Wtzup November 2014

HAPPENINGS FOOD Finance FASHION OFFERS & MORE in kochi “Kochi is so vibrant now. There is something new happening everyday.”

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The Football Pheno-Menon

Kochi Lad’s Last Minute Ticket to the ISL

LOOK WHO IS HAVING A BLAST Kochi awaits the Kerala Blasters’ home game

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Technology Innovation Zone (TIZ) inaugurated by the Chief Minister

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10-23nov

Don bosco international film festival

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Durbar hall art gallery

INDIA WEAVED IN FRAMES

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Ensemble’14 witnessed a vibrant festive collection from fashion designing students all over the country.Conducted by Seematti, the first prize was won by St. Teresa’s college.

Venue : Le’ Meridien

Suneesh Suresh

Sachin Tendulkar in Kochi

The Kochi Blasters jersey and theme song were launched by the Master Blaster. The event also welcomed Muthoot Pappachan Group as title sponsors.

Venue: Crowne Plaza

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The Right Agent

When you are on the hunt for property to sell, rent or buy, a little help goes a long way. Real estate agents are your best friends and here are a few tips on how to make sure that both of you are a perfect match.

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he loudest advertisements don’t necessarily announce the best product.

Real estate agents are crucial to helping you make the right property decisions.

So instead of running behind the biggest campaigners, understand your requirements and scope out the best person to do the job for you. Not only can they offer you great insight and experience, they can also help you to put trivial matters out of the way so that you can focus on what is important.

Word of mouth: Talk to your family and friends and get a reference. You could also ask your agent to introduce you to his/her previous clients. If you get a positive response from those close to you, it is more likely that the agent will deliver for you as well.

Certification: check the credentials of the agent. See what all organizations he is part of.

Take a note of his previous sales and that he has been in the business for a while.

Make sure your agent is online: a tech savvy agent means that he is updated with the latest and can contact you at the earliest.

How busy is your agent? A popular, go-getter agent is a good thing. Check your agent’s schedule. One person cannot handle more than a dozen clients at a time. The busier he/she is the less time they have to spend with you.

Check if they have assistants in case they are unavailable.

Local knowledge: Your agent should obviously be well versed with the locality. Talk about your new found property knowledge with your agent, if they know less than you, it might

be the right time to look for another seasoned agent. If your agent lives in the area of business, that is an added bonus. Their knowledge of local schools, shops etc is valuable.

Establish a rapport: your agent should be your best pal throughout the business. They should be able to guide you through all the processes and simplify situations for you. A good agent will be able to understand your needs and show you many options with regard to your requirements. He/she should be able to furnish you with realistic situations instead of talking in the air. An agent should be able to tell you where your property stands in the market presently and what it looks like in the future.

They should also advice in how to present your property to a prospective client.

Always do your bit of research before taking any decision that your agent asks you to take.

Meet a couple of agents before you pick one.

Once you have decided on an agent, get into a written agreement with them. Consider how flexible you want the agreement and what all provisions need to be added. An agent can cut

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re you rushing between commutes?’

Adams Food Court near the airport offers you quick meals at affordable rates in a modest setting. North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cuisines are available. ‘Adaminte Chayakkada ‘is a special section where they offer tea time and breakfast delicacies. Pick from a range of traditional dishes from Pazhampori to Idliputtu to pair with your tea or coffee. Located on the airport road, the place is convenient for a quick stop or a leisurely meal.

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he answer to your late night coffee cravings, Cofi Club in Kakkanad is open 24/7. Being next to Bharathamatha College and Infopark, it is a popular hang out in the area. Relax in the minimalistic interiors with your hot Cappuccino or cold Crunchy Coffee. Pick from an array of bakery items like freshly made cookies, pastries and other treats. If you are looking for more than a break time picker upper, try out their pastas and combo meals. If Kakkanad is out of your way, try out the Cofi Club in Edappally.

