No. of Villas: 39

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^^ - The Kazhakkoottam - Vembayam road is seeing a lot of development, I am sure that this will one of the next hot-spots with its proximity to both Technopark and Technocity.

^^
Thats why builders are now concentrating along this stretch.;)

^^
Thats why builders are now concentrating along this stretch.;)

QED, my dear Ajith. :)

^^
Thats why builders are now concentrating along this stretch.;)

I was involved in one of the first developments in this stretch; now known as Cyber Gateway, way back in 2007-2008.:-)

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My involvement was in another sector ;)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Before June, when the schools will re-open and the south west monsoon lashes the city, the new Murinjapalam bridge will be in place, ready for traffic. "The work of the new bridge is going on as per schedule and will be completed within the agreed time frame of 200 days", said officials of the Kerala Road Fund Board (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Kerala-Road-Fund-Board).

The old Murinjapalam bridge, which linked Pattom and Medical College, was demolished in November last year for replacing it with a bigger and stronger one. The closure of the road between Cosmopolitan hospital and Medical College for facilitating the construction work had created much inconvenience to commuters. All the alternate routes, Pattom-Kesavadasapuram-Ulloor, Pottakuzhy-Kannammoola and Pattom-Chalakuzhi are chocked with vehicles following the closure of the Murinjapalam road.

"There has been traffic congestion in the alternative routes since the closure of the bridge. The sooner the work finishes, the better," said Biju T, an autorickshaw driver who commutes in the city. The road closure created a lot of inconvenience to patients heading for the Medical College Hospital, as the easiest route connecting Medical College hospital with different parts of the district is via Murinjapalam.

The construction of the 24 metre long and 19.3 metre wide bridge has been taken by the Thiruvananthapuram Road Company Ltd(TRDCL). When completed, the Rs 4 crore bridge, would facilitate three-lane traffic. The bridge would also have sidewalks on the either side for pedestrians. More than half of the work has already been completed. "We have completed phase two and have entered phase three," said Anilkumar Pandala, vice-president of TRDCL. Works like piling, staging, abutments have been completed so far.

The site is active 24/7 with around 60 construction workers who works in shifts of 25 at a time. "Though there had been a delay of eight days owing to factors like rain, Attukal Pongala and bandhs, we were able to make up for the lag," said Pandala.

URL-http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Murinjapalm-bridge-ready-for-opening/articleshow/12467478.cms

Heera Kanakakunnu aka Golden Hills:)
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i dont remember the project name in 4th pic:ohno:.somebody help.

^^ its Heera Highlife, Kuravankonam (near style Plus) :)

oh ya it was.thanks Viveks.

Hoping to more pics soon.

Desai Homes - Diamond District (near Pangappara, NH 47) construction photos as on April 1, 2012:

Tower 1 & 2:

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Trivandrum: The renovation work at Tagore Theatre is progressing as per schedule. Works at the service room, guest room, elevation of the theatre and two lobby extensions are currently progressing well.

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The ongoing work is the first part of the first phase of renovation works to be carried out. The Rs.10 crore 'civil constructions and allied works' started in November, 2011. The dead line set for for completing the work is 30 April.


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To be specific, the construction of the service room is more or less complete; only the work at the tower room remains pending. The guest room is built to accommodate visiting artists and is about half-way through. The concreting works at the lobby has been completed while the inside of the theatre is undergoing a drastic change. The steps and the stage are being made wider and bigger. The roof is being rebuilt, designed to enhance the sound effects. The elevation works on the theatre is the only remaining major hurdle before the deadline.
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The ongoing works constitute only the first part of the first phase of the total renovation works planned. The rest of it would be designed and funded by the Central Ministry. As per information received from the Chief Engineer's office, a Rs. 47 crore plan has been approved and sent from the Centre. However it has not yet been handed over to the architect in charge.


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The second phase works on the theatre involves multi-storeyed car parking area, landscaping and the lighting of the yards. The third phase consists of setting up of murals of various traditional art forms all around the theatre building.


URL-http://www.yentha.com/news/view/news/tagore-theatre-first-leg-nearing-completion

Thanks for the updates.sajith

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Malabar group's 7,000,00 sqft 'Mall of Travancore' to start construction with in three months on five acres of land near new terminal of airport.

Malabar group's 7,000,00 sqft 'Mall of Travancore' to start construction with in three months on five acres of land near new terminal of airport.

:applause::applause: Great News... Hope they can release the render soon... :)

Malabar group's 7,000,00 sqft 'Mall of Travancore' to start construction with in three months on five acres of land near new terminal of airport.

Atlast! :)

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Style Plus is not doing justice to it's customers by not providing parking space.

:bash:

Malabar group's 7,000,00 sqft 'Mall of Travancore' to start construction with in three months on five acres of land near new terminal of airport.


awesome news.

Another cracker i would like to share.Didn't expect it to be so fast.
European Giants Piaggio Vespa back to India.some months back ads were in daily's for inviting SRs in India.

EVM Piaggio Vespa SR at Paruthipara Jn TVM Adjacent to Marthoma Church.2nd automotive SR in Jn after Chevy Deedi.

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At least five new shopping centres have opened across India in the last three months. Yet, apart from the noisy roller coaster at Infiniti-2, Malad West (Mumbai), I don’t see much difference between these 2011 centres and those that opened in 2003-2004. This shows that the Indian shopping centre industry has not evolved much.

You may bring a new international apparel brand in your mall, but this is only adding to the already overcrowded apparel and fashion category.

According to early findings of an ongoing retail consumption study being done by Asipac, only 25.8 per cent of modern retail space is required for the broad apparel and fashion category, including eyewear, footwear and accessories – yet, more than 60 per cent of space in Indian malls continues to be dedicated to this category. At Mantri Square mall in Bangalore, Asipac only leased 44.4 per cent space to retailers in this category – perhaps the lowest ratio in the country. At the 4,75,000 square feet Mall of Travancore in Trivandrum, only 41.9 per cent area is provided for apparel & fashion, thus bringing this mall even closer to the actual consumer expenditure patterns.

On the other hand, while the home & CDIT categories put together require 18.7 per cent space, less than one-third of this is actually provided to these important categories – at Mantri Square, Asipac had provided 11.6 per cent, and I find that barring one, all retailers in these categories are doing very well. Realising the need for adequate space for these categories from the latest research study, the upcoming Neomall in South Bangalore looks to provide the required 18.5 per cent space to various home and CDIT formats.

Our study shows that F&B needs 14.8 per cent space – show me one recently opened shopping centre that has provided close to this number. At Mantri Square, Asipac had provided 12.5 per cent space for F&B outlets, which are all doing well; a similar percentage of F&B will be seen at Neomall as well as at Sobha Global Mall in Bangalore. Even at Mall of Travancore, almost 14 per cent space will be dedicated to the F&B category.

What about entertainment? Apart from the almost mandatory multiplex and a forced family entertainment centre, what are Indian shopping centres doing on this front? The research study shows that this category needs 13.4 per cent space. At Mantri Square, we provided 12.3 per cent and the entire category is witnessing fantastic numbers. At Neomall, more than 15 per cent of the area is being dedicated to leisure and entertainment facilities, including some attractions that will be seen for the first time in India. At Mall of Travancore, 12.7 per cent space is being assigned for leisure & entertainment.

Coming back to the apparel and fashion category, the study shows that 73.5 per cent of expenditure on this category in urban India is by people who are value conscious – in other words, they cannot afford brands/retailers of the likes of The Collective, Zara, Debenhams, Mango, Nine West, Promod, Esprit, Ed Hardy, Diesel and Energie.

Yet, I can site new and upcoming centres in Bangalore as examples that have dedicated a large percentage of space to such high-end brands. One of these upcoming malls has one of the most traditional and value conscious area of the city as its primary catchment. Yet the promoter thinks that his mall will succeed if he brings in big international brands.
Another phenomenon that the study confirms is that almost 26 per cent of total expenditure on apparel & fashion (by both genders, including footwear & accessories) in urban India is on Indian wear. But how much space is dedicated to Indian wear in Indian shopping centres?
At Mantri Square, several value brands were brought to occupy 31.2 per cent of the total space dedicated to the apparel & fashion category, yet we were criticised for “downgrading” the malls’s image. The reality is – most of these “value” retailers are doing far better than their counterparts who sell at higher prices. Same is the story with Indian wear – 12.9 per cent of the total space in the apparel & fashion category is occupied by Indian wear, which is the best performing standalone category in the entire mall.
At Brookefields Plaza in Coimbatore, Lifestyle is averaging a turnover of `36 crores per annum from a 38,000 square feet store; while Indian wear department store RmKV is doing 3.5 times the sales from only 20 per cent larger space. This has prompted Bangalore-based Prestige Constructions to get RmKV as one of the anchors at their upcoming Forum Vijaya Mall at Vadapalani, Chennai. At Mall of Travancore in Trivandrum, 28.6 per cent of the total area dedicated for apparel & fashion is reserved for Indian wear.

Complete article in Shopping Centre News (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asipac.com%2Fdownload.php%3Ffile%3D1323765681full_111201_SCN_AB_What_is_missing_in_Indian_Shopping_Centres.pdf%26fl%3D1&ei=_dh6T6M7j8itB7jkhaIC&usg=AFQjCNFTygB5A3OeMRSsggfhFO47QQTe0Q&sig2=WXMnAgw7kHxVMuF5ZuM5hQ)

Developer link (http://www.asipac.com/malls___retail.php)

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Malabar group's 7,000,00 sqft 'Mall of Travancore' to start construction with in three months on five acres of land near new terminal of airport.

