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Our city is changing! Changing for the best. And that change is being brought about by ‘Operation Anantha’. The project – initiated by the State govern-ment to tackle the flood situation in various parts of the city – have grown into encompass many other dimensions. Some of these could be termed as the root source for the flooding; while, some others are long-sought after necessities of the city. There are various desirable by-products of the project such as rain water harvesting, preservation of erstwhile water reservoirs in the city, developing a public recre-ation area, etc.

The century-old Kanakakunnu Palace is seeing a renovation drive by the State government. The project is bound to restore the glory and legacy of Kanakakunnu.

Thiruvananthapuram is also witnessing an influx of new restaurants. Many of these have already turned in to crowd pullers with their quality of food and excellent service. These restaurants are giving the cityites a great opportunity to explore different cuisines from across the length and breadth of the country. These restaurants have made great efforts to cook up new varieties as well as revive the tradi-tional cuisines.

Well, the diners can have their say too! Metro Mart gives the foodies of city to vote and acknowledge the efforts made by experts in the culinary field who have rendered good food and dining experience. Metro Mart Food Awards 2015 is organized by Metro Mart magazine with KTDC and South Kerala Hotelier’s Forum as supporting partners. Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel is the hospitality partner. The promi-nent selection panel is of course the food lovers of the city. Mark August 14 & 15, 2015 in your calendar! Participate in the premiere award ceremony of this segment.

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Splash to Unleash Wayanad

A return to glory for Kanakakunnu palace

Hallmark of Ceaseless Determination

Mochi’s footprints reach Thiruvananthapuram

Chungath Family 100Varsham - A Golden era in jewellery trade

30 MTB Kerala 2015 - Thailand Cyclist Wins Championship

40 Relish your Tongue with Malabar Food at Thamarassery Churam

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KASE launches design institute

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Flood Mitigation! Operation Anantha

A sum of Rs. 10 crores has been earmarked by the State Government for flood mitigation works in Thiru-vananthapuram city. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has stated that the amount

would be from the disaster relief fund. The Thampa-noor and East Fort areas of Thiruvananthapuram city would be benefiting from these works. Minister for Health V.S. Sivakumar

quoted that the decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting. He also stated that the decision was taken after Minister for Urban Affairs Manjalamkuzhy Ali apprised the Cabinet of the

SPECIAL FEATURE

The motivation behind State Government’s ambi-tious project ‘Operation Anantha’ could be just flooding issues in the heart of the city; however, this has led to various other developmental ac-tivities in the city. V Viswanath


ized technology - ofdrains around Ponnara Sreedhar Park at Thampa-noor. The depth and width of Pazhavangady canal was increased to reduce water-logging. Road mitigation works in East Fort including the road extension works are being carried out at a cost of Rs. 6 crores. C-shaped Box culverts are being installed by Kerala Road Fund Board over the part of Amayizhanjan canal that runs from Uppidam-oodu bridge to the main entrance of the Vanchiyoor District Court. This would enhance the canal’s depth and width. There is also a plan to construct a diver-sion canal that would link the Pazhavangady canal’s Thampanoor side to the Amayizhanjan canal on the Uppidamoodu side. This ca-nal will be connected to the link and cross drains in SS Kovil Road of Thampanoor. The second phase of the capital city development program has given un-

mistakable significance to flood mitigation and road widening. It is found that there have been extended efforts from the concerned – namely the Government – to find a long-lasting solution to flooding in areas such as Ganga Nagar, Karimadom Colony, Ka-veri Gardens, Thampanoor Thoppu, Yamuna Nagar, etc. The canal that passes under the railway tracks at Thampanoor would be cleaned. The Railways have been convinced to widen or construct a new one when the rains are over. It is of note that the scope of ‘Operation Anantha’, which would be carried out in a phased manner, would include cleaning of entire drainage network, creation of a junkyard where old vehicles would be crushed and scraped, beautifica-tion of canals, removal of hoardings, etc. Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson

Jiji Thomson IAS, Chief Secretary

“Old vehicles in government office premises and police stations would be disposed off at the junkyard”

situation in these areas. This Flood Mitigation Fund would be used for work to be carried out in the flood-prone areas in the capital city. The project has been christened ‘Operation Anan-tha.’ District Collector Biju Prabhakar would overview the project. It is evident from the sup-port from local residents and shopkeepers to the eviction and demolition drive at Thampanoor and East Fort, how much the public at large wants a solu-tion to the constant flood problem. V.S. Sivakumar, who is also the local MLA, stated that the Government has given high importance for flood mitigation in these areas. The decision to utilize State funds to complete the schemes shows the promi-nence that the Govern-ment has placed on flood mitigation.

The measures taken include renovation - using special


ment plan. Installation of drinking water kiosks across the city is another attempt to do away with plastic water bottles. This would be finalised within a few months.

The focus will also be on re-vamping the water bodies that existed in the city. The decision to restore water reservoirs in the city has been widely appreciated by the people with notables such as Poetess Sugatha-kumari and historian MG Shashibooshan welcoming it. The revamping of water bodies gathers significance from the fact that the city has always knows for its waterbodies. Ponnara Park and Putharikandam Maidan are also considered for rainwater collection centres.

