സവം ഇന്നലെ രാവിലെ പത്തിനു മന്ത്രി സി.എന്* ബാലകൃഷ്ണന്* ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്തു. ജില്ലാ ഭരണകൂടത്തിന്*റെയും ജില്ലാ ടൂറിസം പ്രൊമോഷന്* കൗണ്*സിലിന്*റെയും ആഭിമുഖ്യത്തില്* വിവിധ സര്*ക്കാര്* വകുപ്പുകളുടെ സഹകരണത്തോടെയാണു പരിപാടി.

ഞായറാഴ്ച വരെ മാമ്പഴ മഹോത്സവവും 30 വരെ ചക്ക മഹോത്സവവുമാണ്. 30,31 ദിവസങ്ങളില്* കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂര്* ടൗണ്* ഹാളിലും മഹോത്സവം സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. രാജ്യത്തെ വിവിധ ഭാഗങ്ങളില്* നിന്നും 200ഓളം ഇനം മാമ്പഴങ്ങള്* പ്രദര്*ശനത്തിനെത്തിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. നാടന്* മാമ്പഴ ഇനങ്ങളും മറുനാടന്* മാമ്പഴങ്ങളും ഏവരെയും ആകര്*ഷിക്കുന്നു. വിവിധയിനം മാമ്പഴങ്ങളുടെയും മാവിന്*തൈകളുടെയും മാമ്പഴം കൊണ്ടുള്ള ഉത്പന്നങ്ങളുടെയും വിപണനവും പ്രദര്*ശന ശാലയില്* ഒരുക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്.

അമ്പതോളം വ്യത്യസ്ത മാവിന്*തൈകള്* വില്*പ്പനയ്ക്കു വച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. 30രൂപയുടെ കറിമാമ്പഴം മുതല്* 70രൂപയുടെ നടശാല മാമ്പഴങ്ങള്* വരെയുണ്ട്. 50, 60 രൂപ വിലകളിലുള്ള വെങ്ങനാപ്പിള്ളിയ്ക്കും മല്*ഗോവയ്ക്കുമെല്ലാമാണ് ആവശ്യക്കാരേറെ. കാര്*ഷിക സര്*വകലാശാലയുടെയടക്കം 50ഓളം സ്റ്റാളുകളുണ്ട്. പഴച്ചാറുകളാല്* വൈവിധ്യം തീര്*ക്കുന്ന മോക്ക്ടെയ്ലുകളും അതിഥികളെ കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നു. ചക്ക, വാഴപഴം, ആപ്പിള്* എന്നിവ കൊണ്ടുണ്ടാക്കിയ പഫ്സുകളുമുണ്ട്.

മാമ്പഴ മഹോത്സവത്തോടനുബന്ധിച്ചു വിവിധയിനം പരിപാടികളും മത്സരങ്ങളും സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. ഞായറാഴ്ച കുട്ടികള്*ക്കും വീട്ടമ്മമാര്*ക്കുമായി ഫ്രൂട്ട് സാലഡ് ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന മത്സരവും കുട്ടികള്*ക്കായി പെയ്ന്*റിങ്, ക്വിസ് മത്സരങ്ങളും സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. 17 വയസുവരെയുള്ള കുട്ടികള്*ക്ക് പങ്കെടുക്കാം. മുതിര്*ന്നവര്*ക്കായും ക്വിസ് മത്സരങ്ങള്* സംഘടിപ്പിക്കും. മഹോത്സവത്തെ കൂടുതല്* ജനകീയമാക്കുന്നതിന്*റെ ഭാഗമായി ജനപ്രതിനിധികള്* വിധികര്*ത്താക്കളാകും.

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The paintings, sculptures and fabrics works done by the students of Jawahar Balabhavan are displayed at the exhibition organised at the Balabhavan conference hall on the concluding day of its 21st anniversary celebrations.

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IS THAT GOOD?: A mother walking into a bag shop at High Road. The shops in the city are busy as the schools are being opened next week.

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The paintings, sculptures and fabrics works done by the students of Jawahar Balabhavan are displayed at the exhibition organised at the Balabhavan conference hall on the concluding day of its 21st anniversary celebrations.

superb one.

തൃശൂര്* മൃഗശാലയില്* വരുന്നവര്*ക്ക് അത്ഭുതം ആണ് ക്ലീറ്റസേട്ടന്*. ഇദ്ദേഹം വിളിച്ചാല്* തത്തയും കൊക്കും മാത്രമല്ല ചീങ്കണ്ണിയും ഹിപ്പോപോട്ടാമസും ഓടി എത്തും... !!! മൃഗസ്നേഹിയായ ക്ലീറ്റസേട്ടനെ കുറിച്ച് കണ്ടു നോക്കൂ... ഏതു മൃഗത്തെയും സ്നേഹം കൊണ്ട് കീഴടക്കാം എന്ന് തെളിയിക്കുകയാണ് ഈ പാവം മൃഗസ്നേഹി..

