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Wear eternity with Bhima Boutique

Dim Sum Festival @The Leela Kovalam

Turret Homes Identical with Sophisticated

lifestyle

Cosmopolitan Hospital with

a mission

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There is an old phrase “The grass is always greener on the other side”, but usually this proves to be wrong. How many cityite’s who is born and living in the city believe Thiruvananthapuram is one of the best city in our country to reside? Its normal to compare the city with other metros and point the facilities and opportunities we lack here. But until and unless you go and reside in that city, you will never be able to find which is the better one! Its more than eighteen years now I am living outside our city. After finishing the graduation from University College, I left to Delhi in 1996 kick starting my career in the media industry. From Delhi to Rohtak, Bangalore and then extensive travelling to almost all part of the countries, and today I am operating from Kolkata, and I realize what makes our city different from others.

I agree we don’t have a lot of shopping malls, trendy multiplexes, high-end night clubs (which is sure going to hit our city also as commercialism cannot be stopped), Thiruvananthapuram is still close to the nature. It’s different from the fast paced life and still offers a peaceful atmosphere to live in. A lot of tourists visit our city, especially to Kovalam one of the famous and oldest tourist destination in the country, to spend their quality time with nature. In our fast paced distracted life, we often miss to enjoy the time with nature, and feel ourselves connected to where we live in. Sam Sutton, the three-time Extreme Kayaking World Champion from New Zealand have commented that our state offers a lot of venues for adventure tourism. Exploring nature is one of the best way to understand and find the meaning of our existance in this world. I would like to inspire our readers to know more about the city, God’s own city and do write to us with your special moments which we can share with rest of the readers. We have included a lot of interesting sections in this edition of METRO. I look forward to hear your valubale suggestions about the contents of METRO, to make it better in the coming months. Have a great time ahead. Cheers!


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Metro Mart is a monthly journal published from Trivandrum. Views and opinions expressed in the journal are not neces-sarily those of the Publishers.

Metro Mart reserves the right to use the information published here in any manner whatsoever. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published in this edition, neither the Publisher no any of its employees accept any responsibilities for any errors or omissions.

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Business Development Manager Ratheesh Kumar

CONTENTS

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Sell Pure Gold Dr B Govindan

Wear eternity with Bhima Boutique

Dim Sum Festival@ the Leela Kovalam

Dine it out at Uday suites

Cosmopolitan hospital hospital with a mission

Kerala a perfect destination for adventure

tourism: Sam Sutton

KTM 2014 will be held from 18th - 20th September at Kochi

Cosmetic medical rejuvenation of feet

and hands

WTO introduced Wayanad Splash the concept of rediscovering Kerala in the rains took root

National honour for Technopark

Business incubator

50 Last Leaf

18 Turret Homes- Identical with Sophisticated lifestyle


Published, Edited and Printed by Hari Shanker A G and Owned by Haritha Media Pvt Ltd and Printed by him at SB Press Private Limited, Statue, Trivandrum 695001 and Published from Tharangam, Kodunganoor Post, Trivandrum 695013

Metro Mart is a monthly journal published from Trivandrum. Views and opinions expressed in the journal are not neces-sarily those of the Publishers.

Metro Mart reserves the right to use the information published here in any manner whatsoever. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published in this edition, neither the Publisher no any of its employees accept any responsibilities for any errors or omissions.

© All Rights Reserved RNI No: KERENG/2011/40037


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Annual Subscription `400 Managing Editor Hari Shanker [email protected] CEO & Managing Director Siji Nair [email protected]

Sub Editor V Viswanath

Editorial Assistant Ampili Nair

Creative Assistant Sayan Chaudhuri

GM Sales Sibu Nair

GM Administration Binoy Krishna

Business Development Manager Ratheesh Kumar


Wear Eternity!Wanna make all the heads turn? Just drop into the Bhima boutique and you will be thrilled to find jewels that will make you a showstopper at any show. The ambience, the mood and the sparkles of the jewels are sure to take you to another realm of beauty and elegance. Bored with the machine made blings? Then go for the hand crafted jewels painstakingly made specially for you at Bhima Boutique.

h wow! Well this could be your reaction

the moment you enter this world of grace and class. When others boast of designer jewels, Bhima makes it a reality. Bhima boutique housed at the 2nd floor of Bhima Towers Thiruvananthapuram is one of its kind and attracts connoisseurs from other adjacent cities too.

The workmanship of the artisans, the classic air that each piece carry and the personalized individual attention makes shopping

at Bhima boutique a wonderful experience. Bhima boutique, ‘the brain child of Suhas’, the son –in law of the chairman of Bhima groups, showcases

never seen designs namely ethnic, cocktail and diamond collection. Be it brooches, bracelets, statement necklaces and chokers, this boutique

SHOPPING BHIMA BOUTIQUE


oPavithra Vivaha Design

Pavithra vivaha is an exclusive collection from Bhima. Marriages are made in heaven and hence the epitome of purity-just like the jewellery from Bhima,The Pavithra Vivaha 2014 wedding jewellery collection has 6 Bridal styles to showcase Bhimas Variety in Jewellery, those are exclusive Antique Jewellery, Designer Wear Gold, Diamod Jewellery, Kundan - Polki Jewellery & Temple Jewellery.

