The Athirapally Waterfalls are often referred to as the Niagara Falls of India. They come crashing down from a height of 80 feet, and are an amazing sight to behold. Major attractions While the waterfalls are the highlight of this region, there are quite a few places to see in and around Athirapally. The Vazhachal waterfalls are located very close to the Athirapally falls and are a part of the Chalakudy river stream. Vazhachal is popular for its flora and herbal... Read Full Story
Whoosh----shhh---- Whoosh - --shh-- The soothing sounds take you to the nature's most relaxing, rejuvenating place, East of Chalakudy, "The Athirappally Waterfalls" in Trichur District, Kerala, India. Athirappally is an 80ft high waterfall which literally takes your breath away. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the "Picturesque"...not... Read Full Story
IT and training solutions company, Genovate Solutions, plans to invest around $3-5 million to open eight new centres across the country within the next 12 months, a top company official said. "We will be investing $3-5 million for opening eight new centres in various parts of the country," Genovate Group's CEO J Anton Ravindran told PTI on the sidelines of a conference here today. The company, in the last 12 months, had invested a similar amount in infrastructure upgradation and... Read Full Story
Munnar is derived from the Malayalam words Muunu (three) and Aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai and Kundali rivers or Mountain Streams.The area is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year.One of the most popular hill stations in India,MUNNAR is located at 1600 Mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.Sprawling tea... Read Full Story
NEELAKURINJI FLOWERS, The Strobilanthus shrub that blooms only once in twelve years has bloomed in this year 2006. Now is the auspicious time to be in Munnar . The flowers picturesquely carpet the entire hillsides with its mauve blossoms. The next flowering is in the year 2018 and thereafter in 2030 and so on. Neela means blue in Malayalam language and Kurinji the local name of the flower. For those in Munnar, the blooming of Kurinji flower is a reminder that their lives have gone past... Read Full Story
Malayattoor is one of the most important pilgrim centers for the Christians in India. The place is known throughout the world for its Catholic church, dedicated to the famous apostle of Jesus Christ, St Thomas. It is situated on top of the Malayattoor hill at a height of approximately 609 m. The festival of 'Malayatoor Perunnal' held here during March /April every year sees thousands of devotees from all over the globe visit this site. St. Thomas, upon reaching Kodungallur in 52 AD, took up... Read Full Story
Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary( Thattekad) Cochin,Kerala, India The Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, covering an area of hardly 25 km². and located about 60 km north-east of Cochin (Kerala state, India), is one of the important bird sanctuaries of India.Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also known as the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in honour of the pre-eminent birder of all times in India, is located two hour’s drive from the port city of Kochi, near Kothamanagalam in Ernakulam district, on the... Read Full Story
Sun TV Network, a television broadcasting company based in South India, announced the launching of its FM Radio Station at Kochi under the brand ``S FM`` from May 21, 2008 through its Subsidiary Kal Radio. This Station can be heard at 93.5 MHz frequency in Kochi and will cater to the audience of all age groups. Sun TV will be operating in seven stations, as it already operates FM stations in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli and Visakhapatnam. Work on 38 FM stations is in progress, as the... Read Full Story
Cochin Minerals & Rutiles announced that a meeting of the board of directors of the company will be held on May 23, 2008, for considering the audited accounts for the year ended Mar. 31, 2008, and also to consider recommending a dividend. Cochin Minerals & Rutile registered a steep drop of 85.61% in net profits of Rs 3.30 million for the quarter ended in December 2007 from a profit of Rs 22.93 million for the quarter ended in December 2006. Net Sales quarter rose 2.40% to Rs 240.19... Read Full Story
KOCHI: Reliance Industries Limited has said that auto LPG is available at petrol pumps of the company located at Thuravoor, Changanasserry, Vyttila-Thripunithura road, Karukutty (Angamaly), Kottakkal, Pala and Palakkad. Five more auto LPG facility will be opened shortly in petrol pumps located at Mini Bypass Kozhikode, Mannur road in Kozhikode, Kakkakanad (opposite Cochin SEZ), Thodupuzha and MC Road in Koothattukulam. More details can be had from telephone 0484 – 4478911, says a press... Read Full Story