Watch the link
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World Environment day observed

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Oushadhi managing director PR Shukla planting tree saplings yesterday on World Environment Day.
101 Kanikonna (Cassia Fistula) saplings were planted yesterday at the railway station premises as part of World Environment Day celebrations. The planting was organised by Southern Railway, Oushadhi and state forest department. Oushadhi managing director RR Sukla inaugurated the function. Forest chief conservator Dr H Nagesh, engineer H Haridas and Oushadhi Panchakarma hospital superintendent Dr KS Rajithan spoke on the occasion.

AT EAST NADA

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PUZHAKKAL LAKE TOURISM, TRICHUR
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Azeekode munambham....beach
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jaihind market area..
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Tonico cafe - poothol road
most ambient coffee shop at Thrissur
owned by the leading Jewellery chain brand Josco

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opening Day at St.Thomas college
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wow good snap :cheers: our St.Thomas college

ഒരു ജാതി മഴയിഷ്ട from s.t nager
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lol...
ഒരു ജാതി മഴയിഷ്ട from s.t nager
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മ്മടെ മോഡല്* ബോയ്സ് School
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^^wow good snap.:cheers:

Gandhi Peace Bus in city
Main News Metro — 25 June 2012
Gandhi Peace Bus in city
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The Inter-state Gandhi Peace Bus traversing the landscape bearing the footprints of the Father of the Nation, organised by Kerala Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi and Information – Public Relations Department with the aim to make a non-violent society, reached Thrissur yesterday. The bus reached Vivekodayam School by afternoon. The school has got foot prints of Mahatma Gandhi years back.

MP PC Chacko was present to welcome the bus to the city. He offered felicitations on the occasion. Thrissur corporation mayor IP Paul inaugurated the district level journey of the bus. District panchayat president KV Dasan presided over the function. Corporation councillor Pullat Saraladevi, Information and Public Relations regional deputy director T Velayudhan, district information officer MS Alikunju and Doordarshan Kendra director Dr CK Thomas were also present.
The bus left for Puranattukara Sreeramakrishna Asramam after the function. The bus got a warm welcome at the Asramam. The Puranattukara Sreeramakrishna Gurukula Vidyamandiram was visited by Mahatma Gandhi in 1934.
Adatt grama panchayat president T Jayalakshmi presided over the function here. Swami Vyomatheethananda of Sreeramakrishna Asramam, panchayat vice president T Jayachandran, CA Gopinathan Nair, TVS Gireeshan and PS Harikumar spoke on the occasion.
Journey of the bus had begun on June 17 from Kanyakumari. Nearly 60 people consisting of 20 Gandhi followers and 40 young people are participating in the journey led by Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi working chairman Dr N Radhakrishnan, Prof V Ramadas, N Nanukuttan Nair, G Sadanandan, NC Pillai, A Saraswathy Bhai and S Sarojini Devi.
Today the bus will reach Guruvayur and will then go to Palakkad after visiting Kerala Kalamandalam. At Guruvayur, a function will be held at the premises of Guruvayur Municipal Library.
The journey of the bus will conclude at Mangalapuram on July 3.

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M.O ROAD
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City On Ramp
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KANJANY BRAHMAKULAM AND SIMLA TWIN THEATERS AND DEVA & LITTILE DEVA IN PERINGOTTUKARA WITH LUXURIOUS FACILITY

FOR SUBURBS OF THRISSURIANS GET HIGH AND WELL MOVIE EXPERIENCE FROM TWIN THEARES KANJANY AND TWIN THEATERS IN PERINGOTTUKARA DEVA AND LITTLE DEVA

THESE 4 THEATERS CHALLENGES CITY CINEMA THEATERS IN QUALITY AND LUXURIOUS MOVIE EXPERIENCE.MOST OF THE FAMILY FROM CITY AND EVEN FROM LONG COMES TO THESE THEATERS TO GET WELL MOVIE EXPERIENCE AND GOOD FACILITIES.

I WENT THESE THEATERS TO WATCH MOVIE AND I FELT GOOD MOVIE EXPERIENCE THAN THEATERS IN THE CITY EXPECT CHELOOR MOVIE MAGIC AND GIRIJA. THRISSUR CORPORATION SHOULD COMPEL THE CITY THEATERS TO RENOVATE LIKE THIS BEFORE THEY INCRESE CHARGES.

WE CAN BOOK HERE IN WEBSITE TOO
for brahmakulam booking - http://www.simlagroup.com/brah_now.html
for Simla movies booking - http://www.simlagroup.com/simla_movies.html

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BRAHMAKULAM THEATER
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KANJANI SIMLA8 TRACK A/C
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PERINGOTUKARA DEVA AND LITTLE DEVA
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^^wow good snaps frank

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A very important news

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നഗരത്തില്* ബസുകളുടെ മത്സരയോട്ടം

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ബസുകളുടെ അമിതവേഗം നഗരത്തില്* ഭീഷണിയാകുന്നു. സ്വകാര്യ ബസുകളുടെ അമിത വേഗം നിയന്ത്രിക്കാന്* ട്രാഫിക് പൊലീസ് നടപടികളൊന്നും സ്വീകരിക്കുന്നില്ലെന്നും ആക്ഷേപം. നഗരത്തിലെ പൊട്ടിപ്പൊളിഞ്ഞ റോഡുകളും ഗതാഗത കുരുക്കും അശാസ്ത്രീയമായ സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനങ്ങളും വീതികുറഞ്ഞ റോഡുകളും മത്സരയോട്ടത്തിനു കാരണമായി പറയുന്നു.

