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“It’s a tiny little hyper city. It is fun to be in Kochi.”

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the classic italian and modern indian cuisine at elements

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prajwal on the go the YOUNG ACTOR and dancer ON MAMMOOTTY, MOHANLAL AND GROWING UP

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Yes to Sparkle - Summer Camp

4.30pm to 6pm Me Met Me, Panampilly Nagar 09567 366250

9.30am to 1pm Ernakulam Women’s Association, Diwan’s Road 082815 25209

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Sparkle - Yoga for Kids

Shivamohanam Kuchupudi workshop

Indian Premier League Cheer for your favorites

Mamangam, Kaloor 097442 10101

27apr-01may 01-04 may Lets Saltare- latin dance O Jogo Bonito - Football tournament

Regional Sports Center, Kadavanthara 09020050800

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Swimming Lessons 4.15- 6.15pm Casino Hotel 0484 3011500

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Mamangam, Kaloor 097442 10101

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Summer camp for kids

Lulu Mall 08943348318

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Reviving The Retinal Group Show

Junior Super Chef Casino Hotel, Wellingdon 0484 3011514

11:00 am – 7:00 pm OED Gallery, Mattancherry 094471 08011

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art camp by Rob (Pogo) Kangaroo Kids, Girinagar 0484 231 0693

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Anavila - designer wear 9:30 am – 6:30 pm Collage, Panampilly Nagar 0484 301 4587

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FWD Cover Launch

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The FWD Cover launch of the April issue was done by actress Lena. The issue features the actress and other women who shine in their respective fileds.

Venue: Lulu Fashion Store

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Lulu Happiness Launch

The issue of Lulu Happiness featuring the second anniversary of the mall was revealed at the mall. Stars Dileep, Dulquer Salman and Nithya Menen cut the cake to commemorate the event.

Venue: Lulu Mall

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Turkish Touch

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ant to have a quick bite of Turkish or grilled food? Head to BBQ Square. Anybody who is a regular to Arabic joints in Kochi will absolutely love this place. From steaks to peri peri chicken soup, their range is pretty good. Oil free, tasty, grilled food is their mission. Try their fresh salads and rolls or refreshing drinks such as raw mango.

Eat the “8” Chill Out

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otus 8, the four star luxury hotel adjacent to Kochi International Airport is all set to offer a fresh new experience in Thali Meals. Christened as Maharaja Thali, indicating its wide spread. It boasts the biggest and first of its kind Thali in Kerala. They have various options in vegetarian and nonvegetarian with local specialties. Lotus 8 also has a 24 hour coffee shop and rooftop dining experience.

Karukapilly Building, Opp .St. Martin Church, Palarivattom.

0484-4012266 10 AM to 11 PM

Turkish chicken Cost per head:

` 250 approx.

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ake your penny count at this cafe where you can relax with books and free wifi. Kahawa is an ideal place to chill out with friends even at 3 in the morning. From Greek salad to Shepherd’s pie, their range of desserts and food is impressive. The cafe has a lot of regulars and is crowded when there is a sports event being screened. A good place to have good coffee and a good time.

Irish Coffee with whipped cream

Maharaja Thali

Lotus 8 Opp.Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery 0484-32315 53 / 54 / 55 / 56 24 hours

Cost per head:

` 275 approx.

Kahawa Pyneedath Towers, MG Road, Ravipuram, Kochi 0484-405 5664 10 am to 4 am

Cost per head:

`200 approx.

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Kundannoor Ph: 9895080458

Kakkanad Ph: 098478 56614

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Nothing was out of element when we were exploring the classic Italian and modern Indian cuisine at Elements, Kacheripady.

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n Harry Potter, the newspapers are animated, while in Elements the menu is bespoke.

The restaurant takes you into a miniature wonder world - inspired by the elements of water, wood,metal, fire and earth. From the lush gardens, the peeping tortoise, eclectic art, the huge porthole like windows, and Moroccan mosaic, the ambience instigates a surprise; what’s cooking? But there’s no quizzical maze, head yourself to the kitchen and find out.

Never be surprised, the kitchen is always open to guests. Santosh Mullapalli - the CEO of Elements- mentioned that children loved to see how pizzas were prepared and they always joined in. As the not -so- forbidden doors were opened, I was welcomed with warm smiles.

Chef Mallikarjun was making a final touch to the

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chicken saltimbocca. Santosh joked, “You won’t chicken out!” , especially when saltimbocca is loosely transliterated as ‘ jump into the mouth.’

