THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Techies are going back to their roots. Those who think that techies can enjoy only rock and cinematic dance, a visit to Technopark would change your mind. Some organisations in Technopark are conducting programmes which are rooted in the culture and heritage of the State. The recent functions organised in Technopark show that there is room for all kinds of art forms. Interestingly, techies have first-hand experience of a...
08:11 AM, May 10, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is much protest against road development in the city as it involves the cutting of trees. Also, road authorities face flak for giving little regard to pedestrians. But when an innovative project, Haritha Veedhi, was launched to develop a green corridor exclusively for pedestrians, it failed to take off. A visit to the Kowdiar-Peroorkada- Pipeline stretch will make one disappointed over the lethargic attitude of the authorities responsible...
09:18 AM, Apr 03, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The water tank standing tall at Technopark is an iconic structure, but it has something more to say. The techies here have been facing acute water shortage for the past three days. Summer has become a tough time for techies as there is not enough drinking water in the offices. Technopark authorities have sent a mail to all employees regarding the issue. It urges limiting the use of water....
09:28 AM, Mar 05, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In what could prove a major breakthrough for the development of Chalai, the Thiruvananathapuram Development Authority (TRIDA) has proposed a Rs 90-crore project at the commercial centre of the city. The State Government has sanctioned the detailed Town Planning Scheme for Chalai area, which includes a commercial complex and link roads. Around 6 acres of land belonging to TRIDA will be utilised for the project. TRIDA is planning to...
11:12 AM, Jan 04, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Amayizhanjan canal is not only a notorious dumping space, but is also the ideal location to put the blame for the flash floods in the city.By pointing to the totally blocked canal, the authorities can easily wash off their sins of allowing encroachments over culverts, the major lifelines in the city. Years old culverts at various points are either partially or totally blocked owing to encroachments, making the...
09:06 AM, Jan 03, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If you are an average Malayali who is ready to spend lakhs and crores for a dream home and still thinks what is in a name, its time to rethink. Thiruvananthapuram-based designer Prasanth Nair has come up with an innovative idea - HomeLogos, where each house would carry a unique logo. Prasanth, the brain behind the initiative, is the creative designer of 12th Century Designs which makes HomeLogos for...
10:54 AM, Nov 28, 2011
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Be more conscious about your money. Chances are high that you give a Rs 2 or a Rs 5 coin instead of Re 1. The newly-released Rs 2 and Rs 5 coins will confuse not only the visually challenged, but also the general public.The size of the new Rs 2 is exactly similar to the existing Re 1 coin. The stainless steel coins have round edges. The new Rs...
11:34 AM, Oct 12, 2011
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