WWW.MANGALAM.COM is the online edition of the Mangalam Malayalam news paper. The Mangalam news paper is headquartered at Kottayam. The online edition www.mangalam.com  has Local news, national news, Sports news, Business news, Education news, Tech news among various other channels.

Mangalam Publications was established in 1969 with the flagship publication, Mangalam Weekly. Later they have successfully expanded into Mangalam News Paper, Kanyaka, Balamangalam and the Internet edition www.mangalam.com.  The group later diversified into other businesses such as hospitals, home and resorts, confectionery etc.

The Mangalam Internet edition most of the time carries controversial issues. It is one of the popular Malayalam news websites.

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Mangalam Publications
S. H. Mount, Kottayam – 686 006
Phone: 91-481-2563024, 2560395
Fax: 91-481-2563508
www.mangalam.com

English-English-Malayalam Dictionary is the most popular dictionary published by DC Books. It is one of the best English Malayalam Dictionary. It was first published more than a decade ago. Around 11 Lakh copies of the dictionary have been sold so far. DC Books is one of the most successful Malayalam language publishers from Kerala. English Malayalam Dictionary is one of their flagship products.

DC Books English Malayalam Dictionary is written by T. Ramalingam Pillai. The latest edition of the dictionary is updated with new words, business words and computer words. The DC Books English-English-Malayalam dictionary is an excellent reference book for students wish to improve their vocabulary in English. You can find the meaning and usage of most of the common words in English.

DC Books English Malayalam Dictionary is a recommended reference book for all who wish to learn to use English fluently.

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Another rich year has passed in the history of Malayalam literature. Winkerala.com compiled a list of Best Malayalam books 2011. These books enriched the reading pleasure of Malayalam book readers. Here we present before you Best 5 Malayalam Books of 2011.

• Andhakaranazhi 

Malayalam Novel by E Santhoshkumar. The book is published by Mathrubhumi Books. The novel reveals a dark age in the history of Kerala. The novel was initially published in Mathrubhumi Weekly and later Mathrubhumi published it as a book.

• Kunju Kaaryangalude Odeythampuran

Malayalam Translation of “God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy. The original edition of the book had won Booker price. The  Malayalam translation is done by Priya A.S. It is a novel written in very simple words.Buy Kunju Kaaryangalude Odeythampuran Online

It is one of the best selling Malayalam book of 2011, repeating the success of the original English edition.

• Manjaveyil Maranangal

Novel by Benyamin. Last year Aadujeevitham by the same author was one of the best sellers. Manjaveyil Maranangal is a crime thriller. Benyamin once again proved that he is a promising Malayalam writer. The book is published by DC Books, a very popular publisher from Kerala. Buy Manjaveyil Maranangal Online

• Delhi Gaadhakal

Malayalam Novel by the famous novelist M Mukundan. Plot of this novel is New Delhi, the capital of India. M Mukundan does not require an introduction to Malayalam literature lovers. Many of his books are very famous. Mukundan is repeating his magic with Delhi Gadhakal. Buy Delhi Gaadhakal Online

• Aathi

Malayalam Novel by Sara Joseph. The novel discusses about issues created by modern development. The book is published by Current Books Thrissur. The novel discusses the pains of the people evacuated from their own land in the name of development. They fought and prayed for everything on their land and wanted to save the land from being prey to the consumerist world of today.

Year 2011 presented so many nice books for Malayalam Literature lovers. Let us know the best Malayalam book you have read in 2011 in the comment section below.

As per the latest rules all marriages should be registered with the local Government Institution in Kerala. Following are the process to register marriage in Kerala. You need to submit an application at the Panchayath/Municipality/Corporation within 45 days of wedding. Submit 2 copies of the Marriage Registration form available at the local Government office. 3 sets of passport size photographs should be submitted along with the application.

Submit attested copies of School certificate/Birth certificate/Passport/Driving licence and the Marriage Certificate from the Church/Temple along with the application. The certificates should be attested by a gazetted officer. Signature of 2 witnesses are required. The couple and the witnesses should  sign before the Registrar. The witnesses should not be close relatives. The registration fee is Rs.120.

If you are unable to register the marriage within 45 days, an enquiry report of the registrar and a fine of Rs.100 are required. This is the case if the marriage is registered within an year. If you are registering after 1 year, one more copy of the registration form is required and an application showing the reason of delay should be submitted to the registrar and the Deputy Director of Panchayath. The fine in this case is Rs. 250

Marriage certificate will be issued within 10-15 days of registering the marriage. LSG Kerala has introduced an initiative where by Marriage Certificates are available online now.

Manorama Yearbook 2012 is now available for pre-order online. Manorama Yearbook is India’s best General Knowledge book which is published annually. The yearbook is published by Malayala Manorama group, one of the leading publishers in India. Manorama Yearbook 2012 helps candidates to prepare for many competitive exams. It is one of the most popular books on general knowledge and current affairs. The Manorama Yearbook 2012 is available with a free Encyclopaedia Britannica ready reference CD. It is one of the most popular reference books covering subjects such as science, history, education, sports, literature and entertainment apart from current affairs.

Manorama Yearbook 2012 English edition has 1040 pages encompassing sections such as World, India, Science, IT, General Knowledge, Sports Arena, Current affairs and Culture and presents a fabulous world of facts, statistics and new information.

Some of the highlights of the latest edition are:

• Cover story: The Arab uprising
• A special article on youth power by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
• Calendar of events across the world
• Science scan 2012
• Gene Revolution
• Cosmos
• Environmental efforts, the various International conventions
• Health and medicine
• Information technology, Unravelling 2G and 3G
• World Panorama: Countries listed by continents
• Education and Career: Courses to Watch, Group discussion
• India: Ready reckoner of states
• Indian economy
• General Knowledge
• World’s 50 classics
• Sports diary 2011

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