TweetShareKochi is blessed with waterways which connect almost all parts of the city. But unfortunately, we do not make ample use of nature’s gift as transportation through waterways is a largely neglected area. Realizing this and also the fact that developing waterways can provide a solution of sorts to the long standing problem of traffic congestion in the city, the Kochi Corporation has decided to float a company to develop the waterways in the city. The company which will be floated in the lines of CIAL will have the corporation …

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December 4th, 1971 was a day when Karachi harbour witnessed the success of the navy overturning the hostile situation created by the adversaries. Since then this day has been added into the list of special occasions as the Navy day, celebrating the victory brought to us by the brave Sailors in the 1971, Indo-Pak War.
As years passed, Navy ball attracted much more recognition and respect from increasing amount of optimists and thus has turned out to be one of the milestones in the history of Kochi..! The Navy Ball 2011 …

TweetShareThis is a call out to everyone in Kochi, a candle light vigil will be held  tomorrow at 5.30 pm , 25th November 2011,  at Marine Drive, Kochi, which will be attened by eminent personalities from the society- Justice V.R. Krishnaiyer, Tony Chammini (Mayor of Cochin) and many other personalities from the society, film fraternity and YOU!

If there is a time you did something for you and everything you hold close to you, it is now! Be there at marine drive, take the first step towards making our lives safe!
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TweetShareA book, often lets you to relax, ponder on new things in life, or  even guides you through, in making those delicacies for your loved ones! Books have always played a  quintessential role in shaping our lives! Its time we people in Kochi got close over these books that we cherish for life.
The ” Book Time ” the book lover’s forum is here creating that opportunity to get close to like minded people in Kochi. The forum is for getting your opinions on books across to other readers, getting to know …

TweetShareSafety issues in railway stations have always been a major area of concern for us Kochiites. More so now, as we witness a steep increase in the crime rates based in and around railway stations. So, to tackle this menace and to ensure the safety of the passengers, the Ernakulam Junction Station will be equipped with integrated surveillance system, or in ordinary Gallan-talk, security cameras. This is a rare honour for Kochi as it is one of the only three cities in the entire Southern Railway division to be selected …

TweetShareThink antique exhibition and you think of rows and rows of old weapons, coins, utensils, ornaments and other such interesting art crafts; but all displayed snugly behind glass cases, out of your reach. But the ongoing Kerala antiques exhibition at Sacred Heart College, Thevara is different. Here, all the antiques are displayed openly, upon tables where you can touch and inspect them. The collection estimated to be worth around Rs. 3 Crores is a part of the private collection of the Simenthy family, who began their hobby of collecting antiques, …

TweetShareThe work on the Heritage Ship under the Muziris Project is all set to get a new lease of life with the state government sanctioning additional Rs.15 lakhs for the ship. The work had earlier been stalled due to the paucity of funds. The ship, with a capacity to carry 30 passengers will carry tourists from Fort Kochi to Muziris site in Kodungaloor, giving them a feel of history. The ship is being built in the model of an ancient ‘Payakappal’, by traditional artisans from Beypore, a traditional ship building …