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rom weary travelers to office goers, many frequent Empire Plaza. Located on the NH 47, the hotel offers many facilities: a good restaurant, rooms, prayer hall and a small shopping area where you can stock up on travel essentials. There is A/C and Non A/C seating in the restaurant which serves many cuisines of which Arabic and Malayali are the most popular. Open for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner, the restaurant seats around hundred patrons. Empire Plaza is known for their non vegetarian preparations and their meals are a quick moving item.

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Ingredients 2 Cups poha / aval 1 Potato, small cubes 2 Green chillies, sliced 1 Onion diced A handful of peanuts 1 tsp lemon juice 2-3 tsp sugar Salt to taste 1 tbsp oil 2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tsp turmeric powder Curry leaves Coriander leaves for garnishing

W Go Aha For Poha

A quick and healthy dish, Poha is extremely popular in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It is enjoyed as breakfast, lunch or a snack and every region has its own version of Poha. Enjoy it with a cup of masala chai

ash and rinse the aval. Keep aside to drain for 15 minutes. Splutter mustards seeds in oil in a hot pan.

Add the curry leaves, peanuts and green chilies. Once the peanuts are lightly fried, add the onion and potato cubes. Once the potatoes are cooked through add the aval and mix well with turmeric powder. Mix well with sugar, salt and lemon juice. Top it off with the coriander leaves. In some regions they also add pomegranate seeds to add a punch. Create your own version of Poha by adding sprouts, egg, pickle etc. Serve hot Poha is rich in iron and carbohydrates. It is low in gluten and has been said to be good for diabetics.

One bowl of Peanut Poha has 589 calories while Vegetable Poha has 244 calories.

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FATS/OILS FRUITS VEGETABLES GRAINS

Healthy Eating for Kids We all have grandmothers who keep telling us that a growing child needs a lot of nutrition. A day at school and an evening in the playground always has your kid coming home hungry. So how much do kids need to eat? Let’s find out.

THE PYRAMID

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at a variety of foods. A balanced diet is one that includes all the food groups — have foods from every color, every day!

Eat less of some foods and more of others. The bands for meat and protein and oils are skinnier than the others. That’s because you need less of those kinds of foods than you do of fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy foods.

You also can see the bands start out wider and get thinner as they approach the top. That’s designed to show you that not all foods are created equal, even within a healthy food group like fruit. This food pyramid should go along increased activity. For this reason, Gold’s Gym India announces Fitness for Kids for various age groups this year.

GRAINS Serving size is based on the foods consumed. Here are Serving sizes for common grain foods: 1 slice of bread 1/2 cup cooked cereal — oatmeal/ porridge 1/2 cup of rice or pasta 1 small chapatti 4-8 year olds need 4-5 servings a day 9-13 year old girls need 5 servings a day 9-13-year-old boys need 6 servings a day One last thing about grains: Try to make at least half of your grain servings whole grains, such as 100% whole-wheat bread, brown rice and oatmeal.

VEGETABLES Of course, you need your vegetables, especially those dark green and orange ones! But how much is enough? Vegetable servings are measured in cups...

4-8 year olds need 11/2 cups of veggies each day 9-13 year old girls need 2 cups of veggies each day 9-13-year old boys need 21/2 cups of veggies each day

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FRUITS Sweet, juicy fruits are definitely part of a healthy diet. Here’s how much you need: 4-8 year olds need 1-2 fruits each day 9-13 year olds need 2 fruits each day

MILK & OTHER CALCIUM-RICH FOODS Calcium builds strong bones to last a lifetime, so you need these in your diet...

4-8 year olds need 2 cups of milk (or another calcium-rich food) each day 9-13 year olds need 3 cups of milk (or another calcium-rich food) each day If you want something other than milk, you can substitute yogurt, cheese, or calcium fortified orange juice, just to name a few.

MEATS, BEANS, FISH, & NUTS These foods contain iron and lots of other important nutrients. Like grains, these foods are measured in serving sizes: 30gm of meat, poultry, or fish 1/4 cup cooked dry beans 1 egg 1 tablespoon of peanut butter About a small handful/10gm of nuts or seeds 4— 8 year olds need 3-4 servings a day 9-13 year olds need 5 servings a day

wtzup.in/FINANCE action conclusions that follow from this feedback analysis.