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caters to all your fancy.

Opulent Indian heritage is presented in contemporary designs for the growing needs of present day women. Gold, diamonds, gemstones, platinum all are interwoven to make each piece a signature one. Artisans from Maharashtra and Gujarat take nine to ten months to finish one piece. The products range from two lakh to twenty seven lakh approximately .Here customers are pampered with affordable luxury. Those who wish to wear your attitude, Bhima boutique is the right place. This exclusive showroom is specially designed for customers who care for chic, glossy, well designed, hand crafted jewels. Shopping at Bhima itself speaks of your refined style and the boutique makes you all the more special. Here traditional north and south Indian jewelry find expression.

The fest conducted few weeks back had a tremendous response from customers who are very particular about the jewels they wear. A fabulous collection of antique pieces cater to the rich shopping experience. As the popular jingles go’ pennayal ponnu venum…….. the girl needs Bhima jewels for beaming radiance.

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“Gold: Safe Investmestment of Future”

LEADER SPEAK DR B GOVINDAN

Business is booming at Bhima jewelers. The chairman’s chamber is as hectic as it could be. The telephones ringing incessantly and the orderlies waiting for the coveted signature sums up the ambience. Laptops kept open brings in the latest sensex points. It is business everywhere. And the man at the helm of affairs, the chairman and managing director of Bhima groups B Govindan is amiable and took time off his busy schedule to answer the queries.

Shri K Bhima Bhattar founded Bhima Jewellery at Alleppey in 1925, when jewellery retail was an innovative concept. Bhima, thus became the first jewellery retail showroom in Kerala. Today it has outlets in many cities and towns of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka including India’s largest jewellery showroom at Trivandrum.

Dr. B. Govindan Son of Shri. K. Bhima Bhattar, expanded Bhima Jewellery to the capital of God’s own country in 1991. He spearheaded Bhima Jewellery, Trivandrum to launch the largest jewellery showroom in India at Ayurveda College Junction, Trivandrum in five floors and 25,000 sq. feet. on Monday, August 24, 2009.Dr. B. Govindan also launched Bhima Jewellery showrooms at Nagercoil 2003, at Madurai in 2007 and at Adoor in 2011. Presently he holds various Positions & Recognitions such as : Working President - All Kerala Gold & Silver Merchants Association, Vice President - Kerala Chamber Of Commerce & Industries, “KARMASHRESHTA” Award winner Organized by Anti Narcotic Action Centre Of India, “Life Time Achievement Award” Organized by The Art Of Jewellery Magazine to name a few. Dr Govindan’s three daughters and their spouses are helping the brand scale up. In the next five years, the company hopes to add 25 stores across India and establish a stronger presence in West Asia.



Bhima Jewelers is celebrating its 89th year of inception. What are the preparations and plans?

We are planning to expand by starting almost twenty new outlets in Trivandrum, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and in the Middle east Dubai and Qatar. Two in Trivandrum, four in Tamil Nadu ,four in Karnataka and eight in the middle east.

How is the business in Tamil Nadu?

In Tamil Nadu compared to Kerala the competition is high. Except for Chennai other regions like Trichi and Madhurai the turnover is poor. In Madurai alone there are thousand and five small ventures. But in Trivandrum and Nagercoil we have the maximum turn over. For the past six ‘Grand Kerala Shopping Festival’ we managed to sell the maximum tickets.

The new government and the new budget policies. What are your expectations and how it is going to affect the business?

The budget policies as of today do not promise anything good for the business. But we are not losing hope. Another representation is in the offing. They have raised the duty to 8 to 10%. We were demanding to bring

it down to 2 to3 %. Earlier people from gulf countries preferred to buy jewels from Kerala. But because of duty they have started buying from there itself. Earlier they used to buy from Kerala though gold was cheaper there. But buying from here makes a difference of twenty percent now. So they prefer to buy from gulf countries. It is true that foreign exchange has increased. But the smuggling also increased. Export earnings have decreased. We have given yet another representation to decrease the duty. The goldsmiths or the laborers are finding it difficult to meet both ends.

What about the Indian capital market?

After a lull, shares are showing a positive trend and it is going to be of great help to invest in gold. Actually after June there was 30 – 40 % decline in business. But even at that time Bhima managed a 20%

growth. But government believes that investment in gold is unproductive. I think it in a different way Jewels given for marriage is never a dowry. I take it as a safe investment for future. They can use it as a reserve for the education of their children. In dire necessities it can be used to get cash. Unlike cash or for that matter any other investment the love of the ladies for jewels ensures it safe return to the locker. I take it as something that can be passed on for generations.

What are your suggestions for the betterment of Thiruvananthapuram?

I think Thiruvananthapuram should have more industries. We have only Hindustan Latex and a couple of others here. Techno park is there but it is not enough. It caters only to the high end mass. If only we have industries, laborers or the people at the lower rung will be benefited.