Waaw great news:banana::banana:
Can some one post the land photo for the proposed "Travancore mall" as my house is back side of Ananthapuri hospital, im eager to see the location ,that now im in hyderabad

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i wonder how they are going to widen this area to four lane?? if atleast this old fashioned streetlights are removed, it would itself make huge difference giving a posh look to the surroundings with highrises in background.

i wonder how they are going to widen this area to four lane??
Why you have such a doubt?
if atleast this old fashioned streetlights are removed, it would itself make huge difference giving a posh look to the surroundings with highrises in background.
I expected this comment from you as usual :).Anyway need not worry..these will be removed and the streetlighting along the NH esp on urban areas is the responsibility of the Concessionaire in a BOT project.

Heard that URBAN TOUCH is going open their second showroom in vellayambalam.

Isn't it URBAN COUCH......and were is the 1st showroom

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The MALABAR WATCHES.......a brotherly concern of MALABAR GOLD AND DIAMONDS......has just started their "Exclusive New Showroom" yesterday in TRIVANDRUM @ SASTHAMANGALAM:banana::banana::banana:............They say it's the 1st RADO n TISSOT.. boutique in TVM:cheers:...itz spread over an area of 2250 sqft..........they have also said that this is "THE BIGGST WATCH SHOWROOM" in Kerala.............:banana:

(iii) Proposal of Electronics Technology Parks – Kerala, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Pallippuram & Veiloor Villages, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, over an area of 39.3719 hectares.
The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The Governmentof Kerala had also recommended the proposal for formal approval vide their letter dated21.03.12. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal ofElectronics Technology Parka - Kerala, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES, at Pallippuram & Veiloor Villages, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala, over an area of 39.3719 hectares.

(iv) Proposal of Electronics Technology Parks – Kerala, for setting up of a sectorspecific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Andoorkonam Village, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, over an area of 17.7120 hectares.
The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The Government of Kerala had also recommended the proposal for formal approval vide their letter dated 21.03.12. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of Electronics Technology Parka - Kerala, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES, at Andoorkonam Village, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
over an area of 17.7120 hectares.

SEZ APPROVAL FOR INFOSYS SECOND CAMPUS - MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 30.03.2012

(iii) Proposal of Electronics Technology Parks – Kerala, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Pallippuram & Veiloor Villages, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, over an area of 39.3719 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The Government of Kerala had also recommended the proposal for formal approval vide their letter dated 21.03.12. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of Electronics Technology Parka - Kerala, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES, at Pallippuram & Veiloor Villages, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala, over an area of 39.3719 hectares.


(iv) Proposal of Electronics Technology Parks – Kerala, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Andoorkonam Village, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, over an area of 17.7120 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The Government of Kerala had also recommended the proposal for formal approval vide their letter dated 21.03.12. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of Electronics Technology Parka - Kerala, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES, at Andoorkonam Village, Taluk & District Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, over an area of 17.7120 hectares.

http://www.sezindia.nic.in/writereaddata/updates/BOA_52nd_minutes.pdf

Isn't it URBAN COUCH......and were is the 1st showroom

No..it is URBAN TOUCH..1st showroom is in HEERA CHAMBERS M.G.Road.

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I hope that RITES recognizes the fact that Varkala is quickly becoming a satellite city to the Trivandrum metro area and ensures that critical projects like commuter rail connectivity to Trivandrum form the core of new master plan proposal. Varkala can make use of Transit Oriented Development principles to maximize its potential as it sits on two of the most important regional transportation axes, the NH 66 and the Trivandrum-Kollam rail line.

Complete article in Shopping Centre News (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asipac.com%2Fdownload.php%3Ffile%3D1323765681full_111201_SCN_AB_What_is_missing_in_Indian_Shopping_Centres.pdf%26fl%3D1&ei=_dh6T6M7j8itB7jkhaIC&usg=AFQjCNFTygB5A3OeMRSsggfhFO47QQTe0Q&sig2=WXMnAgw7kHxVMuF5ZuM5hQ)

Developer link (http://www.asipac.com/malls___retail.php)

Why dont you guys post this news in the relevant thread?

Varkala can make use of Transit Oriented Development principles to maximize its potential as it sits on two of the most important regional transportation axes, the NH 66 and the Trivandrum-Kollam rail line.

TCS canal, though a distant dream, would definitely be a third axis to this. Unfortunately, nothing is moving in this direction, and what a waste of our water resources!!

TCS canal, though a distant dream, would definitely be a third axis to this. Unfortunately, nothing is moving in this direction, and what a waste of our water resources!!

It is TS( Travancore-Shornur) canal.

This is what is coming up in the first floor of QRS MEgamall @ MG Road...



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This is what is coming up in the first floor of QRS MEgamall @ MG Road...




WHere is KFC goin to open???

It is TS( Travancore-Shornur) canal.

Was about to say the same thing. Even if the canal is completely restored, I am pretty skeptical about how much of a major traffic arterial it can become. Coastal catamaran ferry services may be a better idea, you can read more here (http://tvmrising.blogspot.com/2012/04/moving-city-mass-transit-future-for.html).

I feel Gok can clear the TS canal from Vizhinjam - TIA -Veli in the first phase so that boats run between Vizhinjam/Kovalam & TIA/Veli for tourists.:)

I feel Gok can clear the TS canal from Vizhinjam - TIA -Veli in the first phase so that boats run between Vizhinjam/Kovalam & TIA/Veli for tourists.:)

The TS Canal terminates at Vellar and does not extend to Vizhinjam. The stretch beyond Thiruvallam is discontinuous due to siltation and encroachment.

Thanks for the info.

So from Thiruvallam to Vellar, more work required to resurrect the canal and if possible to extend further to kovalam (I guess 1 or 2km away) would boost tourism biz..

Thanks for the info.

So from Thiruvallam to Vellar, more work required to resurrect the canal and if possible to extend further to kovalam (I guess 1 or 2km away) would boost tourism biz..

The silted up section between Thiruvallam and Vellar could be re-opened if the encroachments are cleared. Extending the canal till Kovalam will be a non-starter since the area is already built up and is topographically unfavorable.

It is TS( Travancore-Shornur) canal.

Oops, thanks for the correction... although I don't mind calling it TCS canal if the company takes up a BOT model to develop it at least till Varkala.:lol:

New Honda dealer(?) @ pattom
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WHere is KFC goin to open???

Heard today that KFC is opening soon at Attingal.. :)

MoU will be Signed Today with Infosys for their New Campus in Technocity, Thiruvananthapuram

Posted on 04/04/2012by Thiruvananthapuram


A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for handing over 50 acres of land to IT major Infosys will be signed at Thiruvananthapuram on 4th April 2012 (today) in the presence of Infosys co-chairman Kris Gopalakrishnan.



It is the second land parcel that Infosys is getting near Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram for setting up their own campus. The new land is being allotted in the proposed Technocity project coming up adjacent to the Technopark. The company already has a development centre set up in 50 acres.

According to senior officials in the IT department, the company would be paying a price commensurate to the expenses government incurred for land acquisition. This would come around Rs 1 crore per acre. The agreement would be signed in the presence of CM Oommen Chandy and IT and industries minister P K Kunhalikutty after the weekly cabinet meeting.

As per the SEZ rules, any company that receives land should set up a minimum 10 lakh sq ft built up space in three years. Infosys is learnt to have promised to generate at least 10,000 job opportunities in its new campus. at Technocity.

The expansion activities of the already existing campus would also continue. Technopark authorities have recently completed the land acquisition process for Technocity project and the Union ministry of commerce and industry has accorded SEZ status for 130 acres acquired for the project.

News Sourced from “Times of India“

The above news is already posted in the respective thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=268725&page=32) from different sources ^^

TIA's Cargo Complex

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New Honda dealer(?) @ pattom
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Where at Pattom is this?? Yesterday I searched all the way but dint see. Isn't this on M.G Road??

Where at Pattom is this?? Yesterday I searched all the way but dint see. Isn't this on M.G Road??

I guess it is the old building with kottakal ayurveda sala and indian bank atm (iguess) which is now a part og nikunjam sarass

Where at Pattom is this?? Yesterday I searched all the way but dint see. Isn't this on M.G Road??

Its right next to where Indus motors Maruti was, on the way from Pattom to Murinjapalam, opposite to MILMA.

Central Gateway from Favourite Homes near Mannanthala
G+12 Floors

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Bhoomi pooja of Oceanus Elite is on 22-Dec-08.Sunny diamonds opening at Pattom on 29-Dec-08.http://www.gavinzhu2010.com/ht1.jpghttp://www.gavinzhu2010.com/jh88.jpghttp://www.gavinzhu2010.com/test.jpghttp://www.gavinzhu2010.com/dh.jpghttp://www.gavinzhu2010.com/pad.jpg

^^ Vattaanalleee????

Vivekeyy.. Enthuvairunneda athu? :nuts: Onnum manassilailla...

The silted up section between Thiruvallam and Vellar could be re-opened if the encroachments are cleared. Extending the canal till Kovalam will be a non-starter since the area is already built up and is topographically unfavorable.

So, The canal is possible now from Vellar/Thiruvallam via TIA till Veli and can be planned as first phase..

So, The canal is possible now from Vellar/Thiruvallam via TIA till Veli and can be planned as first phase..