1.Concentrate on Your strengths

UNDERSTAND INVESTING BY UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF Peter Drucker, widely regarded as the father of modern management and preeminent business philosopher has often talked about the need to know about your strengths and values.

While he spoke from a business concept, the essence of his teachings is true in any aspect of life including investing.

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s per Peter Drucker, most people THINK they know what they are good at, but they ARE USUALLY WRONG. In fact he says that people more often know WHAT THEY ARE NOT GOOD AT, and even there most people are more often wrong than right. However, we can all perform only as per our strengths. There is only one way to find out

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our strengths: a truthful feedback analysis.

The essence of feedback analysis is quite simple: whenever one makes a key decision, he writes down what he expects will happen.

After the expected time frame has elapsed, he matches the actual results to his expectations.

The results are often quite surprising. Within a short period of practicing this, one often gets a firm idea of where his strengths are – more importantly, it clearly shows them WHAT THEY DO or FAIL TO DO that deprives them of true success commensurate with their strengths.

Peter Drucker goes on to illustrate several

Although quite simple, results are magnified multifold once we realize our true strengths and put our efforts to concentrate around our strengths.

2.Work on improving your strengths Once the feedback analysis is put into place, each person will have a clear visibility on which skills to acquire, refine or seek out. Often it will also show where existing skill or knowledge is inadequate. In short, one gets an idea of the gaps in one’s knowledge.

3.Identify where intellectual arrogance causes disabling ignorance.

Far too many people,often exhibit a contemptuous aversion to knowledge in other areas or may often believe that being “bright” is a substitute for knowing. Often the results of the feedback analysis clearly identify that the main reason for poor performance is the result of simple not knowing enough, or the result of being contemptuous of knowledge outside one’s own specialty.

4.Remedy your bad habits.

Essentially fixing the habits that impair your effective performance. Or in investment parlance, one could say working of having the RIGHT TEMPERAMENT to deal with the vagaries of the investment cycles.

The feedback analysis suggested by Drucker thus helps us clearly identify areas which we should stay away from (what WarrenBuffett means by avoiding those investments not within our circle of competence). When we view from the angle of working to our strengths, we then realize that successful investments are not really “planned”. Instead, they are an outcome for those who are prepared for the opportunity because they know their strengths (and weaknesses), the way they work, and acting in consort with ones values. As Drucker says, “knowing where one belongs makes ordinary people into outstanding performers”.

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The Kerala Blasters take on Goa FC on the sixth of November in Kochi. The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium has been preparing for the event the last three months. Over 500 people work behind the scenes to pull off a great game in the stadium which can seat 60,000 fans.

There are the various committees like the food, security, players, ground etc which is overseen by the Venue Director, Jayesh George. The Police, Fire Force and the NCC have been helping out over the years. Twelve first aid stands are available for the public and food vendors have been screened for the match. All of the thirty two gates to the stadium will be monitored by CCTV. The Bermuda grass turf is maintained regularly and has been mowed

The Football Pheno-Menon Kochi Lad’s Last Minute Ticket to the ISL

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t was none other than the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar who introduced Duleep Menon to the football world. “He is my boy. I brought him in.” – Said Sachin at the Kerala Blasters jersey

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launch in Kochi. Looking back, it’s all a dream come true for Duleep . Football for this 27 year old was always a passion and he began playing at school level. While most people may think

at 24mm in the outfield for the football game. Six covers are required to cover the field in case of rains which need 100 people to maneuver. Mock drills have been carried out two days before the match. The dressing rooms have been decked out in yellow and blue for the home team. It is time for kick off!

that footballers tend to focus more on the game and ignore studies, Duleep Menon broke all those stereotypes by scoring a 90% in his CBSE Science board exams. His close friend Sarat Prakash says; “Duleep is not just another football player focused only on kicking the ball and scoring goals. He has deep knowledge about the game. He is well aware of the tactics and strategies. At school, we used to plan out and strategize the game on blackboards.”