Architect G. Shankar in-formed that the Manjali-kulam playground will be

widened and converted into multiple facilities like an indoor stadium and football ground. The revamped pool will have a jogging park, children’s corner and green space around it. There is also considerations for a boat-ing facility in the rainwater pond at Manjalikulam. The excess water from the pond would be pumped out into the Amayizhan-chan canal. The pond is set to occupy an area of around 1 acre of the total 1.81 acres. One could hope that the revamped grounds at Manjalikulam would become a gather-ing place for the public, vibrant with activities and amenities. The project once completed should develop Manjalikulam grounds into a dynamic waterfront area. An extensive campaign would be launched against hoardings in the city, on

“Flood Mitigation Fund would be used for work to be carried out in the flood-prone areas in the capital city. The project has

been christened ‘Operation Anantha.’ District Collector Biju Prabhakar would

overview the project.”

has informed that the old vehicles in government office premises and police stations would be disposed off at the junkyard that will be set up. The develop-ments that led to ‘Opera-tion Anantha’ could be just flooding issues in the heart of the city; however, this has led to various devel-opmental activities in the city. The encroachments of canals in Pazhavangady, East Fort and Thampa-noor stretches have been cleared. The waterbodies and wetlands would be revived. As a continua-tion of the efforts for the city’s development, waste management too would be looked into once the flood mitigation part is complet-ed. K. Vasuki the Execu-tive Director of Suchitwa Mission has stated that a phased ban on plastic would be put into force as a part of Waste Manage-

Dr Biju Prabhakar IAS, District Collector


which a Supreme Court order is already in force. A decision on removing or demolishing illegal structures is under consid-eration. The city corporation is coordinating with the governmental agencies for the successful completion of this project. For the first time in the country, the provision of Disaster Management Act has been invoked for the purpose of flood mitigation. There have been extended efforts from the government to put all concerned depart-ments in the picture. Kerala

Sustainable Urban Devel-opment Project officials, Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation, Suchitwa Mis-sion, District Collectorate, Public Works Department, Railways, renowned archi-tects, environmentalists, etc. are bound together in a common cause to work for the upliftment of Thiruvananthapuram City.The tasks set out for the entire team of participants in ‘Operation Anantha’ is hectic. The cityites are hopeful that the project would not stop in solving the problem for now, but would give an everlasting solution. The government

should ensure that the rules and regulations set in place during this project should be continued. Fur-ther developments in the city should be carried out keeping mind the problems that the city had due to haphazard growth. Unanimous support and unwavering focus from the cityites and various depart-ments of the government would ultimately result in Thiruvananthapuram City becoming a blooming city.Hopefully the capital of ‘God’s Own Country’ would also become a ‘Clean and Green City’


Kerala Tourism Minister Shri A P Anil Kumar inaugurated a Rs 3.05-crore renovation and beautification project of the century-old Kanakakun-nu Palace, an erstwhile dur-bar and banquet hall of the Travancore royal family and one of the key landmarks of the capital city.

“The project is aimed at

recapturing the glory, legacy and beauty of the palace,” said the minister. “The work will be eco-friendly and will not tamper with the monu-ment’s traditional architec-tural styles”. The Nishagandhi audito-rium, in the Kanakakunnu palace premises, which hosts a variety of cultural

programmes, including movie screenings, will also be renovated simultane-ously. The renovation work is being entrusted to the Kerala Land Development Corporation (KLDC).

The project comprises renovating the Kanakakun-nu garden, setting up lights, constructing lawns to

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A Return to Glory Kanakakunnu Palace

The project comprises renovating the Kanakakunnu garden, setting up lights, constructing lawns to showcase its natural beauty, planting trees, widening the parking area, constructing the age-old stone steps (kalpadavukkal) from the entrance to the palace, royal gates and putting up new direction boards

showcase its natural beauty, planting trees, widening the parking area, construct-ing the age-old stone steps (kalpadavukkal) from the entrance to the palace, royal gates and putting up new direction boards. The project also includes widening of walkway around the palace for the public.

Shri Anil Kumar also said that the plans to connect Kanakakunnu palace with the neighbouring museum compound is under consid-eration.Shri K Muraleedharan MLA, who presided over the inaugural function, put forward a proposal, as phase two of the project, to protect the open-air

Suryakanthi auditorium from adverse climates.“This project is part of the renovation programmes of tourism destinations. It will also be an added attraction to the Kerala Tourism,” said Kerala Tourism Director, Shri P I Sheikh Pareeth.

Kerala Tourism Secretary, Shri G Kamala Vardhana


KLDC Chairman Shri Benny Kakkad, Thiruvanan-thapuram Corporation Councilor, Smt Leelama Issac and Kerala Tourism Planning Officer Dr A Udayakumar.

Rao handed over the mas-ter plan of the project to Shri Anil Kumar.

The KLDC has assured that the renovation work will be completed by the first week

of August and will be open to the public as an Onam bonus.

Also present at the function were KLDC Managing Direc-tor Dr PG Raveendranath,

“The project is aimed at recaptur-ing the glory, legacy and beauty of the palace.”Minister Shri A P Anil Kumar

“This project is part of the renova-tion programmes of tourism des-tinations. It will also be an added attraction to the Kerala Tourism,” said Kerala Tourism Director, Shri P I Sheikh Pareeth.


service centre of Bajaj Company for auto rickshaw vehicles. It’s a case his-tory where no matter the profits earned there can be nothing more rewarding

than pushing the welfare of the financially backward people. No wonder, it is a saga that has made Kallin-gal Endeavors the hallmark of ceaseless determination,

It’s an interesting story built on grounds of a social promise. It’s the tale of a business that grew from a ration shop which went on to become an authorized

AUTO MART

The Kallingal Basheer Charitable Trust is an-other initiative that gives financial assistance to the females for their marriage. Shafeek follows his father’s path as he wants to carry forward his lineage of helping the needy. Deepika Dewan

hallmark of ceaseless determinationFrom Automobiles to social upliftment


professionalism and humil-ity ever since its inception.

