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‘Crème de la Crème’ Collection

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Fun and Frolic in Trivandrum

MTB KERALABIKING AFICIONADOS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

Tasty Sadyas is real deal in

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Santhigiri AshramSanthigiri P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India-695 589

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Use ‘Spiritual Tourism’ to attract visitors Kerala has made admirable progress in tourism development in recent years. God’s own Coun-try has become a well recognised tourism brand and the State has achieved impressive growth in foreign tourist arrivals in particular.Other than heritage, culture, backwaters, beaches, hills & hill stations forests & wildlife, what is making news in the land of Kerala is Spiritual Tourism. Here, the variety and number of pilgrimage centers such as temples, churches and shrines are becoming a major source of attraction to tourists. The land of coconuts has many sacred temples particularly those in Thiru-vananthapuram alone that makes Kerala most visited amongst the religious people.Whatever be the nature of the pilgrimage place Kerala has the perfect backdrop in terms of a pure and pristine atmosphere that helps in invoking the God by participating in temple fes-tivals, devotional songs, and engaging oneself in year-long temple activities.Pick your bags and visit Kerala. It will be a fulfilling experience as it will help you reach closer to God!


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Czarina’s ‘Crème de la Crème’ Collection

Kerala Tourism Wins Web Ratna Award For Outstanding Content


Tasty Sadyas is real deal in Mothers Veg plaza

Food to suit your mood: Ping Pong restuarant

32Ramachandran Textiles to

inaugurate a new show-room in Trivandruam soon

40Looking for Easter

recipes? Find the perfect recipes for Easter with

Food & Wine.

44 Fun and Frolic Summer Camp in Trivandrum

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Biking aficionados from across the globe will gear up for MTB KeralaEverybody is driving bi-cycle, you and I, but MTB Kerala screens the adventure of driving. While it is a biking event, it is only for people who have something to do with bicycle. In brief, it could be fun place for festival goers as well.

od’s Own Country - Kerala has a huge potential for adventure tourism.

Department of Tourism has initiated Mountain Biking in an effort to tap this segment of tourism in Kerala, MTB Kerala 2012 was conducted in

November starting from Thenmala and concluding at Kovalam. 120 cyclists participated at the event. There were participants from Brunei, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand and other countries in this competition. Contestants from India included those

from Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and the Northeastern states such as Manipur.

The third Edition of MTB Kerala - International Mountain Cycling Challenge is being organized by the Government of Kerala,

MTB Kerala 2015, an international mountain cycling competition is being organised at Wayanad by the The Government of Kerala , Kerala Tourism and KATPS. MTB-Kerala 2015 would attract a large number of domestic as well as foreign sports lovers and tourists to the State. The event aims to make Kerala as the future hub of annual International Mountain Cycling events.

A P Anilkumar Tourism Minister



Department of Tourism through Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society on 18th April 2015 @ Wayanad, International contestants from more than ten countries are expected to participate for this challenge.

Seventy five international

riders have already confirmed their participation in the third edition of the MTB Kerala – 2015.

This year the cycling competition is located in Wayanad. Wayanad with its hills, rocks, caves, waterfalls and valleys is an ideal place

“Through ‘MTB Kerala 2015’, we intend to highlight internationally the unlimited opportunities for adventure tourism in Kerala. Wayanad is an apt location for Mountain Biking. A mountain bike park could be considered in Wayanad on successful completion of the event. As many as 22 international riders from eight countries have registered for the event so far. We are expecting 35 international riders from across the world for the international competition and nearly 120 participants for the national category.This event is held in association with Wayanad Tourism Organization and the support of Wayanad DTPC. The event is aimed at tapping the potential of the adventure tourism spots in the State”

Asha Jose, CEO Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society

for adventure tourism. The events will be held on a five-km rough terrain circuit track on the Priyadarshini hill slopes.The circuit track would meet International Cycling Union (UCI) standards and of moderate skill level.

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Biking became an Olympic event in 1996. The terrain circuit is varied and the distance is around 5-8 kms. MTB Kerala Race is being held in two categories - International Cross-Country Competition XCO (Elite Men) and National Cross-Country Competition XCO (Elite Men). The winner of the international competition can take home a prize amount of Rupees One and a Half Lakhs while the national category winners would have a prize amount of Rupees One Lakhs.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Monday released the brochure of the Third International MTB Kerala 2015 Mountain Cycling Competition. Around 15 adventure tourism sportspersons from countries such as US, France, Germany, Singapore, Armenia and India are participating in the competition.

MTB Kerala - International Mountain Cycling Challenge is open to professional and amateur male riders. For all those cyclists who want to

“The event is expected to be in much higher spirit and enthusiasms this year, claim the officials of the show. Today, this mountain cycling challenge has proved its stature, marked by loads of thrill and fun. This time, the event is poised to scale new heights and will take the riders to the hills, valleys and mountains of Wayanad - a green paradise in Kerala. 75 participant for 40 countries , 100 in India from various states Will, take part in the event. Participants from other contriess such as Asia, African, European countries will take part in the event”.

K Ravindran, Pranavam Homestays General secretary- Wayanad Tourism Organisation

register, online registration is made available at the website http://mtbkerala.com.

Contact-MTB Kerala, Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society, TC 26/849(1),University Womens Hostel Junction Vazhuthacadu, Thiruvananthapuram- 695014 Kerela, India Tel: +914712320777 Fax No: +91 4712320999 Email Id: [email protected]


K Ravindran, Pranavam Homestays General secretary- Wayanad Tourism Organisation


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he Kerala Tourism website (www.keralatourism.

org) won the Golden Icon award in the ‘Outstanding Content’ category of the Web Ratna Awards, instituted by the Union government under the ambit of the National Portal of India.

Kerala Tourism Secretary Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao received the award from Honourable

T Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad.

The award ceremony was held at the India Habitat Centre in the national capital.

Kerala Tourism Wins Web Ratna Award For Outstanding ContentKerala Tourism was today conferred the national Web Ratna Award for 2014 for exemplary e-governance initiative through the internet.