There was one 'Theerapatham' project under KSUDP during the last UDF govt for developing and beautifying the stretch frim Kovalam to Veli. 50 m on either side of the Parvathi Puthanar was frozen. IL&FS had done a project report also. Anyway the project was scrapped later.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will lay the foundation stone for the 475-m long, 12-m wide flyover at Mele Pazhavangady across the arterial road to link the Power House road with the Thakaraparambu road on Wednesday.

Three piles of the flyover, near the second entry of the Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station on the Power House Road, measuring between 19 m and 22 m, have already been completed. They had been ‘socketed' one metre into the rock and rock samples have been taken at every level.

The soil tests had revealed the presence of rock below 20 feet, and as a precautionary measure, the authorities have decided to conduct a load test.

To save time, the authorities have decided to complete the work on the remaining 72 piles before the onset of monsoon.

The number of piles of the flyover had been reduced from 83 to 75 and the length brought down from 510 m to 475 metre after a review of the design.

MINOR CHANGES

Following the reduction in length, minor changes have been incorporated in the alignment of the flyover at the starting and finishing points, according to the project officials.

The ramp for the flyover will commence from near the second entry of the Central railway station on the Power House road and near the RKV bus depot on the Thakaraparambu road on the other end.

The Thiruvananthapuram Road Development Company Ltd. (TRDCL) — the concessionaire of the City Road Improvement Project (CRIP) — is executing the work on the flyover that will have full-length grade separators. In all, there will be 13 spans for the flyover — six spans of 25 m, another six of 30 m and one of 45 m.

WITHIN TWO YEARS

The TRDCL has announced that the sequence of work to be adopted will be different from that adopted for the Bakery flyover. “Work will be expedited after the laying of the foundation stone. The target given to us is to complete the flyover within two years, and we have fixed a target of 22 months, if there are no hitches,” Associate Vice-President, TRDCL, AnilKumar Pandala told The Hindu.
URL-http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article3294430.ece

Pazhavangadi
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2839/mgroadatpazhavangaditon.jpg

^^ - This view will soon be changed forever in a few months. :)

^^

True :)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5016/bmwwt.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/bmwwt.jpg/)


foundation stone laid for BMW showroom in Trivandrum
35000 sqft 5 Storied Showroom
Fully automatic service equipments

News Sourced from “Manorama"

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5016/bmwwt.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/bmwwt.jpg/)


foundation stone laid for BMW showroom in Trivandrum
35000 sqft 5 Storied Showroom
Fully Aromatic service equipments

News Sourced from “Manorama"
Cool. I believe you meant fully automatic :cheers:

I would like to buy a 2 BHK flat or villa within the city limits for 25-35 lakhs. Can someone help me??

Cool. I believe you meant fully automatic :cheers:


yes:) i changed it

Is it true that kfc is opening on 12th? Some fellow members posted like that a few days before....

KFC & similar news should ideally be in Restaurants/eateries thread and not in 'Projects' thread

I would like to buy a 2 BHK flat or villa within the city limits for 25-35 lakhs. Can someone help me??

I think it is difficult to get in city limits in the quoted budget..better look around technopark area or closely watch people who comes up with new projects in this range.

^^ - This view will soon be changed forever in a few months. :)

Hi Ajay.. why you say that the view will be changed in few months.. ? is there any project to start off or they are removing all those hoardings...?

Hi Ajay.. why you say that the view will be changed in few months.. ? is there any project to start off or they are removing all those hoardings...?

A flyover construction has started in that junction. He was referring to that.

The largest watch showroom in Kerala is now in Trivandrum :)

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Poojappura road widening and Stadium renovation:

http://i42.tinypic.com/2ajdwk6.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/24y0cbl.jpg

Poojappura Round:

http://i41.tinypic.com/4r6zvl.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/o55eyv.jpg

:)

കെ.എസ്.ആര്*.ടി.സി.യുടെ പുതിയ 'രാജധാനി റിങ് റോഡ്' സര്*വീസുകള്* ബുധനാഴ്ച മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ഉമ്മന്*ചാണ്ടി ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്യുമെന്ന് മന്ത്രി വി.എസ്.ശിവകുമാര്* അറിയിച്ചു. നെയ്യാറ്റിന്*കര, നെടുമങ്ങാട്, ചിറയിന്*കീഴ് താലൂക്കുകളിലും ഇതേ മാതൃകയില്* സര്*വീസ് തുടങ്ങുമെന്ന് മന്ത്രി വ്യക്തമാക്കി.

കെ.എസ്.ആര്*.ടി.സി.യില്* സ്ഥിരപ്പെടുത്തിയ എം.പാനല്* ജീവനക്കാരുടെ സംഗമം ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്യുകയായിരുന്നു മന്ത്രി.

കേരളത്തിലെ എല്ലാ ജില്ലകളിലും ഈ പദ്ധതി വ്യാപിപ്പിക്കും. നഗരപ്രദേശങ്ങളെയും ഗ്രാമങ്ങളെയും യോജിപ്പിച്ചുള്ളതാണ് റിങ് സര്*വീസ്. കെ.എസ്.ആര്*.ടി.സി.യുടെ സമഗ്ര വികസനത്തിന് കേന്ദ്രസഹായം ലഭ്യമാക്കാനുള്ള നടപടികള്* അന്തിമഘട്ടത്തിലാണെന്ന് മന്ത്രി അറിയിച്ചു.

മഹാസംഗമത്തില്* 14 ജില്ലകളില്*നിന്നുള്ള പ്രതിനിധികള്* പങ്കെടുത്തു.ട്രാന്*സ്*പോര്*ട്ട് ഡെമോക്രാറ്റിക് ഫെഡറേഷന്* സംസ്ഥാന പ്രസിഡന്റ് തമ്പാനൂര്* രവി അധ്യക്ഷനായിരുന്നു. കെ.എസ്.ആര്*.ടി.സി. മാനേജിങ് ഡയറക്ടര്* കെ.ജി.മോഹന്*ലാല്*, ജനറല്* മാനേജര്* ജി.വേണുഗോപാല്*, ടി.ഡി.എഫ്. സംസ്ഥാന സെക്രട്ടറിമാരായ ആര്*.അയ്യപ്പന്*, ബാബു, കൗണ്*സിലര്* ഉദയലക്ഷ്മി, ടി.ഡി.എഫ്. സംസ്ഥാന വൈസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് ആര്*.ശശിധരന്*, സെക്രട്ടറി വിജയഗോപന്*നായര്* എന്നിവര്* സംസാരിച്ചു.
http://www.mathrubhumi.com/thiruvananthapuram/news/1547722-local_news-Thiruvananthapuram-%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%82.html

Thanks a ton for those pics vjfile & viveks

http://epaper.mathrubhumi.com/epaperimages/1242012/1242012-md-tv-3/31331968.JPG

Can anybody give me information regarding the location of American Tourister Showroom in Trivandrum.

This kind of questions should be asked in General Discussions thread and not in Projects thread.

'Metro Rank could spell doom for farming'

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The capital might be contesting for a ‘Metro’ rank, but the title could well diminish its paddyfields and let its greens vanish forever. The Local Fund Audit Report of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation for 2010-11 shares the concern and points out that despite rooftop farming receiving a warm welcome in the city, agriculture has, in general, received a setback in the suburbs lately, with none of the agricultural projects meeting their objective.

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/metro-rank-could-spell-doom-for-farming/381725.html

Whats all there in Carmel Towers ?? can we expect a multiplex in that mall?

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg597/tmsreeram1994/Pic2558.jpg





WHATS THAT BUILDING ADJACENT TO LOUIS PHILIPPE ..... SOME MALL ???????

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WHATS THAT BUILDING ADJACENT TO LOUIS PHILIPPE ..... SOME MALL ???????

Dtz The RAJADHANI BUILDING:cheer:...Itz 4 LET OUT...:)

Whats all there in Carmel Towers ?? can we expect a multiplex in that mall?

Itz nt dt kind...:ohno:....itz for office purpose and also 4 sum brndz....:cheers:

^^Better to use proper English rather than chat language.

'Metro Rank could spell doom for farming'

I wonder what the authors of this so-called report were smoking? To even consider large-scale agriculture feasible in a dense, urbanized area is to ignore the obvious. This is the same kind of anachronistic thinking that keeps "green zones" in the middle of the city when they have long since vanished on the ground. High density urban development is the most efficient and sustainable as opposed to sprawl. I wonder why the City Corporation has to be so bothered with promoting farming when its record of delivering basic urban services is absolutely pathetic. Most likely because there is an "agriculture promotion" department in the Corporation, whose survival depends on perpetuating the myth that farms can exist within the core urban area.

Rooftop gardens and other forms of urban farming are fine but to expect any large contiguous extent to be kept apart within the Corporation is to deny the path of progress. Just another outcome of the profound lack of a well developed urban master plan.

^^Better to use proper English rather than chat language.

Sorry Bhai:(.......forgot:D

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Anyone know this building coming up in Museum Jn?

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

LMS stretch:

http://i41.tinypic.com/1zbto35.jpg

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Nandavanam Stretch:

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Location: Model School Jn

http://i43.tinypic.com/2h6ek2w.jpg

:)

Pic courtesy: Vaisakh Mohan

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‘Asianet Dream Home 2012’ inaugurated

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Deputy Mayor G Happykumar inaugurated ‘Asianet Dream Home 2012’ at the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium.

