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Onam

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Ayurvedic

solutions to modern lifestyle disorders Kochi

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Glides Across

Car

Buyer’s Guide

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A DIVISION OF HAPPY & RUBY GROUP

 Foreword

Dear Readers Onam is fast approaching and the city is gearing up to welcome the New Year (Kollavarsham).

Being in the month of ‘Karkidakom’ or ‘Aadi’ as some say, Shops and other establishments are clearing their stocks and offering huge discounts and reductions. Many have taken up Ayurvedic treatments during the month of Karkidakom in Kerala. The monsoon is playing hide and seek, giving pangs to farmers and consumers alike.

Several residential and commercial properties alike have undertaken annual clean-up and renovation. The city is bustling with various activities to go in to the new month of Chingam with a fresh beginning.

In this month’s edition of Metro Mart we have continued our glance in to the various ministries of the government and highlighted some of the achievements of the government during the last year.

Looking back, as another Kollavarsham passes by, the city has definitely grown in leaps and bounds. It would be hugely beneficial for us in the long run, if we – the citizens of the city – put on our thinking caps and be sensitive to our surroundings in terms of new ideas as well as taking forward existing positive development processes.

Celebrate this Onam and share your celebration with your friends, relatives and loved ones.

Wishing You a Very Happy Onam 2017!

Looking forward to hear from you

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In this month’s edition of Metro Mart we have continued our glance in to the various ministries of the government and highlighted some of the achievements of the government during the last year.

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Onam Fest @Czarina

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Ayurvedic solutions to modern lifestyle

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as Kochi metro glides across…

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Car Buyer’s Guide

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Ministry of Transport

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Effective Public Distribution Services

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Revitalization of Industries

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AK Speciality Dental Clinic

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HLL to implement ‘SHE-PAD’ PROJECT

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Dr. Kalam Smriti International

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Recipes of Palakkad

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SHOPPING

Onam Fest @Czarina

A stunning new collection on display

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Kotas, Chanderis, Maheshwaris, Banarasi Silks, Silk Kota, Kanjeevarams, Uppads, Tussar Silks, Georgettes, Crepes and Chiffons are available in a range of colours and designs

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his year’s most eagerly waited festive saree collection is now on display at the city’s leading designer boutique. As usual, the designer kasavu saree, a symbol of graceful sophistication with its exquisite blend of gold and cream, is the centrepiece of Czarina’s new Onam Collection. The Collection will showcase contemporary expressions of the traditional weave and feature eye-catching prints and patterns.

In a season of bright colours, the beautiful simplicity and the subdued elegance of Czarina’s designer drape will help the wearer stand apart. Block print, embroidery and appliqué work add the modern flourishes that have made Czarina’s Kerala sarees look truly special.

Complimenting the Onam Collection is a wide variety of other sarees. Kotas, Chanderis, Maheshwaris, Banarasi Silks, Silk Kota, Kanjeevarams, Uppads, Tussar Silks, Georgettes, Crepes and Chiffons are available in a range of colours and designs.

Czarina also has blouse materials and ready-made blouses in various styles. For those who prefer a non-traditional Onam, there is an array of salwars, kurtis, lehengas and ghagra cholis on display.

The Onam Collection ends on September 3 and the showroom will be open on all Sundays till then.

Czarina is located at Catholic Centre on Statue-General Hospital Road. To know more about the Onam Collection, visit Czarina’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ CzarinaDesignerSarees or call 9387721322. www.metromartdaily.com

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HEALTH

Ayurvedic solutions to

modern lifestyle disorders

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yurveda - the wisdom of the sages always had a holistic approach to life and lifestyle. In the great books of Ayurveda there are chapters dedicated to how one should eat, drink, sleep, exercise and even cook one’s food not because they thought we didn’t know how to do it, but to do them the right way to avoid illness and to promote health. This holistic approach of Ayurveda is very relevant in today’s society, because we have a lot of lifestyle disorders, which are becoming common from a very young age.

Obesity, heart diseases, diabetes, immune disorders are few of the most commonly seen health problems these days. Let’s discuss obesity, which is a rampant problem among young and old.

According to WHO:“ Obesity/ overweight is defined as abnormal/excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.”

ARE YOU OBESE? In a crude population, the measure of obesity is the body mass index/BMI. Body mass index (BMI)= Weight in kilograms

= kg/m2 (Height in meters)2 A person with a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese. A person with BMI equal to ormore than 25 is considered overweight.

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RISKS OF OBESITY: Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for most of the chronic diseases, which are now called lifestyle diseases.

Obesity is also an important cause of osteoarthritis, which is an inflammatory disease of joints.