The Kerala Tourism website, designed and maintained by Invis Multimedia, is among the top tourism portals in the world. The Kerala Tourism website has won several national and international awards, including five National Awards and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold award, for its innovative use of information technology to promote tourism across the world.

The Web Ratna Awards

languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Arabic and Chinese, besides ten Indian languages including Hindi and Malayalam.

“As a pioneer in using information technology, Kerala Tourism reaches people around the world through our informative and imaginative website and its interesting content on the state and its destinations,” said Kerala Tourism Secretary Shri Rao.

honor exemplary e-governance initiatives using the medium of World Wide Web. The winners were chosen by a jury comprising of experts from academia, industry and government.

Launched in 1998, the Kerala Tourism website today receives around 4.2 million visits and 14 million page views annually. Rich with text and photographs of high quality, the website is currently available in eleven international

“Our website is a significant tool for continuing interactions with our guests and potential visitors in the future,”

P I Sheik Pareeth Kerala Tourism Director


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The 500-year-old temple is deemed to be the seat of sathyam (truth), dharmam (duty) and neethi (justice). The temple stands as a legacy of our ancient culture, were thousands of devotees visit every day to offer their prayers regardless of caste, creed and race

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urrounded on all sides by the panoramic lush,

Karikkakom temple is one of the most ancient and renowned shrines of Kerala situated seven kilometres east of Trivandrum. Karikkakom Devi is worshipped as the

slayer of demons (justice giver), Goddess of truth (establishing truth) and as Universal mother (Nurturer).

Chamundi Devi, a ferocious form of Kali, is worshipped here in three different forms in three different

sanctums situated adjacently. Chamunda, also known as Chamundi, Chamundeshwari and Charchika, is a fearsome aspect of Devi, the Divine Mother and one of the seven Matrikas (mother goddesses). She is also one of the chief Yoginis, a group


of sixty-four or eighty-one Tantric goddesses, who are attendants of the warrior goddess Durga. The name is a combination of Chanda and Munda, two monsters whom Chamunda killed. She is sometimes identified with goddesses Parvati, or Durga as well. According to the Hindu scripture ‘Devi Mahatmya’, Chamunda emerged as Chandika Jayasundara from an eyebrow of goddess Kaushiki, a goddess created from “sheath” of Durga and was assigned the task of eliminating the demons Chanda and Munda, generals of demon kings Shumbha-Nishumbha. She fought a fierce battle with the demons, ultimately

killing them.

The Karikkakom temple enshrines a Panchaloha idol (composed of traditional five-metal alloys). Though the cardinal is Chamundi Devi, other deities like Raktha Chamundi, Bala Chamundi, Sastha, Ganapati, Yakshiyamma, Bhuvaneshvari, Ayiravalli and Yogeshwara are also accommodated in the Karikkakom temple. Also, to the north of the Devi Temple, there is an old house known as Guru Mandiram which is believed to be the tharavad of the Yogiswaran who brought Devi to this place. In the main shrine rests

the Goddess and on the north side are the shrines of Rektha Chamundi, Bala Chamundi, and other sub shrines of shastha, Vinayaka and Yogiswaran. There is no vigraha (idol) for Rektha Chamundi but only a wall painting of the Devi in her Rowdra Bhava. The Chamundi Devi form in the main sanctum is in a calm state, while Raktha Chamundi is considered as fierce, but helps devotees to fulfill their wishes. It is believed that offerings and prayers to Raktha Chamundi Devi helps the devotees to do away with obstacles and problems caused by enemies. Bala Chamundi Devi, as the name suggests, is the childhood form.



Couples without children worship her and present offerings like cradles and toys to be blessed with a child.

Nager Kavu and pond are located outside the temple wall housing different species of trees, creepers as well as medicinal plants. To remove Sarpa dosham, devotees offer Ayilya Pooja, Nurum palum and Archana for Nager every month on the Ayilyam day. Apart from this, there is Anna

poorneswari temple and tharavad temple nearby.

The Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) sub-shrines Mukha Mandapam and Chuttu Madapam are constructed in accordance with the ancient architectural principles, under the guidance and supervision of Sree Kanipayoor Krishnan Nampoothiri. The re-installation of the panchaloha Idol of the Goddess followed by tantric

rituals was performed in 1997 under the supervision of Bhrahmasree Rishimangulam Vasudeva potti. Earlier the temple was opened to devotees only on Sundays, Thursdays and Fridays. After the reinstating, regular poojas and rituals are performed from morning 5 am up to 11.30 am and in the evening from 5 pm to 8 pm. All the sanctums of this temple are facing towards east which is yet another peculiarity unique to Karikkakom temple.

Another exclusive and rare feature of the temple is its rajagopuram (royal tower) which is of 63 Feet Height. It took more than six years to complete its construction. The rajagopuram is a large pyramidal tower built at the entrance to the temple in accordance with the guidelines included in `Aintramatham’, an authoritative text on the science of sculpture, says Sangameswaran, the temple sculptor. The five storeys, each with a pair of small cross-windows, represent panchentriya, the five senses of human beings. A special festival, Rajagopuram


Kumbabhishekam’, was held recently to commemorate the event. The temple was originally owned by Madathu Veedu in Karikkakom. From 2005 the temple functions under the Karikkakom Chamundi Temple Trust.

During the rule of Travancore Kings, people who were accused of various crimes pleaded their innocence before the presiding deity. Whoever prays to the Goddess, remitting penal charges and opening sacred sanctum sanctorum, is said to be

rewarded immediately by fulfilment of their needs and desire. Today, there is a tremendous rush to worship the Goddess in the sanctum sanctorum specially opened for this particular pooja.

Folklore tells us that in the ancient times, the Maharaja Himself had the sanctum sanctorum opened for worshipping when many valuable items were stolen from the palace and Devi helped him to recover the items. In return, the Maharaja is said to have

gifted one year’s temple festival expenses.