ബസുകളില്* വാതില്* ഘടിപ്പിക്കണമെന്ന കര്*ശന നിയമം ഇപ്പോള്* പാലിക്കപ്പെടുന്നില്ല. ഇതും മരവിപ്പിച്ചു. അതുകൊണ്ടു ട്രാഫിക് പൊലീസ് ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുന്നില്ല. പ്രവൃത്തി പരിചയമുള്ള ഡ്രൈവര്*മാര്*ക്കു പകരം യുവാക്കളാണ് ഇപ്പോള്* ഡ്രൈവര്*മാരായെത്തുന്നത്. ബസുകളുടെ മത്സര ഓട്ടത്തിനു യുവാക്കളായ ഡ്രൈവര്*മാരെ മാത്രമാണു മിക്ക ഉടമകളും നിയമിക്കുന്നതെന്നും ആരോപണം. ഓഫിസ്, സ്കൂള്* വിടുന്ന തിരക്കേറിയ സമയത്താണു മത്സരയോട്ടം കൂടുതല്*. സ്വരാജ് റൗണ്ടിലൂടെ കാല്*നട യാത്രക്കാര്*ക്കും ഇരുചക്ര വാഹന യാത്രക്കാര്*ക്കും ഈ സമയം ദുരിത യാത്രയാണ്.

ഈ വര്*ഷം ഇരുപതിലേറെ സ്വകാര്യ ബസ് അപകടങ്ങളാണു നഗരത്തിന്*റെ വിവിധ ഭാഗങ്ങളില്* ഉണ്ടായത്. രണ്ടുപേര്* മരിക്കുകയും മുപ്പതിലധികം പേര്*ക്കു പരുക്കേല്*ക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു.

കഴിഞ്ഞ ദിവസം പുഴയ്ക്കലില്* വച്ചുണ്ടായ ബസ് അപകടത്തില്* യുവതിക്കു കാല്* നഷ്ടമായിരുന്നു. ഗതാഗതക്കുരുക്കില്*പ്പെടുമ്പോള്* സമയം നഷ്ടമാകുന്നതോടെയാണു മത്സരയോട്ടത്തിനു നിര്*ബന്ധിതരാകുന്നതെന്നു ഡ്രൈവര്*മാര്*.

നഗരത്തിലെ ഗതാഗതക്കുരുക്ക് ഒഴിവാക്കുന്നതിനായി നടപ്പാക്കിയ സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനം ഗുണത്തേക്കാളേറെ ദോഷമായി.

കിഴക്കേകോട്ടയിലെ സിഗ്നല്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിച്ചു തുടങ്ങിയതോടെ ഗതാഗതക്കുരുക്കു കൂടുതല്* രൂക്ഷമായി. കാര്യങ്ങള്* പഠിക്കാതെയും റോഡ് വികസനം നടത്താതെയും പ്രാവര്*ത്തികമാക്കിയ സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനമാണു നഗരത്തിലെ ഗതാഗതപ്രശനത്തെ അഴിയാക്കുരുക്കില്* എത്തിച്ചത്. സിഗ്നല്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിച്ചു തുടങ്ങിയതോടെ ട്രാഫിക് പൊലീസിന്*റെ ജോലി കൂടി.

ചുരുങ്ങിയത് 20 മിനിറ്റ് വാഹനങ്ങള്* സിഗ്നല്* കാത്തുകിടക്കേണ്ട അവസ്ഥയാണ്. പ്രശ്നം പരിഹരിക്കാന്* ബസുകള്* വഴിത്തിരിച്ചു വിടുന്നുണ്ട്.

എന്നാല്* ഇതിനെതിരേ ബസ് ഉടമകളും നാട്ടുകാരും രംഗത്തെത്തി. അടിയന്തരമായി സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനം നിര്*ത്തി റോഡ് വീതി കൂട്ടല്* അടക്കമുള്ള അടിസ്ഥാന സൗകര്യങ്ങള്* വര്*ധിപ്പിക്കണം. പിന്നീടു സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനം പ്രവര്*ത്തിപ്പിച്ചാല്* മതിയെന്നാണു കിഴക്കേകോട്ടക്കാരുടെ ആവശ്യം.

ഗതാഗതക്കുരുക്കു പരിഹരിക്കണമെന്നാവശ്യപ്പെട്ടു മേഖലയിലെ വ്യാപാരികളും നാട്ടുകാരും യോഗം ചര്*ന്നു. സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനം തത്കാലം നിര്*ത്തിവയ്ക്കാന്* കോര്*പ്പറേഷനോട് ആവശ്യപ്പെടാന്* യോഗം തീരുമാനിച്ചു.