The exhibition, organised by Asianet Satcom, features 40 stalls on luxury villas, home appliances, banking and real estate sectors. SBT managing director Nandakumar, SIDCO managing director Saji Basheer, Asianet Satcom president and COO Sankaranarayanan were present. The exhibition is on from 11 a m to 9 p m.

Source: Indian express and Malayala manorama

The building which is coming up @ Museum Jn....
Bro..I think it's the part of Jimmy George Indoor Stadium....
Please do check this one...
http://www.35thnationalgames.in/index.php/infrastructure/renovation-projects/204-jimmy-george-indoor-stadium?start=1

Anyone know this building coming up in Museum Jn?


It's a water storage tank.

Powerlink Shiv, Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/25dude25/shiv.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/25dude25/shivlocation.jpg

Then... Any plans for a multiplex in tvm? Any updates?

^^Yes....right now it cannot be revealed here:)

Further discussions on this and such questions to be here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=651281&page=229)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a wait lasting years, a modern bus station will start operating at Thampanoor by September. In 2004, a proposal was mooted to develop a greenfield bus terminal at Enchakkal for long-distance services and a new terminal at Thampanoor for short-distance services (moffusil).
Developed by Kumar group, the Thampanoor bus terminal is undergoing a complete makeover. The Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation (KTDFC) is funding the ` 54-crore project.
According to S Sasikumar, chief planner of Kumar Group, the company is making arrangements for operating the bus shelter by September. “We are giving priority to the development of the bus shelter and KSRTC administrative block so that buses can operate from September. It would take another two-three months for the completion of the shopping complex and other facilities,” he said.
The 33,200-square me tre bus terminal will house four basic zones: An arrival bus bay zone; a departure bus bay zone with passenger facilities; a bus terminal supporting facility zone with idle bus parking, repair garage, fuel-filling facility etc; and a commercial zone with a shopping complex and convention centre.
Sasikumar said pedestrian safety has been given due importance in the design. “Unlike the old bus stand, this new bus shelter will have all the facilities for pedestrian safety,” he said.
Sasikumar also said there is ample space for vehicle parking. “As many as 300 vehicles can be parked in the facility provided in the basement of the shopping complex,” he said. Taxi parking facilities too will be arranged.
Traffic segregation is another speciality. There is a separate route for buses (arrival and departure), private vehicles and taxis. There will be 10 arrival bus bays, planned separately on the western side of the departure bay with direct entry from the main road. They can handle the peak hour traffic of 150 buses.
The arrival area is provided with separate parking facilities for two-wheelers and autorickshaws to meet the requirements of arriving passengers.
The first four floors of the commercial block and the central space between the fifth and tenth floors will be reserved for offices. Central escalators are provided for easy access to upper levels. Entrance to the bus station platform is through the mall for better commercial utilisation.
http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/new-bus-terminal-at-thampanoor-by-september/382029.html

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Asset Homes all set to launch a new residential Project in Pippinmoodu, Sasthamangalam. The Project will be G +12 floors.

SFS started their mall project in Cyber Palms.

Condor Builders proposed another high end project near Technocity.

Shoppers Stop seems to take 4 floors of Artech World Mall. Discussions are in final stages.

KFC will open in the ground floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Max will open in the first floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G. Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Nilgiris and QRS electronics store opened in ground floor and 2nd, 3rd floor of QRS Megamall respectively.

:cheers::cheers:

What can we expect in Artech World Mall?? Any multiplex?? also what is the status of that mall? Finished?

What can we expect in Artech World Mall?? Any multiplex?? also what is the status of that mall? Finished?

Please go through the previous pages or call them. The numbers are available in this site. http://www.artechrealtors.com/

I am sorry to say this but posting unwanted queries without referring previous pages or dedicated threads should be reduced from the side of new forumers or newbies whatever. Anyways i can say the project is in construction stage now.

Vivek..thanks for the update, it summarized all upcoming projects...

Are you aware of any UPCOMING villa projects by any prominent builders..

Asset Homes all set to launch a new residential Project in Pippinmoodu, Sasthamangalam. The Project will be G +12 floors.

SFS started their mall project in Cyber Palms.

Condor Builders proposed another high end project near Technocity.

Shoppers Stop seems to take 4 floors of Artech World Mall. Discussions are in final stages.

KFC will open in the ground floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Max will open in the first floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G. Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Nilgiris and QRS electronics store opened in ground floor and 2nd, 3rd floor of QRS Megamall respectively.

:cheers::cheers:

Asset Homes all set to launch a new residential Project in Pippinmoodu, Sasthamangalam. The Project will be G +12 floors.

SFS started their mall project in Cyber Palms.

Condor Builders proposed another high end project near Technocity.

Shoppers Stop seems to take 4 floors of Artech World Mall. Discussions are in final stages.

KFC will open in the ground floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Max will open in the first floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G. Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Nilgiris and QRS electronics store opened in ground floor and 2nd, 3rd floor of QRS Megamall respectively.

:cheers::cheers:

Thanks for the updates.

About the multiplex in Artech World Mall,they have mentioned about a 4 screen one,but they are also doubtful,becuse they think there wont be any takers for it.:bash:

about this i have mentioned some pages back.
they are saying people wont accept that.:ohno:

Any updates about the multiplex by Artech for Muthoot?

^^ Almost all builders have their Villa Projects in and around the city. But as it is numerous count, i didnt take the snaps and collect details. And certain small builders are concentrating only in Villa projects only.

Thanks Viveks for the updates!

I think , big companies are not intrsted in starting business in trivandrum, because they might be beleiving that it wont be a success in tvm.. So i think we can show intrest towards these companies like multiplex through email... We can tell them to come to this city... Then they may think aboutstarting there business here.... :) :)

Trivandrum badly needs a multiplex.We have a lot of youth mainly IT professionals wanting to have good movie watching experience.

Anyone know this building coming up in Museum Jn?


@Abhiani and @Ajaypp

Me too wondered what that building is! The walls are all concrete! If it's part of a stadium, why concrete?? I doubt it's a water tank. If so, that's a dangerous lot of water to be held on top of a building that's occupied. But is it under KWA, I thought it was under the Crime Branch.

Thanks for the updates.

About the multiplex in Artech World Mall,they have mentioned about a 4 screen one,but they are also doubtful,becuse they think there wont be any takers for it.:bash:

about this i have mentioned some pages back.
they are saying people wont accept that.:ohno:

Any updates about the multiplex by Artech for Muthoot?


No multiplex in Artech.. talked to artech official. Initially they discussed with PVR. But PVR wanted some changes in the design ..also lack of parking space... so they dropped the idea of multiplex in artech.

No multiplex in Artech.. talked to artech official. Initially they discussed with PVR. But PVR wanted some changes in the design ..also lack of parking space... so they dropped the idea of multiplex in artech.

No need to fret, there are at least three retail/mixed use projects with multiplexes in them in various stages of development. Stay tuned.

Cordial Casilda update 15/04/2012
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No need to fret, there are at least three retail/mixed use projects with multiplexes in them in various stages of development. Stay tuned.



So u saying , there is multiplex under construction in tvm?? Are u sure??

GIE MAJESTIC,AKKULAM
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PTC, Aqua Vista, Akkulam
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Si Property, Endura,Sreekaryam
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A Flat by Artech groups
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7185/artech20120415123803.jpg

Unknown flat near to Sreedhanya Flat
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http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8248/20120415124446.jpg

Sreedhanya,Pongummood
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A flat by Diamond
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3910/20120415122649.jpg

SFS, Waterscapes,Aakkulam
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Welcare Builders, Breeze Enclave, Ulloor
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A flat by Diamond
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3910/20120415122649.jpg

Its not flat by Diamond, Its Kristal Techpark view, behind technopark campus

The Unknown building you mentioned is BCG Horizon... and BTW, nice updates about the residential sector in North of Trivandrum city... :cheers:

Thanx for the correction, viveks & kirantvm...... :-)

DlpL9sgYX1c

^^

Awesome pics n Video:)

Will u guys please leave some buildings n roads for me to click when i am there next week:soon:

Will u guys please leave some buildings n roads for me to click when i am there next week:soon:
To be frank, NO WAY :lol:

^^


Will u guys please leave some buildings n roads for me to click when i am there next week:soon:

thalle.....puli varunne puli......

swaagatham anna swaagatham....

DlpL9sgYX1c

Nice Video. Happy to see the changes in city. I visited Trivandrum arround 15 years back, big difference then and now. :cheers:

that video is super.

The 207 ft Flagpole


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556091_10150959601037575_650117574_13277217_892773897_n.jpg

The 207 ft Flagpole, tallest in the nation at Kanakakunnu Palace. Erection of the project is put on hold, as it is awaiting clearance from Airport Authority of India (AAI)
source:facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150959601037575&set=a.10150959598997575.538552.650117574&type=1&theater)

Games Village to see a big leap (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3322571.ece)

The dates of the 35th National Games, to be hosted by Kerala, may yet to be finalised; but the Games are certain to feature a novelty whenever it is conducted.

And this relates to the Games Village to be built in Thiruvananthapuram, the main host-city of the multi-discipline event. Unlike the past Games, which had seen the athletes' village being raised using the conventional brick, mortar, and kiln, the Village in the capital city is to be built utilising pre-fabricated construction technology.