If the Italian cuisine takes you faraway, the Indian makes you feel right at home. It didn’t take a long time to discover that Element’s secret ingredient was not a pinch of Vatican poke salt or even some Monin syrup, but a dollop of puns and sautéed humour.

Dining at Elements evokes many moods.

As the sun slowly bowed down, the light from the circular windows kept changing. The cherry on top was when Santosh said, “ People not only come here to solve their hunger crimes, but satisfy their soul.” Well wouldn’t we be arrested for our all hunger crimes especially when there’s Elements to bail us out !

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Sardar, Postcards and a Backward March Channeling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at JTPAC

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eo-liberalisation, in the view of many, was a self-centered policy. Not giving a hoot about the public and most of all the people who in actuality, feed us. Amol Parashar and Jaimini Pathak presented those thoughts on stage with their play Postcards from Bardoli at JTPAC. They say the new administration has been giving us a great year. Though backed up by cynical pessimism, scores of people are optimistic that India will grow into a super power. So much so that the national budget session which actually is hyperbolic, looks like a profit graph. Two young men come on to the stage and break that delusion. With minimal settings on stage for the play (a table, chair, and few mats), these young men present a grave issue that India needs to address: the peasant crisis.

The Story Mihir (Amol Parashar) is born during the cusp of economic and social transition in India.

An India full of promises. We follow his story in the current post-liberalization India. He has seen the economic changes in which the agrarian crisis becomes the cynosure. With the worst-ever recorded wave of about 296,438

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farmer suicides since 1995 (official records) in the history of India catching Mihir’s attention, he takes cues from the historical Bardoli Satyagraha and draws inspiration from its hero, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Mihir embarks on a perilous backward journey.

On Stage The play has a simple, minimal design. The props are just not functional but have a meaning in their presence and usage. The rolling of the mats to denote the completion of one phase in life is remarkable. The rolled mats as they stand together in rows make them silent witnesses

to the development of the story. When asked about the minimal stage settings, Jaimini Pathak, the director and actor said, “I wanted to keep the stage simple. There was less scope for making itinto a multi-media projection, bringing in Sardar Vallabhai Patel footage and pictures of drought. The play moves back and forth in time. Therefore we couldn’t get into realism.

One table and chair is a suggestion of where I am sitting and recounting the story. The table at the back is where all the arguments happen and the little study room is a suggestion of Mihir’s room. You make each zone as a power zone. The center stage is rarely used but when it is used, it is as a meeting point. The human drama, the interaction between the father and son, how the story is being told through their lives is gripping and emotional. I did not want to divert from that. Once I decided what I did not want to do as a director, I focused on rehearsing and bringing in the emotional tone.”

Recollection The play reveals each of those spine chilling facts related to farmer suicide sand the agrarian crisis. There are parts where Mihir, in a farce manner, talks of minimum wages which is enacted with solemnity and placed in a satirical perspective. In the final sequence the playwright juxtaposes the Bardoli Satyagraha with present day farmer suicides staged against the backdrop of the water scams that rocked Maharashtra. It calls for confrontation and catalysis instead of catharsis. “We had shows where we have audience whom we knew. Our friends come to watch in Bombay. There have been times when my friends disappeared after the show! We are glad that after the play, people are taking back home something.” remarks Amol Parashar. We as a nation at the end of a tragedy want some kind of summation but Postcards from Bardoli does not give you that. This dark play only gives despair that leaves you to ponder and reflect.

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keep cool Tips to bear the sun and keep going.

Dr. Cuckoo Mathai

Use sunscreen before you step out Try to buy a medicated sunscreen instead of the cosmetic one. For acne prone and oily skin, use a gel-based sunscreen. For our climate, it is optimum to use a sunscreen with minimum SPF 30.

Cover yourself A broad-brimmed hat comes recommended. An umbrella is a good option as well, as it keeps your hands out of the sun. Sunglasses will help but make sure you invest in a good pair.

Dress Smart Wear loose, cotton clothes which will help skin to breathe. Avoid synthetic materials as they increase the chance of fungal infections due to excessive sweating.

Before a swim Use waterproof sunscreen with SPF 50.

Remember that it takes half an hour to take effect, so make sure you apply sunscreen in advance. Sunscreen has four hours of action only and so repeat the application if you are staying in the water longer. Chlorine can dry out your skin, so after stepping out of the pool, have a shower and moisturize.

Food we should consume and avoid Avoid oily, heavy and non-vegetarian dishes.

Have a lot of fruits, salads and juices. We lose a lot of salt through sweating, so it is recommended to add salt to what you consume.

For example, add a bit of salt to your fruit juices, along with the sugar. Fruits with great antioxidants and water content are pomegranates, melons and papaya. Drink plenty of water.