The germ of this thought came to Kallingal Basheer who had been a political activist for more than 2 decades. In the year 1987, Kallingal opened up an auto service centre along with the ration shop. Looking at the standards of profession-alism and service delivery in the auto centre, Bajaj Motors decided to take Kallingal under its wings. Lo and behold, Kallingal’s auto point was appointed as Authorised Service Centre of Bajaj vehicles and given the dealership status in 2006. Kallingal Automobiles was hence born. There was no stopping then. By the year 2007, Kallingal Automobiles had scored a major feat – of selling more

auto rickshaws as compared to any other auto dealer in India. Success had arrived and in such a way that it led Kallingal Shafeek to present a paper in Sydney, helping him to make a mark in the auto rickshaw segment. Such has been the fruits of his painstaking labour that today Kallingal Motors has offices in a number of towns in the capital city of Trivandrum.

Enter Kallingal Shafeek, the young MD of Kallingal Mo-tors who has followed his father Kallingal Basheer’s social endeavours in em-powering the womenfolk. Kallingal has over a period of time taken up multiple projects to help people be-longing to low-income class. Some of his need-based interventions include fa-cilitating low interest loans

from banking institutions so that the underprivileged women can buy autos. The results of this project have been an eye opener. As of today, hundreds of women have been able to buy autos which have taken them to the path of self-reliance and independence, a major achievement in itself for them. Led by his father’s guiding spirit, Shafeek has left no stone unturned in getting the banks to enable easy availability of loans for women so that they can buy autos.

In fact, more than 10 wom-en were provided free autos by the Kallingal Group. Not only this, the women’s social safety was taken up by Kallingal in cooperation with panchayat officials and police authorities.


tered the market, Vanitha autos have benefited the common woman manifold.

Another effort of the Kallin-gal Group has been setting up of Basheer Training Centre that offers driving classes to the women.

As if this was not enough, The Kallingal Basheer Charitable Trust is another initiative that gives financial assistance to the females for their marriage. Shafeek follows his father’s path as he wants to carry forward his lineage of helping the

Nothing can stop the humanitarian efforts of the Kallingal Group. The next action point for them is the Technopark area where several women work. If auto rickshaws driven by women are made available in this area, it would bring more safety to the women employees working in Technopark considering the female auto rickshaw driv-ers operating there.

If Bajaj got Chetak autos, then Kallingal Group has got Vanitha autos. Since the year 2012 when they en-

needy.

Isn’t it overwhelming to find out how a two-wheeler service centre, the Kallingal Group grew year after year to promising heights? They have been the first dealers of Tata Nano cars in Kerala so you can well imagine their social efforts done into helping the poor and the downtrodden. wHere’s saluting the towering spirit of father-son Kallingal Ba-sheer and Kallingal Shafeek in their socially-driven journey!

Kallingal has over a period of time taken up multiple projects to help people belonging to low-income class. Some of his need-based interventions include facilitating low interest loans from banking institutions so that the underprivileged women can buy autos.


A historic building like KERALAM – is the one that gives us a sense of wonder and enable us to know more about the people who lived in the medieval periods and the culture that produced it. The values that could be derived from it include that of architectural, aesthetic, historic, archaeological, economic, social, political, spiritual and symbolic.

Envisioned as the most changing capital city of south India, the last word in beauty and simplicity, Thiruvananthapuram symbolizes India’s independence and its future. Aptly hailed as part of God’s own country, the city Thiruvananthapuram is fast growing as a city of convenience and comfort. With beautiful lanes and streets connecting the city, the town has several beautiful places to visit and cherish.

This Museum is situated

in the heart of city. As the man started his journey from medieval to ancient period, the invention of new materials for shelter has been man’s prime concern. With shelter, grew other habits such as lifestyle and occupation too. Museum is a mirror of medieval society. Connection between the medieval periods got disconnected; however, museums preserve it still.

KERALAM (Museum of history and heritage) – is housed in a heritage

building that captures the quintessence of the land in an enchanting 7,000 sq.ft. of space. Here, quaint hallways, majestic pillars and arched gateways, built in a mix of traditional and colonial style, leads you to different time zones and spaces, to reveal the soul of Kerala.

At KERALAM, take a trip back in time and explore the splendid heritage and the rich historic wealth of this serene spice-scented land. Enrich your knowledge on the detailed

HERITAGE

Understanding Historic Ages


history of the items displayed through special documentaries, kiosks and description boards.

The objectives of the museums are many such as to add value to the oldness by preserving it intact, to show the transformation of ages or the evolution of mankind from ape to man, to create public participation as a community activity in restoration, to give an in-depth view on how civilization flourished in Kerala along the rivers, and to highlight how man rose to power and evolved kingdom with guilds and feuds.

The history of ancient Tamil Nadu and Kerala dates from the Paleolithic period. Remains such as potteries, burial pots and paintings have been discovered by archaeological survey, thus proving its ancient ethnicity. Some of the ancient civilizations that prospered were Cholas, Pandyas, Chalukyas, and Cheras. They ruled their respective kingdoms with great power and dominance.

KERALAM has a royal horse car just within the entrance of the corridor. A walk around would lead one to the pre-historic corridor unit that preserves some idols. Thereafter, there is a

number of sections, which would give the visitors a glimpse of the iron-age, medieval history, etc. Bronze, stone, and wooden sculptures of Kerala Temples are also preserved. Appealing artworks of wood carvings and stone sculptures are displayed. It seems the art of creating images has been practiced in Kerala from very early times. The art is supposed to have drawn inspiration from the existing religious faiths of the people. The conception of Siva, Vishnu, Parvathy, Hanuman, Ganesha, Subramanya in several forms has given shape to beautiful images of bronze and wood. Some historic idols that are eye-catchy include 16th Century Nataraja sculpture, 14th century Brahma sculpture, and 14th Century Narasimha sculpture.