Eco-friendly and cost-effective, the idea to have a Village of this sort was initially mooted in August last, after the National Games Secretariat (NGS) found it disfficult to seal a viable project involving the Kerala State Housing Board and private builders. The idea gained immediate acceptance of the NGS executive which, however, insisted that a few mock units be initially set up in various parts of the city on two counts.

One, to help people get a feel of the new technology and, secondly, to test the viability of the project.

A representative model of a dwelling unit is nearing completion at the Central stadium in the city. The mock unit, say NGS sources, could either be used as the stadium office or as rest rooms during VVIP visits. The unit has been designed to accommodate a mini-conference hall and two rooms, each with its own wash rooms. The advantage of having a Games Village utilising pre-fabricated construction technology is its utility even after the Games. It can be straightaway shifted to other areas and converted to school buildings, sports hostels, police, forests, or fire force camps or pilgrim centres at Sabarimala or Malayatoor, at a nominal cost.

Felicity Square, MG Road
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QRS Mall, MG Road
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/9867/20120417299.jpg

Pothys and Bhima, MG Road
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Jayalakshmi, Overbridge, MG Road
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Malabar Gold, Pazhavangadi, MG Road
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Josco, Pazhavangadi, MG Road
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Asset Homes all set to launch a new residential Project in Pippinmoodu, Sasthamangalam. The Project will be G +12 floors.

SFS started their mall project in Cyber Palms.

Condor Builders proposed another high end project near Technocity.

Shoppers Stop seems to take 4 floors of Artech World Mall. Discussions are in final stages.

KFC will open in the ground floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Max will open in the first floor of QRS Mega Mall @ M.G. Road. Interior works are in final stages.

Nilgiris and QRS electronics store opened in ground floor and 2nd, 3rd floor of QRS Megamall respectively.

:cheers::cheers:

I went past the building today... I noticed that Nilgiris is on the ground floor and QRS have their electronics items displayed on the 2nd floor.

I went past the building today... I noticed that Nilgiris is on the ground floor and QRS have their electronics items displayed on the 2nd floor.

Hmm... I remember the same thing i already posted here... ;) Regarding Nilgiris its confirmed from the picture posted by vjfile around a couple of weeks before... :)

No need to fret, there are at least three retail/mixed use projects with multiplexes in them in various stages of development. Stay tuned.

Are u sure.Where are they coming up???

Anybody know how big is the QRS Mall?? I mean how much sq feet?

Anybody know how big is the QRS Mall?? I mean how much sq feet?

Take the courtesy of doing a Google search or scrolling back on this or other relevant threads. This is not a Q&A forum. Thanks.

Take the courtesy of doing a Google search or scrolling back on this or other relevant threads. This is not a Q&A forum. Thanks.

+1. Seems like he is taking a survey... :bash:

SFS Vasantham, Ambalamukku
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SFS Carlton, Ambalamukku
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New hotel opened at Nandavanam - Bakery Jn road

http://www.nandanampark.com/

http://www.nandanampark.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=59

Heard Jaguar LandRover SR opening in Pattom soon?in a multi storey building at Pattom Jn.

Heard Jaguar LandRover SR opening in Pattom soon?in a multi storey building at Pattom Jn.

Well we all got the info from the same source it seems... Exotics thread in tbhp... :)
Well there was a report a few months ago that muthoot will open trivandrum jlr showroom soon... Hope it materialises.
Meanwhile the only brand now which has not yet confirmed their plan is audi.. So sad that such a popular brand is not here. While the other 2 of the german trio is already here..

It's Audi's loss. ;). Anyway I see a great patronage for Audi cars in Trivandrum even though Bimmers rule the roost.

Well we all got the info from the same source it seems... Exotics thread in tbhp... :)
Well there was a report a few months ago that muthoot will open trivandrum jlr showroom soon... Hope it materialises.
Meanwhile the only brand now which has not yet confirmed their plan is audi.. So sad that such a popular brand is not here. While the other 2 of the german trio is already here..

Foreign nationals who work in Technopark would love to have a long association with the city

Technopark is definitely a melting pot of nations. Many foreign nationals have started business ventures, some come on short visits as consultants or trainers, and many others shuttle between their home countries and Technopark. Catching up with a few in the crowd was indeed exciting.
Australian Rob Bisset, head of IT operations at Allianz Cornhill, has a five-year association with the place. Having lived in Delhi and travelled extensively within India, he says: “I found the city interestingly different from other cities I've lived and worked in, with a much slower pace of life that I am still getting used to. Short travelling distances make it an ideal place for striking the right work-life balance. Also, the organisation I work for is a great place to be. There is the advantage of being in a city with a high growth potential and world class organisations for neighbours.” He is married to a Delhiite, Pooja.
Sara Andreis, from Italy, is moved by the respect she gets as a teacher. She teaches Italian at Eteam Informatica India Pvt Ltd. She studied Hindi, spent some months in North India and has worked as an Italian teacher in Rajasthan before coming to Technopark last year. Technopark, to her, looks beautiful amidst coconut trees and greenery. “I like the people I meet here. Also, there are beautiful places to discover in and around Technopark and the city is culturally very interesting,” she says.
Dutch national Oscar Dekkers, managing director of Faes Packaging Solutions Pvt Ltd, still feels he is in a paradise. “Good facilities, highly qualified people, beautiful surroundings, clean air and city… truly God's own country, with all the green palm trees. It was only later that I came to know about the difference between palms and coconut trees as we don't have these trees in the Netherlands!” he says.
Martijn van der Spek is amongst the seniors of the lot. A Dutch national, he came to Technopark in 2001, for, “the combination of skills and costs in the city was unbeatable at that moment. I liked the friendliness of the people and their willingness to help.” Founder and Managing Director of ARS Software Engineering in 2001, he moved on to co-found Sparkling Design and Infotech, last year. “As an outsider, you are at a disadvantage anywhere, but less so here, where everyone tried to make me feel welcome,” says Martjin.
M.Vasudevan, Senior Manager, Business Development, still remembers Technopark's initial trysts with foreigners. “A Swiss couple had come down evincing interest. We received them personally at the airport. They started a company, Health Informatics, which functioned for five years,” he says. He also speaks about Toroid India (now taken over by a Belgian firm) run by K.J.Westman from Sweden in the Nila building, which, at that time didn't have a proper approach road or lifts. “They insisted on having the office on the sixth floor, since that gave them a great view of the place,” he says.
A major attraction for all the foreigners has been the tourism factor. Now that Technopark has established cross-continental incubation between the Technopark Technology Business Incubator (T-TBI) and incubators in other countries, the foreign presence is getting bigger.
Bonding in a big way
All of them would like to stay on, in spite of the drawbacks. Rob definitely would like to see some improvement in housing, food and entertainment, but finds a definite improvement in shopping options. Sara finds that everyone is “concentrated on their job and earning money and there is little space for social life, on the campus. People here, especially women, prefer to spend free time at home with their family. There are less opportunities for entertainment, going out, playing games, bicycling...” But she has got used to the food, the climate, likes anything that is vegetarian, and plans to stay for a longer period.
Oscar has had problems with the traffic. He says: “It feels like a jungle with mosquitoes (bikes) and bees (autos) and elephants (buses) and an occasional real elephant, which doesn't have lights at night.” But neither he nor his Indian wife, Vandana, has any intention of leaving the place, now that they have a new-born baby boy, Leon. “We like the weather, the food, excellent colleagues and the growing group of friends. We feel at home.”
Martijn, who lives with wife, Esther, and six-year-old daughter, Anna, has already purchased two properties in the city and his parents live here in their own house six months a year. “Our daughter speaks Malayalam now and will teach us eventually!” he says.



Source : http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3331959.ece

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ഡല്ഹി പാലികബസാര് മാതൃകയില് നഗരമധ്യത്തില് ഭൂഗര്ഭ ബസാര്
Posted on: 18-Apr-2012 07:16 AM

തിരു: നഗരമധ്യത്തില് ഭൂഗര്ഭഷോപ്പിങ് ബസാര് നിര്മിക്കാന് നഗരസഭ പദ്ധതി തയ്യാറാക്കുന്നു. കോട്ടക്കകത്തെ ചിത്തിര തിരുനാള് പാര്ക്ക് ആധുനികവല്ക്കരണം നടത്തി ഡല്ഹിയിലെ പ്രശസ്തമായ പാലിക ബസാര് മാതൃകയിലാണ് ഷോപ്പിങ് ബസാര് ഒരുക്കാന് പദ്ധതിയിടുന്നത്. അതിമനോഹരമായി നിര്മിക്കുന്ന പാര്ക്കിന്റെ അടിയില് സെല്ലാര് പണിതാണ് ബസാര് ഒരുക്കുന്നത്. ആയിരത്തോളം ഇരുചക്രവാഹനങ്ങളും കാറും ഇവിടെ പാര്ക്കുചെയ്യാം. ഈ പദ്ധതിയോടെ സംസ്ഥാനത്തെ ആദ്യ ഭൂഗര്ഭ ഷോപ്പിങ് ബസാര് എന്ന പദവി തലസ്ഥാനത്തിന് സ്വന്തമാകും. ബിഒടി അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലാണ് നിര്മാണം. മേയേഴ്സ് ഭവനം നിര്മിക്കുവാനുള്ള നടപടിയും ആരംഭിച്ചു. കോട്ടക്കകത്ത് കോര്പറേഷന് ഗ്യാരേജ് സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്നിടത്താണ് മേയേഴ്സ് ഭവന് നിര്മിക്കുന്നത്. ഗ്യാരേജ് ജഗതി കോര്പറേഷന് മൈതാനത്തേക്ക് മാറ്റും. ഇവിടെ കോര്പറേഷന്റെ പെട്രോള് പമ്പും വര്ക്ക്ഷോപ്പും ഷോപ്പിങ് സെന്ററും പണിയും.

