Kozhikode/Calicut Projects-II

[rahulclt]

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kerala Government for the conduct of the National Games in the State in 2010.

The IOA President, Suresh Kalmadi, and the Kerala Sports Minister, Vijay Kumar, signed the MoU.

As per the agreement, Kerala would raise infrastructure by March 2010 at Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode for conducting the Games later that year. Kerala had last hosted the Games in 1987.

“This opportunity of hosting the Games will give an opportunity for Kerala to come up on the national scene in a big way once again,” said Mr. Kalmadi.......
http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/08/stor...0856102000.htm

[simpliCITY]

Hi friends here is a different story about our City.

- one day I came to know that there is a Calicut Road in Malibu California.
so amazed by this info i had posted a qustion about this on yahoo answers
see what I got from there

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
The road was built in the 1970's, and most roads in the area can be named by the local residents. There's no specific history on that street, but it could have been named by the origianal residents, or a county engineer. My guess is that may have reminded someone of the city in India, so that's how it was named.

is that an interesting information??

[skumarvclt]

Originally Posted by simpliCITY

Hi friends here is a different story about our City.

- one day I came to know that there is a Calicut Road in Malibu California.
so amazed by this info i had posted a qustion about this on yahoo answers
see what I got from there



is that an interesting information??

Wow..... thats a cooooooooool information simplicity

[sanjupalayat]

Originally Posted by simpliCITY

Hi friends here is a different story about our City.

- one day I came to know that there is a Calicut Road in Malibu California.
so amazed by this info i had posted a qustion about this on yahoo answers
see what I got from there



is that an interesting information??

May be it wont hav much significance.....it may be just a name....forumers plz shoot ur openion regarding this....

[rahul sadu]

DOMINOS PIZZA to open its outlet in CALICUT.it is primary information that i got from a person working in Dominos pizza trivandrum.Its reliable.they are looking for space in the city.

[sanjupalayat]

Originally Posted by rahul sadu

DOMINOS PIZZA to open its outlet in CALICUT.it is primary information that i got from a person working in Dominos pizza trivandrum.Its reliable.they are looking for space in the city.

Good news....it would hav been great if it comes there inside Blue diamond mall......

[skumarvclt]

A consortium comprising IJM Bhd and Malaysia Allied Health Science Academy College (MAHSA) is tipped to develop a medical city in Kerala once the state government gives its nod.

The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation and Malaysia’s Construction Industry Development Board, both parties of the consortium, are engaged in serious talks to ink the agreement for the RM433 million (US$120 million) project in Kinalur in Kozhikode City.

“Through the CIDB we signed the memorandum of agreement with the Kerala state government in September and hope to sign the final agreement any time soon.

“The estimated investment for the first phase is likely to surpass US$120 million and could be completed in three years’ time.
“Malaysian companies have expressed interest to develop this project. This is a good opportunity for our country to export the expertise we have and develop our own technical knowledge,” Works Minister Datuk Mohd Zin Mohamed, who visited the project site, said. - Bernama


Link : http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_New...cle/index_html

[MuhammedSalimP]

http://www.calicutroad.com/gallery/gallery.php

This is regarding some property situated at Calicut road,Malibu, CA
Look at those pics there ..The landscape is truly beautiful

[skumarvclt]

Originally Posted by MuhammedSalimP

http://www.calicutroad.com/gallery/gallery.php

This is regarding some property situated at Calicut road,Malibu, CA
Look at those pics there ..The landscape is truly beautiful

Great find mohammed, the landscape really beautiful

[sanjupalayat]

Revisiting the scholarly ways of Revathy Pattathanam

The event was started in the 14th century by the Zamorins


A tradition: Zamorin of Calicut P.K.S. Raja leading the Revathi Pattathanam procession from the Tali temple in the city on Tuesday.

KOZHIKODE: Revathy Pattathanam, an annual cultural event that re-enacts the scholarly examinations held during the days of the Zamorins, was held here with various programmes on Tuesday.

‘Pattathana Sadas,’ a get-together of scholars, was held in the morning. P.K.S Raja, head of the Zamorin family of Kozhikode, presented a purse to honour Kalloor Madhavan Namboodiripad, a scholar at the ‘sadas.’ The event was held at the entrance to the Tali temple. The winner was chosen by Sri Kudalloor Namboodiripad.

Revathi Pattathanam was a scholarly examination held for seven days from the ‘Revathi’ star to the ‘Thiruvathira’ star in the Malayalam month of Thulam. This event was started in the 14th century by the Zamorins. The winner was conferred the title ‘Bhattar.’