The Entry Duleep started playing professionally only in 2008-2010, with Josco FC and Central Excise Ernakulam teams. In 2011, he left for higher studies in the UK. There Duleep played for semiprofessional East Manchester United Club based in Manchester. There have been talks about Duleep’s entry to the Indian Soccer League as an overnight success. But his friends beg to differ and say that Duleep has always been a disciplined player with great skill. It was at a practice match between the

Kochi Talk “Despite Kochi being a city it has the feel of a countryside” David James Sachin Tendulkar “Everybody plays. “We need to promote sports at the grass root level. There is so much talent in the country and it should be recognized at a very young age. The Kerala Blasters team is dedicated to nurturing sports”

new Kerala Blasters and Central Excise that David James spotted Duleep. Blasters management soon roped him in without any hesitation. Despite all the sudden attention that he is not used to, Duleep appeared calm and confident when we met him. When asked what his expectations are from the inaugural ISL season, he says that he is only looking forward to playing good games and use his skills to lead Kerala Blasters to victory. The Real Madrid fan has been travelling with the Kerala Blasters all over the country as part of the Indian Super League (ISL).

The Team Duleep is the third Malayali in the Kerala Blasters. Though initially he was in awe, now he is completely at home with his fellow team mates.

Being in the same room with international and national players is a life lesson in itself. Duleep is really excited about training under David James and Trevor Morgan. According to him they are ‘really

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“My favorite thing about Kerala is coconut water” Trevor Morgan nice guys’ but when it comes to football discipline is the word. Their days are structured and don’t leave much free time. After breakfast and lunch, are training sessions which wind up with an early dinner at 7.30pm. There are no curfews except on the eve of a match and Duleep jokes that “you better be in your room before David (James) sees you.” The away matches have been eye openers and he is amazed at the innumerable Blasters fans that turned up. The rookie is still reeling it all in.

Birthday celebrations are hilarious affairs in the team. There are also photo shoots and videos which are loads of fun. Duleep doesn’t give that much thought. He is focused on the game and is hoping to get at least half hour on the field for this season.

Duleep gushes about going to Mumbai. It had been one of his dreams to visit the city and to top all that off, the team was put up at the Palladium with their own rooms (according to ISL regulations each player must have his own room). He loved Mumbai he says, it was like being in New York and Kochi at once. From his room on top he could see the skyscrapers and glass and looking below, a typical Indian street with busy roads and small shops. The newbie is taking it all in one step at a time. He has been meeting international players from other teams as well. Before the season ends he wants to get that elusive picture with Alessandro Del Piero.

Being in Kochi Since it’s the first home game, everybody has a lot of expectations. The team has been in the city training at the Indoor Stadium and a school ground.

They were also present at the Grass Roots football camp held for youngsters. Duleep is deeply moved by the support they have been getting. His father had come to watch a Chennai match. His entire family and friends are going to be there for the Kochi game, though they know that he might be on the benches. His friends

from the O Jogo Bonito league,Kochi have a lot of questions for him. Which boots are you going to wear? Are you going to keep that haircut, because it might become a fad! They wonder if people will think that he looks like Santiago Munez as they do.

They also have advice for him. Learn a lot. Don’t do anything drastic to cause injury till the season gets over. Don’t party too hard. Don’t let all this get into your head. Don’t be disappointed if you are on the benches. For Duleep Menon this is an experience of a lifetime. The ISL is a great platform to bring out the talent in this country which is one of the main aims of the Kerala Blasters team. This Kochi phenoMenon is testament to that fact. All the best Duleep Menon!

High on Pants

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igh-waist jeans may sound 70s, but they are certainly one of the hot trends these days. If styled right, you can work this look with pizzazz. But first, remember to get the absolutely correct size. Then, consider your fashion sense and personal style and now, choose from one of these popular looks.

ANDROGYNY

DRESSY High-waist jeans are automatically dressier than the other styles. As they are more trousers than jeans, it is easy to pair up high-waist denims with tailored separates like blazers or jackets.

For the classic chic look, tuck in a buttondown shirt and floor the look with high heels.

For a more relaxed style, try a plain tee and bold blazer with a fitted pair of high-waist jeans.

GIRLY Yes! You can still look girly and romantic in a pair of high-waist jeans.