എന്നാല്* കിഴക്കേക്കോട്ടയിലെ ഗതാഗതക്കുരുക്കു പരിഹരിച്ചില്ലെങ്കില്* തൃശൂര്*- പാലക്കാട് - മണ്ണുത്തി റൂട്ടില്* സര്*വീസ് നിര്*ത്തി വയ്ക്കുമെന്നു കേരള ബസ് ട്രാന്*സ്പോര്*ട്ടേഴ്സ് നേതാക്കള്* പറഞ്ഞു.

കൃത്യ സമയത്തെത്താന്* വേറെ വഴിയില്ല’

ഏതെങ്കിലുമൊരു ബസ് ഓവര്*ടേക്ക് ചെയ്താലും നേരം വൈകിയാലും മറ്റു ബസുകാരുടെ ചീത്ത കേള്*ക്കണം. നേരം വൈകിയാല്* അടുത്ത ട്രിപ്പെടുക്കാന്* പുറകില്* വരുന്ന വണ്ടിക്കാര്* സമ്മതിക്കില്ല. റോഡ് നിറയെ കുണ്ടുംകുഴിയുമാണ്.

പുതിയ സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനം വന്നതോടെ സാധാരണ സമയത്തേക്കാള്* പത്തും ഇരുപതും മിനിറ്റ് വൈകുന്നു.

അതിനാല്* കൃത്യ സമയത്തെത്താന്* സ്പീഡില്* പോവുകയല്ലാതെ വേറെ വഴിയില്ല. ഇതില്* നിന്നു രക്ഷപടണമെങ്കില്* റോഡുകള്* എത്രയും പെട്ടന്നു നന്നാക്കണം. സിഗ്നല്* സംവിധാനം പരിഷ്കരിക്കുകയും റോഡുകള്*ക്കു വീതി കൂട്ടുകയും വേണം.

രാജേഷ്,

ബസ് ഡ്രൈവര്*.

റോഡുകള്* അടിയന്തരമായി നന്നാക്കണം’

റോഡ് നിറയെ കുണ്ടും കുഴിയുമാണ്. മോശം റോഡില്* നഷ്ടമാകുന്ന സമയം നികത്താനാണു നല്ല റോഡുകളില്* സ്പീഡില്* പോകുന്നത്. അല്ലാതെ വഴിയില്ല. വൈകി വരുമ്പോള്* ഏതെങ്കിലും സ്റ്റോപ്പില്* നിര്*ത്തിയില്ലെങ്കില്* നാട്ടുകാരുടെ ചീത്തവിളിയും ഭീഷണിയും.

ഏതെങ്കിലും വിദ്യാര്*ഥിക്കു കയറാന്* സാധിച്ചിട്ടില്ലെങ്കില്* അവരുടെ ഭാഗത്തു നിന്നുള്ള ആക്രമണങ്ങളും.

ഇതില്* നിന്നെല്ലാം മോചനമാകണമെങ്കില്* റോഡുകള്* നന്നാക്കണം. എല്ലാ നികുതിയും അടച്ചിട്ട് തന്നെയാണു ബസുകള്* സര്*വീസ് നടത്തുന്നത്.

എന്നാല്* റോഡുകള്* ശരിയാക്കേ ണ്ട സര്*ക്കാര്* അതു ചെയ്യുന്നില്ല. സ്പീഡില്* പോയാല്* സ്വകാര്യ ബസുകള്*ക്കെതിരേ പൊലീസ് നടപടിയും.

ജയപ്രകാശ്,

Great Pictures.....both theatres looks superb.....

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Spotted at thrissur round , thats a Pollachi registration one

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High road thrissur - long time back
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source:mathrubhumi.

മാതൃഭൂമി പുസ്തകോത്സവം
വേദി : പാണ്ടി സമൂഹ മഠം

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^^good picture. Moreover the person with brown shirt and searching the books is my father.

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A RUSH HOUR IN THRISSUR CITY
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Mohanlal to the aid of aged moms

THRISSUR: Kodungallur will set an example by adopting 500 aged mothers, who are above 70 years of age, and providing medical, financial assistance for the selected members. The programme, named, 'Oru Kavil Kanji', will be launched in September. "Actor Mohanlal will be our chief patron. The actor will participate in numerous campaigns urging children to look after their aged parents. He will also adopt an aged mother and bear her expenses," said MLA T N Prathapan. The MLA has formed a committee called Karuna to implement the programme. The total expense for this year amounts to Rs 35 lakh, said the MLA.

Prathapan said elderly mothers will be selected by a committee after assessing factors like where they live, are they alone, do they have financial support etc. Selected mothers will get a financial aid of Rs 500 every month, he added.

To communicate with the elderly and ascertain their needs, kids will be selected from each ward with five mahila pradhan members. Parents who are willing to support the programme can send their kids, said organizers. There are 146 wards in Kodungallur.

