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Scholarship for Minorities in Kerala

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:15:00 +0000

Pre-matric scholarships of Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, for financially backward minorities in Kerala. Download the application form and apply before august 11. The scholarship will be awarded to the students from class 1 to class 10, who have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination and annual income of their parents /guardian from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1 lakh. 30% of scholarship are...

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Nehru Trophy Boat race

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:46:00 +0000

Punnamada Lake is getting ready to host the most popular and competetive Boat race of Kerala. Nehru Trophy Boat race held on the second saturday of August every year, is celebrated as a festival by the people of Alappuzha and the nearby places. As a famous water sport event Nehru Trophy Boat race attracts thousands of indian and foreign visiters. Book your tickets early... On the day of race the lake front will be transformed into a sea of...

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Volvo Ocean Race at Kochi Port

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:01:00 +0000

Kochi port of Kerala is getting ready to host “The Volvo Ocean Race” 2008-09. This is the first time in 35 years of the race history that an Indian port associated with the event. The race will start from Alicante in Spain and finishes at St. Petersburg in Russia. See the race schedule below. EventDateAlicanteIn-Port Race04 Oct 2008AlicanteLeg 1 Start11 Oct 2008Cape TownLeg 2 Start15 Nov 2008Kochi (India)Leg 3 Start13 Dec 2008SingaporeLeg 4...

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Allotment to Professional Degree courses 2008 - Submit your options

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:46:00 +0000

Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) to Kerala Engineering and Medical courses sheduled to begin on 05-07-2008. All eligible candidates can register their options through the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in/keam from 5th July 2008 10 am to 14th July 2008 10 am. First Trial Allotment will be published on 10.07.2008 and second Trial Allotment will be published on 16.07.2008. The first allotment to various courses will be published on...

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Kerala Arts

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:15:00 +0000

Kathakali Mohiniyattam Ottamthullal KoodiyattamKoothu Theyyam Kalamezhuthu Paattu Sarppam Thullal Kalarippayatt

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Kerala Tourist Places

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:25:00 +0000

Munnar Kovalam Beach Thekkady Kumarakom Mattupetty Alappuzha Wayanad Athirappilly and vazhachal Nelliyampathy Malampuzha Bekal Thiruvananthapuram Kochi City Kozhikode City

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Kalarippayatt

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:50:00 +0000

Kalarippayatt is a martial art originating and practiced in Kerala. It incorporates strikes, kicks, grappling, martial dance and weaponry as well as healing techniques. Regional variances of the Kalarippayattu are classified into Northern, Southern and Central styles. The term Kalarippayatt is formed from the words “kalari” meaning school or gymnasium and payattu meaning to fight or to exercise. Kalarippayatt may be one of the oldest martial...

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Koothu

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:02:00 +0000

Chakyar Koothu is a performing art form of Kerala. It is a solo narrative performance interspersed with mime and comic interludes. However, unlike the stand-up comic, the performer has a wider leeway in that he can heckle the audience. This highly refined art form narrating stories from Hindu epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas ( belonging to ancient times), combined with prevailing socio-political events, were originally performed in...

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Koodiyattam or Kutiyattam

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:41:00 +0000

Koodiyattam, a Traditional art form of Kerala, performed in the Sanskrit language in Hindu temples, it is believed to be at 2000 years old. It is officially recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The meaning of Koodiyattam is combined acting, a combined performance of Chakyar (a community in Kerala) and Nangyar (the women of Ambalavasi Nambiar Caste). The main actor is a Chakyar who performs the...

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Theyyam

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:29:00 +0000

The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual art form of north Kerala particularly presented in the Kannur and Kasargod districts. As a living cult with centuries old traditions, ritual and custom, it embraces all castes and classes of Hindu religion. The term Theyyam is a corrupt form of Daivam (God). It is a rare combination of dance and music and reflects important features of a tribal culture. People here consider Theyyam as a God and they...

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Bekal

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:24:00 +0000

Bekal is a tourist place located on the shores of the Arabian Sea in Kasargod district of Kerala. Extremely scenic landscape, extensive beaches and backwaters and unspoilt environment qualified Bekkal as a potential site for an International standard beach destination. Kasaragod, the northern end of Kerala, is a magical land of forts, rivers, beaches, backwaters, lush green forests, hills and plantations. The important tourist attractions here...

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Alappuzha

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:15:00 +0000

Alappuzha ( Alleppey ), known as Venice of the East is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala. Alapuzha is beautiful place with the unending stretch of paddy fields, canals, small streams and with lush green coconut palms. Alappuzha is the hub for backwater tourism in Kerala. "Kettuvallam" (Traditional House boats of Kerala) are available on hire to take visitors on the waterways of Vembanad Lake, the largest Lake in Kerala. Alappuzha is...

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Kozhikode ( Calicut )

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:28:00 +0000

Kozhikode also known as Calicut is the third largest city in Kerala and the headquarters of Kozhikode district. In 1498 Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad, about 25 km away from Calicut city. Discovery of the sea route from Europe to India gave the Portuguese a significant advantage in the control of international trade that lasted for almost a century and changed the political scenario of India ultimately ending with its...