Burial accompaniments belonging to the Iron age, 17th century murals from Pundareekapuram Temple

of Kottayam and some Granthas of Ramayana and Mahabharatha written on palm leaves are restored in a beautiful glass shelf. One can have a glimpse of some Roman Dinari(coins), which shows Kerala had once maritime contacts with Roman empire. Or one can even find stone cells, which prove neolithic habitation in Kerala. One can embark on a discovery of the architecture and the ancient ways of life by exploring the interiors of traditional Nalukettu or even experience the intricacies and the richness of Mural art, traditionally found in the temple walls of Kerala. Visitors can even escape into the world of colours with the Kalamezhuthu – a traditional representation of auspicious figures using coloured powders.

Visit the website www.museumkeralam.org or just call +91 – 9567019037 and find out more.


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Splash to unleash wayanad

The 7th edition of this unique event is scheduled to be held on July 10th, 11th & 12th, 2015, in Wayanad, Kerala.

Splash, is a joint venture by Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala & the Wayanad Tourism Organisation. It is an annual calendar event in July, to showcase the numerous

Tourist attractions & activities in Wayanad District. This is an eagerly awaited event - being Second being largest gethering in the Tourism Industry of Kerala. The Splash B2B Meet is an excellent opportunity for meeting & interaction of Buyers & Sellers. Hotels, Resorts, Homestays,

Tour Operators, Medical Tourism, Ayurveda Resorts & Plantation Resorts will exhibit their properties & products.

Rain in Wayanad is an experience many visitors cherish and for the past few years the industry organisations have been promoting monsoon tourism. Events such as

Splash, is a joint venture by Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala & the Wayanad Tourism Organisation. It is an annual calendar event in July, to showcase the numerous Tourist attractions & activities in Wayanad District.

METROFOCUS


‘Splash’ introduce the tourists to car racing, boating, kayaking and rain football during the monsoon season.

This year, Resorts & Homestays from neighbouring areas like Coorg, Nilgiris, Mysore, Kannur, Kasargod & Bekal will also participate in the event.Destination visit, Property visit, Outdoor activities, Adventure activities, Cultural programmes, Sponsored programmes are some of the other major highlights of the event.

Selected Buyers are entitled to Complimentary Accommodation for 3 Nights/4 Days (July 10th, 11th & 12th ) and transfers

(Calicut to Calicut and in Wayanad). They will also be provided with transport for FAM Tours & will be our guests at the Cultural & other Sponsored Programmes.

One of the key attractions of splash 2015 is the Business to Business meet (B2B). More than 400 travel agents participate in Splash B2B meet section and interact with various property owners in Wayanad every year. Splash B2B meet section is one of the best travel selling meets in kerala.

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.


MTB Kerala 2015Thailand Cyclist Wins Championship

The biggest bike event in Kerala – MTB Kerala-2015 took place at Priyadarshini

Tea Estate Pancharakkolly near Mananthavady, Wayanad. The international event

witnessed a group of participants from 19 countries. More than 180 entries from

all over India and abroad were listed at MTB 2015. The representations included

of cyclists from around 17 Indian states and 19 countries.

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The third edition champion-ship of MTB Kerala event was won by Thailand cyclist Peera Pol, while Roman Baludel from New Zealand was ranked second (runner-up) and Furbannino from Philippines came third in the international event (in six laps).

The cycling tour (Interna-tional category) was com-pleted in 1 hour 13 minutes and 02 seconds by Peera Pol. Roman Baludel and Fur-bannino finished the final lap in 1 hour 14 minutes and 36 seconds and 1 hour 14 minutes and 41 seconds respectively.

Devender Kumar of Him-achal Pradesh took the national-level champion-ship finishing the final lap in 1.27.23 hours. K. Kiran Kumar Raju of Karnataka finished the final lap in 1.33.31 hours to take the second position. Indian Army team’s Ramesh Chan-dra Joshi finished third by completing the final lap in 1.34.31 hours.

The gathering was ad-dressed by Hon’ble Tourism Minister A.P. Anil Kumar. He shared in detail about the developments which have aided in Kerala’s shaping itself as an adventure tour-ism destination. According

to Ms. Asha Jose, Chief

Executive Officer of KATPS,

this event would tap the po-

tential of adventure tourism

sports in the State.

The event is conducted in a

rough circuit tract stretch-

ing to five-kilometer in the

slopes of the Perungoda

Hill. This mega-mountain

biking/cycling event has

turned out to be a major

crowd puller with expecta-

tion of around 50,000 spec-

tators thronging Wayanad.

Having already emerged as

a major tourism destina-

tion, Wayanad gets another

boost through MTB Kerala.

The third edition champion-ship of MTB Kerala event was won by Thailand cyclist Peera

Pol, while Roman Baludel from New Zealand was ranked

second and Furbannino from Philippines came third in the

international event


The event organised by the magazine Metro Mart, Trivandrum is being done to recognise the efforts made by the restaurants in and around Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala.

The supporting partners of Metro Food Awards include KTDC and South Kerala

Hotelier’s Forum. The hospitality partners are Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel.

The food business par-ticularly restaurants was going low on the recogni-tion front. This was due to many factors such as lack of professionalism and dy-

namism on the part of food restaurant. However, there comes a time in life when the good showing their workmanship needs to be duly rewarded for their acu-men and skills. This time, the diners shall be voting and acknowledging the efforts made by experts in the culinary field who have

Is the food scrumptious or the awards? It’s both actually and it has to be. That’s because Metro Mart, the pulse of Kerala brings you the juiciest thing for the mind,

heart and bellies, Metro Mart Food Awards - 2015. It is

a food award ceremony slated to happen on 15 and 16

August this year at the Uday Samudra Leisure Beach

Hotel & Spa in Kovalam, Trivandrum. Deepika Dewan

Metro Food Awards 2015Finger Licking Recognition

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rendered good food and good dining experience.

Metro Mart Food Awards - 2015 does not happen to be an event of ordinary Business category. It is a podium that shall recognise the culinary business and aid in brand building. Being the first of its kind in the Trivandrum city, Metro Mart Food Awards - 2015 will be setting a benchmark in recognising the performing restaurants.