Earlier NRIs used to buy from Kerala though gold was cheaper there. But buying from here makes a difference of twenty percent now. So they prefer to buy from gulf countries. It is true that foreign exchange has increased. But the smuggling also increased. The goldsmiths or the laborers are finding it difficult to meet both ends.

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Dim Sum Festival@ The Leela Kovalam

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Dim Sum in Cantonese literally means ‘touching the heart’. And that is what the Leela Kovalam hopes to do at the Tides, their iconic beach restaurant.

it under thatched roofs, enjoying the view of the Arabian

Sea and listening to the waves on the beach while the Kung Fu Panda Challenge presents an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT meal for just Rs. 950* per person !

A delicate appetizing soup warms you up and prepares you for the next

bout - an unlimited supply of hand-crafted Dim Sums of Seafood, Chicken, Fish, Mushroom, Pok Choi and Broccoli (Dim Sums are mostly a variety of dumplings and stuffed steamed buns).

By the time you catch your breath and gather your senses, the array of Main Courses launch the next

attack. Stir Fried Chicken, Vegetable Green Curry, Jasmine Rice and Noodles. The last round is with the Chef’s Signature Dessert Platter.

Tides Restaurant is open for Lunch and Dinner daily. Please call 93872 62114/ 93873 25935.

*including taxes.*Rs.550 for children below 12 years.

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DINING UDAY SUITES

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Dine it out at Uday suitesLove to have real Biriyani? No, you don’t have to go to Lucknow, Hyderabad or not even to our dear Malabar to have a sumptuous feast. It is here at Uday Samudra at Kovalam, Uday Suites at Shangumugham and Udaya Surya at Parasala.

day Samudra or UDS as it is popularly known is a tourist

spot by itself. The luxurious beach hotel that spans over four acres, just 15 metres away from the sea is all festooned for the Biriyani and Kebab Fest. Famous chefs from Lucknow, Hyderabad and Malabar are here to pamper your palate with the Mughal delicacies. An assorted range of mouth watering cuisines are spread out specially for you. Aromatic flavors of the biriyanis served hot are sure to pep you. After the

holy month of Ramdan, all hotels are vying with each other with delectable delicacies for their customers. But at every venue of Uday suites, it takes a lip-smacking twist. Here things are spruced up for the bon vivant in you.

The yummy Kebeb that is popular among the western youth as a snack after their night outs is fast catching up with our youth too. Sheikh kebab, Afgani kebab, Shammi kebab, Kashmiri kebab, Chicken kebab ,Tangdi kebab,Kalmi kebab. Malai murgh kebab, Pahadi kebab, Fish

kebab, Saffron mirch tikka, Ajwani tikka, Tandoori pomfret, Tandoori jhinga Veg kebab, Veg kebab, Tandoori aloo, Veg sheikh, Hara bhara kebab, you name it and they have it all here. Special care is given for vegetarians too. Other than Lucknow, Hyderabad and Malabar biriyani, Biriyanis of all flavors across the country is spread out for you. Dig into the Kebebs that can stimulate your taste buds and indulge in every possible way. Have a delicious night out at any of the UDS.


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LIVING TURRENT HOMES

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Turret Homes - Identical with Sophisticated lifestyle

How about making a home in the outskirts of the city with ample space and comforts? Skyscrapers, towers, villas, apartments, the city abounds with them. Baffled at the towering mansions that confront you the moment you enter the city? Yeah it has become laborious to pick the genuine from the fake. Now here come Turret builders with their two decade experience, integrity and trust to provide a roof over you. Their hard earned reputation built over trust and quality keeps them ticking even at the time of tough competition. The very new project named ‘Abodes Bougainvillea’ of Turret builders is creating ripples among the builders and customers alike in a stunning way.

ver the years, the Turret builders had become a brand name

to reckon with everything regal. Their name has become identical with sophisticated lifestyle. Even while pursuing urbane

demands, they don’t believe in segregating from nature. Hence their alcove is often a bower amidst the sylvan surroundings .A dwelling close to nature, yet not totally secluded from the day to day busy

life is what they promise. Nestled in the hillside, hitherto unexploited by the onslaughts of urbanization the site where Abodes Bougainvillea’ towers are under construction. But their nearness to power



centers of the state make it all the more alluring. This project at Chengottukonam is conceived by Abodes Design & Build and developed by Turret builders. Chengottukonam, famed for its illustrious son Chengottukonum Swamikal is an emerging residential area in the suburbs of the capital with the very high appreciation potential due to its closeness to the most happening place Techno Park, schools and colleges.

Abodes Bougainvillea’ villas and apartments Phase 1 has7 Villas and 5 apartments in a 0.45 Acre property. Though outwardly every villa looks same, each of them are customized for individual requirements .Ranging from 1400 sq.ft onwards, with innovative designs, the villas allows

ample ventilations and open spaces. Another advantage of Abodes Bougainvillea is that unlike other apartments and villas this project does not incur unnecessary maintenance cost for the customer. Materials and specifications are of high quality and are sure to impress any customer. Right from interior designs and modular kitchens,

every small demands of the customer are dealt with in an immaculate way. Stipulations of Vasthu science is also considered for the betterment of the residents.