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Prajwal On The Go The young actor and dancer on Mammootty, Mohanlal and growing up

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e are laughing. Apparently it tends to happen a lot when you hang around Prajwal Prasad. The young actor and dancer has done what many would give anything to do; act with the legendary big Ms of Mollywood. Prajwal is learning the walk of fame, as he gets recognized invariably as the differently abled Sunny from Spirit and the young Anand in Varsham. But he takes it all in stride. This lad has come a long way and has still more to go.

The shoot was immense fun as Prajwal’s parents made us feel at home and plundered us with hot pizzas. The Chelsea fan was expressive with his answers, sometimes answering just like a high

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school kid and sometimes with a wisdom that blew you away. If in one moment he talks about being pragmatic, the next he is explaining how he got his hair cut just like Dulquer Salman in 100 Days of Love.

You have starred in three big dance reality shows. What is your first memory of dancing?

I remember dancing with my sister around the house. My mother says I have been dancing since I was three years old. Then there were a lot of dance classes and I absolutely loved it. I enrolled in the Gulf chapter of Boogie Woogie and there was no looking back. My family moved to Kochi when i was 10 and I appeared in Super Dancer, D4 Dance and India’s Got

Talent. I had so much fun.

We cannot believe you made Dharmendra cry!

I Know! It was a great moment for me, that my dance could move him so much. I performed a song from Mera Nam Joker for India’s Got Talent. Sonali Bendre was so encouraging and I got a rose from Kirron Kher. It was unbelievable.

So how did you start acting?

The dancing led to a lot offers. My first movie, contrary to popular belief, was ‘Myavoo Karimpoocha’ in 3D which did not get released.

But my first breakthrough movie happened by chance. I was part of a performance in school.

I was not able to make it for all the rehearsals due to my schedule and I was upset about that.

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It turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I still made it on stage. Some people have godfathers, I have a god mother. Narayani aunty, director Ranjith’s sister, saw me and recommended me for the role in Spirit. I was sent to St.Clare’s to learn sign language (which he remembers) and had a tutor. It came naturally to me as it was very similar to mudras in dancing.

How was it acting with Mohanlal?

When I was told that the role was with Lal uncle, I thought it was going to be Siddique Lal. It was

my mother who broke the news to me. Lal uncle is such a great person. He immediately made me comfortable. I learnt so much from him.

What about Mamootty?

Mammotty uncle is very focussed. He would always give me tips and run lines with me before the shoot. He taught me a lot about dialogue delivery. I know you might not believe me if I tell you that he is a lot of fun. Him and Asha aunty were really like my parents. I even called her Amma, which confused my own mother a lot. She was scared I would go off with her (laughs). The character of Anand (Varsham) came easily to me as he was very much like me.

Do you believe in fate?

I believe that everything happens for the best.

If you have two things in your hands, God will take away one, so he can replace it with a better one. You can’t have more when your hands are full.

My parents have been extremely supportive.

My mother is my PR agent (his mother smiles as she fusses over us and makes us feel at home).

Directors Ranjith and Ranjith Shankar have really moulded me. They have different working styles and it is amazing to watch them at work.

To have such great directors at the beginning of my career makes me feel truly blessed.

What would you do if you had all the money in the world?

I want to buy a big mansion for my family.

I promised my mother that I will buy her a Hummer when I make it. I love cars and would splurge on a Lamborghini Murcielago and an old Benz.

Your idea of a perfect summer vacation We travel as a family. So a lot of travelling and a lot of football. This is the first time I am spending so much time in the city. I hang out with my friends. I go to Lulu a lot with my mother. Kochi actually has a lot to offer, it is just that people are not aware of it.

Birthday May 12 First thing when you turn 18 Get my driving license and Tomorrowland!

So dancing or acting?

I want to act but one should never forget their roots.

First song you danced to Aashiq Banaya Dream Role Joker (The Dark Knight) You would like to act with Deepika Padukone Favorite Dancer Hrithik Roshan You would like to try Skydiving You aspire to be Like Dhirubhai Ambani, a great businessman.

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The PerfecT GetawaY Take a trip to Bangkok, one of the top destinations in the world.

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he easiest getaway from Kochi, which is far away to feel like you are in another world and near enough to go there and get back soon. Bangkok is an exciting city in every way. The streets are steeped in history and culture and in the same breath, the place offers the best of the modern times. Past, present and future co-exist in this monarchy which has been named one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

Getting there

By Air Most airlines have great packages to Bangkok.

Fly in from Kochi to Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Muang Airport.