It's Audi's loss. ;). Anyway I see a great patronage for Audi cars in Trivandrum even though Bimmers rule the roost.

The German dudes aren't dumb, even if the local franchisee drags his feet. A little birdie says that at least 3 more luxury car showrooms will pop up before this year's out.

The German dudes aren't dumb, even if the local franchisee drags his feet. A little birdie says that at least 3 more luxury car showrooms will pop up before this year's out.

3??
Lemme see... Bmw started construction saw the plot.
Jlr as per tbhp and other forumers at pattom . Which is the 3rd one?
Is it audi or merc moving to a new showroom? On my friends visit merc showroom guys told that they'll be moving to a new showroom space shortly....
I dont expect any other manufacturers to come like volvo and porsche...

The German dudes aren't dumb, even if the local franchisee drags his feet. A little birdie says that at least 3 more luxury car showrooms will pop up before this year's out.

ofcoarse audi is on their way to trivandrum.... be cool...

Muthoot has got Hyundai dealership at Pathanamthitta and they are planning to open an outlet at trivandrum

Skoda 2nd dealer at Trivandrum is almost agreed.

Honda Cars Second Dealer to come up at Trivandum soon.

Toyota Second dealer awarded to Trivandrum.

And ofcoarse Maruti and Tata is again looking for network expansion in Trivandrum

A Dedicated NANO dealership is given to trivandrum and will start operation from Chakkai

FIAT to open an exclusive outlet in the city as a part of their country wide expansion and startegic plans.

India Motors to open their 35,000sqft automobile showroom at Thonakkal. All sanctions obtained and work to start soon

More news are awaited in the 2wheeler segments.:cheer::banana:

3??
Lemme see... Bmw started construction saw the plot.
Jlr as per tbhp and other forumers at pattom . Which is the 3rd one?
Is it audi or merc moving to a new showroom? On my friends visit merc showroom guys told that they'll be moving to a new showroom space shortly....
I dont expect any other manufacturers to come like volvo and porsche...

Porshe is not doing well in kerala and Marikar had dropped their dealership also. Now company is directly running the cochin showroom for the time being:ohno:

Great updates Ajay and Shafi. Nerathe enthayirunnu pulkilu? Njangalde Avide Ella showroom undu, anayundu, chenayundu. Sayippinu manassilayi vandi chelavakunnathu dealership illathe chila sthalangalil aanennu ;)

Porshe is not doing well in kerala and Marikar had dropped their dealership also. Now company is directly running the cochin showroom for the time being:ohno:
ഏതു സായിപ്പിനും ഒരബദ്ധം പറ്റും :lol:

??? ??????????? ??????? ?????? :lol:

Sayippino KP-kko? :tongue4:

Olive Cressida updates as on March 17, 2012
Location: Near Technopark, Trivandrum

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Source: Olive builder website

Olive builders looking for more land parcels in the city, more projects to be launched soon.

3??
Lemme see... Bmw started construction saw the plot.
Jlr as per tbhp and other forumers at pattom . Which is the 3rd one?
Is it audi or merc moving to a new showroom? On my friends visit merc showroom guys told that they'll be moving to a new showroom space shortly....
I dont expect any other manufacturers to come like volvo and porsche...

I think he might have referred Volkswagen apart from Mercedes, considering the fact that BMW just started building their showroom and service.

Mercedes has just a small sort of "booking office" with a couple of models being displayed. I see the possibility of them setting up a bigger one or maybe expanding their current one.

If JLR come up with a showroom in one of the buildings in pattom, how are they gonna take care of servicing..? Or is it going to be just a showroom like the current Mercedes one.? (I know its too early to ask this question, but just popped in my mind)

By the way Volvo is Swedish. It aint German.

I think he might have referred Volkswagen apart from Mercedes, considering the fact that BMW just started building their showroom and service.

Mercedes has just a small sort of "booking office" with a couple of models being displayed. I see the possibility of them setting up a bigger one or maybe expanding their current one.

If JLR come up with a showroom in one of the buildings in pattom, how are they gonna take care of servicing..? Or is it going to be just a showroom like the current Mercedes one.? (I know its too early to ask this question, but just popped in my mind)

By the way Volvo is Swedish. It aint German.

AFAIK Merc has a full fledged 3S showroom here, even though it is a small one. They just can't ignore a city which has a 25% share in the State's luxury car market

P.s: binujoseph, heard that a R8 is on its way :)

I think he might have referred Volkswagen apart from Mercedes, considering the fact that BMW just started building their showroom and service.

Lol, I wouldn't consider VW exactly a luxury brand. :)

R8?? Niiice!

I think he might have referred Volkswagen apart from Mercedes, considering the fact that BMW just started building their showroom and service.

Mercedes has just a small sort of "booking office" with a couple of models being displayed. I see the possibility of them setting up a bigger one or maybe expanding their current one.

If JLR come up with a showroom in one of the buildings in pattom, how are they gonna take care of servicing..? Or is it going to be just a showroom like the current Mercedes one.? (I know its too early to ask this question, but just popped in my mind)

By the way Volvo is Swedish. It aint German.

merc has a full fledged showroom not a bookin office.
Bmw is well on the way.
Service centers are not inside the showrooms they're either in the same plot or could be away from it. It depends on land availability.
And meanwhile volvo was swedish its now chinese.
And yes r8 is comin to tvm shores. Its a red one. Actually a white repainted to red.

P.s: binujoseph, heard that a R8 is on its way :)

Yup , a red R8 and a red Evogue :cheers:

A bit OT, but Volvo Cars was owned by Ford before it was sold to a Chinese consortium.

Another good news is waiting for Trivandrum in IT front.

Wait for a couple of hours.

Another good news is waiting for Trivandrum in IT front.

Wait for a couple of hours. :cheers:

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Another good news is waiting for Trivandrum in IT front.

Wait for a couple of hours.

Shall I break it??:cheers:

E&Y to open its second facility in Trivandrum, at Kinfra Park

Thiruvananthapuram, April 21 (IANS) Ernst & Young (E&Y) Global Shared Services (GSS) plans to expand its facilities at the state-owned KINFRA Film and Video Park near here. The firm has been allocated 60,000 square feet of built-up area.

Opening a third facility for GSS Kerala is important to Ernst & Young's strategy, said Tim Eddy, global vice chair of E&Y Global Services, after the firm signed a memoram of understanding with Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation here Saturday.

'We already have highly-skilled professionals in our Kerala Center, providing key services to the organisation. This new facility will serve our growth needs well, enabling us to expand to meet the increasing demand for our services,' said Eddy.

http://in.news.yahoo.com/e-y-open-third-facility-kerala-095532247--finance.html

Shall I break it??:cheers:

KINFRA was smart enough to widen the scope of its SEZ by adding IT along with the Gaming & Animation profile . Being located between Technopark & Technocity along with facilities like Business Centre, Hotels , Banks, Guest House & 1Lakh square feet built up space in a 25 acre SEZ makes it an ideal spot for IT companies looking for space & the land is sufficient for more IT parks to come up . As far as film city and related developments are concerned there is ample land with KSFDC @ Thiruvallam.

I wish KSIDCO too follow the same for its 25 acre Telecom City project (which is nowhere now ), the location of which is nearby Technopark .
Since the ROB will soon come up - access to menamkulam is not going to be an issue.:cheers:

:cheers: Awesome News Indeed !!!!!

Ernst & Young GSS to set up their third centre in Trivandrum Kinfra SEZ

Tvm: Ernst & Young Global Shared Services (GSS) has announced their third centre in Kerala at the Kinfra Film & Video Park Special Economic Zone at Kazhakuttam in Thiruvananthapuram. This will be their fourth facility in Kerala with two in Technopark, Trivandrum (Gayatri & Tejaswani) and one in Infopark, Kochi (Athulya). The MoU for the new centre was signed between Tim Eddy, Global Vice Chair, EY Global Services and S Ramnath, Managing Director, KINFRA in Trivandrum today.

Interacting with the media, Tim said, “It has been a great journey for us in Kerala and today GSS Kerala has 1,254 highly skilled professionals and we would like to double this figure in a not too distant future. The new centre spread over 60,000 sq. ft. would seat about 800 professionals.”

Binu Koshy, Leader, GSS Kerala said, “We are happy with the excellent infrastructure here and the new space substantially increases the size of our facilities, allowing us to respond to growing demands for our shared services from our customers worldwide. This would give more opportunities for the people of Kerala to work in a company like EY.”

Minister for Industries & IT, Shri P K Kunhalikutty said that EY setting up their third centre in Kerala was a sign of prosperity for Kerala. Ramnath commented that it’s a great start to the Emerging Kerala campaign as this announcement comes just a day after the launch of the campaign.

P H Kurian IAS, Principal Secretary (IT); Mala Garg, GSS CBS Global Leader and Deepak Swaroop, GSS CBS Global Service Delivery Leader were among those present.

Set in a beautifully landscaped area of 75 acres of land, the Kinfra Film &Video Park is a fully owned subsidiary company of the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA). The Kinfra SEZ was initially notified for IT - Animation & Gaming in 2007 but recently Kinfra had obtained SEZ approval for IT / ITeS.