As many children abandon their aged parents on roadsides or in orphanages, Kodungallur constituency shows the way in protecting elderly persons. The constituency adopts 500 aged mothers who were above 70 year old and provide them financial and medical service.

The elderly mothers in the constituency are selected by a committee based on whether they are living alone, without the financial support from the part of their children and nobody is there to looking after them. Financial support of Rs 500 will be given to them every moth. The committee is constituted under the leadership of Kodungallur MLA T N Prathapan.

"To encourage people to look after their aged parents, actor Mohanlal functions as the chief patron of the committee for aged mothers. The programme named, 'Oru Kavil Kanji' is implemented by the committee, 'Karuna' and the programme costs Rs. 35 lakhs per year", said T N Prathapan.

The programme is launched in September. For providing service to the selected mothers, a grandchild selects from each house and five Mahila pradhan members are selected from each ward to take the elderly mothers to hospital. In Kodungallur there are 146 wards.

Grandchildren and Mahila Pradhan members will visit the aged ones frequently and enquire about their needs and will take them to hospital if needed. Panchayat presidents will also be members of the committee.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Mohanlal-to-the-aid-of-aged-moms/articleshow/15333337.cms

Who said Usthad Hotel is at Calicut..Its here at Sakthan Thampran Bus station,Trichur:lol: :cheers: :cheers: :lol:

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Putting their heart and hands together, 136 students of Music Centre, School of Music Thrissur managed to create both a Guinness World Record and a Limca Book of Record.
The children bagged the record for the largest keyboard ensemble.
The attempt at the Kinnatingal Tennis Trust Auditorium, Puzhakkal on November 20, last year, managed to enter the record books.
136 students, aged 6 to 17, had participated in the event. All students were disciples of Raju Master, the director of Music Centre, School of Music.
Football world cup hit numbers waka waka, give me freedom and one from the evergreen Bollywood ‘Sholay’ were the songs that were played to create this record.
The earlier Guinness record was held by an American music team that used 107 keyboards. This record was then broken by MS Martin’s Academy in Chennai.
The certificates will be received by the children within three months, informed Raju master.

VINTAGE കാറുകള്* നിരനിരയായി . @ മോഡല്* റോഡ്* അയ്യന്തോള്*

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see the report about the woman Uma Preman. She is really great. Dedicated her life to society.

Celebrate this Onam with Avial as we perform at Thrissur on the 29th of august

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ATHA POOKALAM AT THEKKEGOPURA NADA

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Preparations for Pulikkali begin


Preparations for Pulikkali to be staged in the city during Onam began on Tuesday.

Mayor I.P. Paul inaugurated the preparations at a ‘Pulikkali Kodiyettam’ function at Naduvilal here. A ‘vilambara ghoshayatra’ was held ahead of the ‘Kodiyettam’.

Many popular teams in the city are not participating this time owing to rising cost of preparations, says Baby P. Antony, president of the Pulikkali Ekopana Samithy.

“If 13 teams participated in the pulikkali competition in 2008, the number reduced to 11 in 2009, 10 in 2010 and 8 in 2011. This year it became six.”

According to the samithy, on an average each ‘pulikkali’ team will have to spend over Rs. 5 lakh each year.

The teams depend on donations from local people, financial assistance from Thrissur Corporation and aid from Tourism Department for meeting the expenses.

But the assistance given by the State Tourism Department and the Thrissur Corporation was inadequate, Mr. Antony points out. The samithy had submitted a memorandum to authorities to hike the assistance.

Carnival fever will grip the city on the final day of Onam celebrations. About 500 men, dressed up as leopards and tigers, will prance about the streets in a rollicking show of Pulikkali.

This is the time of the year when pot-bellied men are in huge demand locally. Pulikkali squads hunt for fat performers as faces of tigers and leopards can be drawn well on big bellies.

Stage is also set for another popular game during Onam – Onathallu – at Kunnamkulam. An indigenous form of wrestling, ‘Onathallu’, is also known as ‘Kayyankali’, ‘Onappeda’, and ‘Vattamkalippaatt’.

It involves friendly folk-style wrestling bouts that invigorate celebrations of agrarian plenitude. Unlike classical martial arts, Onathallu lacks niceties of form and a deep combat philosophy.

FLOWER SALE AT NIGHT IN CITY


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wow good one:cheers:

Vintage and Classic Car Owners meet thrissur


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Carnival spirit grips Thrissur city


Here a growl, there a growl. A chorus of growls fill the air when the dancers take to the streets. The crowds goad the dancers to let loose their best howls and growls. The atmosphere is electric.

A carnival fever grips the city on the final day of Onam celebrations. About 500 men, dressed up as leopards and tigers, prance about the streets in a spectacular show of Pulikkali. Preparations for Pulikkali start months ahead of the event. Most groups have corpulent dancers. This is the time of the year when pot-bellied men are in huge demand locally. The fatter, the merrier. Pulikkali squads hunt for fat performers as faces of tigers and leopards can be drawn well on big bellies. The dancers plunge into a kind of crude belly dance, the movements infuse life into the painted tigers and leopards. Some of the performers get their bodies painted in fluorescent paint.