Customized Villas with lawn and Terrace Garden, Garbage & Waste Disposal Management, Common Drainage System, Outdoor Lighting, Bitumen Top Roads , Gated Community with 24 X 7 Security and Surveillance, Kids Play Area, Provision for Stores are all our specialties. Here the warmth of the hearth beckons you, grab it and feel the joy of it.

For more information www.turretbuilders.com Tel : 0471-2310078 0471-4011560

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HEALTH COSMOPOLITON HOSPITAL

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Cosmopolitan Hospital with a mission

‘A hospital with a different ambience, a hospital with a healing touch.’ - Cosmopolitan hospital at Thiruvananthapuram is this and more. Just as the wine that improves upon age, this hospital over the years has become a reliable place for the sick and the needy. A comprehensive health care within your reach is what makes it a unique one in the city.

Over crowded Government hospitals and the expensive private hospitals had made the life and treatment of the ordinary people miserable. It is here the cosmopolitan hospitals with its team of dedicated doctors come to the rescue of the populace. It was established in 1982 to provide quality treatment for the patients and the way they uphold the medical ethics is simply exemplary!

he full fledged hospital complex in the heart of the city

is the realization of the dream by a team of medical and other professionals including businessmen led by the great visionary late Dr. M R S Menon. Qualified medical professionals, complemented by skilled

support staff is the mainstay of the hospital. This 360 bedded multi specialty hospital-one of its kind in Thiruvananthapuram has twenty nine specialties and offers high quality medical care to over 3 lakh patients every year. As their slogan ‘Safer than safe profess’, they have set

a new paradigm in patient care. With the launching of fully integrated world class surgical complex the cosmopolitan hospitals has reached the zenith of excellent patient care and safety.

Besides this, they have started Cosmopolitan

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Educational & Research Foundation in 1990 to promote Research & Educational Activities in Medical Sciences. The fact that many organizations both public and private sector and all major insurance companies have included cosmopolitan Hospitals as their authorized centre stand as a testimony for their goodwill and efficiency.

Modern integrated Operation Theatre Complex, Full-fledged Cath Lab, Executive Checkups, Geriatic Health Care & Home Visit, Preventive Clinics run by the various Departments, State of the art equipments & facilities, Canteen Facility - with qualified dietician assistance, Morning & evening OPDs on all days etc are the salient attractions of the Hospital.

Cosmopolitan Hospital is the authorized medical center for over 27 organizations in the Public Sector, Private Sector and the Government and all major insurance companies. It is one of the largest and best institutions of its kind in the country.

Cosmopolitan Hospital welcomes international patients to avail of professional services in delivering high quality

treatment of illnesses. Specialised International Patient Centre staff have years of experience in handling all the requirements and special needs of foreign guests.

The Hospital Emergency Wing is well equipped to attend to all emergencies, round the clock. The attending Duty Medical Officers have the back-up support of senior residents of all specialized departments. Senior consultants are available on call round the clock to attend to emergency care of patients. Diagnostic services required for emergency services are also available all the time.

24-hr fully equipped Ambulance Service is also available for patients. The new integrated surgical complex has six state of

the art operating theatres furnished by ultramodern equipments that meet the international standards. Round the clock working blood bank at cosmopolitan hospital serves to the needs of all other hospitals in and around the city. A medical library in the hospital is a blessing for the aspirants of higher studies .The DNB courses and CME programmes conducted by the foundation is an added attraction. Emergency and Trauma Care Services, X-ray & ECG Facilities, Lab Facilities, Pharmacy, Ambulance Services that works twenty four hours see to the speedy recovery of the patients A hospital rooted in tradition and ethics even while aspiring for excellence is surely a benediction for the society at large. So Viva cosmopolitan hospitals!

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TOURISM ADVENTURE TOURISM

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Kerala a perfect destination for adventure tourism: Sam SuttonKerala’s exceptional scenic beauty and its warm waters make it a standout destination for kayaking, rafting and other water sports, according to one of the world’s fastest extreme paddlers.

am Sutton, the three-time Extreme Kayaking World Champion, said

the rivers and backwaters of Kerala offer some of the best spots in India for kayaking, but they need to be developed well. “I understand that the rivers in some of the other parts are extremely cold, which makes the sport hard,” he said.

The New Zealander was in the city after taking part in the second edition of the Malabar River Festival, jointly organised by the District Tourism Promotion Council of Calicut, Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society, and the Kerala Kayaking Academy in Kozhikode from July 25-27 with the primary objective of showing what Kerala has

to offer to international paddling community.

Sutton, accompanied by Jacopo Nordera, an Italian kayaking trainer met Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday and requested him to develop kayaking and rafting infrastructure in Kerala. Minister for Tourism A P Anil Kumar and senior officials were present at the


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meeting.

Sutton, who is visiting ‘God’s Own Country’ for the first time, was all praise for the beauty of the region. “The rivers, waterfalls and the slides are ideal for professional kayaking, and the greenery is a big plus point for Kerala,” he said adding that the Visa-on-Arrival facility also makes it easier for sports enthusiasts to come to Kerala and will be an important factor in promoting adventure tourism here.