The Karikkakom temple has historical importance since this temple was utilized during the reign of the


Maharajas to prove the truth behind certain crimes. Accused culprits were brought to the temple and were allowed to proclaim their innocence in front of Raktha Chamundeswari’s sanctum. They had to put 21 panam or coins in the nada and promise to tell the truth. It was believed that Devi would protect them if they were truthful and punish them if they were not. So nobody dared to lie in front of the deity. This nada was opened only for

this particular ritual.

The daily rituals of the temple start with Nirmalya darshanam, early morning pooja at 5 AM and ends with Nada adaikkal (closing sanctum sanctorum) at 11:50 AM. The evening rituals include Deeparadhana, Athazhapooja and so on. Apart from Kadum payasam, other main offerings to Chamundi Devi include Panchamrita Abhishekam, Sari Charthu,

Pournami Pooja, Rakta Pushparchana, and Thakidu Pooja. It is believed that conducting Raktapushparchana for 13 consecutive Fridays will eradicate all types of doshas and improve well being of the devotees. ‘Sathru samhara’pooja, ‘Sathru samhara’ pushpanjali, and ‘Sarvalankara’ Pooja are considered very auspicious. Devotees also present offerings such as red coloured silk to devi, ornaments in gold and silver, garlands of jasmine etc. Vinayaka Chathurthi Pooja, Mandala Vratham, Karthika Deepam, Shasta Pratishta Dinam, Aiswarya Pooja etc are other significant events of the temple.

The annual festival of the temple is for seven days. The Makam nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Meenam is regarded as the star of Goddess Chamundi Devi. Thousands of devotees from all over Trivandrum and nearby districts visit the temple to offer Pongala (Rice Pudding cooked in traditional earthen pots) to the Goddess. The idol of Devi is carried out in a


golden chariot around the temple on the day before the Pongala and thousands of devotees gather to witness it. This year Pongala hails on 1st April and the procedures start from 10:00am onwards.

Apart from the variety of poojas there are some interesting rituals peculiar to the Karikkakom temple. Bali Sadhya is one among the special rituals that take place in the month of Karkitaka on the Karthika day. Special poojas are performed for the Guru and Mantramoorthi.

Brahmins are given food and dress. After this ceremony devotees are given Bali Sadhya. This is a very old custom of the temple, which is followed even today. The ceremonial procedure of offering Devi the paddy taken from the land belonging to the temple is called Nirayum Puthiriyum. There is another very ancient and significant ritual conducted during the month of Chingam on Uthradam day known as Uthrada Taneerkuda. Kodi Charthu is another auspicious ritual conducted

in the month of Chingam on Thiruvonam day after the Nirmalya Darshanam where devotees offer yellow silk to Devi. Special poojas are conducted for the Nagas on the ayilyam day in the month of Makaram which is known as Ayilyam Ootu. This particular pooja is practised from ancient times for propitiating the Nagas and eliminating Naga Dosham.

Karikkakom Chamundi Devi Temple is open on all days from 05:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and 5:00 PM to 08:00 PM in the evening. There is no entrance fee as such. Karikkakom is just 7 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. Pilgrims can reach temple by K.S.R.T.C bus service plying every half an hour. The temple is at walkable distance from the Kochuveli Railway Station and Titanium bus stand.

Chamundi Devi never fails to heed the grievance of her devotees. From hundreds of years Karikkakom temple is renowned as the abode of justice and righteousness. It is the only temple in Kerala where Goddess Chamundi is worshipped in all her three forms.


SHOPPING

Czarina’s ‘Crème de la Crème’ Collection

Czarina’s Easter offering, the ‘Creme de la Creme’ Collection displayed at Trivandrum’s leading designer boutique is the talk of the town during this holy season. It includes traditional and contemporary sari designs in off-white, pure white and cream.

xplaining the rationale behind choosing this

unique theme for a new collection, Ms. Sheila James, Founder and Proprietor of Czarina said, “Women traditionally wear white or cream colour sari during this holy season. I thought it was the right time to create a collection that offers a big palette of choices for those who prefer white. Moreover, white is also ideal for this scorching summer.”

The Collection offers an unmatched array of white sarees in fabrics like Silk, Bailou, Tussar, Daccai, Jamdani, Super net, Kota and Cotton. Also available is a wide array of block-printed, embroidered, fabric-painted, badla-work,

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mirror-work and appliqué-worked sarees. In addition to this, Czarina showcases a range of blouse materials, ready-made blouses and fashion wear for the new generation.

Czarina is located at Catholic Centre on Statue-General Hospital Road. To know more about the Collection, visit Czarina’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ CzarinaDesignerSarees or call 9387721322.


SHOPPING

Ramachandran Textiles became famous and unique for its quality and excellence in design of dress materials.. Its trade has been extended to other parts of Kerala and even Tamil Nadu, including all major southern cities, for its quality texture in dress materials, The textiles showroom celebrates four decades journey now. It has grown since 1995 in state of Kerala.

enowned brand Ramachandran Textiles is likely

to open a new showroom at Attakulangara, in Trivandrum in another few months. In an exclusive chat with Metro , CEO of Ramachandran Textiles, Sathguna K Chandran, said that the new showroom will come in an area of about 1.25 lakh sq ft area featuring an underground parking centre and other 6 floors to accommodate the show room’s clothes materials which will help

in provide its customers with a complete solution for their dress materials. However, other showrooms in Trvandurm will be functioning from existing

centres as well where customers will be able to purchase a variety of different branded dress materials. The new showroom will be furnished

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with fully AC.

The company’s fast paced network experience has been a result of textile showrooms faith in premium budget, , cost-effective, largest variety and a very good customer base.

Explaining the reasons for increasing its presence textile retail chains, he said the market is always encouraging and satisfactory. When asked about competition, he said, ‘’ it is purely business’’ and we have our own strength and principles, we believe in it.’’ ‘’The strength of Ramachandra Textiles is its largest variety and lowest price,’’ he added.

Ramachandran owes its

success to the quality of the products, the guaranteed purity, the exclusive range of designs, the gaminess of the dress materials the company provides in showrooms. The company has always stood for huge reputations it has established with the public in South India, backed by business ethics. On display and sale are stunning dress materials that impresses the customers.