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Thiruvananthapuram

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:11:00 +0000

Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum), the largest and most populous City in Kerala, is the capital of Kerala State. Thiruvananthapuram District is situated at the southern most end of Kerala, sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. The name Thiruvananthapuram is derived from the Sacred Snake God “Anantha”, on whom Lord Vishnu (Hindu God) reclines. The temple of Vishnu rests on Anantha; Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple...

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Kochi City

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:33:00 +0000

Kochi (Formerly Cochin) known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, is the top metropolitan city of Kerala in Ernakulam District . Kochi was the place of first European colonial settlement in India. There is another one city named Kochi in Japan. A growing centre of information technology, tourism and international trade, Kochi is the commercial capital of Kerala and one of the fastest growing cities in India. Kochi city includes the mainland...

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Wayanad

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:11:00 +0000

Wayanad - A beautiful hill station lies on Western Ghats mountain ranges at a height of 700 to 2100 m above sea level. Wayanad is an amazing tourist place located at the north eastern part of Kerala, attracts millions of people yearly from all over the world. This green paradise fascinates nature lovers and adventure tourists. A large area of Wayanad is covered by dense forests. Kalpetta is the headquarters of Wayanad district.Wayanad is the...

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Kerala HSE results

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:06:00 +0000

Kerala HSE results and Kerala VHSE results are likely to be announced on 15.05.2008. After the official declaration of the result by Directorate of Higher Secondary Examinations ( DHSE ) , check any one of the following links for Kerala HSE results 2008 ( individual and school wise...

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SSLC Results 2008

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:33:00 +0000

Kerala SSLC results 2008 would be published on 13th May 2008. Check any one of the following links for the individual results and Schoolwise results. http://keralaresults.nic.in/ http://results.kerala.nic.in/ http://www.examresults.kerala.gov.in/ http://kerala.gov.in/results.htm http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/results.htm http://www.education.kerala.gov.in/results.htm http://www.cdit.org/ http://www.manoramaonline.com/sslc All the best....

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SSLC results 2008 - results through E-mail

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:27:00 +0000

Follow any one of the follwing links to recieve result through E-mail http://results.kerala.nic.in/sslc08/regn/emailreg.htm http://www.examresults.kerala.gov.in/

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About Kerala

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:48:00 +0000

Kerala - A small State at the southern tip of India, known as God’s own country is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, because of its spectacular scenic beauty. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER selected Kerala as one of the 50 greatest places of a lifetime that a curious traveler should not miss. What makes Kerala a popular tourist destination and attracting millions of tourists from all over the world? The most important factor is its...

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Ottamthullal - an art form of Kerala, struggling to survive

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:51:00 +0000

The art form created by the great poet Kunjan nambiar 400 years ago, now dying a slow death. Nowadays it is very rare to see an ottamthullal performance in Kerala and the sad thing is, a very few people even know about this art form. Despite all, Kalacharya P S Maraar and his son Balakrishna marar keeping this art form alive by performing various stage shows. Father and son striving to rescue this art form, hopes a new life for this art...

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Kerala B.Ed course admission, 2007 - Submit your options

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:32:00 +0000

Start submitting your options for admission in 140 Government, aided and self financing colleges for B.Ed course, 2007 . Students, included in the rank list published by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations can give options online from october 19, 2007 to october 25, 2007.For the convenience of students Information, Guidance and Option Facilitation Centres (IGOFC) and Institutions function as Help desks, started from october 19, 2007 till...

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Ottamthullal

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:36:00 +0000

Ottamthullal is a performing art of Kerala. The great malayalam poet Kunjan Nambiar created Ottamthullal as an alternative of Chakyar koothu (performing art of Kerala) and is known as poor man's Kathakali. Ottam thullal is replete with humour, sarcasm and social criticism. The actor establishes powerful communication with spectators through verbal acting which is interspersed with humour and social references. Ottamthullal became popular...

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Mohiniyattam

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:39:00 +0000

Mohiniyattam is the classical dance form of Kerala, performed by women. Literarily, Mohiniyattam means the dance of enchantress. The slow, soft and graceful movements, expressions, the traditional costumes etc. of this classical dance, really enchants the spectators. Mohiniyattam has the influences and elements from other dance forms like koothu, koodiyattam, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali etc. In Mohiniyattam, more importance is given for gestural...

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Happy Eid-ul-fitr

indiatopstories@gmail.com (KeralaTopStories) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:19:00 +0000

After the end of one month long Ramzan fasting, Purity, freshness and the power gathered by the 30 days old fasting of holiness and tolerance, Muslims all over in Kerala are celebrating Eid-ul-fitr. Yesterday was a busy day for all muslims, preparing for the Eid-ul-fitr. Muslims assembled in Eid gahs and mosques in the early morning for prayer meeting all over in Kerala. Celebrations of Eid-ul-fitr will be there throughout the day. Happy...

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