Masked charm

Onam celebrations in Thrissur are incomplete without Kummatti, a masked dance. The people of Kizhakkumpattukara Thekkumuri, Vadakkumuri and Nallankara, stage Kummatti on Moonnam Onam day. People in Chelakkattukara and Ancheri perform it on Nalam Onam day.

The Thekkumuri festival features three 63-year-old wooden Kummatti masks — of Kiratam, Thalla and Hanuman — claimed to be among the oldest in these parts. Karapurathu Raman Nair, Karapurathu Govindan, Kutty Nair, Karapurathu Madhavan Nair and Viswanathan Achari took the initiative to craft the masks. In 1935, metal masks were crafted for the Kizhakkumpattukara fete and in 1959 ‘Chetti Vadyam’ was introduced. Western bands too were included later on. The Thekkummuri Desa Kummatti Maholsav, held at Kizhakkumpattukara, is believed to be more than 100 years old.

Onam celebrations to begin in Thrissur from tomorrow



Music, dance and comedy programmes by renowned artistes, sports competitions and colourful processions will mark this year's Onam celebrations beginning on Tuesday.

Minister for Co-operation C. N. Balakrishnan will inaugurate the district-level celebrations organised by the State Tourism Department and district administration at Thekkinkadu maidan.

Mayor I.P. Paul will preside over the function. P. C. Chacko, MP, Therambil Ramakrishnan, MLA, and Cine actor Biju Menon will be chief guests at the function.

Cochin Heroes will perform a music programme and mimics parade on the inaugural day.

A music night by singer Anoop Sankar will be the highlight of ‘Onam day’. A Kuchipudi performance and ‘Kathaprasangam’ will be staged on Thursday. Sajeesh Kuttanellur’s comedy caricature and cultural programmes by artistes from Kerala Kalamandalm will be the attractions on Friday.

District Panchayat president K.V. Dasan will address the valedictory programme on Saturday. Therambil Ramkrishnan will preside over. Special Onam programmes will be held at various centres in the district including Thalikkulam Snehatheeram, Peechi, Azhikkode Munakkal beach, Vazhani and Kodungallur.

The ‘payasa mela’ organised by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation began at Yatri Nivas on Sunday. Mayor I.P. Paul inaugurated the mela.

The mela will have ‘special palada’, ‘parippu pradaman’, and ‘wheat pradaman’ on all days till September 1. Special ‘palpayasam’ and ‘banana pradaman’ were available on Uthradam and Thiruvonam days. A mega payasam mela will be held on Pulikkali Day. Advance booking facilities have been arranged for the convenience of the customers. The counter will be open from 9.30 a.m.

Meanwhile, preparations for the staging of Pulikkali are in full swing. Pulikkali will be staged in the city on September 1. In all six teams will take part in the Pulikkali festival. Pulikkali, in which performers go around the city dressed up as tigers and wearing masks, will bring the curtain down on Onam celebrations in the district. Each team will have 41 members.

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THRIKKAKKARAPPAN SALE AT PEAK

This is Saritha’s sixth year at Thekkinkadu Maidan to sell clay made pyramid structures of Thrikkakkarappan. Sarithas husband Unni Mon is the brother of Chandran who introduced readymade clay Thrikkakkarappan to Thrissur Onam market 11 years ago. Though Chandran died eight years ago, his brother and wife continues the work as people prefer Chandran’s Thrikkakkarappan statues.

Saritha from Cherur is one of the Thrikkakkarappan statue sellers at jam-packed Onam market at Thekkinkadu Maidan along with plenty of flower sellers and other merchants.

It is believed that the structures of Thrikkakkarappan are inevitable part of Onam celebrations. The clay pyramid structure with four faces and a flat top is used during Onam celebrations which represent Vamana, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. For some people the pyramid represents both King Mahabali and Vishnu. Besides all, it is also referred as Onathappan by some people. Thrikkakarappan is the presiding deity in the famous Thrikakkara temple in Ernakulam District and is closely associated with the Onam myth.
he pyramid structures, a set of three are priced from Rs 100 to Rs 500 according to the size.

Saritha added though the prevailing market of sculptures is good, unexpected rain upset the sale. People leave the spot even its peak shopping time due to rain. Flower merchants also have the same complaint. Rain is a hindrance for all the sellers.

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KTDC BEGINS PAYASA MELA

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, Thrissur has begun its mouth watering and famous payasam mela yesterday at the KTDC Yatri Nivas (Tamarind Easy Hotel) in connection with the Onam celebrations. Mayor IP Paul inaugurated the mela and Councillor Prof Annam John did the first sale.

KTDC manager Joseph George told City Journal that now they have three types of payasam such as Palada Pradhaman, wheat payasam and parrippu payasam but by the Uthradam day two more types including Pal Payasam and Pazha Pradhaman will be brought.

He added that they are following food security laws and quality norms which the state government insists.