He took home an armload of prizes at the Malabar River Festival 2014 which saw Indian and international paddlers compete in a host of events on the Iruvazhinjipuzha and

Chalipuzha rivers.

Sutton said the government should firstly create a space for youngsters so that they can get into the environment of rivers. Secondly the government needs to start some rafting operation for everybody to enjoy the rivers of Kerala. “For creating an interest in Kayaking and rafting all that is to be done is to develop activities and attractions that you want people to come and explore. The more people come, the surer sign it is that Kerala is at the forefront,” he added.

Comparing his kayaking experience in Kerala to that in Mexico, he said that for Kerala to become a world class destination

for adventure tourism, the authorities need to generate and sustain interest by organising kayaking events every year. Another essential requirement, he said, is to train the employees of adventure tourism companies and create a platform for the enthusiasts to explore.

“One of the biggest challenges in Kerala, I think, is the permission to kayak in the rivers here. The government should consider opening up of new kayaking centres on the banks of the rivers which will attract many. The sport has the potential to bring national and international laurels to the state,” he said adding that he expects to see changes during his next visit.

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HEALTH COSMETOLOGY

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Cosmetic medical rejuvenation of feet and hands

Many of us are very self conscious about the look and feel of our hands and feet. We often wish that they were different and envy those whose extremities display their fashion and personality. Do not consider your hands and feet as just practical equipment to ‘grip, pick, squeeze, poke, crush, etc’, or to ‘get you around’ respectively. Over time, hands and feet too can begin to become pigmented, lose fat and become wrinkled. Rejuvenation can help reverse these changes and slow down further aging changes.

or years, aesthetic medical practitioners have concentrated on

the face as the centre of anti-aging therapies. Lifts, tucks, serums, fillers, and more have been used to turn back the clock and present a more youthful appearance. No attention was given to our hands

and feet which work for us every day thereby being subjected to more wear and tear. Now, people have started noticing the discrepancy between the rejuvenated face and aged appearance of their extremities. The good news is that cosmetic medical rejuvenation of hands

and feet is possible and becoming more popular.

The various methods of rejuvenation include:

1. Topical prescriptions-Keep your skin well hydrated with a good moisturiser. Broad spectrum should be used on all exposed areas including



hands and feet. Vitamin-A and vitamin-C derivatives help nourish and retain skin texture and moisture. It also prevents sun-damage from over-exposure.

2. Microdermabrasion – With the help of tiny-crystals, upper layers of skin are buffed away revealing the firmer and softer skin. Followed by moisturizing of skin, this non-invasive technique is perfect for rejuvenating hands and feet.

3. Chemical Peels- This can be used to treat age spots and minor brown pigmentation by using a medically approved chemical solution to remove the upper layers of skin, thus revealing the fresher and younger skin from beneath.

4. Sclerotherapy – This is accomplished with injections or other methods such as lasers to reduce unsightly veins in the hands and legs.

5. Photorejuvenation with IPL (Intense pulsed light) which is a beam of many

different wavelengths of light that penetrates into deeper layers of skin to stimulate collagen production to plump up the skin, remove sun spots and most benign brown pigments and also treat redness caused by broken capillaries.

6. Dermal fillers – These can be used to treat the dorsum of aging hands. Restoring youthful hands is about improving texture and replacing lost volume. Unsightly veins and tendons, a “bony” appearance and creases can be hidden if the volume that is lost due to ageing is replaced. Hyaluronic acid is a component in our body that depletes as we age. Replacing hyaluronic acid is safe and effective as it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin so that the skin on the back of our hands looks plump and youthful again.

We take our feet for granted until they begin to give us problems. As we age, the loss of tissue affects parts of the feet too; such as tops of the

toes, sides of the feet, as well as bottoms of the feet. Any area that has been affected by gravity, weight bearing, or shoes can and will wear down. Fat pad of feet become thinner and discomfort or pain occurs more often when wearing heels and sometimes can be a problem even in flat shoes. Dermal fillers are injected into the balls of feet to provide additional cushioning and make walking more comfortable. The effects can last for up to a year and maintenance therapy will be required.

Beautiful, graceful, youthful hands and feet can speak volumes about the way you take care of yourself, others will appreciate your attention to details and you will feel more confident. When we feel good about ourselves, it shows in everything we do. So start transforming your unsightly hands and feet into works of art!

Dr Asha Biju MBBS, MS,Dip.Med.Cosm

Consultant Cosmetologist & Cosmetic Laser Surgeon M.D at Wow Factor MediCosmetic Laser Centre

Keston Road, Kowdiar, Trivandrumwww.wowfactorindia.com


METRO EVENT NMC HEALTH CARE

23 Nurses Get Job Offer from NMC Healthcare group

As a relief to 23 nurses who came from strife-torn Iraq, offer letters for jobs from

NMC Healthcare group were handed over to them by CM Oommen Chandy at a

function here on Sunday. “The jobs were offered to them in NMC Healthcare hospitals

in Abu Dhabi. NMC Group Managing Director and CEO B R Shetty had already talked

with the CM regarding the rehabilitation of 46 nurses, who came from war-torn Iraq,”

NMC officials .

ealth Minister V S Sivakumar, NMC Group Managing

Director and CEO B R Shetty and SUT Hospital MD and CEO Sudhakar Jayaram were also present.

Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Hospital, founded in the year 1987, has gained reputation for its outstanding services in the field of healthcare. Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Hospital is established to provide advanced high quality care in a reassuring and responsive environment.

The first multi-speciality hospital in Kerala, SUT Hospital offers dedicated medical and surgical treatments with 24hour emergency services. The first private hospital in Kerala to perform Open

Heart Surgery and start a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, SUT Hospital has been credited with introducing many advanced techniques and procedures in the medical history of Kerala such as Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty and Bypass Surgery on beating heart.

The hospital retains the longest and the best safety record in Elective Open Heart Surgery including Coronary Bypass Surgery. Furnished with state-of-the-art facilities, SUT Hospital provides quality medical care in a warm and responsive environment

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Soul & Surf Surfing with Passion

Adding to Varkala’s own charm is the Soul & Surf yoga and surfing retreat. The clean beaches are a welcome change for the surfing enthusiasts from India and abroad.

oul & Surf is an approachable, friendly surfing hotel

that gives surfing lessons, teaches yoga for the soul, and provides good-quality food at their sea-gazing garden.

Edward (a graphic designer) and Sophie (from the fashion industry) from Brighton, England fell in love with Kerala and the idea of Soul & Surf was born. They started with a very small villa and then

grew in to the current property over the last four years. They just focus on doing the things that they love and live the way they want to.

Surfing lessons are provided at Soul & Surf for surfers wanting to improve their surfing skills as well as to beginners. The lessons would include teaching the basics of equipment and local surf geography, safety rules on surfing, stretching techniques before and after

lessons. Also taught are paddling, prone and pop-up techniques in broken wave, paddling out to the line up, position in the line-up to catch unbroken wave, take off and riding the green wave. The lessons give the learners the required skill set to assess the surf, paddle out and ride the wave. A professionally qualified coach and assistant teaches the students in surfing.

Yoga is conducted on the



roof of the hotel. There is a morning yoga class at 8.15. The sunset yoga class is done facing the ocean. Both beginners as well as people having experience in yoga in some level takes part in the yoga sessions at Soul & Surf. For the experienced, they try to make sure that it is challenging. While the beginners are guided on the yoga processes gradually. Yoga classes are taken by an instructor from England. The instructor, Lucy, is also a dancer. Hence, the yoga sessions are very flowing and other influences are introduced into the yoga lessons given by her.

The ideal of Soul & Surf is growing in an organized manner. They have planned their establishment in such a way that the locals too benefit. They have been supporting the local community by hiring as

many local people as possible. Locals have welcomed Soul & Surf and made them feel at home. Soul & Surf have in turn been conducting surfing clubs every Sunday at Edava for the local folks. Occasionally they have surf clubs at the main Varkala beach too.

Soul & Surf also promotes healthy living as they conduct surf clubs for the children of the local community. The love for surfing has enabled the administrators of Soul & Surf to create an enjoyable experience for the surfing enthusiasts coming to Varkala. Westernized amenities are available at the cliff-top accommodation. The lush gardens gazing over the Arabian Sea would be the added advantage for the surfing enthusiasts at Soul & Surf.

Rajkumar VarmaGeneral ManagerHindustan Beach Retreat

The main attraction in Varkala is the Cliff

The main attraction in Varkala is the Cliff. Also the tunnel in Varkala is more than a century old. Promotional activities for Varkala by the government are very low. Tourist centres has to be developed. Areas such as Kappil and Golden Island have to be highlighted. Local and international awareness on the prospects of Varkala has to be created. Road shows and exhibitions conducted by the tourism department has to include Varkala in a major way. Foreigners find Varkala beach to be better than Kovalam. Government has started to take an interest in the development of Varkala beach. There initiative in constructing the ‘Bali Mandapam’ would do good for the beach as well as the pilgrims. Varkala roads have been maintained well. Waste management is efficient in Varkala.

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National honour for Technopark Business Incubator

he TBI has won a Special Commendationfor

the coveted Golden Peacock National Training Award instituted by the Institute of Directors (IOD) to recognise excellence in training at the organisational level.

Technopark-TBI Chief Executive Officer Mr Hrishikesh Nair received

the award from Hon’ble Minister for Industries and IT Shri P K Kunhalikutty at the Golden Peacock Awards ceremony held at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Thiruvananthapuram.

“We are extremely proud of this achievement. It is, in fact, recognition of the collective effort by the Kerala government and the Technopark-

TBI to bring in an IT entrepreneurship boom in the state,” Mr Hrishikesh Nair said.