So a competitor for Technopark from Trivandrum itself - Kinfra IT SEZ :lol:

Lol, I wouldn't consider VW exactly a luxury brand. :)

R8?? Niiice!

Definitely VW aint a luxury brand..I was just pointing out the german makes...because of that image, they are facing a lot of issues with the cliched model "Phaeton" of being a people's car, which is in paar or maybe even better than A8, S and 7 series in terms of luxury.

(I hope everyone knows the fact that Audi is owned by VW. google up for VW and be surprised to know the subsidiary companies being owned by V.W)

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON is coming....
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So a competitor for Technopark from Trivandrum itself - Kinfra IT SEZ :lol:

It's time to change the name of the thread from " Trivandrum Film & Video Park" to "KINFRA Film, Video & IT Park SEZ: Trivandrum"

Whole region now turning out to be like an ITR(Information Technology Region), a long stretch from Akkulam to Thonakkal.
6 different clusters of IT/ ITES/ Bio Tech/ Nano Tech/Animation/ Film & Video starting from Technopark Phase 3 in Kulathur (86 acres), Technopark Phase 2 in Akkulam(92 acres) , Technopark Phase 1 in Kazhakuttam (180 acres), KINFRA IT Park in Kaniyapuram(75 acres), Technocity in Pallipuram (450 acres) and Life Science Park in Thonakkal (250 acres).

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ഇത് ചില പന്ന കൂതറ കാപറക്കികള്*ക്കുള്ള മറുപടി അല്ലെ :cheers:

Shall I break it??:cheers:
മിടുക്കന്* :)

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varshangalude kathirippine shesham.....yummy....

It's time to change the name of the thread from " Trivandrum Film & Video Park" to "KINFRA Film, Video & IT Park SEZ: Trivandrum"

Whole region now turning out to be like an ITR(Information Technology Region), a long stretch from Akkulam to Thonakkal.
6 different clusters of IT/ ITES/ Bio Tech/ Nano Tech/Animation/ Film & Video starting from Technopark Phase 3 in akkulam (86 acres), Technopark Phase 2 in Kulathur(92 acres) , Technopark Phase 1 in Kazhakuttam (180 acres), KINFRA IT Park in Kaniyapuram(75 acres), Technocity in Pallipuram (450 acres) and Life Science Park in Thonakkal (250 acres).

About 1000 acres all told! Eventually, perhaps by 2018 or so, we will have upwards of 50 Million SF of business space, and at least 300,000 direct jobs in this area.

Nothing remotely of the same caliber anywhere else in Kerala, yet this Government and much of the media still cannot find the trees in the forest!

Btw, TP Phase II is closer to Aakulam and Phase III closer to Kulathur.

Here's that composite of Sudheesh's awesome aerials again.

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I was surprised to see confident group's TV ads for apartments being priced from 35 lakhs. I thought it was more realistic than jacked up prices elsewhere.

^^
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:cheers:
Good news shafi.
Honda & Toyota with their second dealership, wow...
Regarding the Skoda dealership, I think that it is exclusively for their new brand "Rapid". In Kerala, exclusive showrooms are @ Kochi, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kannur & Kozhikkode.
ofcoarse audi is on their way to trivandrum.... be cool...

Muthoot has got Hyundai dealership at Pathanamthitta and they are planning to open an outlet at trivandrum

Skoda 2nd dealer at Trivandrum is almost agreed.

Honda Cars Second Dealer to come up at Trivandum soon.

Toyota Second dealer awarded to Trivandrum.

And ofcoarse Maruti and Tata is again looking for network expansion in Trivandrum

A Dedicated NANO dealership is given to trivandrum and will start operation from Chakkai

FIAT to open an exclusive outlet in the city as a part of their country wide expansion and startegic plans.

India Motors to open their 35,000sqft automobile showroom at Thonakkal. All sanctions obtained and work to start soon

More news are awaited in the 2wheeler segments.:cheer::banana:

Statue Jn:, near A.G.'s office.
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Kowdiar
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To Peroorkkada:
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To Vellayambalam:
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To Pippinmoodu:
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You can see the office of CII Trivandrum zone (with blue board)
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Towards Golf club:
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SI Silver Oaks:
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SFS Fairway (super luxury apartments):
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Ernst & Young signs MoU with Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation

With this agreement, EY-GSS will open up its third facility, in addition to its existing facilities in Infra Park, Kochi and at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. This third facility, investing $3 million, will generate over 1,000 jobs. The new project will be developed in a 60,000 square feet built up area as part of its expansion plan at the SEZ developed by KINFRA Film and Video Park, a 100% owned subsidiary of KINFRA in Kazhakkuttam.

The MoU was signed between Tim Eddy, Global vice chair, EY-GSS and S Ramnath, managing director, KINFRA at Kovalam here on Saturday in the presence of industries and IT minister P K Kunhalikutty and IT secretary P H Kurian. GSS- Cummins Business Services (CBS) global director Mala Garg, GSS-CBS Global Service Delivery leader Deepak Swaroop and EY-GSS innovation and research director and EY GSS Kerala leader Binu Koshy were also present.


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Ernst-Young-signs-MoU-with-Kerala-Industrial-Infrastructure-Development-Corporation/articleshow/12818017.cms

NIIST sets up India's First Biofuel Facility

Thiruvananthapuram, April 20:

The biotechnology division of the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) here has set up a Centre for Biofuels. It will be a nodal centre for research in the field, a spokesman for NIIST said here on Friday.

The centre will also serve as a national facility for exclusive research and development activities in the larger area of bioenergy. It is already involved in research on developing alternative renewable transportation fuels such as bioethanol and biodiesel, the spokesman said.

An 80 kg/batch-capacity pilot plant for ethanol production from biomass including agro-residues and forestry byproducts has been set-up in the NIIST campus. :banana::banana:

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article3336316.ece

Statue Jn:, near A.G.'s office.
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All the photos are awesome except for this one above the reason being the big poster of some political figure. It mars the entire picture 100%. I wish to have a total ban on thsse political displays.
If some thing can be done to remove this I will offer thousand prayers to almighty.

Cheers!!!

^^ - Plenty of worthier issues for you to spend your capital with the powers-that-be!

Key handing over function for Confident Althena Orchid block

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nice shots

Trivandrum-based builder awarded

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Heera Golden Hills
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Heera Swiss Town
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Come Wednesday and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will lay the foundation stone for the Kariavattom outdoor stadium, the proposed venue for the opening/closing ceremony of the 35th National Games. The Chief Minister will lay the foundation stone at 4.30 pm on the day at Kariavattom.
Sports Minister K B Ganesh Kumar and officials concerned will attend the function. The event will be a major milestone in the preparations for the 35th National Games to be hosted by the State. The proposed stadium will come up on 37 acres of land belonging to the University of Kerala.
The Kerala University has lent the 37 acres to Kariavattom Sports Facilities Limited, a special-purpose vehicle fully owned by IL&FS Transportation Network Limited. The land was given on lease for 30 years. The construction of the greenfield stadium is expected to be completed in two years.

The first stadium in the country to be developed on DBOT (Design-build-operate- transfer) basis, the facility would have the capacity to seat 50,000 people. The rough estimate of the project is Rs 160 crore.
The stadium is designed in such a way that it could be used for football and cricket. It is designed as a self-sustaining model, having a convention centre, exhibition hall, restaurant, club house, swimming pools, indoor games facilities, retail space etc.
Though the work was awarded to IL&FS in September last year, delay in forming a consensus on the lease amount by Kerala University lagged the works. Finally, National Games Secretariat, IL&FS and the University signed a concession agreement on April 4, paving way for the development of the stadium.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tpuram-kerala-cm-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-stadium/251273-62-133.html

Malankara Avenue, Pattom
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McFadyen Solutions opens new facility

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As part of expanding its offshore operations, US-based McFadyen Solutions has officially opened its new facility on the 12th floor of Leela Infopark in Technopark.
McFadyen is an IT systems integrator which builds large-scale e-Commerce solutions, a statement said. President and CEO of the company Tom McFadyen inaugurated the new facility.
McFadyen Solutions is also all set to mark its silver jubilee. “The solutions that McFadyen Consulting builds for our Fortune 500 clients are extremely complex large-scale e-Commerce systems,” said Tom McFadyen.
McFadyen Solutions has invested over half-a- million US dollars in creating the new 16,000- square feet office space with a capacity of 160 seats, a statement said.

Modern technologies include ten video conference stations, ten high-resolution projectors and 18 energy-efficient LED monitors ranging in size from 60 inches to 80 inches.
The Leela Group, India’s top-tier hospitality organisation, provides first-class facilities management for the 15-storey building.
An accredited ATG partner for more than 15 years, McFadyen has expertise in designing and creating ATG-based e-Commerce, content management, and social media solutions. McFadyen also has hands-on technical experience in integrating Oracle ATG with over a hundred different systems.
McFadyen’s operations in Technopark started in 2003 in the Nila building to provide offshore support in e-Commerce and social media-based business solutions.

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/McFadyen-Solutions-opens-new-facility/385250.html

SFS Kingsway (super luxury apartments):
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I believe its SFS fairway...:):):)

Updated Perspective of M Square Mall

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2nd Entrance of TVC

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Shot Using Nokia C7 (http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6791/nokiac7.jpg) on 24.04.2012

Updated Perspective of M Square Mall

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Whats the current status of this mall?