He urged the Kerala government to increase the shopping timings to late night atleast during festivals like Onam or Ramzan,. Especially

when city residents are in festive mood to purchase dress materials and readymade garments.


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DINING

Tasty Sadyas is real deal in Mothers Veg plaza

Mothers Veg plaza is drawing long lines of local residents who appreciate the taste of an authentic sadhya daily. A queue is often formed outside the restaurant at 11.30am extending beyond Russian culture venue next door. Many of the customers told Metro that they were frequent customers at the restaurant daily. The restaurant has been profitable from the beginning, thanks to generous Metro reviews and word of mouth.

f one had the chance to eat sadya here in Mothers Veg Plaza

, he or she can not even imagine what the rush looks likes for a total of 365 days.

Sadya, which in Malyaalam means ‘ banquet’, a sensational multi-cuisine vegetarian meal served on a

banana leaf. Literally, it is a traditional food habit that is enjoyed eating without the help of cutlery.

People from all over the city flock here to eat sadya in Trivandrum at a restaurant called Mothers Veg Plaza, slocated at Bakery junction. It is open daily from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm

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The usual items on the menu includes plain boiled rices featured with avial, puliserry (yogurt based curry), kootu curry (black chickpeas curry), samba( a vegetable curry), rasam, spicy buttermilk, bananas, papad and of course boiled rice with various kinds of pickles, payasams and banana chips of course. The tasty sadya can accommodate even 20 dishes on a banana leaf.

Sadhya which is usually prepared for festivals, occasion and is served in lunch can be a mouth-watering exercise daily at Mothers Veg Plaza. Indeed, there is something so special about serving sadhya, and those topped menus on a banana leaf can impress any guest. The recipe sadhya is designed

for 365 days daily. In addition, the restaurant also takes pride in preparing 100 varieties of dosa, daily to boost the customers appetite.

At some point, you’ve

probably attempted your home sadiyas from scratch. But what about entertaining guests at Mothers Veg plaza? For more details contact- Mothers Veg Plaza, Bakery junction ,call- 0471-4012255/9020333658


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DINING

Food to suit your mood: Ping Pong restuarant

Enter Ping Pong – this is where you can treat yourself to, not one or two, but whole 100 type of dishes. Today, the restaurant gave the IT executive and local residents and shoppers, delighted options to pamper their palate Ping Pong is a favourite haunt of the local residents and techno park employees alike, who flock to it, when hunger strikes for a tasty quick bite.

ing Pong is a multi-cuisine restaurant that

serves authentic food preserving the local flavors of Kerala. Located near to the Infosys Techno park at Venpalavattom, it has also become the centre of attraction for food connoisseurs in the city.

The restaurant will take your dining experience to a new level along with scrumptious delicacies served here. The restaurant is open from 11 am to 11 pm daily to satisfy the customers.

Over 100 varieties of new dishes are served here. Those who are mildly spices( not strong), those who like spicy food can opt of any mutton/chicken fried which is less of oil or pepper but packed with the

flavor of Kerala.

According to Fazial Ahmed, one of the partner in the restaurant, ‘’ he bags a major chunk of business for repeated orders from clients or people from Infosys Infopark. He adds that

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our food is keeping with some of the important health issues we want to highlight,’’

Faizal explains, While the cooking methods remain the same, what goes in is quite different. Besides the use of locally available vegetables and meats, it’s the use of condiments like garam masalas (a selection of hand pounded or whole spices used to cook Indian meat dishes), corn flour for thickening and coating, monosodium glutamate to enhance the ‘Chinese’ flavor, an overdose of chilli, garlic and ginger, and generous portions of soy sauce to top it all off -- which is what gives Indian Chinese food that special robust, spicy flavor, he adds.

The delicious menu creates lines of cars in the parking lot and crowded tables inside is due to the Chinese and Indian cosines server here mainly. The brains behind Ping Pong are Faizal Ahmad and his partner Uday Kumar.

Contact:- Phone- 41 471

6545454, 6545453,6515452

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DINING

Meat Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 100gm sausage, casings removed, sliced • 100 gm bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces • 100gm fresh basket cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces • 50gm grated parmesan cheese • 6 eggs, slightly beaten • For PIE Crust • 300 gm refined flour • 5gm teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 eggs, slightly beaten (save some yolk for top) • 50 ml oil or 75gm butter

• 150ml water

METHOD

- Prepare crust: Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs, oil and water. Make a dough - Rest for one hour in refrigerator. - Flatten the dough and

Press into a pie dish; make few dockings with fork in the base. - Filling: Mix cut up sausage, bacon, cheeses and beaten eggs. Pour into crust lined pie dish. Design the edges using fingers - Bake approximately 40minutes hour at 250 degrees.

Russian Kulich BreadIINGREDIENTS

• 40 gm fresh yeast • 125 ml warm milk • 900 g plain flour • 4 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks, beaten • 250 g unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly

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• 100 g raisins • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 175 g natural honey • 165 gm caster sugar • 2 tsp olive oil • 215 g pure icing sugar • 125 ml pouring cream • 20 ml lemon juice • 12 nos muffin cup or molds

METHOD

- Dissolve yeast in 125 ml warm water in a large bowl. Add milk and 150 g flour, and whisk until smooth. Cover and place in a warm, draught-free place for 1½ hours or until mixture doubles in size.

- Combine eggs, yolks, butter, raisins, ½ teaspoon vanilla, honey, sugar, oil and ½ tsp salt in a large bowl. Add to the yeast mixture and gradually beat in remaining 750 g flour with a wooden spoon until combined.

- Place dough in an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook and knead for 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

- Line insides of molds with

baking paper. Place dough evenly into each and cover. Place in a warm, draught-free place for 1½ hours or until dough doubles in size.