WHY IS THE PREVALENCE OF OBESITY ON THE RISE? Today’s trend in eating is like today’s lifestyle! -‘FAST’. ‘Fast-food’ is the ‘in-thing’ these days, and that is the main culprit for all our health problems. Another reason for overweight is the way we eat, either we are in a hurry so we don’t chew our food well or we eat standing up or in front of computer or TV. Overeating, lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle are also reasons for the rise in number of people with obesity.

STRATEGIES TO PREVENT OBESITY: According to Ayurveda, one should never eat a full stomach.Ideally, half of the stomach capacity should be filled with solid foods; quarter by liquids and the

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remaining part should be left empty for accommodating air. Heavy foods that take long time to digest should be consumed till half of the satiation level. Foods that are light to digest should be consumed just before the stage of satiation. The right amount of food is that which undergoes digestion before the next mealtime.

To lose weight, it is recommended to have water before a meal. There is evidence to the fact that people, who eat fast, gain weight. So chew your food thoroughly, relish and savor it and practice ‘mindful eating’. Always remember that your stomach is an “expandable” organ, the more you eat, the more it will accommodate,

soreduce the quantity of the food you eat gradually. One technique is to select a smaller plate to eat your food and smaller spoon to serve. Another fact you need to keep in mind is that, even food that is healthy should be consumed in moderation.

Ayurvedic Therapies to lose weight: 1. Udwarthana: A herbal powder massage, which helps to “burn” subcutaneous fat/ cellulite, that reduce weight and increase firmness of the underlying muscles.

2. A bhyanga: An oil massage, which helps to improve blood circulation and thereby improve metabolism.

3. P anchakarma: This five-fold therapy helps in flushing out metabolic wastes and toxins from the body whereby cleansing the system and correcting your metabolism.

The key to losing weight is having a balanced lifestyle- one that includes good eating habits, exercise and rest.

Make a decision to work towards a healthy lifestyle, even if change is not always easy.

Remember, “ To change your body you must first change your mind”.

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Tips to Healthy Eating!  Reduce carbohydrates, sweets and energy drinks.  Include more fiber in your meal; they make you feel fuller faster!  Includes nut, seeds in your daily diet: they increase the glycemic index and improve fat metabolism. (*Research has proved ‘ nut- eaters’ has lower waistline)  Use coconut oil or sesame oil for cooking: they improve your metabolic rate.  Some foods that improve metabolism and ‘burn fat’ - Horse gram/ Muthira, Black cumin -G inger, Garlic, Tomato, Shallots/small onion  Reduce dairy products viz. Cheese, yoghurt

Recipe for a ”fat burning” Soup!

Ingredients Horsegram/Muthira – 50 gms (soaked overnight) Black cumin- 10gm Garlic – 3 cloves Ginger – 1” pieces Red onion/Shallots-6 Tomato -2 Lemon juice, salt to taste Method Cook the horse gram in 2 -3 glasses of water in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles.

In a pan add a little oil and put the black cumin, crushed garlic and ginger paste, add the sliced onion and sauté. Then add the chopped tomato and sauté till it becomes soft. Now add the cooked horsegram without the water and stir few 2 minutes. Then add the water of the horsegram and simmer for 5-8 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice.

Serve hot as starter or as a meal!

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FEATURE ARTICLE

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Kochi metro glides across‌.

Translated as Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

Om, May All become Happy

Sarve Santu Nir-Aamayaah

May All be Free from Illness

Sarve Bhadraanni Pashyantu

May All See what is Auspicious

Maa Kashcid-Duhkha-Bhaag-Bhavet

May no one Suffer

Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih

Om Peace, Peace, Peace

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h! What a way to start a journey! The inaugural session of Kochi Metro rail service at Kaloor stadium reverberated with this noble Upanishad verse rendered by Manju Thomas. Just as this verse exhorts all to be happy as the locomotive gets on track with the most honorable passenger, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India on board. On the historic ride he travelled four kilometer from Palarivattam to Pathadipalam along with the Governor P. 20 August 2017

Sathasivam, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu, BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Principal Adviser E. Sreedharan, and Kochi Metro Rail Limited Managing Director Elias George. The prestigious Kochi Metro Rail is nation’s eighth inter rail services stretching 13 km from Aluva to Palarivattom with three coaches which can seat 136 passengers.

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The official inaugural function held at Kaloor stadium witnessed an unusual display of gratitude by the audience for the Metro Man who finished the task in the stipulated time and budget, braving all the storm that erupted to thwart the project. They went on a rapturous applause when the Metro Man E. Sreedharan - the backbone of the project - was welcomed.