Later in the day, P.K.S. Raja was led to the Zamorin Guruvayurappan School auditorium in a procession comprising caparisoned elephants, ‘thalappoli,’ ‘panchavadyam’ (percussion ensemble), a light lit at the Tali temple and a picture of Lord Mahadeva. Swami Adhyatmananda Saraswathi, head of the Chinmaya Mission in Kozhikode, formally inaugurated the Revathi Pattathanam programmes. He also delivered a talk on ‘Influence of the Upanishads on the Bhagavad Gita.’

A ‘vakyarthasadas,’ and an ‘aksharasloka sadas’ were also held later in the day. A.K.B. Nair and Thuravoor Viswambharan delivered lectures on different topics.

P.K.S. Raja presented the Krishnageethi Award to poet Vishnunarayanan Namboodiri at the valedictory function in the evening. The award for the best temple artist was presented to Krishnanattom artiste Damodaran Nair on the occasion. Anwar Jahan Zuberi, Vice-Chancellor, Calicut University, presided.

Kathakali and Krishnanattam performances were also held later.

The Hindu

[skumarvclt]

That was a good pick sanju chetta, Calicut still keeping its rich culture and tradition

[sanjupalayat]

Govt. nods for Kozhikode Cyber Society and EMS Housing project
Thiruvananthapuram, Wednesday, November 12, 2008: The Cabinet today decided to give its go ahead signal for the EMS housing project and Kozhikode Cyber park society. The EMS housing project, which will be implemented through local self-governing bodies, will provide homes to homeless by 2010, informed Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan.

In order to turn Kozhikodu into a major IT hub in the State, Cyber park will be established in Kozhikode, for this a society called,” Cyber Park Kozhikode” will be formed, the cabinet today has approved the guidelines for the society added chief Minister.

Kerala Online

[sanjupalayat]

KERALA is India’s southernmost state and its name literally translates to “the land of the coconuts”, of which there is an abundance.

Nov 9 2008 by Paul Cole, Sunday Mercury

The ever-so-friendly Keralites also claim it is “God’s own country”, and with Hindus, Muslims and Christians peacefully co-existing together, it is easy to understand why they think that way. The state is also one of the 10 Paradises Found by the National Geographic Traveller, because of its diverse geography and overwhelming greenery.

The last time we went to Kerala, we visited Cochin, Munnar and Alleppey. This time, to see more of this lovely state, we headed for Calicut, the birthplace of the famous quality cotton calico.

The Calicut area has many more claims to fame. For instance, the first European to reach India by the sea route around the southern cape of Africa — Vasco da Gama — landed at Kappad about 10 miles away in 1498 and heralded the period of Portuguese supremacy. From our base in neighbouring Goa it is possible to fly or take a train to Calicut.

We opted for the 70-minute flight down the west coast. Even before we landed at Calicut, the greenness of Kerala was clearly visible.

As soon as our friend Prakash, a Keralite who works in Goa, was aware we were going to Calicut, he insisted that we must visit his parents Chandran and Shobhana. They were excellent hosts and, with Prakash and his family coming south at the same time, we were fortunate to have them to show us their area. We were soon introduced to other relatives living nearby and enjoyed wonderful hospitality, including lovely traditional meals served on banana leaves.

A family trip took us on a thrilling drive three thousand feet up into the Ghats. On the way there were numerous hairpin bends and absolutely spectacular scenery. The journey took us through bustling towns and past fields of rice and pineapples and plantations of banana, rubber, spices and, of course, coconuts.

Our first stop was at Pookot Lake resort, before going on to Kalpetta for a typical local lunch called tali, consisting of rice, mixed vegetables and lots of sauces.

Then it was on through the beautiful tea estates that looked like a lush green carpet hugging the hills and, finally, to the magnificent Suchipara waterfall. The city’s Portuguese heritage is well evident and it still plays an important role in the international spice trade.

Elegant hotels

Close to our hotel was Calicut’s fragrant spice market. It certainly is an energetic city, but I did not mind the short forays into the crowded shops and markets, as the tranquillity and serenity of our temporary home was always so welcoming on our return.

Thanks to Prakash, we also took advantage of the nationwide one day strike to take a complete tour of Calicut city in an auto-rickshaw. We stayed at the elegant Taj Residency hotel, set amid groves of coconut palms and five acres of that lush greenery of which Kerala is rightly proud. It has 70 well-appointed and spacious bedrooms and four suites.

The hotel also houses the world famous Taj Ajurveda Centre. Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old science aimed at rejuvenation. Programmes are up to 35 days and attract patients from all over the world. However, it is not just a case of lying back and being pampered.

For those prepared to put in the effort, there is a well-equipped fitness centre, as well as a steam room and outdoor pool. And all of this as Kerala enjoyed 30C (86F) temperatures as winter set in back in the UK. Dining options at the resort are also excellent and allow one to eat casually or enjoy a fine restaurant with a great selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks.

We also ate breakfasts and light lunches in the Cape Camorin coffee shop and evening meals in the Coral Reef restaurant which overlooks the swimming pool.