A big challenge it is when it comes to evaluating the top restaurants and food joints in the city of Trivandrum, and recommending the same to the public to vote for their favourite eating

venue.

Any award function puts up competing participants in the best spirit and tone so that it becomes a reference point in future award cere-monies. That’s the same at Trivandrum Award Summit where Metro Mart Food Awards - 2015 would be an apt platform for the participants to showcase their potential and worth in appeasing the palate of the consumers who like to taste perfection.

Award Selection Criteria

The entry level require-ments for filing in the nomination for Metro Mart Food Awards - 2015 are fairly easy to follow and

adhere to.

a. The food establishment should be based within the city of Trivandrum.

b. At the time of filing the nomination for the awards, the restaurant should be open and catering to the public till the time the awards are announced.

c. The food establish-ment should be having all appropriate food licences and clearances that are a must from the government authorities.

d. The food prepared and delivered to the customers at the participating restau-rants should be hygienic at all costs.

For Registration and Trade Enquiries, contact

+91-9947733339 and +91-9995139933

Visit: metrofoodawards.com


Mochi Footprints Reach Thiruvananthapuram

Regional Manager of Mo-chi, Mr. Anwar Sayani views that Kerala definitely needs to have a Mochi footprint, since it is a great tourist spot frequented by a large

number of youngsters and families. Mochi is bound to develop a large customer base from the growing sense for fashion and the quality

consciousness of Kerala people.The showroom of Mochi also has a collection of bags and other leather accesso-ries. The dynamic atmo-

With the inauguration of its new showroom in Pattom Trivan-drum, Mochi one of the larger fashion footwear brands in the country has made its debut in Kerala. Mochi showroom has stocks of more than 5000 pairs of shoes. Formal, casual, sports-wear, and wedding footwear – for all occasion, one would find the fitting footwear at Mochi. Prices are in the Rs. 500 to Rs.

10000 range.

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sphere, the experienced and well-trained staff, the massive collection – all combine together to give the customers a very enjoy-able experience.

Mochi has grown its foot-prints in 51 cities across the country with 91 stores. Mochi’s commencement

was in Bengaluru. The

availability of a mammoth

assortment of vibrant and

best quality products, Mo-

chi has become one of the

rapidly growing footwear

brands in India.

The discerning customers

of Kerala are sure to take

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Chungath Jewellery has brought back a golden era in the trade. The continued

operation during this centenary year has set an example of professionalism in jewel

retailers community. Chungath has illustrated how a family-run business could have

a successful run for 100 years. A compilation book – ‘ Chungath Tharavaadu, Ponn

Niravil 100 Varsham’ – of Chungath family origin and history was released at a

ceremony recently in Thiruvananthapuram.

Chungath Family 100 Varsham A golden era in jewellery trade

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Chungath Jewellery’s

extensive collection

features modern and

traditional gold jewellery,

as well as colorful pieces

of diamonds and platinum

jewels. Chungath draws its

inspirations from the rich

heritage of Kollam. These

jewelry designers and their brands have a variety of dazzling designs that unite the splendor of days past with modern know-how. World’s most precious stones are available in its showrooms for the sophisticated customers.

The accomplishment of

Chungath is remarkable, since Kerala is a hub for many high-end jewelry houses.

The jewellery from Chungath has been sought after by stars and royalty around the world. It is this demand that made Chungath give prominence to the ‘Nagas’ range of jewellery with embossed designs of mythological characters. These designs are made by a single family of goldsmiths in Nagpur’.

The extensive collection at this jewellery trader includes inspired creations

from a variety of Indian cultures and regions such as Nagpur, Jaipur, Bengal, Chettinad, etc.

The collection of Syrandry necklaces, Twinkle necklaces and Dakshin necklaces are favorite with many South Indian celebrities. Chungath also features an economical range of diamonds at prices starting from Rs. 3,000. Kids’ jewellery and other branded jewellery by World Gold Council are also to be watched out for in Chungath Jewellery.

The Managing Partner of


Chungath Jewellery, Rajive Paul Chungath, states the combo bridal sets are available in 10, 25, 50, and 100 sovereigns.

This ensures that families can be at ease doing their bridal jewellery shopping at Chungath. Chungath ensures that the families’ budgets would be adhered to and there would be total satisfaction for its customers.

The Chungath Family has

always provided the best value in both goods and services. They have always given great importance to the sentimental value that the customers has for jewellery beyond monetary value.

Chungath is providing all customers with the opportunity to own fine jewelry by offering a range of products and prices, providing the best value in both goods and services, and viewing customers’

jewelry beyond just

monetary value, taking into

account sentimental value.

The Chungath branches

are in Ernakulam, Kollam,

Karunagapally, Angamali,

Chalakkudy, Thrissur and

Dubai. Thiruvananthapuram

branch is at Ayurveda

College Junction, MG Road.

Chungath – Jewellery for both traditional and modern outlooks!


Relish Your Tongue with Malabar Food at Thamarassery Churam

Sagara has launched their second restaurant project in Trivandrum. Shri. K. Muraleedharan MLA and distinguished guests at the Premiere (as the manage-ment team says about the opening) inaugurated this restaurant in Thiruva-nanthapuram. It is located opposite to the Medical College Mens’ Hostel.

One of the promoters - Mr. Avinash - with a hospitality

There have been a number of films made on the theme of culinary arts, cooking, food, etc. However, a restaurant with the theme of movies is rare. Don’t fret! Thamarassery Churam is here! This restaurant brings to you Malabar Cooking with a backdrop of Movies.

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background has confidence in gathering a large cus-tomer base with this variety theme and the enticing seafood fare.