Amidst the loud cheers he stood as a sthitha pragna who received the accolades and brickbats with the same detachment– which he acquired by the methodical reading of Bhagavath Gita. Even as the PM looked amused, the speech of Elias George was interrupted by the cheers of the crowd and he had to wait patiently for the ovation to subside to proceed with his allotted task of welcoming the guests. At the end of the historic ride, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi patted this unassuming man for the arduous task he accomplished.

Of the envisioned 25 kilometers of the Kochi Metro, only 13 kms - from Aluva to Palarivattom - was thrown open for commuters. Another 5 kms will be opened

by September.

Yes, Kochi is on a smart pace. No more traffic snarls and parking woes. Kochi

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Metro, a mass rapid transport has brought in a sea change in the way Kochi travels.

Unlike many other metros Kochi Metro has a lot of firsts to its credit. Kochi Metro stands tall as it took only 45 months for its completion of the first phase of 13 kms while Mumbai took 75 months for its 11kms and Chennai 72 months for its 4

At the end of the historic ride, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi patted this unassuming man for the arduous task he accomplished km stretch. It is the first metro service to get finished in the stipulated time. It is the first project in which 1000 women, mainly from Kudumbashree and 23 people from transgender community are included.

It is the first to make use of solar energy as 25 percent of its energy requirement will be covered by renewable resources.

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The pillars will have gardens that will use recycled municipal wastes. Many stations are theme based and showcase Kerala’s culture. Wheelchairs and special seats are provided for the disabled. Pregnant women and children too are given priority. A multiutility card provided by Axis bank can be procured by a simple documentation of name and phone number and it can be used as debit-cum-ticket card or as E-wallet if charged with enough money. Net users will have a gala time as the coaches and stations are provided with free WiFi. Lastly for the sweetest part the metro, doors of the coaches will open and close to the accompaniment of Chenda, the percussion instrument of Kerala.

KSRTC has agreed to work in unison with the Kochi Metro and has arranged special feeder services to enable smooth functioning of the rail. According to M.G. Rajamanickam, KSRTC Chairman and Managing Director, almost 40 low-floor air-conditioned and non air-conditioned JNNURM buses of the KURTC will ply from the two stations from 5 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Another important information you have to bear in mind is that no foul play is allowed as it’s all designed in a foolproof manner.

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to alight at the correct station to which you have taken the ticket or else you will have to pay a fine of Rs 50 as the QR code reader integrated into the Automatic fare collection gates won’t open for your exit as it cannot read any mismatch. Beyond 15 minutes stay at the station too can invite trouble as the tickets won’t be read at the

KSRTC has agreed to work in unison with the Kochi Metro and had arranged special feeder services to enable smooth functioning of the rail gates. The main attraction of the metro rail is that people will resort to public transport which again will contribute a lot to a lesser polluted Kochi. Kerala is moving ahead, in spite of its strikes and lockouts. Yes, the engine comes to a halt giving every passenger a whiff of traveling above the city.

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E. Sreedharan, popularly known as Metro Man who spearheaded this Kochi Metro, as the board in his office says “Whatever to be done I do but in reality I do nothing” is his life mantra. He says India needs more speed. Reiterating the importance of people resorting to public transport system, metro rail is the need of the hour for Indian cities and has to catch up with the pace of China which covers 200km long metros every year as to our meager below 20 km every year.

Inaugurating the esteemed project the Prime Minister Modi said the city, known for its historical spice trade and as a hub of tourism, was ideal for the establishment of the Metro, as its population was expected to touch 23 lakh by 2021. He also lauded the Kochi Metro’s initiative in granting employment to 1000 women and 23

The main attraction of the metro rail is that people will resort to public transport which again will contribute a lot to a lesser polluted Kochi

persons from the transgender community.

It is closely related to the nations Make in India policy. The Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also said Kerala is very much keen on development and will not tolerate anything that hinders development.

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METRTO  It will take 20 minutes to cover the 13km stretch from Aluva to Palarivattom  Average speed of train will be 35 km/hr and the maximum speed 80 km/hr  Helpline number of Kochi Metro that commuters can use for seeking help -1800-425-0355  Themed stations are one of the attractive features of Kochi Metro. Six major stations including Kalamassery are designed with different themes.

Western Ghats is the theme assigned for Kalamassery metro station.  Each train has 136 seats; reserved seats for elders, physically handicapped, pregnant women and those travelling with toddlers. Wheel chair can be used in metro trains.