Technopark TBI was started in 2006 and has incubated 195 companies so far. Its capacity building initiatives include a project facilitation centre, outreach programmes, training camps, e-learning courses,

Kerala’s first incubation facility, the Technopark-Technology Business Incubator (TBI), which spearheaded the IT start-up revolution in the state, has won national recognition for the multitude of training programmes it organises to strengthen IT education, skill development, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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awareness programmes, the technopreneur workshop series, and training in software development, technology entrepreneurship and business incubation.

The support network extends to school and college students, the research and academic community, IT professionals and entrepreneurs.

“Through the project facilitation centre,

Technopark-Technology Business Incubator (T-TBI) Chief Executive Officer Mr Hrishikesh

Nair (Right), Managing Director Dr K C Chandrasekharan Nair

(L) and the T-TBI team receive the Special Commendation for

the coveted Golden Peacock National Training Award 2014

from Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Oommen Chandy in

Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Technopark TBI has been providing training and project facilitation for students since 2002,” said Mr K C Chandrasekharan Nair, the Managing Director of Technopark TBI. “Every year more than 300 student projects are undertaken at Technopark TBI, 30% of which are from electronics.”

Technopark TBI has established more than 35 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Development Cells (IEDCs) in various engineering colleges in Kerala and is in the process of setting up IEDCs in polytechnics.

IOD’s Golden Peacock Awards, instituted in 1991, receive more than 1,000 entries in various categories from nearly 25 countries and cover public, private, non-profit, government, business, manufacturing and service sectors.


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WTO introduced Wayanad Splash the concept of rediscovering Kerala in the rains took root

Tapping the tourism potential of in Wayanad is the next big thing to happen in the

Kerala tourism scenario.

Tourism Department and the district administration, at the Hill District Club at Kolagappara. Mr. Anil Kumar said the policy of the government was to promote eco-friendly tourism projects and the hill district was suitable for it.

The Minister praised the initiative taken by the WTO to promote the tourism industry in the district and offered all help for it from the government. Earlier, District Collector

Kesavendrakumar opened the meet. Close to 90 stalls put up the venue showcased properties in the Malabar region of the state, Coorg and Mysore in Karnataka and the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu.

In all, 359 tour operators, travel writers and photographers across the country took part in the meet. Close to 70 tourism entrepreneurs have registered for Village Life Experience, an innovative

ourism Minister A.P. Anilkumar has stressed the

importance of tourism development without harming the ecology of the State.

Speaking after attending a business meet held at Wayanad in connection with the sixth edition of the Splash-2014, a two-day monsoon carnival organised by the Wayanad Tourism Organisation (WTO) in association with the State


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programme to promote the major tourism destinations and witness the rustic life of tribesmen in the district.

Sports competitions such as mud football and archery competitions as well as adventure sports activities, including rafting, zip line and elephant raid, were also held in connection with the carnival. The sixth edition of the Splash-2014 successfully concluded at Wayanad with the finals of mud football and other activities.

Wayanad Tourism Organisation is a non profit organisation, registered in India under the Societies Registration act with objective to plan, initiate and support meaningful steps that lead to growth of tourism in Wayanad. This involves innovative and professional management of the Wayanad brand, and development of Wayanad’s tourism resources and capabilities.

WTO serve as a forum for local tourism entrepreneurs to interact on issues of shared concern and take a lead role in fostering a culture of ‘responsible and sustainable tourism’ in Wayanad. This includes greater sensitivity to local ecological and social concerns. It also involves effective measures to evolve and maintain better quality standards and practices.

Founder Members of WTO are Edakkal Hermitage,Green Gates

Hotel,Hotel Haritagiri,Hotel MGT International,Kannur Ayurvedic Centre,PPS Tourist Home,Pranavam Homestays,Rain Country Resorts,Royal Palm Holiday Home,Stream Valley Cottages,The Woodlands,Tranquil,Vythiri Resort and Wynberg Resort.

WTO Management Committee members for 2013-15 are President Mr. Victor Dey,General secretary Mr. K. Ravindran,Treasurer Mr. Sunilkumar and Convener “SPLASH” - Mr. Shylesh.

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KTM 2014 18th - 20th September at Kochi

he organizing body Kerala Travel Mart Society was

constituted and registered in 2000 as a Society under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act

of 1995 and has 600 plus registered members under its fold. Members consist of Airline, Ayurveda Centre, Farmstay, Homestay, Hotel, Hospitals, Resort, Travel Agent and Tour Operators .

This Bi-annual event had

KTM 2014, the eight edition of the Kerala Travel Mart, will be held from 18th to 20th

September, 2014 at Samudrika Convention Centre located at the cruise terminal,

Willingdon Island, Cochin

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“Tour operators from Malaysia plan to cash in on the connectivity offered by three airlines — Malindo Air, Air Asia and Malaysia Airlines — from Kochi.Malaysia which has been promoting the Golden Triangle is keen to promote Kerala, which is yet to become popular there. The tour operators have evinced interest in Munnar, backwaters, wildlife and the shopping spots here.Already, 30 tour operators from Malaysia have confirmed their participation for the Kerala Travel Mart”

Anish Kumar P K Hony. Secretary Kerala Travel Mart


thrown into in with registered delegates being hosted at the event. It is today the largest B2B gathering in Kerala planned and scheduled to facilitate meetings between Buyers and Sellers with the support of media, govt. and others.