- Preheat oven to 180°C. Place molds in oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until kulich is golden in color cover with foil if browning too quickly. Cool for 10 minutes in tins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

- Meanwhile, whisk icing sugar, remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla, cream, lemon juice and 2 tbsp. water until smooth. Pour over top side and serve


HEALTH

The saga continues, and glory of Dr K P Haridas remains undiminished. Although, he started his journey over a decade ago in setting up his dream hospital , Lords hospital, here in Trivandrum in 2000, but there is not a shadow of doubt that his contribution in the field of medical profession stands tall. Dr K P Haridas He has conferred with the prestigions Padma award for his four-decades plus service to the fieled of surgery and medicine.

own south, if one were to go with list of acclaimed

doctors, Dr. K P Haridas, Chairman and Managing Director, Lords Hospital, Trivandrum, is one of the most acclaimed surgeon, who had endevored to provide exceptional and distinguished service to the society for several decades; first as a leading Surgeon in Kerala.

Winning Padma Shri this year, makes us believe that

the aura still lingers.

Lords hospital, is a unit of of M/s. Maharaja Medical Centre Pvt. Ltd. and was founded in April 2000 with a mission for providing exceptional medical care using state-of-the-art-technology to patients, irrespective of their social or financial background.

Lords hospital is the realization of a dream that he had conceived alongside the co-operation of investors, employees and

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clients from all walks of life.

Over the last 10 years, Dr Haridas has helped transform Lords Hospital into a leading teaching centre for training programmes in Laparoscopic Surgery, Piles surgery, Varicose Vein surgery, Weight loss surgery and many other latest advanced surgical procedures. These programmes are attended by students from other States in India and from countries like UK, UAE, China and Russia. Thus, Lords hospital has been a

steeping stone to success for those all surgeons who completed the programmes from here.

Dr Haridas’ contribution to society need to be seen in this respect, that he had performed thousands of Gastrointestinal, Liver and Pancreatic operations at no fee to the poorest patients, saving thousands of lives

Even while serving in the government health service, he had helped oversee the improvement of the General Surgery services to one of the best at the

National level.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy personally congratulated Dr Haridas on winning Padma Shri for his four decade plus service and contributions to the field of medicine and surgery.

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, will confer him the award in a ceremony to be held in New Delhi.

Dr Haridas is undoubtedly a living proof of noble contributor in the medical field.


METRO FOCUS

Parents of school-aged children (and younger) have a big job to do this drizzly time of year. It’s summer camp planning time! We’re here to help inspire your search with suggestions for some great camps for all types and tastes to be held in Trivandrum this year.

or an even wider range of camps, be sure to check out our

camps portal and phone numbers. And of course, don’t forget to check your local parks, star hotels and school campus, boys or girls clubs, which also offers a wide range of affordable camps.

A thousand of teenagers and kids from all over Trivandurm take part in the summer camp held in the city every year. Encouraged by kid’s participation, many summer camps are held every year that invites us to join in this summer.

What is the need for summer camps actually? It is to engage the youths and kids to remain engaged

during vacation?

The camp normally provides excellent educational and leisure opportunities that is evident in all of our youth programmes ,which emphasize each child’s needs and personal development while working in a group.

Metro Mart lists some exciting summer camps. Get enrolled in the summer camp and send us your feedback.

A Big March to Olympics : CenterPoint

CenterPoint Sports Shooting Academy, Trivandrum, provides a high quality training opportunity to junior and senior shooters in rifle discipline.

Known for Olympic shooting courses for enthusiastic shooters, the academy has a modern-state-of-the –art technical and mental training methods and techniques to educate the promising shooters. At present, the academy takes pride in hosting camps for 10m Air rifle and 10m Piston events training in the academy premises.

In addition, 50m Prone, 22 rifle and 3p rifle coaching in 50 metre range Is available for the promising shooters at the club. CenerPoint is the first sports research center for Olympic shooters and it has a regular and tailor made packages for beginners and for advance shooters, who prepare for World Cups and Olympics.

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According to Roshin Mathew, managing director and coach, the summer camp is for month of March and April and it will be conducted twice in a month.

The camp has already provide 19-20 national players and over 9 players in international arena. The camp invite registration from enthusiastic and upcoming shooters, who can qualify in the number of medical tests conducted and certified to be suitable as shooters. There is no age group limit to join the camp. People from any age group within 8 to 80 years are eligible, provided they are healthy and sound , During the course, video conferencing will be organized for the enrolled shooters in the campus, which features suggestions and tips from the veteran Olympic players.

For registration in the summer camp – pls contact- Roshin Mathew, Managing Director & Success Coach/Tel- 0471-4060882., Mob- 0 77366 10686 - Email- [email protected]. Website- www.centerpointindia.com

Hycinth - masti in swimming camp

Another exciting summer at Hycinth swimming camp has begun. A whole

month that promises to be full of unique learning experiences as well as fun opportunities for the kids will be witnessed at the Hycinth Hotel that is situated at Thampanoor, Trivandurm.

Special training session for kids swimming classes by professional trainers’ will be provided at a nominal fess of Rs 3,999. The classes will be conducted during 7.00 am to 4 pm daily. A special 20% discount awaits for the kids who are enrolled in the camp on dining experiences at café jade. The first 30 registrants will also reap the benefits of enjoying an additional 10 days more swimming experiences in the club. Hycinth Hotel is taking registration for summer camp.

For details – Call Rajesh-9400000742 and John-9496389512. Address-Manorama Road, Thampanoor,

Trivandurm-695 001. PH- +91 471 255 2999, Fax: +91 471 233 4343. Email- [email protected]

2) Towards academics- Aceware Tech

Learning languages can be workout for brains, both for kids and young. Learning and practicing something, for instance, a computer programming strengthens the brain now-a-days. In this regard, Aceware Technologies Pvt Ltd ( ISO 9001-2000 certified company), located in Sreekarlyam in Trivandrum, is conducting a summer camp for children.

Two months camp throughout the summer holidays to learn English &H indi grammer, spoken English and Computer basics. The camp supports children ages 1 – 17. Take advantage of the summer holidays by registering children.

For details contact-


08281494421, 0471-2590772, 0417-819-6473.