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 Kochi One Mobile App KMRL will shortly introduce a unique mobile application which will help connect the commuters to all modes of transportation with ease. The app will help plan a seamless journey connecting all integrated transport systems through the touch of a mobile as well as inform users of various activities, help identify various locales, and even identify stores that are in the vicinity of the metro corridor.  The Kochi Metro Rail will be the first in the country to use CommunicationBased Train Control system (CBTC). The state-of-the-art technology paves way for driverless trains in the future.  Kochi Metro is the first metro in India to provide employment for transgender community.  The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd is placing solar panels on the rooftop of 22 stations, buildings and vacant plots in the metro yard which helps in producing almost 6.5 megawatt power together.  Kochi Metro is the fastest to complete its first phase in 4 years.  Kochi Metro will have the largest women crew in any metro once it deploys members of Kudumbasree women self-help group for managing station operations.  Kochi Metro is the first in the country to set up ‘vertical gardens’ on pillars (every sixth pillar besides those on both sides of stations).

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AUTO WORLD

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Indians love our cars and always show up in style. Be it to a meeting or to a party we always leave a lasting impression on our onlookers. Here in this issue lies your compass to navigate you through all the struggles of deciding your next ride. If you need a car and plan on going light on your pocket, you are at the right place. Here are pre-owned cars ranging from 50 thousand to 20 lakh Rupees.

The cheapest car one can get in today’s market would be vehicles like the Maruti Suzuki Zen and Esteem which if searched for well can be found for around fifty-

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thousand Rupees. Now if luxury is what you need you can opt for something like a BMW or a Mercedes which you can get from around 8 lakhs onwards. Off-roading?

Then go for an SUV like a Toyota Fortuner or a Mitsubishi Pajero available from 9 lakhs onwards. If all you are looking for is a decent car with a good mileage, there are vehicles such as the Maruti Suzuki Swift or Nissan Micra. What is it that you look for in a car? Mileage? Space? Comfort? Here are cars that have proven to be the best time and time again and are now available for lesser than half its price.

2. Honda City 1998 (starting 80 thousand) 3. Ford Ikon 2000 (starting 55 thousand) 4. M aruti Esteem 1998 (starting 49 thousand) 5. Tata Nano 2008 (starting 65 thousand)

For people on a very tight budget, we have older cars such as the Esteem from Maruti and the Ikon from ford which have come a long way. If searched for well, one can find these for lesser than fiftythousand Rupees. Yes, you read that right.

Less than fifty- thousand Rupees for a car.

Cars we found: 1. Mitsubishi Lancer 1999 (starting 78 thousand)

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SMALL CARS Cars in the likes of the Swift and Beat have a lot of convenient choices and options and sell for prices from over a lakh to around 5. A decent car of around 10 years would easily sell for a lakh and still run efficiently. These cars are best as family cars as they are safer and have more features. Be it ABS or Airbags, these cars have it all. This is what you need if you’re looking for an all rounder.

Cars we found: 1. Maruti Suzuki Swift (from 1 lakh) 2. Maruti Suzuki Alto (from 70 thousand) 3. Chevrolet Beat (from 1 lakh) 4. Ford Figo (from 1.5 lakhs) 5. Nissan Micra (from 1.9 lakhs)

SEDANS This is where you need to look if you are all about comfort and longer trips. With more boot space than regular hatch-backs and acres more of legroom, sedans outdo smaller cars from every angle.

Cars we found: 1. Honda Amaze (starting 3 lakhs) 2. Honda City IVTEC (starting 3.5 lakhs) 3. Nissan Sunny (starting 4 lakhs)

are several cars from the range of 5 lakhs.

However keep in mind that SUVs are more expensive to maintain and the mileage is relatively low.

Cars we found: 1. Mahindra Scorpio (from 3 lakhs) 2. Toyota Fortuner (from 8 lakhs) 3. Tata Safari (from 3 lakhs) 4. Mitsubishi Pajero (from 7.5 lakhs) 5. BMW X5 (from 18 lakhs)

LUXURY Need something exquisite to show up to meetings or party’s and leave an impact?

You belong in a foreign super sedan surrounded by an abundance of luxury.

Do note that these cars are expensive to maintain and service as their after sales parts are very costly. This is something to consider only if you are ready for all the overheads. Here are a few handpicked luxury cars that offer a great deal of power and comfort but at a great price.