Just tone down the boldness with pastel shades for the top and loose flowy silhouettes.

Start with a sleek pair of heels like a peep-toe or stiletto sandals. Frills, nets and floral prints on the top work best for this look. Or you could stick to a solid color with delicate details.

Accessorize with pretty pearls or metallic trinkets.

Though they are quite feminine, high-waist jeans can easily pull of an androgynous look, if styled right. Remember that it is not about dressing like a man, but inspired by men’s clothing. Try pairing up your high-waist denims with a plaid men’s shirt and suspenders. Throw in a pair of heels to balance the masculinity. You could tuck in a loose tee and throw on a biker jacket with boots for the tough girl look.

SET IN LEATHER

TIPS 1.Buy the right size 2.Add a belt to cinch your waist 3.Keep your top/blouse in mind

when buying the pair 4. A good bra is essential to completing the style 5. Wear heels

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See the T Ciaz Maruti Suzuki releases the Ciaz; a new lesson in style, performance and convenience.

he much awaited Maruti Suzuki’s midsize premium sedan, the Ciaz was launched by Ram Suresh Akella and Ankur Sharma of Maruti Suzuki at Le Meridien. A complete package, the Ciaz offers European styling, premium rich interiors and a host of upmarket features. The designers have paid special attention to ensure space, comfort and convenience for rear seat occupants as well. Ciaz is powered by two

highly acclaimed engines; the next generation K14 VVT petrol engine and refined DDiS200 diesel engine. Ciaz Diesel is India’s most fuel efficient car. It includes seven colour palettes with three new exclusive colours including Dignity Brown, Pearl Sangaria Red Pearl Snow White, Metallic Clear Beige, Pearl Midnight Black, Metallic Glistening Grey and Metallic Silky Silver.

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DULQUER - MANI RATNAM’S NEXT HERO

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ever before in the history of Malayalam cinema have 5 of the greatest personalities in the industry come together for a mega movie. Apart from the superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal, Renji Panicker, Ranjith and Shaji Kailas will lend their expertise to this dream project. Speaking to IANS, Panicker has confirmed that the yet to be named film will hit the theaters next year. “We have already got the confirmation from Mohanlal and with regards to Mammootty, we are meeting him shortly”, said Panicker.

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eteran director Mani Ratnam will direct Mollywood’s young hero, Dulquer Salman, in his next movie. The untitled film is a dream-come-true for Dulquer who has expressed his admiration for the legendary film maker and his movies.

We also know that the actor has allotted 3 months for the lead role in the project.

Nithya Menon and Prakash Raj will also be seen in leading roles, while A R Rahman is tuning the songs.

PARVATHY OMANAKUTTAN EYES MOLLYWOOD

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ctress turned former Miss India, Parvathy Omanakuttan says that she is looking for a bold director to take the risk and cast her in a Malayalam movie. In an interview to the Times of India, the Mumbai based Malayali says; “I think a lot of filmmakers here feel I am not accessible or maybe they are not sure whether I will be able to act. But all it takes is a call and an audition.”

Parvathy who has recently made her debut in Bollywood, is now looking forward to her next debut in Telugu.

DILEEP SUHASINI IN SREEBALA’S DEBUT MOVIE

7 Malayalam movies in Indian Panorama 2014

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popular Malayalam movies have made it to the 45th Indian International Film Festival, which is to be held from November 20th to 30th at Goa. While Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam and North 24 Kaatham directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon have been critical as well as commercial hits, Abride Shine’s 1983 is one of the biggest hits of this year.

Swapaanam by Shaji N Karun brought and Ranjith’s Njaan were milestones for Jayaram and Dulquer respectively. The experimental Njan Steve Lopez impresses with its cast of newcomers.

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fter Anjali Menon and Revathy S Varma, here’s another lady director in Malayalam filmdom – Sreebala K Menon. Sathyan Anthikkad’s associate is all set for her independent project and has roped in Dileep to share screen space with Suhasini, who was last seen in Blessy’s Kalimannu. However, Dileep will be paired with a new face. “Life repeats itself, my movie will centre round this tagline,” says Sreebala. A major portion of the film will be shot in Trivandrum.