The restaurant will feature items like Thenga Manga Meen Curry, Meen Pal Curry, Meen Vattichathu, Koondal Thoran, Njandu Chatty Curry, Thamarathiya Konju Theeyal, etc.Mr. Liju’s full-fledged cater-ing knowledge support is bound to be of immense value in managing the restaurant. Mr. Liju who owns and manages Sagara Restaurant at Vazhutha-caud, is in partnership with

Mr. Avinash for this Thama-rassery Churam Restaurant project.

Thamarassery Churam Restaurant has a long range of menu which comprises of Kozhi Angam and Aadu Thoma. Kozhi Thoma will have price range of Rs 160 to Rs 170 serving Kariyile Kozhi Kottu, Kozhi Mulaku Kottam,Idichu Koottiya Kozhi Peralan, Puyayapala kozhi Parichathu etc. The Aadu Thoma is available starting with Aattin chaps at Rs 169 while Aadu Thenga fry, Aadu Kaya Varathiyatu, Chuttaracha Aaatin Curry etc will cost Rs 190. Aadu

Cherriyulli verattiyathu priced at Rs 200 is another speciality at this restaurant.

Well, even those who wish to have the regular food items such as Puttu, Idiyapam, Chapathi or Parotta, can have it here. But, of course, do not miss the spicy accompaniments along with it. That too is a scrumptious treat for the food enthusiasts.

Thamarassery Churam offers the Thiruvanantha-puram cityites, a chance to experience age-old golden recipes recreated with suc-culent meat, fresh seafood


and authentic Malabar ingredients.

Those who wish to order

call 00918590616161. Refresh your memory of those evergreen dialogues, remember those nostalgic

moments - over a feast of lip-smacking Malabar cuisine at Thamarassery Churam.

The restaurant will feature items like Thenga Manga Meen Curry, Meen

Pal Curry, Meen Vatti-chathu, Koondal Thoran,

Njandu Chatty Curry, Thamarathiya Konju

Theeyal, etc.


Restore Your Body & Mind in Kuts & Curls

The services include style, facial, pedicure, body spa, colouring, hair spa, head massage, colouring, waxing, bleaching, coloring etc.

Mrs. Mini Anil Kumar –

the beauty expert of Kuts & Curls – has designed the beauty and hair treatments with fresh and classic beauty looks in mind. She believes this will enhance the natural

beauty of women. The customers at this Spa & Salon are provided a glamorous experience. To provide this, only highest quality beauty and hair treatment products and

The team at Kuts & Curls offers a range of hair, skin, beauty and spa

services in a stylish, contemporary setting, using world-class products.

The beauty salon, exclusively for women, is managed by Mini Anil Kumar.

From November 2011 – when it started, this beauty spa and salon has

developed a large customer base. All those beauty conscious ladies would

be comforted to know that the beauty and hair treatments at this Spa &

Salon are done by professionals.

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HEALTH


Mrs. Mini’s husband, Mr. Anil Kumar said that he is an NRI

and he wanted to own and run a Salon and Spa business.

equipments are used. She had introduced a couple of makeover treatment with Wella, Matrix, Kaya, Loreal and other international branded make-ups and colours.

Mrs. Mini’s husband, Mr. Anil Kumar said that he is an NRI and he wanted to own and run a Salon and Spa business. He said that he considers the most-valued reward for this Salon & Spa is the word-of-mouth publicity they have received from their customers and the visits by new customers because of that. He said that the customer base they have gathered over the years has been steadily growing. Mr. Anil Kumar stressed that the Salon & Spa services are provided according to the customer ideas and needs. He was offered an opportunity to

visit Hong Kong on a 7-day package for engaging in consultation with L’Oreal professionals.

Mrs. Mini said that their professional consultants analyse the requirements of the customers and provide apt hair treatment and beauty solutions to their customers. Whether it is long hair, short hair, highlighting, makeup, color, etc., - the customers feel fresh and active at the end of the visit to this institution. The inner beauty of their customers is rescued by the enriching hair treatments and enhancing beauty treatments.

The location of this Salon & Spa is ideal. It’s proximity to the railway station and airport makes it suitable for the customers who are back from their trips

out of the city to have a rejuvenating experience as soon as they are back. Kuts & Curls is situated in Nalalumukku, Pettah where customers always experience a luxurious world with unique body and facial treatments, hand, hair, nail and foot care. The team of professionals at Kuts & Curls share the goal of bringing out the best in people’s image with the best hair styling and quality beauty treatments.

Call up Kuts & Curls at 9533771495, 9633693443. Or drop in at Madhu’s buildings,Opp. HP pump, Naalluukku, Pettah, Trivandrum. You can also email [email protected] to know more on Kuts & Curls Salon & Spa.

Visit Kuts & Curls and improve the way you look and feel!


KASE Launches Design Institute

Minister for Labour and Skills Shri Shibu Baby John handed over the first copy of the prospectus of KSID to National Institute of Design (NID) Bangalore vice chairperson Shri Susanth CS at a function held at the capital city’s Mascot Hotel, which was also attended by Director of Employment and Training A Shainamol IAS, and KASE Managing Direc-tor Shri Rahul R IRS.The institute, which comes under the state govern-ment’s apex skill devel-opment agency KASE, is located in Chandanathope

iin the outskirts of Kollam district. It aims to create highly skilled design profes-sionals and also produce a “made in Kerala” brand, with part of the syllabus planned with particular attention to using the state’s natural resources, particu-larly in the handicrafts and handloom sectors.

The institute aims to attract the best talent from around the country, whose options are now limited to the NIDs in Ahmedabad and Banga-lore. “We aim to make this an exemplary institute na-

tionally, and gradually also internationally,” said the minister, who has been in-strumental in the institute’s launch. “We have received faculty and curriculum sup-port from the prestigious NIDs, and hopefully can also look forward to an affiliation with them.”The institute offers 10 seats each for its three PG design diploma courses in Integrated Product Design, Integrated Textile and Apparel Design, and IT Integrated Communication Design, with the academic year scheduled to begin in mid-July. The institute will be a landmark in Kerala’s higher education scenario, said Labour and Skills Prin-cipal Secretary Shri Tom Jose IAS.