Whats the current status of this mall?

http://www.msquareblpm.com/

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Olive Cressida updates as on April 17, 2012

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Tower III
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Tower II
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Tower I
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View from Tower III (seen is TCS campus, not sure which is the u/c campus site)

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Courtesy: Olive builders

2nd Terminal of TVC

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Dear Ajithv, the second terminal is a pleasant surprise to me. Is it possible to share where it is coming and the new facilities provided. I have a gut feeling that it is coming on the Powerhouse road since that will be a good entrance from the other side.. Just wanted to confirm

Cheers!!!

^^
What I meant is 2nd Entrance, not Terminal...Now edited :)

It is updated...
SFS Kingsway (super luxury apartments):
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I believe its SFS fairway...:):):)[/QUOTE]

Shashi Tharoor proposed a bill in parliament to have laws which makes it mandatory for every capital city to have a High court Bench ---- :banana:

:cheers:




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:cheers: Thats a terrific move from Sasi Tharoor. The game is on now.

By the way, there is another hijack plan going on. K V Thomas is trying to shift the BIS office at Kesavadasapuram (now at Pattom) to Ernakulam. If that happens, it will be yet another shame for the Trivandrum citizens.

Thiruvananthapuram – Kanyakumari BG Section will be Energised Soon (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article3366585.ece) :cheers:
A top CORE official said electrification of 530 route kilometres was currently underway in various sections in Tamil Nadu. The official said the Dindigul – Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram – Kanyakumari BG sections had been accorded top priority and would be energised shortly.

Joint checks were being carried out in the Madurai – Tuticorin and Tirunelveli – Nagercoil sections which are expected to be energised before this financial year.

Electrification up to Kanyakumari would pave the way for operation of end-to-end express trains hauled by electric locomotives in the Chennai – Kanyakumari trunk route via Tiruchi without a loco change midway.

In the Chennai – Tiruchi – Kanyakumari trunk route, the section from Chennai to Dindigul has already been electrified.

The official said electrification works in the Villupuram – Vellore BG section is expected to be completed in the current fiscal.
Electrification works are in progress in Madurai-Thirunelveli-Nagercoil section.Once this also completed Trivandrum will have Fully Electrified Lines in both directions viz; Palakkad & Madurai/Trichy to connect Chennai. ;)

Thiruvananthapuram – Kanyakumari BG Section will be Energised Soon (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article3366585.ece) :cheers:

Electrification works are in progress in Madurai-Thirunelveli-Nagercoil section.Once this also completed Trivandrum will have Fully Electrified Lines in both directions viz; Palakkad & Madurai/Trichy to connect Chennai. ;)

Great news, Ajith, this will be crucial in establishing connectivity with the secondary and tertiary hinterland for the Vizhinjam deep-water port. The highly congested Trivandrum-Palakkad section is unlikely to be able to handle the traffic generated by India's deepest port and container terminal. The Trivandrum-Nagercoil-Madurai-Trichy line is much less congested and should be able to accommodate a lot of container traffic to and from destinations as far away as Chennai and Bangalore.

All this points to the need for upgradation of rail infrastructure in Kerala, but since bullet trains are the current flavor of the month, it's unlikely that much will happen anytime soon. Thankfully, developments on the other route and on the other side of the border are proceeding in a much more pragmatic and quick manner.

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^^
Rajesh, This is not Trivandrum even though the image title says so. I think it is some where in Bangalore.

Yes. It is Bangalore, not Trivandrum... Dont worry, I will give you a few pictures to enjoy... ;)

Welcome to M.G road, Trivandrum. The finest M.G Road in the state.

Towards Ayurveda College Jn:

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Towards Overbridge Jn:

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:cheers:

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6 lane road with 4 lane vehicle movement..:bash:
Can see an Alto is just over the footpath.Mixed with parallel & inclined parking..:nuts:

6 lane road with 4 lane vehicle movement..:bash:
Can see an Alto is just over the footpath.Mixed with parallel & inclined parking..:nuts:

Currently there is no alternative. Once we get more parking spaces and MLCPs this issue can be solved. ^^

Vivek, Polannu thalliyallo..Nice snaps.. :)

^^
Then parking can be systematic..Instead of inclined parking, it shall be parallel parking, and also not on the footpath.

Currently there is no alternative. Once we get more parking spaces and MLCPs this issue can be solved. ^^

Vivek, Polannu thalliyallo..Nice snaps.. :)

Ithokke enthuuu... :smug:

Nice snaps Viveks..

True even when there are six lanes, in effect only two lanes for driving available due to parking.

Actually instead of dotted white line for left most lane, solid yellow line would be more apt indicating space for parking..

And true Tvm badly needs parking spaces within city limits off the road and multi storey parking planned seems still on paper only..

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NATPAC has submitted the feasibility report of Trivandrum Monorail Project to Transport Ministry and they forwarded to Finance Ministry and the report is "sleeping" there. :bash:

Source (http://malayalam.deepikaglobal.com/News_Cat2_sub.aspx?catcode=cat2&newscode=211613)

Ithokke enthuuu...
എന്ത് എന്നല്ല .....എന്തെര് എന്ന് പൊളന്നു പറയെടെ :cheers:

Thiruvananthapuram’s masterplan for 2031 to be drafted by May (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Thiruvananthapurams-masterplan-for-2031-to-be-drafted-by-May/articleshow/12917271.cms)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The sector-wise analysis report for the preparation of city's master plan-2031 will be drafted by the end of May. The corporation has directed all its working groups to come up with reports focusing on diverse sectors which will be incorporated in the master plan.

"These reports will be subject to expert views and comments. We have to speed up the preparation of master plan and there won't be any change in the deadline. All the responsible councillors will have to work together with the concerned officials," said deputy mayor G Happy Kumar.

The corporation had on Friday organized a workshop on the master plan. Various departments carried out presentations on social forestry, animal husbandry and e-governance. "We need to hold two more workshops before we can start working on the draft of master plan," said a town planning official.

In November 2011, corporation had organized another workshop in which presentations were held on land use pattern and disaster management. Meanwhile, the councillors have been reportedly lagging on the preparation of working group proposals for the master plan.

After the first workshop on master plan, all the councillors were asked to submit their proposals within two months. "There has been a general slackness on the part of the councillors. There is lack of interest and purpose which has to be soon addressed," said an official.

The corporation had earlier planned to prepare the draft of the master plan in the beginning of this year.

The Thiruvananthapuram master plan 2031 will centered on city's development pattern for the next 20 years. It will lay emphasis on the land use pattern, traffic and transportation, infrastructure, solid waste management and sanitation, disaster management, risk reduction strategies and identification of hazard prone areas which will be revised every five years

Kidu pics Viveks.
You took it from where?

why don't u guys see the stupid parking in bus entry lane?

Kidu pics Viveks.
You took it from where?


Possibility is from the roof top bar of
Hotel Safari;-)

^^

Nice post to start 400th Page ;)

6 lane road with 4 lane vehicle movement..:bash:
Can see an Alto is just over the footpath.Mixed with parallel & inclined parking..:nuts:

Trivandrum is getting STYLISH AND SMARTER

Possibility is from the roof top bar of
Hotel Safari;-)
u mean Purple Lounge...?

Possibility is from the roof top bar of
Hotel Safari;-)

Vere evde aakan? :cheers: Veyilathu camerem kondu nadannu payalu ksheenichappom ithipooram Bar-ly vellam kudikkan keriyathairikkum.. Entharayalum Machambi nee oronnonnara polappu thanne polannathu.. :)

Wonderful pics:cheers:

[QUOTE=Viveks;90930384]Welcome to M.G road, Trivandrum. The finest M.G Road in the state.

Towards Ayurveda College Jn:

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u mean Purple Lounge...?

I am an old timer, had been to the roof top bar area of Safari; that time Purple Lounge was not there; and I believe it cannot be an open terrace.

@ Vijay; kochu aniyanmarkku veyilathu vadiya bonchi kudicha pore??;-)

From Trivandrum Monorail thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=90961879&postcount=451).
MG Road Towards Ayurveda College

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And A Mono Rail Dream :cheers:

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Original Image By Vivek Mohan

Heard that Audi Trivandrum is on its way and its coming up near existing Skoda showroom at bypass. Any idea???

^^

"ഇതാ ഇവിടെ മാത്രം" തീര്*ന്നോ? ;)

Pavanaayi savamaayikondirikkukayaano???? :nuts:

Vere evde aakan? :cheers: Veyilathu camerem kondu nadannu payalu ksheenichappom ithipooram Bar-ly vellam kudikkan keriyathairikkum.. Entharayalum Machambi nee oronnonnara polappu thanne polannathu.. :)

Machu, Actually camera epozhum back seat-il undaakum... Pinne chumma food kazhikkan keriyapol orthathaa, ivideninnu 2 snap adichekkaam ennu... Chumma kidakkattenneee... :nuts:

Construction works for pitline shed restarted at Kochu Veli

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Source: Mathrubhumi Nagaram

From Trivandrum Monorail thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=90961879&postcount=451).

The monorail addition to MG road looks Excellent!!
Hats off to the one who made it...........:cheers:

The monorail addition to MG road looks Excellent!!
Hats off to the one who made it...........:cheers:


Thanks Abhijithh

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Hey Guys what happened to trivandrum plaza near the toll booth its been years since its proposal:wtf:

When is Nikunjam sarass's Opening date

DMRC to execute Monorail Project in Trivandrum (?) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=91025954#post91025954)