Masti at cricket camp

Witch cricket fever creating so much exciting around the city’s youth minds now-a-days, the Shine’s Academy functioning at St Mary’s Higher Secondary school at Pattam, is all set to organise a summer cricket camp for boys in its premises .

The camp had laurels in producing a list of cricket players, which include Kerala State cricketer Abhishek Mohan and other like Anfal P.M, Jitin Ramachandran, Deepak Murali,, Raj Kiran and Aquib Fizal.

The camp is designed to build on natural talent and unearth future players and will enroll boys in age group of 6 to 19 years only- The camp begins from April 7 onwards. Entry is limited. For registration contact- 9747870767,7559098747

Chess summer camp

The Travancore chess club will organize a series of summer vacation classes which establishes the fundamentals of chess in general. The different levels of chess game mindsets required for beginners and intermediate players will be taught in the camp situated

at the Sri Pattom Thanu Pilllai Memorial Society Hall.

The classes will be of three hour duration daily on weekdays such as Monday to Friday. Each camp session will last for one month in general .The course will be offered in month of March , April and May respectively.

One month session will encourage a focus on achievement with plenty of opportunities for youngsters. Talented players from these sessions will be judged and picked up for another-year advanced training programme which will be conducted by former state chess champion. Sreekumar Parameswaran. According to Travancore Chess Club Secretary, Ashok G Nair. Former chess champion will pass on coaching tips that will help chessplayers aspirants to reach the top. –

For more details visit-www.travancorechessclub.org or call 9447032794 or 8893110280

Cricket coaching for men

The Killipalam Cricket Academy (KCA) is organizing 30-day summer coaching camp for boys( 5-21), who will enjoy learning new skills in all cricketing disciplines of batting,

bowling and fielding. The academy’s themes sessions will commence on April 6. The camp by KCA will be conducted at the Chalai Boys High School Ground,

According to Anil Kumar Rajan, director and coach of the KCA, the first 50 who register for the camp will be picked up. After the conclusion of the one-month programme, a team of selected players, will be able to represent Killipalam Cricket Academy(KCA) in the Thiruvananthapurm District Cricket Association league matches.

He added ,’’Our themed sessions by trained trainers encourage a focus on achievement with plenty of opportunities to put skills into action that includes yoga classes, umpiring classes. The selection procedure will be in par with BCCI standard. ‘’

Whether it one’s first experiences of cricket or you are a representative player, you will have fun.

For registration contact- 9447494787, 07736174094

When a seed is sown, it Is done with the hope of that proper nurturing and nourishment ,it will generate into seedlings. Even kid’s brain is like a seed, happy summer camps to one and all.


METRO EVENT

It is our pleasure to invite you to METRO MART- best café and restaurant awards ceremony - Metro Mart Food Awards-2015.

In its tenth year, Metro Mart has become one of the biggest Kerala’s monthly guide to tourism, lifestyle, hospitality, institution, hospital and realty sectors.

etro Mart Food Awards-2015, Trivandrum is

an event to be organised by Metro mart Trivandrum to recognize the tasty efforts of the restaurants in and around Trivandrum. Restaurants were always in the news for bad reasons as this industry was always haunted and targeted because of very few people’s greed and unprofessional business doings. Yes now it’s time you all stand up for this cause and be in the limelight and get recognized for your tasty efforts that helped many kill their hunger. It’s time now these diners vote you and acknowledge and accept your efforts in providing good food and a good dining experience.

Metro Mart Food Awards -2015, Trivandrum is not just a Business category Award event. It is not just a platform to recognize

your business in the public, but ales to promote your business and helps in brand building. Metro Mart Food Awards 2015, Trivandrum, a first of this kind in the city will set a bench mark for the restaurants to perform. Metro mart will take utmost care in identifying the top restaurants and food joints in the city evaluate them and recommend to the public to vote for their favorite restaurant.

Metro Mart is thrilled to announce a new social contest – Restaurants& Chefs -2015- that will offer foodie fans of Best new restaurant the chance to shadow the best cuisines from their restaurant. The category of selection would include A- Z of the restaurant industry, and even those who are behind the scenes, will be awarded. The event is to highlight how the chef and

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restauarnaeur manages one of the top kitchen in the city.

Metro Mart aims to recognize exceptional Cafes down Trivandurm and innovations in the best menu from selected cuisines. Please join us as we celebrate this year’s outstanding winners. The event will witness some outstanding cuisines prepared from the restaurant of Trivandrum that will be recognized for their contribution. We would thank all of you for your continued support.

It is an a social event uniting the finest chefs with the best restaurants’ from the city of Trivandrum. Any restaurant – owner or a chef owning a restaurant can enter for the coveted opportunity with Metro Mart’s annual competition. Anybody who has their passion for the restaurant industry, or who has previous restaurant experience as a chef is necessary for this rare opportunity.

Every part of the business of the restaurant including the dining room and the

kitchen space, and dinner space and a restaurant team serve up, will account for the best category.

Let us have the opportunity to meet the best chef, best menus, best restaurants, and see the ins-and-outs of service and finish the experience with a spectacular chef show.

For Registration-Visit- http://metrofoodawards.com/

Call +91 9995139933/7025234538


Best Time to Visit SingaporeLong before Raffles declared his discovery of Singapore in 1819, it was a hotbed of Arab and Indochinese traders who set up villages along the harbor. Much of historic Singapore was razed to the ground during the building projects of the 1970s, but conservationists stepped in to save some of Little India and the Arab District.The former is dominated by the Hindu Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple filled with colorful Hindu deities, while the Arab District centers around the gold dome and minarets of the 1920s Sultan Mosque .

ong before Raffles declared his discovery of

Singapore in 1819, it was a hotbed of Arab and Indochinese traders who set up villages along the harbor. Much of historic Singapore was razed to the ground during the building projects of the 1970s, but conservationists stepped in to save some of Little India and the Arab District.The former is dominated by the Hindu Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple filled with colorful Hindu deities, while the Arab District centers around the gold dome and minarets of the 1920s Sultan Mosque .