By Water Though not many people come into Bangkok by ship, there is Laem Chabang Port for large ships and Khlong Toei Port for smaller ones.

Getting around The city is known for its tuk-tuks. Taxis and motorbike taxis are also affordable. Be prepared to haggle for the fare though and keep an eye on the meter. Buses might seem a bit confusing as there are many routes.It is well connected by train.

Things to do History & architecture Bangkok is the perfect place for a history or architecture buff. The plethora of temples in the city will have your jaw drop with its incredible architecture and wondrous stories. The Grand Palace and Wat Prakeaw, built in 1782, are visited by many.The old city has the most sights.

Galleries & Musuems The city has a vibrant art scene. There are many galleries like the Art and Cultural center. Jim Thompson’s houses is another attraction for its

setting and incredible art collection. Bangkok has different kinds of museums apart from regular ones that showcase the history and culture of the place. Wander the human body museum, counterfeit museum and even the forensic museum.

Shopping High end fashion, export surplus, rejects and affordable styles are all available in Bangkok.

It is truly an unbelievable place for shopping with its many malls to suit all kinds of budgets.

Chatuchak weekend market, China town, MBK mall, Siam Center etc are great places to check out.

Food Bangkok is literally a melting pot of cultures.

Get to taste a variety of cuisines. If you are in an adventurous mood, head to the markets

to taste fried grasshoppers, crispy worms and more exciting offers. Riverboat cruises offer dinner and merriment. Try out local cooking classes for Thai cuisine. Go to the local floating market for the various flavors of the city. There is so much more than a hot plate of Pat Thai.

Entertainment With a great nightlife and many incredible shows, Bangkok is always buzzing. Take in a Muay Thai performance, participate in the Escape Hunt or enjoy a walk along the riverside.

Make sure that you are careful though the city is known to be comparatively safe.

Local name Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

Currency Thai Baht (approximtely 2 rupees)

Districts 50

Best time to visit November-February

Time required 3-5 days

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Raai Laxmi’s next

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ayaram will be paired with Raai Laxmi for the first time in Malayalam.

Boban Samuels’s ‘Santhoshamayi Gopiyetta’ is a complete family entertainer. It follows Gopi Krishnan who travels to Australia to attend a function.

Expect a laughter riot from the director who gave you ‘Romans.’

Avengers Age of Ultron

Mammooty back in Tamil

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A musical selfie

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he songs of Oru Vadakkan Selfie have caught the attention of many. From trendy hip tunes to slow romantic ones, the songs have been composed

by Shaan Rahman. Enne Thallendammava has been trending on YouTube which was sung by Vineeth Srinivasan.

is sixteenth venture in the Tamil industry, ace actor Mammootty will act in a feel good film to be directed by Ram. Adrea Jeremiah and Anjali are touted to pay the female lead roles. The superstar was last seen in the 2010 bilingual movie “Vandae Maatharam” with Arjun.

Language: English Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson Producer: Kevin Feige Director: Joss Whedon Music: Brian Tyler, Danny Elfman Synopsis: Tony Stark is meddling again and things go bad when he restarts a peacekeeping program. It is upto the Avengers to stop Ultron.

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Mad Max: Fury Road Language: English Cast: Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy Producer: Doug Mitchell, George Miller, P.J. Voeten Director: George Miller Music: Junkie XL Synopsis: In a postapocalyptic wasteland, loner Max meets Furiosa, a woman who wishes to cross the desert with a precious resource stolen from the baddest of bad guys.

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Seeing Double

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ohanlal is reported to be back in a double role in the film Kamamohitham. Previously he essayed double roles in Ravanprabhu and Udayon. He will play a landlord and a sage in the movie directed by Harihardas. The movie will be in both malayalam and Sanskrit. It is based on C V Balakrishnan’s novel of the same name.

Chirakodinja Kinavukal Language :Malayalam Cast: Kunchacko Boban,Sreenivasan, Rima Kallingal Producer: Listin stephen Director: Santhosh viswanath Music: Deepak Dev. Synopsis: A rom-com about a tailor, his love interest and a novel that will change lives.

Siddharth Menon set to Act

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opular singer Siddharth Menon of Thaikkudam Bridge might be moving to films. The youngster is set to act in V K Prakash’s Kanni Muthal Midhunam Vare with Eva Pavithran as the female lead. The singer will essay the role of musician in the tale of a young man and an elderly woman.

Masss Language : Tamil Cast: Suriya, Nayantara Producer: K. E. Gnanavelraja, Suriya Director: Venkat Prabhu Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja Synopsis: Major action, bellyaching comedy and better yet, Suriya is reported to appear in two different avatars. The movie is set in various parts of India and Bulgaria.