4. Maruti Suzuki Swift Dezire (starting 1.5 lakhs)

1. Honda Accord from (4.5 lakhs)

5. Toyota Corolla (starting 2 lakhs)

3. BMW 5 series (from 12 lakhs)

2. BMW 3 series (from 8 lakhs)

SUVs

4. Audi A4 (from 9 lakhs)

Off-roading too often? What you need is a massive sports utility vehicle to take on mountains and make them feel like molehills. They come with 7 seats and are quite comfortable for longer trips. There

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5. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (from 9 lakhs)

These cars can be found at great prices from some websites such as the ones listed below: 1. OLX.IN 2. CARTRADE.COM 3. CARWALE.COM 4. BIGBOYTOYS.COM 5. CARDEKHO.COM

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CAUTION

1. While deciding a car make sure that it’s something you need more than something you want.

3. Compare it with other rivals 4. Keep in mind the overhead costs that come with the car.

5. Check service requirements such as brakes, engine oil, gearbox and tires.

2. Make sure that the car isn’t damaged by checking it with a certified service centre.

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Ministry of Transport

Strengthening Public Transport The Transport Ministry is all set to make a positive impact for the public

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number of vehicles in Kerala has risen to more than a crore.

Hence, it has become a greater necessity that environment-friendly modes of transport are introduced and at the same time strengthen the public transport facilities. And this precisely seems to be at the core of several steps taken by the Ministry of Transport over the last one year.

Taking into consideration the Green Tribunal judgment, the government has initiated support for environmentfriendly fuels such as solar energy, electric, CNG, and LNG. LNG bus trials has been undertaken by KSRTC and the process is on to buy CNG buses. Filling stations for these are being constructed. Solar auto rickshaw was run during the GoM meet in Kerala. Another measure taken against

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environment pollution is the Green Tax. India’s first solar ferry – Aditya – operated on solar power has started functioning between Vaikom and Thavanakadavu. A project to run buses on bio-diesel was held at Thottilpalam and Thalassery.

The increased fines for traffic violation could lead to reduced violations. Strict motor vehicle enforcement measures taken by the government would see increased income for the government as well as reduce rash driving and accidents. Several locations in the National Highway between Cherthala and Manjeswaram and in selected spots in the districts of Kannur, Thrissur, Palakkad, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Kollam are to get Closed Circuit Camera to identify speeding vehicles. More than 14 crores have been collected in fines with this measure.

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Heavy vehicles, school vehicles, tippers, and stage carriages are stipulated to use Speed governors. Fitness of education institution buses is being tested and due measures taken. Drivers are given training in good road practices and safe driving by the motor vehicle department. Six new Joint RT offices would be established. The government is fixing time limit for services rendered by the motor vehicle department and also introducing automated driving test centres, which would be of immense benefit to the public.

Around 400 buses of KSRTC and 64 of KURTC were put into operation during the last one year. More than a thousand employments were done in the first year of this government. Pink service – exclusively for women and Sabari service – as part of

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Drivers are given training in good road practices and safe driving by the motor vehicle department.

Sabarimala pilgrimage were introduced for the benefit of passengers. Long distance buses to Goa, Hyderabad and Mumbai are to be introduced from northern Malabar.

Kollam would be the starting point for new buses to Bengaluru and Velankanni. It is expected that the shopping complexes

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owned and constructed by KSRTC at Angamally, Kozhikode, Thiruvalla and Thiruvananthapuram would generate revenue within a short span for the corporation through steps taken up by the ministry. State Water Transport Department would be running 5 ambulance rescue boats soon. 9 catamaran boats would be introduced – two of which would be exclusively in tourist waterways.

The Transport Ministry is all set to make a positive impact for the public. Whether it is increasing the fleet of State-run buses or boats, introducing online facilities for various department services, proper enforcement of traffic rules, or initiating environment-friendly measures – strong steps are being taken.

State Water Transport Department would be running 5 ambulance rescue boats soon.

“KSRTC should continue as a public utility service and the Ministry of Transport would ensure to run it as a public-friendly service.”

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Effective Public Distribution Services T

he present government has made timely and successful interventions in public markets for the benefit of the consumers in Kerala, Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies led by Minister P. Thilothaman has been effective in preventing price hikes during the festival seasons. The State government has taken effective steps to ensure only eligible consumers come in the priority list of consumers under National Food Security. 4.5 lakh tons of rice at a cost of 1015 crores was procured from 1.25 lakh farmers for distribution through public distribution centres. Procurement price of rice has been increased to Rs. 22.50 after this government came to power.

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The State government has taken effective steps to ensure only eligible consumers come in the priority list of consumers under National Food Security.

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Efforts have been taken to strengthen Civil Supplies Corporation and to expand the scope of public distribution services.

The process of distributing ration cards to around 80 Lakh families is ongoing.

Decision has been taken to provide rice at a cost of Rs. 2 per kg for 121.76 Lakh consumers. Computerization of ration shops, biometric technology and GPS systems in vehicles is to be introduced for ensuring that the allotted items reach the intended consumers.