The campus is set in a 31,000 sq ft campus, with state-of-the-art, fully equipped labs, a computer-ized library, high-speed In-ternet, and hostel facilities. The course, open to gradu-ates with a minimum of 55 per cent in any discipline, is spread over 30 months and divided into five semesters, inclusive of a six month internship.

The Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) has opened the admission process for new de-sign institute, the Kerala State Institute of Design (KSID), with the release of its prospectus.

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Government Will Strengthen AYUSH centres in all hospitals: Union Minister Shripad Naik

He was speaking after inau-gurating the National ARO-GYA Expo 2015, the largest fair in complementary and alternative health care here in the city. “The government is approaching UNESCO in considering Yoga as a subject of Indian cultural heritage”, he added.India will sign MoUs on bilateral ties with other countries to set up Indian al-

ternative medicine centres. So far, Hungary, Bangladesh, Mauritius and Nepal have signed MoUs, the minister said.

The May 21-24 expo is being organised by the Ministry of AYUSH in association with World Ayurveda Founda-tion, Govt of Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology to foster the

growth of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) and popularising it among the common man.

Health Minister Shri V S Sivakumar presided over the inaugural function. The AYUSH department under government of Kerala will start functioning by next week,” said Shri Sivakumar in his presidential address. He also said that govern-ment has taken steps to start an Ayurveda University headquatering Kottackal. Smt K Chandrika, Thiru-vananthapuram City Corporation Mayor; Shri Maheswaran Nair, Council-lor, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Dr M Beena, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of Kerala; Shri Nilanjan Sanyal, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India; Prof M Radhakrishna Pillai, Director RGCB and Dr S Sunil Kumar, Secretary General, National AROGYA spoke.

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The government will strengthen and improve the quality and outreach of AYUSH services at all level ranging from primary health centres to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Union Minis-ter for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said.


6th World Ayurveda Congress & National Arogya Expo 2015

One such event that took the world by storm is the 6th World Ayurveda Con-gress & National AROGYA Expo 2015 held from May 21-24 in Thiruvanantha-puram. It happened to be the largest fair in comple-mentary and alternative health care in the city of Kerala. Successfully concluded, it was organised

by the Ministry of AYUSH in association with World Ayurveda Foundation, Govt of Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology.The presence was phenom-enal with the participation of 4,000 delegates, 40 countries, 5 lakh visitors and 14 associate events. This way the World Ayurveda Congress reinforced its

identity as a global summit aimed to bring in diverse stakeholders of Ayurveda on to a common, meaning-ful and popular platform.The distinguished invitees of the Congress included heads of nations, Nobel Laureates, renowned spiri-tual leaders, policy makers, heads of manufacturing companies and world emi-

Ayurveda has been an integral part of India when it comes to holistic living. More and more Indians and now foreigners are resorting to Ayurveda in their daily life, either in the form of diet or supplementary living. Deepika Dewan

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nent academicians. Some of the prominent foreign dig-nitaries who attended 6th WAC 2014 were Dr. Zlatibor Loncar, Minister of Health, Serbia, Sri Maithripala Sirsena, Minister of Health, Sri Lanka, Sri Mohammed Nasin, Minister of Health, Bangladesh.

Leading experts from around the globe who de-livered lectures on selected topics included Dr. Valdis Pirags, Dr. Dyanan, Dr. Mittwede, Dr. Paolo Roberti di Sarsina, Dr. Christian Kes-sler, Dr. Naresh Trehan, Dr. Gopal Bashist, Dr. Srinath Reddy. The list of partners and associates was huge

and a spectacle in itself.

The World Ayurveda Congress and National ARO-GYA Expo 2015 is a global platform for Ayurvedic fol-lowers to meet, learn from experiences, disseminate best practices and gain knowledge about advances which have been made elsewhere. In this respect,

the Congress brings together stakeholders representing the scientific and teaching community, leading practitioners of Ayurveda drug manufactur-ers, the faculty and stu-dents of Ayurvedic colleges and the general public. Naik said. He was speaking after inaugurating the Na-tional AROGYA Expo 2015.


“The government will strengthen and improve the quality and outreach of AYUSH services at all level ranging from primary health centres to All India Institute of Medical Sci-ences (AIIMS)”, Union Min-ister for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said. He was speaking after inaugurating the National AROGYA Expo

2015.The government is ap-proaching UNESCO in con-sidering Yoga as a subject of Indian cultural heritage”, he added. India will sign MoUs on bilateral ties with other countries to set up Indian alternative medicine centres. So far, Hungary, Bangladesh, Mauritius and Nepal have signed MoUs,

the Minister said.

Health Challenges with Ayurveda – The Analysis

Post-Independence, the enormously populated India has made dynamic efforts in the health field. However, there have been unaddressed issues prevail-ing such as deficiencies in


service outreach, limited health insurance coverage, expenditures of the govern-ment and unmanageable costs on the higher side.

Besides these, there have been considerable gaps in healthcare infrastructure and large volume of dis-parities between the Indian states and urban and rural populations which are mea-sured by indicators such as the quantity of hospital beds and doctor-patient ratios.

It is quite disheartening to know that India’s overall health indicators are below international average. Fac-tors such as basic sanita-tion, nutrition, and living standards need tremen-dous improvement.