’60s, Singapore is also one of the world’s greenest cities. With a strict cap on the number of vehicles allowed on the island, and with more than 5 percent of the island reserved for nature, Singapore is literally a breath of fresh air. Lastly, the «Lion City» is admirably clean! Littering, spitting and smoking in public places is banned and verbalized, and all possible measures are taken to ensure an extraordinary cleanliness.

A country’s tourist attractions are a major reason for visiting, and Singapore has many such sites.

Convenience - English is one of the country’s four official languages, along with Chinese, Malay and Tamil, so you can communicate with most of the locals without having to contend with exotic scripts or modes of speaking.You can be whisked anywhere quickly on an efficient public transportation system that is led by a subway network that easily bypasses traffic.

Safe, Green and clean city- Singapore is considered by many as one of the safest city in the world (one of its nickname is the «Safe Heaven»). Thanks to a supporting government program dating from the

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National Museum of Singapore - Located under the silver dome of a handsome 19th century building, is the best place to get your bearings on the island’s history. Through interactive 3D exhibitions, a rolling program of performances and a permanent collection of artifacts from Singapore’s first settlers in the 14th century to a display of fashion from the 1950s,.

Science center-For young scientists and future science and technology experts, the Singapore Science Centre has been recognized that this world will surely stimulate your brain with over 850 interactive rides that describe the wonders and beauty of science.

Singapore Zoo- is one of the major tourist attractions in Singapore. Supplemented by thousands of rare animals make kids would love to see the uniqueness of each animal that they had never seen their lifetime. Singapore Zoo also provides a vehicle for children’s play Rainforest Kids world. Wave of lively children waiting in the water play area, with themes such as wildlife parks wet dream! For the game more exciting, young and old can ride to the animal-themed carousel.

This zoo has a different concept from other zoos. With open cages, all animals can live like in their natural habitat.

Botanical Garden contains more than 60,000 species of plants and animals, and is home to the world’s first children’s garden. Past visitors rave about the tropical greenery of the gardens.

Garden of Bay - is a recent addition to Singapore’s tourist attractions, but is one that gardeners won’t want to miss visiting. Open less than a decade, Gardens by the Bay is built

on reclaimed land in central Singapore. It consists of three gardens: Bay Central, a garden with a waterfront walk that will eventually connect the other two gardens; Bay East, which is opening in phases as sections are completed, and Bay South, the largest garden, which showcases tropical horticulture and includes tree-like structures up to 50 meters (160 feet) high that dominate the Gardens’ landscape.

Helix Bridge architectural marvel -Linking Marina Bay to Marina Centre, the Helix Bridge, is set to become Singapore’s next landmark.


This 280 metre pedestrian linkway (the longest in Singapore) features a world’s first double-helix structure and is an engineering feat assembled with great precision. For a memorable experience, be sure to visit this engineering marvel situated in the heart of the city.

The Merlionis more than just a statue. It’s a mythical symbol of Singapore, a place to take in some incredible views, and of course, is the city’s most sought after photo-op. Although the 70-tonne, water-spouting Merlion is the main focal point, you can also relax on the terraced seating area.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

– islocated in central Chinatown from late 1980s when a Buddhist temple was first proposed for Singapore’s Chinatown, it became the Tooth Relic Temple, a home for a tooth relic from Buddha.

Chinatown is another Singapore icon; great for shopping (many swear by it as the cheapest souvenirs location in town.), and trying out authentic Chinese food. There are countless restaurants and hawker food vendors to choose from. Other attractions include Thian Hock Keng Temple, the oldest temple in Singapore, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Eu Yan Sang Chinese Medical Hall and Maxwell Road Food Centre

Little India- is an ethnic neighborhood found in Singapore that has Tamil cultural elements and aspects of other cultures, is more commonly known as Tekka in the local Tamil community. This is a great place. You can find lots of new things here.

Shopping street – Orchard Road is the main shopping street of Singapore, regularly frequented by the locals as well as foreign tourists. Orchard Road is flanked by malls, numerous up market restaurants, coffee chains, cafés, nightclubs and hotels. It is also the site of the official residence of the President of Singapore.

Gambling Paradise - Singapore, which is set to overtake Las Vegas as the world’s second-largest gambling hub, is the new paradise for the keens of casinos. Singapore has emerged as Asia’s hottest new gambling destination with a revamped cityscape, notably marked by the opening of two ultra-


modern resorts casinos in 2010.

Singapore Flyer – the world’s largest observation gaint wheel,standing at 165 metres tall, Opened in 2008, a breathtaking panoramic view of the Singapore City skyline is ensured from inside one of the capsules. No other place in Singapore offers these glittering night views.

Sentosa resortsis Located on an island off Singapore’s south coast, the property features hotels, restaurants, a casino, theme parks – in short, something for everyone no matter how old they are. With this location, attractions obviously center around the sea: Marine Life Park, Dolphin Island, a water park and an aquarium.

Universal studio Singapore becomes the top tourist attractions. Universal Studios Singapore is divided into 7 zones, Madagascar, the Palace of Far Far Away from the world of Shrek was the first in the world, The Lost World where you can find a world of dinosaurs and Waterworld, Ancient Egypt - a world full of ancient Egyptian mummies, Sci-fi - a futuristic city and the last two zones of the theme of a

famous city in America that is Hollywood and New York. Universal Studios Singapore has over 30 restaurants and food carts, together with 20 unique retail stores and carts located around the park.

Jurong Bird Park – is one of the most renowned bird sanctuaries with some of the largest free flying aviaries in the world. In habitats that their naturalistic enviornments, is home to the colours,of the world,as Asia’s largest bird park with a collection of more than 5,000 birds across 400 species.

Night Safari - Since it opened in 1984, it is

one of Singapore’s top attractions, with more than one million people annually enjoying a tram ride through seven of the world’s geographic regions.The world’s first night safari set in 40 hectares of secondary jungle with over 130 species. Visitors also canEnjoy interactive animal shows and breathtaking fire-twirling and fire-eating tribal performances.