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irector Amal Neerad and actress Jyothirmai tied the knot. The ceremony took place amongst family and friends at Amal Neerad’s house. According to reports, they started dating while filming Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded in which Jyothirmai was part of a song sequence.

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Language : Hindi Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone,Irrfan Khan Producer: N.P. Singh, Ronnie Lahiri, Sneha Rajani Director: Shoojit Sircar Music: Anupam Roy Synopsis: A slice-of-life cinema, Piku is a quirky roller coaster ride of a crazy fatherdaughter relationship essayed

by Amitabh and Deepika, along with Irrfan in a pivotal author backed role.

Lailaa o Lailaa Language : Malayalam Cast: Mohanlal, Amala Paul Producer: Santhosh Kottayi, Bijou Antony, Preeta Nair Director: Joshy Music: Gopi Sundar Synopsis: The second run of director Joshy with Mohanlal and Amala Paul after Run Baby Run. The romntic action movie has the tag line - the biggest risk of his life, his wife.

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Five Reasons to Know Project Ara Google’s latest project that is going to make your smartphone smarter.

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Better Drivers, Better Roads Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches its first driving school in India at Kochi.

This is what Project Ara is all about. The metal endoskeletal frame or “endos” can attach desired components. It can add more than a camera and speakers, like receipt printer, laser pointers,battery,electronic keys, medical devices etc.

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Open hardware helps you interchange the parts on the phone that you normally would pay through your nose for.

Swap parts that don’t work and customize your phone.

Just like you choose the apps in your phone, interchange the modules you want. Upgrade your phone with ease as innovations emerge.

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all their customers and stakeholders safety ambassadors, thus ensuring better traffic and a safe driving culture. The simulator is expected to provide hands on experience which can also create various road and weather conditions.

The curriculum will offer learning modules with course flexibility for the students.

The TDS has the first car simulator in India

Less electronic waste

The flexible module makes your phone last longer and stay upgraded. The longer lifecycle reduces wastage.

It is inclusive

As a user, you get more control over your product in terms of functionality and aesthetics.

Google is reported to allow anyone to build a module for the project. Learn more at : projectara.com/mdk.

with full high definition computer graphics in an immersive curved projection environment with a real cabin and actual car gear. In addition, it will have local language support for both novice and advanced drivers. As a safety crusader in India, Toyota intends to reiterate traffic values, discipline and road safety among citizens.

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oyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) being the safety leader in the industry as a continuance to the safety mission, launched its driving school in Kochi. The first such initiative in India, it will be managed by Nippon Toyota. The school was inaugurated by minister K Babu, MD of TKM, Mr.Naomi Ishii and Chairman and MD of Nippon Motors and Mr.Babu Moopan.

The Toyota Driving School (TDS) will be a comprehensive training program that will have high quality, practical and futuristic training models like the driver simulator mechanism, which is expected to deliver the Etios Experience.

They have included the steering and seats of an actual Etios car. The company wants to make

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kochiology In 1947, when India gained independence from the British colonial rule, Cochin was the first princely state to join the Indian Union willingly.

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Bowled Over If bowling is right up your alley, head to Sparky’s.

W

e love bowling. There is something about knocking down those pins that gets us excited. Well, history traces bowling upto 5000 years ago, so there is no competition to its popularity.

Even if its for sport or for fun, bowling has a lot of takers. No Mall of this era, is complete without its bowling alley.

There are two types of bowling, pin bowling and target bowling. The one that you enjoy at the Mall is pin bowling with its many variations.

Target bowling is mainly played outdoors. The good news is that bowling is considered to be good exercise. According to Wikipedia “Bowling helps in burning calories and works muscle groups not usually exercised. The flexing and stretching in bowling works tendons, joints, ligaments, and muscles in the arms. While most sports are not suitable for elderly people, it is possible to practice bowling very well at advanced ages.” And if that wasnt enough excuse to head to the gleaming alleys to make

new friends and strengthen old ones.

The bowling alley at Sparky’s in Lulu Mall is the largest in Kerala with 12 lanes. They are open from 10 am to 11pm so that you can make the most of your summer vacation. The alley is usually found buzzing with thumping music and energetic players. They have provided a cafe

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right beside, so that you can rejuvenate yourself for yet another round.

Wtzup - Sparky’s Contest Actor Prajwal selected the winners of the Wtzup-Sparky’s contest at Lulu Mall.

Winners Medium- Difficulty

Nevin Bold N S , Asha Mahesh , Vishnu Hari, Akhil T J , Parvathy Chandran

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