The poor and helpless people of Kerala can rejoice in the Hunger Free Kerala scheme.

The ministry is considering to provide 10 kg of rice to those availing of Old age pension.

Supply Co has had a turnover of Rs. 4160 crores and they have spent around Rs. 440 crores as subsidy during the first year of this government, effectively preventing price hikes. Under SupplyCo, Paddy cultivation scheme has begun to provide money through banks immediately on paddy collection. Eradicating corruption is top of the agenda for this government. Taluk, District and State level social audits are being taken up for this. Legal metrology department has conducted enquiries in ration shops, super and hyper markets and shops to black marketing and price hikes.

Another important step considered by the government is removing mediators and direct intervention of government agencies. The poor and helpless people of Kerala can rejoice in the Hunger Free Kerala scheme. The ministry is considering to provide 10 kg of rice to those availing of Old age pension. In an attempt to increase the coverage of Maveli stores, government is taking steps to open them in those Panchayats where it is still not opened. Six Super Markets, 1 People Bazaar, 1 Medical Store and 11 Maveli stores have been newly opened in the last year.

New vehicles have been purchased for Public Distribution department and Legal Metrology department.

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erala’s industrial segment is a mix of traditional industries, modern largescale/small-scale industries, and small-scale handicrafts/Khadi/village industries. A visible change is seen in these segments after the present government came in to power. The Minister for Industries, Sports and Youth Affairs, A.C. Moideen has formulated effective policies for the benefit of the Industrial sector. Of the 40 public sector institutes, 13 have attained the status of profit with systematic actions. The Ministry has rightly sensed the need for development for the growth of industries and seen to take adequate steps in this 36 August 2017

direction. Strengthening the public sector is one of the core agenda of this ministry.

To this effect, Rs. 270 crores was declared in the budget to analyse the functioning of public sector, provide operating expenses and issue plan funds. Efficient intervention of the government has seen the loss incurred from public sector institutes coming down to Rs. 71.34 crores from Rs. 131.60.

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The Minister for Industries, Sports and Youth Affairs, A.C. Moideen has formulated effective policies for the benefit of the Industrial sector.

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crores has been allocated in budget for assisting the functioning of textile mills.

Efficiency of functioning in textile mills has been enhanced by 30% during this ministry’s tenure. The implementation of free uniforms to school students has made a positive impact in the handloom sector with potential for more employment opportunities. Establishment of Kerala MSME-Geo Portal, starting the scheme ‘Yoga for all’, commencement of ‘Sports digitization’ etc., are some of the achievements by this government during its first year. Schemes have been implemented to construct mini stadiums in all panchayats at a cost of Rs. 500 crores and multipurpose indoor stadiums in all district centers at an expense of Rs. 135 crores. The government has sanctioned 4 industrial estates to come up at Punnapra, Puzhakkalpadam, Shoranur and Veli. It also started 14 district industrial centres and business incubation centres. Steps taken in the right direction by the government would definitely see advancement of the industrial sector in the State at a faster pace.

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They consider dentistry to be a form of art that should be carried out with utmost perfection for the well-being of the patients. This clinic is a home of science and art which provides only the best for their patients because they deserve no lesser than that.

Services provided The dentists who work at A.K. Speciality Dental Clinic are very experienced and

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extremely skilled so that the patients are always satisfied with the treatment to the fullest. Almost all kinds of dental treatments are done here. The services provided by the clinic are listed below: • All types of cosmetic dental procedures are carried out here which includes tooth whitening and smile designing.

• Modern techniques of tooth filling are carried out with utmost efficiency.

• The use of root canal technique for saving of tooth.

• Cleaning of teeth by ultra-sonic techniques.

• Orthodontic treatments which can be either fixed or removable.

• Complete dentures.

• Crown and bridge fixed dentures.

• Denture implants.

• Several types of processes or techniques required for providing dental care to children are also carried out.

• Controlling bad breath.

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• Treatment is provided for cleft lips and cleft palate.

• Anti-tobacco counselling is also done.

The bottom line A.K. Speciality Dental Clinic is a known name now because of the service it provides. It is the best when it comes to dentistry and taking care of patients because of the following policies to which the house abides by.

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• Abide by the rules and regulations that are applied in practicing medicine and dentistry.

• Provide the patients with appropriate care at times of emergency.

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HLL to implement

‘SHE-PAD’ PROJECT IN KERALA SCHOOLS

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n an initiative to promote healthy menstruation practices in schools, HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) has teamed up with the Kerala government for launching ‘ShePad’ in state-owned schools by mid-August – a first of its kind project in the country.