The city of Calicut — now known as Kozhikode — is derived from the Malayalam expression Koyil Kodu meaning fortified palace, which was later anglicised to Calicut. It is the capital of Malabar and is on the northern coast of Kerala, so its beaches are lapped by the Arabian Sea.

The best place we found to learn more about the city’s history was the Krishna Memon Museum, a real storehouse of artefacts

Other local attractions there are the famous Thusharagiri waterfalls, Dolphins Point, where lots of them frolic in the sea, and the superb Science Planetarium, which reveals the mysteries of the universe. To end a wonderful trip, we decided on another first – an overnight train journey.

At every station we stopped at there seemed to be hundreds of hawkers jumping aboard, selling everything imaginable. Hopefully, they all managed to get off before the train departed.

Like the Goan people, the Keralites are cheerful, friendly and bright and, besides their people, Goa and Kerala have a lot in common. Both have beautiful beaches, natural beauty, bustling and interesting towns and a perfect climate when it is winter back home.

Sunday Mercury.Net

[skumarvclt]

Acer The Taiwanese-based company apparently achieved market dominance in the third quarter due to an increased demand for low-cost notebooks.

The burgeoning Acer has also announced plans to open seven support centres in India by the end of 2008. The new facilities will be located in Jammu, Hyderabad, Calicut, Raipur, Dehradun, Ranchi and Patna. The company currently maintains 93 service centres in the country that offer support for both laptops and projectors. In addition, Acer operates a spare parts hub in Bangalore and a chain of 12 stocking points.

Link :http://www.itexaminer.com/acer-hits-...rn-europe.aspx

[vinod_2007]

i have'nt seen a good pic of focus mall yet..can someone help me to find one

[sanjupalayat]

Originally Posted by vinod_2007

i have'nt seen a good pic of focus mall yet..can someone help me to find one

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...289981&page=66
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...289981&page=61

follow the link....u can see those.....

[calicutjada]

Anyone knows if PizzaHut is coming to calicut

[rahulclt]

Apollo Cradle Opens Its Third Facility in Kozhikode

It is an initiative of Dr Kutty Healthcare Private Limited along with the AHLL

The Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (AHLL) recently announced that it broke ground for its third state -of-the-art birthing centre 'The Cradle' at Kozhikode in Kerala.

The Cradle will be the newest and most complete women's centre in Kozhikode dedicated specifically to the physical and emotional needs of expecting mothers and newborns.

The Cradle Kozhikode is an initiative of Dr Kutty Healthcare Private Limited in conjunction with the Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited.

Designed by Toronto-based Skydome Architects, the birthing centre will provide an atmosphere of elegant comfort and relaxation, supported by caring nursing staff and medical professionals. The Cradle Kozhikode will be built on an area of 30,000 square feet and is expected to be ready by September 2009. The facility will offer four consultation rooms, two Labour, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) suites, four suites, and about 20 deluxe and private rooms apart from other facilities including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Kozhikode records the highest numbers of delivery in Kerala. The Cradle aims to capture 20 per cent of the total market.
The Cradle Kozhikode has many firsts to its credit:

* First to have a 'Boutique Maternity & Neonatal Centre' in Kozhikode.
* First to introduce the "concept of perinatal centre" in Kozhikode.
* It is also the first to introduce routine neonatal screening for metabolic disorders and hearing screening (AABR) as part of the maternal and neonatal package.
* First to introduce GIRAFFE - revolutionary incubators for the care of all newborns in the Cradle Kozhikode.
* First to introduce the concept of antenatal packages, antenatal classes and post natal care for the new mother.
* A specially designed 'baby bath' is available in every room of the hospital.
* First to introduce revolutionary electric beds with six linux motors in each room purely for the comfort of mothers.

Said Ratan Jalan, CEO, AHLL, "We are planning expansion to other metro cities such as Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram in the coming year and will have a few more such centres of excellence in the metro cities by the year end."

Said Dr VK Kutty, Chairman, Dr Kutty Healthcare Private Limited, "We are excited at this franchising opportunity to bring the much celebrated and highly successful Apollo Cradle Brand to the people of Kerala. We are committed to set a bench mark for pre-natal and antenatal care in the state."
http://www.expresshealthcaremgmt.com...market19.shtml

[rahulclt]

...........Sama Airliness may start services from a few South Indian cities as they form important potential markets on Saudi Arabian routes. As reported by TravelBiz Monitor in August 2008, the airline might in future extend its services to South Indian cities like Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kozhikode and other cities like Lucknow and Kolkata......................
http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/sama...uary-2009-4011

[rahulclt]

.......................Down south, IIM Kozhikode will construct an 84-room hostel in 2009. The Central Public Works Department has been entrusted with the constructions, like a new faculty block and MPD centre costing Rs 58 crore, officials said. Director Krishna Kumar would not confirm it...................
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1206292