‘DRISHYAM’ BAGS THREE AT SIIMA 2014

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ohanlal’s ‘Drishyam’ bagged three awards at the two day South Indian International Movie Awards 2014, including the title for ‘Best Malayalam Film’. The other two were given to Kalabhavan Shajon for the ‘Best actor in a Negative Role’ and Jeethu Joseph for ‘Best Director’. The Kaula Lampur venue also witnesses stellar performances by Nivin Pauly, Lakshmi Menon, Isha Talwar, Simbu, Shriya Saran and Devi Sri Prasad.

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INTERSTELLAR VARSHAM Cast: Mammootty, Mamta Mohandas, Asha Sharath Director: Ranjith Sankar Script: Ranjith Sankar Music: Biji Bal Producer: Play House Synopsis: The movie set in Trissur tells the story of an ordinary man who has just returned from the middle east.

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Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway Director: Christopher Nolan Story: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan Music: Hans Zimmer Synopsis: When a wormhole is discovered, scientists unite to embark on a voyage through it, transcending the normal limits of human space travel. Among the travellers is a widowed engineer who must decide whether to leave his two children behind to join the voyage or attempt to save humanity.

LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI ORMAYUNDO EE MUKHAM MATHAI Cast: Jayasurya, Nedumudi Cast: Vineeth Srinivasan, KUZHAPPAKARANALLA Venu and Aju Varghese Producer: Jose Simon and Rajesh George Director: Rejishh Midhila Script: Rejishh Midhila Music: Biji Bal Synopsis: The film is about three strangers who come across during their journey of life. It revolves around how they influence each other.

Lal Bahadur Shasthri features Jayasurya, Nedumudi Venu and Aju Varghese in the title roles of Lal, Bahadur and Shasthri respectively.

Namitha Pramod, Aju Varghese Producer: Jaison Elamkulam Director: Anwar Sadiq Script: Anwar Sadiq Music: Shaan Rahman Synopsis: Vasundhara Devi is a widow who has to look after her family all alone as she is not supported by any friends or relatives. When it is time for Vasundhara Devi to hand over her business to her only son Gautham a girl ,Nitya, enters their life. The movie takes place in a metro and is a love story with a twist.

Cast: Jayasurya, Bhama, Mukesh Producer: Anto Joseph Director: Akku Akbar Script: Akku Akbar Music: Anand Madhusoodhanan Synopsis: This romantic comedy portrays the problems in the life of a young couple. The story revolves around Mathai, who interferes in the life of others necessarily and unnecessarily with a good intention, but always gets into trouble.

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OTTAMNARAM Cast: Bhama, Nedumudi Venu Producer: Ajay K B Director: Vinod Mankara Script: Ajay Muthana Music: Ramesh Narayanan Synopsis: Ottamandaram portrays a small family which consists of a fifteen year old Kala, her sister Neela and Neelas husband Bharathan.

Married for a long time, Neela and Bharathan still have no kids. Neela, driven by the ambition to raise a child, forcefully marries her sister off to Bharathan.

JOHN WICK Cast: Keanu Reeves, Alfie Allen Director: Chad Stahelski Script: Derek Kolstad Music: Tyler Bates, Joel J. Richard Synopsis: A former hitman comes out of retirement after discovering that the group of thugs who killed his dog happen to be related to his former employer. New York City is his bullet-riddled playground.

Cast: Ranveer Singh, Ali Zafar Director: Shaad Ali Script: Nitesh Tiwari, Shreyas Jain, Nikhil Mehrotra Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Synopsis: A film about the tricks the heart plays on an unsuspecting victim of love.

Dev and Tutu were nurtured

by Bhaiyaji (Govinda) who trained them to be killers. All is normal in their lives until destiny throws free-spirited Disha into the mix. What follows is a game of defiance, deception and love.

Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Vedhika , Indrajith Producer : Vysakh Rajan Director: Vysakh Script : Sedhu Music: M Jayachandran Synopsis: he story revolves around four cousins, who undertake a journey with a particular intention and the issues that they come across in between them. It will be a masala entertainer with the blend of comedy and thrill.

Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D’Cruz Director: Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D K Script: Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D K, Sita Menon Music: Sachin-Jigar Synopsis: Salim revolves around a straightforward young man and the challenges he faces in life.

The film promises to provide a liberal dose of action and entertainment.

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Why come to

Vaikom?

We give you yet another spot close enough to reach quickly and far enough to forget about the daily grind. Welcome to Vaikom, a town so g reen that you will forget your blues.

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ordered by the beautiful backwaters of Vembanad, Vaikom is known for its festivals and the Vaikom Satyagraha.

A buzzling town crossed by many estuaries of Muvattupuzha, it is one of the oldest townships in South India. Tour the town and its prominent buildings, do a spot of fishing, enjoy a boat ride or just soak in the greenery.

Vaikom has a lot of agriculture with latex, nutmeg, pepper etc. and coir-mat industries.

December to May is the tourist season unless you are heading for monsoon rejuvenation

How to get there Nearest Airport is at Nedumbassery 60km away Nearest Railway station is at Appanchira Vaikom is well connected by road between June and August.

Places of interest Vaikom Shiva Temple - the site of the Vaikom Satyagraha, where untouchability among Hindus was questioned. Also known as the Thekkan Kashi, it is the centre of the town. It is known for its Ashtami celebrations in the month of November. It is believed that if a devotee visits and prays at Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple and

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple on the same day, before ‘Ucha Pooja’ (the noon pooja), his wish will be fulfilled by Lord Shiva. The temple constructed in wood and stone is a typical example of Kerala architecture.

Vaikom Satyagraha Museum – Vaikom has an important place in the history of India due to the famous Vaikom Satyagraha against untouchability. It was here that Mahatma Gandhi, EV Ramaswamy, T.K.Madhavan,Mannath Padmanabhan took part in the epic movement to abolish untouchability. This museum can tell the visitors a lot about the entire saga of revolt against untouchability that existed in Kerala.

Kshetra Kalapeetam – the centre for traditional arts offering courses in Edakka, Panchavadyam, Chenda, Maddalam etc. They conduct an annual festival. There are many art and dance schools in Vaikom celebrating the tradition.

Vaikom is home to many famous personalities like Bharathanatyam dancer Paris Laxmi and her Kathakali artist husband Sunil Pallipuram, Thavil artist Karunamoorthy, singer Vijayalakshmi, Mammootty etc. Walk along the paddy fields that feature in many a Basheer novel and soak in the natural beauty. Kumarakom is only ten kilometers from Vaikom town.

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know The Kochi Muziris Biennale Get to know the Biennale as it gets ready for the second year to celebrate art.

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o we really know what the Kochi - Muziris Biennale is about? I asked around and was surprised at some of the response; an aunt thought it was a shopping festival, a neighbor thought it was a documentary.

So here are some basics to get started on the city’s biggest art fest.

Biennale is Italian for “biennial” or “every other year” and can be used to describe any event that happens every two years. It is most commonly used within the art world to describe large-scale international contemporary art exhibitions, stemming from the use of the phrase for the Venice Biennale, which was first held in 1895.

The Kochi- Muziris Biennale, was the first to be held in India in 2012. That is a pretty big honor for our little city. A platform for contemporary art from around the world, the Biennale was first concieved when minister M A Baby approached artists Riyas Komu and Bose Krishnamachari. The 2012 Biennale was appreciated by the international community, who put it on level with the acclaimed Venice Biennale.

Kochi - port city of kerala.

Muziris - Historic port city of Travancore. The name comes from ‘muchiri’ or the hair lipped harbour Jitish Kallat - Curator of the 2014 Biennale.

Internationally renowned contemporary artist dealing with mixed media. He has Malayali roots.

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. Contemporary art includes, and develops from, Postmodern art, which is itself a successor to Modern art.

Venues Aspinwall House David Hall Pepper House Moidu’s Heritage Durbar Hall Cabral Yard Parade Ground Fort Kochi Beach Kashi Art Gallery Jew Town Road Godown Rose Street Bungalow Cochin Club

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