The project aims at providing free sanitary napkins and awareness booklets to girls from 6th to 12th standard in all government and aided schools in Kerala.

“More than one lakh students and teachers will benefit from the ‘She Pad’ project,” said HLL C&MD Shri RP Khandelwal.

“Due to some technical difficulties, we were not able to implement this project soon after its launch two months ago. We have completed all formalities now and the project is ready for implementation,” he pointed out.

An awareness camp for boys in creating a healthy mindset on menstruation will also be conducted in the schools as part of this ‘She Pad’ project.

As many as 106 local self government bodies, which provide funding for this project, have handed out Rs 1.5 crore to The Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation Ltd. A trial project, which drew positive response from the students and teachers, was implemented in 110 and 623 government schools in 44 August 2017

Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, respectively.

The sanitary napkins to be distributed will conform to the standards set by Kerala

More than one lakh students and teachers will benefit from the ‘She Pad’ project,” said HLL C&MD Shri RP Khandelwal.

Medical Service Corporation and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

HLL has been already providing sanitary napkins to nearly 4,000 institutions, including schools and other womenoriented workplaces, across India through their ‘Vendigo’ machine. The machine dispenses “Happy Days” sanitary napkins, manufactured by HLL at its Kanagala factory in Belgaum. Additionally, the napkin incinerators being installed along with the machine will enable safe and environmentfriendly disposal of used napkins.

HLL’s factory at Kanagala produces around 400 million sanitary napkins per month

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Dr. Kalam

Smriti

International Remembering

India’s

Missile Man

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r Kalam Smriti International Science & Space Museum is the first of its kind that is dedicated to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Former ISRO Chairman K.Radhakrishnan inaugurated the museum at the Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Centre in Punalal. Bhuvaneswar Kalita MP, Deputy Speaker V. Sasi, VSSC Director K.Sivan, Principal P. Manoj kumar, and CEO Shaiju David Alfi were at the event.

in Thiruvananthapuram are among the personal effects that are displayed in this museum. It is the painstaking efforts of Shaiju David Alfi, CEO of the Dr Kalam Smriti International, that led to the opening up of this museum. Attracted by Kalam’s philosophy, Shaiju had collected the

The former President’s journey from Rameswaram to the Parliament would be showcased at this museum. The coat worn by former President at his last public function in Shillong, pens and books used by him, and a steel plate and spoon used by him at the Guruvayoorappan Lodge 46 August 2017

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Although hailing from Rameswaram, Kalam had quite a long and fruitful association with the capital city of Kerala. Kalam had been instrumental in the advancement of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba as well as the total development of India’s space programme. Kalam had visited Dale View College a few months before his death.

It is fitting that a museum is dedicated to the former President in Thiruvananthapuram. The CEO of Dr. Kalam Smriti International believes that future generations would be highly inspired on following the life of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

The former President’s journey from Rameswaram to the Parliament would be showcased at this museum. memorabilia over the years. The museum would also have rare photos of Kalam and a biopic on Kalam’s life and times. Inspiring quotes of the former President are seen at the museum.

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Pineapple Rasam Ingredients: Pineapple – 2 cups, finely chopped Tomato – 2 (medium sized) Tamarind - a small ball (Gooseberry size ball) Toor Dal – 2 tablespoon (cooked & mashed) Rasam powder- 1 ½ tablespoon Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida – a pinch Salt to taste Coconut Oil -2-3 teaspoon Ghee -2-3 teaspoon Mustard seed- ¼ teaspoon Cumin -1/2 teaspoon Coriander & curry leaves – for garnish

Method • Make the tamarind pulp by soaking tamarind in a cup of hot water for a few minutes and then extract the juice and strain and keep it aside.

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• Make a puree of one tomato; add to the tamarind juice along with another glass of water. To this add rasam powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.

Put it on medium heat and let it boil for 5-6 minutes.

• Grind ½ of the pineapple and add to the boiling mixture.

• Heat another pan, add a little oil and then add the remaining chopped pineapple and tomato, sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add this to the boiling mixture along with a pinch of asafoetida. Let it continue to boil.

• Mix the cooked dal with 1 cup of water, mash it a bit and add to the boiling mixture.

• Reduce the heat to low, add the chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves. Let it simmer till the mixture starts frothing.

• Heat a small frying pan; add 2 teaspoon of ghee to this add mustard and cumin seeds. Pour it over the rasam.

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Forgotten

Recipes of Palakkad

To most of us the fondest memories are from childhood. The taste, smell and sights of childhood stay fresh forever! These recipes are a reminiscence of my childhood visit to Palakkad during a summer vacation.