One of the most amazing things about Singapore is the variety of experiences that can be enjoyed in one place and a trip to Singapore is sure to create some incredible memories.


New Honda Activa is worth buying!

The new Honda Activa is a bike you’ll do anything for. This vehicle is designed carefully so that the rider enjoys the ride in even in bad roads. All in all, it is a bike that is worth everything.

celebrate the new sound spirit of ‘Activah’ with Honda’s improved and powerful new HET engine that provides an efficiency of 60kmph*. So go on, make the roads your own with yur Honda Activa!

If you are a frequent commuter on the Indian roads, you might agree with us when we say that, over the last decade Honda Activa has been leading on the list of best automatic scooters

he reigning ‘King of Scooters’ – Honda Activa- has been crowned with a new

feeling, ‘Activah!’

Prepare tp be awed by the glorious new features it is equipped with. Turn Heads wherever you go with its dynamic body design.

Leave a mark with its graceful tal lamp and stylish 3D emblem.

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in the market. Well, for the year, 2015-16, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter Inia Pvt. Ltd, the company behind the popular Honda automobiles in the country, has shared exciting plans for a range of its vehicles. One such vehicle that’s getting an interesting facelift is India’s beloved Actva scooter, which is now being rebranded as ACTIVA 3G ) signifying the 3rd generation design). Chosen by millions of riders across India, Honda Activa is being launched with a newly styled esign and a new set of additional features. Let’ find out what’s new and what’s not.

Honda have launched the face lifted Activa christened the Activa 3G. The Activa 3G signifies that it’s the third generation of the Activa scooter since it was launched in 2001 in our market. The design of the new Honda Activa 3G has been revised as it gets new side panels, redesigned headlamp and taillight alongwith 3D emblem. Features like the viscous air filter, maintenance free

battery, tubeless tyre and key lock shutter have been carr9ed forward from the older generation Honda Activa.

The updates made on the new Honda Activa 3G are restricted to the cosmetic front and no changes have been made to the engine. Powering the new Honda Activa 3G is the standard 190cc. air-cooled, single cylinder motor producing BPS of peak power and 8.7 Nm of peak torque. The power plant is mated to a CVT transmission Honda claims the new Activa 3G will have a fuel efficiency figure of 60 km/litre. Suspended duties are handled by trailing link set up at front and rear while CBS ( combi braking system ) is standard, As far as features are concerned , a longer and water seat. There Is enough foot space, tubeless tyres, full metal body and a key lock shutter. Launched in 5 exciting colors- White, Black, Blue, Red and Gre, the Honda Activa 3G is definitely going to stand out when ompared to previous variants.

The New Honda Activa 3G will e pitched against the TVs Jupiter. Yamaha Alpha , Mahindra Gusto and Hero Maestro in the scooter segment.

Marikam Motors Limited was founded in 1940 and was first of the many Automobile Businesses of Marikar Group. Over the years, it has become a trustable household name in Trivandrum. Focusing on prompt service and total customer satisfaction in its businesses, the company has set a new bench mark. The integrity, values and code of ethics of Marikar Motors makes it a valued business partner for many companies and a trusted provider for customers.

Contact-

Marikaar ( Motors) Ltd, P.B. No 9, Marikaar Buildings, M.G. Road, Thriuvananthapuram, Kerala- Phone-91-471-2471814, 2462630 Fax: 0471 – 2462630 Email: [email protected]


Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology Teachers who made a difference

Teach love, generosity, good manners and some that will drift from the classroom in the home an who knows, the children will be educating the parents. Good teaching can’t happen without student learnin.

arabhai Institute of Science and Technology named

after the pioneer of Space Science in India, was set up to fulfill a dream of the great visionary,Dr.A Vikram Sarabhai to mould high quality experts in frontier Engineering disciplines. The high Tech engineering college named Sarabhai Institute of Science & Technology is a self financing institution established in 2004 by Space Engineers Welfare Society (SEWLS), under the charitable society act.

The institution aims to promote advanced learning in different disciplines

Station and 25 Km from airport. The campus has sufficient infrastructure consisting of sufficient class rooms, workshops fully equipped labs, libraries, broadband internet connections, playgrounds, canteen, cafeteria.

It may be noted that the academic functioning of the institute is governed by a body consisting the management board of the society and a panel of academicians. The members are eminent personalities, philanthropists renounced scientists and engineers.

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of Science, Engineering Technology by running the institution at affordable cost for common man and make this institution a centre of excellence in imparting the state of the art technical education.

Today, the teachers at Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology stand tall and are determined to make a difference to the students and better their lives here on.

The Campus is situated at Vellanad a screen village in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram city, 20km from Central Railway

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principle which has no capitation fee and having admission strictly on merit basis, it is managed by highly/technically qualified, experienced and research oriented members of Space Engineers Welfare Society of ISRO. The institution, got Siskha Bharathi Puraskar was awarded to the institution for its transparency, novelty by the achievers foundation, New Delhi.

It Is an institution, which is proposed to take up the leading role of satellite fabrication for launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The Institution is a forerunner Tele-Education and Tele-Medicine Programs through Village resource centre at remote villages of Wayanad with the collaboration of Planning Board of Government of Kerala.

Incepted in the year 2004, the institution made all round progress in infrastructure of the campus and training facilities, programs and all other amentias. In short span of time, the students made the institution a pride by securing the university

ranks, academics and many titles likes Kalathilakam” and “Kalaprathibha.

Courses that are offered are, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering. With a career guidance and placement unit centre placed in the campus, the institution has a full-fledged research and development unit to boast of.

With 15 fleet of buses operating for students transport capable of transporting over 850 students, the institution has facilities to

accommodate girls and boys separately to place 500 students with safety and security.

The objectives of the college are to build managers, to equip the students with the latest management concepts and thoughts, to inculcate a “hands-on” approach towards management and to act as an interface between academia and industry.

Contact- Sarabhai Institute of Science & Technology

P B No: 2, Uriyacode, Vellanad P.O, Trivandrum, Kerala, India 0472-2884341 0472-2884448

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