Although progress has been made with treatment of some diseases, not all communicable dis-eases which put hu-man life in danger have been treated in a satisfactory way. What’s more, the rapid changes in India’s society and lifestyles have pushed the growth of non-communi-

cable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respira-tory disease/asthma. All these have happened largely due to tobacco and alcohol use, poor diet, sed-entary lifestyles and air pol-lution. This has influenced a decline in life expectancy and increase in the burden

of diseases as age increases.

India has a pluralistic healthcare system, with the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoe-opathy) component being practised and imbibed by medical practitioners. Al-most 63% of AYUSH doctors practice Ayurveda. Yet, the


AYUSH workforce is unde-rutilised and the strengths of Ayurveda in particular lie untapped.The aim of the 6th WAC (World Ayurveda Congress) and National AROGYA Expo 2015 is to realise the potential of Ayurveda and develop an action plan in or-der to improve health care in India, thereby serving as a model for public health globally.

Objectives and Ambitions of the 6th WAC and

National AROGYA Expo 2015

The 6th WAC aims to fulfil multiple roles through its concerted efforts: - To make Ayurveda an in-tegral component of health-care management.

- To facilitate acceptance as well as recognition for Ayurveda as a ‘complete healthcare system’ that can be adopted across the world in multiple countries.

- To create right-minded platform for scientific basing of Ayurveda and popula-rising the outcomes and results.

- To push the creation of multiple medicinal institu-tions, laboratories and universities across the world that would aid and help in joint research on Ayurveda.- Look at various op-tions in order to strike a more meaningful role for Ayurveda as far as Public


Health at State and Central Government levels goes.

- Keep showcasing from time to time technical advancements by way of poster Sessions, record number of Papers being presented and launch on-line database for Ayurveda references.

- The aim of AROGYA Expo will be to bring Consumer in close interaction with Physi-cians, Industry and build a bank of knowledge on the best options in health care through Ayurveda.- Under this health driven Congress, traditional Heal-ers in India will have to document their wisdom accumulated over the years.

Guidelines for the Session The 6th World Ayurveda Congress conducted an ex-

clusive Scientific Conference to showcase the recent advances made in research in the field of Ayurveda. There were Pre-Conference Workshops, Oral and Poster Presentations, In Confer-ence Symposia as well as

invited Talks by experts.

It’s an event and interaction between professionals and consumers on Ayurveda that will no doubt position India on the global map of innovative forms of healthcare.


Santhigiri Ashram Conducted

Nava Oli Jyothirdinam

Santhigiri Ashram conducted Nava Oli Jyothirdinam district meeting at Thiruvananthapuram, in connection with the samadi anniversary of Santhigiri Ashram founder Karunakara Guru. Gururetnam Jnana Tapaswi inaugurated the meeting held at Priyadarsini Hall, Fort, while George Onakkoor presided over. Former bureaucrat D Babu Paul delivered the keynote addressActor Madhupal, BJP leader Karamana Jayan and Muslim League district president Beemapalli Rasheed were present.

Founded by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru, about 37 years ago, the Santhigiri Ashram from its humble existence has now grown into a spiritual abode with facilities comprising prayer hall, parnasala, sahakarana mandiram, work centres, kitchen, dining hall and accommodation facilities for more than 1500

inmates.

Spread over hundred acres of land, Santhigiri Ashram is located at Pothencode, about 21 km North of the Capital City of Thiruvnanthapuram.

The institution aimed at propagating the mission of Guru, functions as

a registered voluntary charitable non-government organization. After the passing away of the Guru, his guidance is now channelized through his foremost disciple - Sishyapojitha Janani Amritha Jnana Thapaswini.The ashram functions on three fundamental principles viz. Annadanam

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(alms), Athurasevanam (helping the needy) and Athmabodhanam (self-realization). It has in place a healthcare approach based on the time-tested Indian systems of healthcare like Ayurveda, Sidha and Panchakarma.

The ashram is renowned in India and abroad and is visited by hundreds of people from various walks of life on a daily basis. Today, the ashram has literally become a centre for solace and remedy for all maladies and human sufferings.

Above all, the ashram has become a source of authentic spiritual knowledge and a centre of pilgrimage. Branches of the ashram are now present in several cities in India.

The ashram also runs several welfare-oriented institutions including schools, colleges, industrial units, cultural wings and, social and scientific research centers.

The ashram is also home to the Lotus Parnasala, a lotus-shaped marble monument dedicated in memory of Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru. Situated right in the middle of the serene atmosphere of Santhigiri Ashram’s Spiritual Zone, the Lotus

Parnasala has attracted tourists and pilgrims from around the world belonging to all religions.

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Karunakara Guru envisioned a society free of distinctions based caste, creed or race and encouraged inter-caste marriage in order to destroy the walls of caste and religion. Guru’s ideas are most relevant as these are times of strife.

Gururetnam Jnana Tapaswi


Development solutions need not always be ‘with high technology’, ‘innovative’, and

should definitely not be ‘very costly’. Some problems could just be the case of needing ‘A

stitch in time’. Sometimes your answer for solutions would lie in the past. At a time of eco-

nomic constraints, the state and the country need solutions which are more cost-effective.

India could hope to get some such solutions from the central government’s ‘One Year for

the Nation’ programme. Proper utilization of such programmes would enable the country

to become a developed nation.

Differences of opinion, lively debates, protest are all part and parcel of ‘plans for change’.

How we pass through this stage would also have a significant role in the completion or

implementation of the plans. As in any democratic society, it is the right and responsibility

of each and every citizen to participate in the development of the surroundings that they

live in. This participative behavior among the citizens can be and should be encouraged by

governments. The governments should provide information materials, take up alternative

channels of communications, and involve grassroots organizations that are in constant

touch with the common man. The population should be put at ease in implementing those

development plans.

It is not about how many proposals are planned or how much money is allotted for those

plans; it is all about how much is completed and how fast it is done. And for this you need

participation – participation of one and all!

T H E L A S T L E A F

V. Viswanath

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