Pulinkari Ingredients Raw banana – 1 cup, (cut in big cubes) Yam – 1 cup, (cut in big cubes) Pumpkin - 1 cup, (cut in big cubes) Ash gourd - 1 cup, (cut in big cubes) Tamarind – a lemon sized ball Toor Dal – 4 tablespoon Green Chilli – 3-4 Grated Jaggery – 2 tablespoon Grated coconut – ½ cup Turmeric powder – a pinch Curry leaves – a few Salt to taste For Tempering Coconut oil 1 teaspoon Fenugreek- ½ teaspoon (roasted and powdered) Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon Dried red chilli – 1 Small onion/shallots – 2-3 (finely sliced)

tamarind juice. Pour the tamarind juice in a pan and add 3 cups of water to it.

• Add the peeled and cut vegetables to this water.

• Add turmeric powder, salt & grated jaggery and boil till the vegetables are cooked.

• Add the mashed dal to the vegetables and boil for 2-3 minutes and then add the ground coconut paste to the boiling mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes. Check salt and adjust according to taste. Turn off the heat.

• Heat a frying pan with oil, temper with mustard seeds, dry red, sliced onion and curry leaves. Pour over the Pulinkari.

Sprinkle the roasted and powdered fenugreek on top and keep covered for a few minutes.

• Serve hot with Palakkadan matta rice!

Method • Grind the coconut and green chillies with a little water to make a fine paste; pressure cook the toor dal until soft and mash it.

Keep them aside.

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(L-R) Sajan Pillai, CEO, UST Global; and Dennis Law, Senior Vice President, UST Global & Command Sergeant Major, 412th Theater Engineer Command, with the Pro Patria award by ESGR

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hiruvananthapuram, August 1, 2017: California State’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) committee has honored UST Global with ‘Pro Patria’ award for its ‘Step IT Up America Veterans’ initiative. ‘Pro Partia’ is the highest honor given to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees in California.

UST Global was selected for the ‘Pro Partia’ award from more than 4,000 companies considered by ESGR this year. Sajan Pillai, CEO UST Global, signed the ESGR Statement of Support as a symbol to reaffirm the company’s commitment to

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This Award reflects the exceptional support UST Global has provided their employees who have answered and continue to answer their nation’s call to service as a member of the Guard and Reserve.

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Honored with

‘Pro Patria’ Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), California State

members of the United States Guard and Reserve, in a symbolic awards ceremony.

Sajan Pillai, CEO, UST Global, said, “With ‘Step IT Up America’, UST has pioneered a unique and sustainable technology workforce model in the United States. The Pro Partia award by the California’s ESGR committee is a testament to our efforts in supporting the veteran community.

ESGR has helped with the right candidates for Step It Up America. We transform unskilled veterans into skilled technology professionals. We then offer them the opportunity to execute technology and Digital projects for Global 1,000 companies as part of UST Global’s project teams.”

Jim Combs, California Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, said, “On behalf of the Secretary of Defense, the California Employer Support of the www.metromartdaily.com

Guard and Reserve (ESGR) committee was proud to present UST Global the prestigious Pro Patria Award. This Award reflects the exceptional support UST Global has provided their employees who have answered and continue to answer their nation’s call to service as a member of the Guard and Reserve. UST Global has demonstrated the greatest support to veterans, Guard and Reserve employees through their leadership and enabling practices, including adopting personnel policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the National Guard and Reserve. UST Global is recognized by the Department of Defense as among the top 30 corporations in the United States. The Pro Patria is the highest level award that may be bestowed by the California’s ESGR Committee.”

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws, and resolves employment conflicts between the Service members and their employers.

ESGR promotes cooperation and a safe workplace for all Reserve Component Service Members, making them ideal candidates in the field of technology (STEM).

Launched in 2013, UST Global’s Step IT Up America program is designed to employ women and veterans in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. The selected women and veterans go through an intensive training program on several technology areas like programming, testing, systems maintenance, support, etc. We have successfully placed hundreds of nontechnology resources in projects after training, thus serving a demographic (military veterans) that has been traditionally under-represented in STEM jobs.

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elephant herd There is no greater love in the elephant realm than the maternal bond between mother and calf . Elephants are known for their complex social and emotional behaviour and are said to value their families more than most animals. They are incredibly protective of their young ones and the baby ends up with an entire herd of mothers , all of whom take turns in watching over each other’s children , which of course provides great relief to the mother. She certainly needs all the rest in the world after the nearly 2 year long pregnancy! The longest gestation period of all mammals.

The newborn calf here is well guarded by the protective wall formed by the herd, the thick undergrowth giving it added cover .

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