A new venue has been chosen this time called “Samudrika Convention

Centre” located at the cruise terminal, Willingdon Island, Cochin and overlooking the backwaters. This single floor layout, which in itself will be the major highlight, is fully air conditioned, with a business centre, food courts, seminar hall and all the basic amenities. The inaugural function is scheduled for the evening

on 17th Sep’14 at Le Meridien, Cochin.

The theme ‘Kerala Village’ is being planned for this edition of KTM which will give a glimpse of the rural life of Kerala. The village life presents a wide range of opportunities for the tour operators to create itineraries based on Kerala villages.


“ KTM is been a great platform where high quality buyer and seller interactions take place in 3 business days in every

alternate years. The focus of KTM 2014 has been on bringing Quality buyers rather than quantity of buyers. We

have done an extensive research on identifying new and potential Tourism Markets for Kerala. We are quite happy

with the response we have received so far and I am sure this exercise would give us better results in future KTMs. With the increased tourism arrivals in the low season, Kerala is

performing better than the previous years and KTM would be a catalyst in making Kerala a 365 days destination”

Roy Chacko Hony. Jt. Secretary Kerala Travel Mart


The Mart will also showcase Kerala, as an ideal spot for destination weddings as well as meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions. The response from the buyers has been overwhelming with 525 international buyers and around 1,700 domestic buyers registered so far. Out of this, 273 international buyers and 803 domestic buyers have already reconfirmed their participation.

KTM 2014 will be a platform for B2B networking. The buyers’ registration is open

till July 15. The buyers and the accommodation committees have begun the process of allotment of rooms to the reconfirmed buyers.

UK, Spain, Germany, France and Russia top the list of international buyers, around 25-30 from each country. However, the distinctive feature of this edition of KTM is the participation from relatively new markets for Kerala like Australia (30), South Africa (12), Malaysia (36) and a strong presence from Scandinavia,

“Kerala Travel Mart 2014 will explore new markets and identify more quality buyers from countries in East Asia, South America, and Europe. Introduction of tourist visa-on-arrival facility at Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi airports marks a new chapter for tourism in the state as more foreigners were now likely to visit Kerala”.

Abraham George President- Kerala Travel Mart

Netherlands, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin American countries right from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru.

The sellers’ (exhibitors) response too has been tremendous where all the 245 stalls were sold out in a record time of just two days. Hotels & resorts (137 including groups), tour operators & DMCs (52), home stays (12), houseboat operators (07), ayurveda resorts (08), ayurveda centres (07) and hotel management consultants (8) form the major chunk of the exhibitors along with other service providers like adventure tour operators, tourism, event managers, amusement parks, and speciality hospitals occupying rest of the space.

The Post Mart FAM Tours to 07 different circuits have been another major highlight of the Mart with most of the tours already booked to capacity.


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Bajaj Auto has introduced a whole new range of new three wheelers – RE compact, RE Optima, and RE Maxima – which have improved mileage, better reliability and durability over earlier products from the company. .Bajaj RE Optima three wheeler allow more savings and more profit . It features in Diesel Optima Model like comfort-able seating positions, bet-ter pick up, gradeability etc.

For lower maintenance, Bajaj has emphasised on improved design, longevity of spares and durability of RE Compact.

Bajaj Auto finance All In-dia head V Karunakaran Launched the latest model of Bajaj RE Optima at Kallin-gal Bajaj Trivandrum.Kallin-gal Bajaj Managing Director Kallingal Shafeek,Kallingal Shakeer,Bajaj Finance Circle

Head Aravind Pathak Bajaj Finance National Manager CHP Kumar,Kerala Regional Manager Lijo Joseph,Area Manager Adithya Nair were present.

Kallingal Bajaj Auto launches Compact

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Greetings! Upbeat tourist season is again at the thresholds of Kovalam. The stakeholders in hospitality sector and others in the tourism industry are hopeful of witnessing an increase in number of domestic tourists along with an increase in international tourists this year. The commencement of chartered flights with tourists from all over the world heralds the Kovalam tourist season. The tourism sector and the Government is gearing up to ensure a congenial atmosphere this tourist season. KTM 2014, the eight edition of the Kerala Travel Mart, that is scheduled to be be held from 18th to 20th September, 2014 at Le Meridien Convention Centre, Cochin, is all set for a transformation on a wider scale, to create a new pattern, to boost the commerce and tourism sectors of the state in the future. The Kerala Tourism Department partners with the Kerala Travel Mart Society to host this mega event, which brings together the tourism products and service providers of the state on a single platform. It is perhaps the largest gathering in the tourism industry of Kerala that facilitates the meeting and interaction of the buyers, sellers and the media. Tour operators, hotels, resorts, home stays, houseboats, Ayurveda resorts, cultural art centres, etc. will showcase their products at the Mart. We would continue focusing on tourism in the coming editions and valuable comments and suggestions from people in the hospitality industry, tourists, etc. would be presented to our readers. Happy Shopping! Siji Nair

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