KTDC now charges Rs 200 for a litre of Palada Pradhaman and parrippu payasam, Rs 190 for wheat payasam and Rs20 for a cup of any payasam. Every one litre of payasam is kept in a food container that and it can be boiled later on microwave oven along with the container.

Joseph added they expect a turnover of Rs 10 lakhs in this Onam season from this venture. Last year they collected Rs 9 lakh from the Onam season sale alone. “If rain stay away in coming days we can easily achieve the expected amount. Even though the mela has just started on Sunday, many people have visited so far” he added.

People can taste payasam from 9.30am onwards at Nivas. Payasamela will conclude on Saturday. KTDC also began facilities for booking to avoid rush.

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Buyers throng shops for Onam purchases


Shopping centres across Thrissur city urban areas and towns reported a big rush as the public did their Onam purchases. There was huge traffic build up in the streets as buyers thronged the markets and bazaars. The buses were packed with people.

An Onam market set up by the Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) at Thekkinkadu Maidan witnessed heavy rush as buyers were attracted by the fair prices and quality products. It sells around 38 products, including rice, sugar, wheat, oil and vegetables, at subsidised rates.

“We offer 20 per cent subsidy on vegetables and 40 per cent subsidy on foodgrain and groceries,” said a vendor at Supplyco.

Free Onam kits, each including two kg rice, 100 gm tea leaf, 500 gm sugar, 200 gm chilli powder and 100 gm tea leaf, are being distributed to the BPL ration card holders, by the State government.

The beneficiaries can collect their kits from Maveli stores and government outlets.

A 45-day Onam Supplyco market, which has a daily turnover of Rs. 2 lakh, will be open till August 28.

“High volume of sales is being witnessed at the Supplyco market,” states M. V. Sathyan, junior manager at Supplyco. The Thrissur District Cooperative Bank organised the ‘Dr. Emmatti Lonappan Smaraka Kaithari Exhibition- 2012’, an exhibition of handloom and khadi products.

The exhibition offers 20 per cent discount for handloom products and 30 per cent discount for Khadi products. Prizes and gifts are also on offer.

“In the context of a general rise in prices, the Onam markets set up by the government have been a great support to people,” said Krishnaveni Nair, a homemaker.

An exhibition organised by the Arts and Crafts Exposition (ACE) at Pandi Samooha Matom showcases ethnic products from Orissa.

Fashion show to rev up Onam in Thrissur

Celebrating Onam here has always been a tryst with indigenous art, but the cultural capital of Keralites is now taking it to the fashion ramps, to give a new push to the festive spirit.

The city would witness its first ever official fashion event on August 30, with the Regional Theatre in Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi hosting the audition round of a runway show featuring youths.

The event, “Wild Att,” is organised by Ko-Ordin events – an Ottapalam-based event management group, in association with Headquarters, a clothing brand.

According to the organisers, the decision to fix Thrissur as the venue was made deliberately with a view to maintaining the event’s uniqueness.

“Instead of just the ‘hot and glamour quotient,’ we reckon the show as an opportunity for the participants to explore the world of fashion in a traditional, cultural way; and we ideally chose Thrissur, the cultural capital for the same,’’ explained Shradheyan, managing partner, Ko-Ordin events.

In his opinion, Keralites have already proven that fashion is not just an exotic way to express their tastes, but it also can have a traditional, artistic face to it.”

The organisers are expecting the participation of 500-750 enthusiasts, with youths from across the state registering their names to take part in the audition round.

“We have reached up to the prospective candidates through social networking websites and received applications from all parts of the state,’’ said Manoj, an organiser.

see the link:

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PULIKALI 2012

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ONATHALLU IN KUNNAMKULAM

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^^great snaps Frank

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^^superb snaps frank great work.

HUGE CROWD IN TRAINS AND BUSES AFTER ONAM


ONAM vacation ended and the Railway and KSRTC is experiencing huge crowd of commuters.

As the Onam vacation ended yesterday, huge crowd of both students and employees was experienced in the city. It included return journey of students to entrance classes, police academy officers and inmates. The general compartment was also fully occupied.

The long route buses were also filled with huge crowd as everyone hurried to get back to their places. Long queue was also seen in the prepaid auto counters even in the night.

The reservations of long route buses and trains were full months back.

kandassankadavu jalolstavam 2012

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C'sons, the cold stone kafe
Poothol ,
also in Aswini jn.

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Avial to perform at thrissur for first time on Sep 14th.

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Another picture of AVIAL , which took place yesterday in city.

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Motor show to be held in Thrissur

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Government Engineering College, Thrissur, will hold a motor show at the Thekkinkad Maidan from September 28 to 30 as part of Dhyuthi-2012, a student festival.

Vintage and contemporary cars and motorcycles will be on show. The programme will highlight modern trends in automobile engineering and green technology. A competition will be held in presenting papers related to green technology, mainly alternative fuels, greener methods for energy management and innovative ideas for waste disposal. The competition, to be held on September 29, is open to all college and polytechnic students. Those who wish take part in it may mail summaries of their presentations to speak green .tms12@gmail.com before September 26. Toppers will receive awards of Rs. 7,000, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 2,000.

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Speak Green: Paving the way for a green future

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Speak Green – the flagship programme of Thrissur Motor Show 2012 conducted by the department of Mechanical Engineering of Thrissur Government Engineering College is all set to kick off during the course of the expo on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is a three day programme having different educational workshops. The programme will start with a certified class on basics of automobiles for high school students from 1-4pm on Friday. The evening session from 5pm to 6pm will be handled by AMVI Ramesh on traffic awareness and road safety. A certified class on Alternate Fuels for higher secondary school students is scheduled to take place in the forenoon session of Saturday. The afternoon session will see teams battling it out in the paper presentation competition ‘Envirophile’ for college and polytechnic students focusing on green technologies and innovative waste management technologies. A workshop for college students will be handled by Dr Rajesh Karuvath on Sunday. The Speak Green segment will draw to a close with an auto quiz for school, college and polytechnic students in the afternoon session. The road map for conversion of the public transport system to a CNG based one will be submitted at the valedictory function of Thrissur Motor Show 2012.

DTPC to organise procession on World Tourism day

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DTPC will organise a procession along with the tourism clubs in different schools and the government officials tomorrow, World Tourism Day.

“More than 40 tourism clubs will take part in the procession from various parts of the district. The procession from Paramekkavu to Townhall will convey the message of World Tourism Day,” said DTPC PRO Jackson.

The UN’s message for this World Tourism Day is sustainable energy in tourism activities. The tourism activities across the world should lead to a sustainable energy method and thus the nation can attain the sustainable development. The Tourism department of the state will begin this with Clean Thrissur project.

A seminar on Sustainable energy and Tourism will be led by MP Paulson, Retired Professor, St Thomas College. Management trainer Jose Mathew will conduct sessions on Waste Management and Tourism.

DTPC to organise procession on World Tourism day




The procession will be inaugurated by MLA Therambil Ramakrishnan and top brass in the district will take part. MLA Thomas Unniyadan, MLA MP Vincent, Adv Suby Babu, academicians and government officials will be present.

Later a discussion of top officials and authorities will be held to address the action plans of District Tourism Promotion Council for the year.

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“Samudranatanam was a product of our thoughts to find a new facet for the traditional dance,” shared Madhu Gopinath and Vakkom Sajeev about the Samudranatanam group who performs the creative dance theatre.

Madhu Gopinatha and Vakkom Sajeev and their Jalam team were in the city recently for performing in the Soorya Fest held at Regional Theatre.

Jalam was creative dance performance choreographed by the backbones of the group Samudranatanam. Jalam focuses on the exploitation of water and its resources by the human kind. Jalam communicates the emotions of the water and resources when consumed beyond the proportion.

Samduranatanam owns the credit of performing in the prestigious art houses like Royal Opera House, London and Teatro Romano, Italy. Jalam performance was selected as the best one during the Teatro Romano, Italy performance. Edinburgh International festival, UK, Bonn Festival, Germany, Spoleto festval, Italy and many such great art festivals become a stage for Samudranatanam, spreading their waves of art to more than 40 countries.

“What made Samudranatanam popular was that it doesn’t possess language barriers. Since we make use of the simple body motions to communicate with the viewer, everyone including children, teachers, scholars, traditional artists and anyone who interested in art could understand the theme and our message,” said Madhu and Sajeev about the outstanding feature of Samudranaanam. Both of them become more and more talkative and forget the world around us when they talk about their life Samudranatanam.

Being choreographed in many films and stage shows, Samudranatanam received the National award for best Choreographer for the film ‘Urumi’. ‘Makaramanju’ and many other Malayalam and Tamil films made way for these young innovative artists to prove their talent.

Amateur Drama fete- Day 4

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The State Amateur Drama fete 2012-2013 held at Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi will enter its fourth day today. The play that will be staged today is ‘Jinn Krishnan’ by the Uva Bhavana Arts and Sports Club of Malapuram district.

‘Jinn Krishnan’

‘Jinn Krishnan’ enlightens the issue of oppressive conservatism in society for women. ‘Jinn Krishnan’ depicts the life of an 18-year-old Muslim girl who lives with her aunt and the various unforeseen circumstances that she faces in her life. The Muslim girl named ‘Ramla’ away from her parents starts getting accustomed with her aunts’ family day by day. The girl at one point of time come across few holy scripts on lord Krishna and gradually starts adoring Krishna and his deeds. She later becomes conscious that, she belonging to a Muslim community cannot fulfill her dreams to achieves her love. She realizes that unless and until the stringent rules and policies of her society changes, she would not be able to marry Krishna. She then sacrifices her love and admits her defeat by joining back to her community.

The story tries to depict an issue faced by every girl in society. Their freedom and right is always in the hands of people who head the society. They are questioned for whatever they commit for.

വടക്കുംനാഥന്റെ മുന്നില്* .........

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DHYUTHI NIGHT -BY GEC

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^^good pictures frank. :cheers: