near Kozhikode in north Kerala has nearly forgotten its tradition of pottery-making. Today‚ it is known as the state’s "gold village"‚ boasting more than 100 jewellery shops. Their clientele: hundreds of families who have relatives working in the Gulf. The number of gold retailers in Kerala has gone upto 5000 In spite of sky-rocketing prices of the yellow metal-from Rs.4‚395 per 10 gram in 2000 to more than Rs.20‚000 in 2011-its demand has not been seriously affected in Kerala. The South Indian states
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Kerala poets and writers * Akkitham Achuthan Namboodiri - A famous Malayalam poet who is honored by the epithet Mahaakavi. He won the Kendra Sahithya Academy Award for Malayalam in 1973. His famous poems include ’Irupatam Nuttantinte Ithihasam. Akkitham is associated with Tapasya _ a cultural organization. * Arundhati Roy - Writer‚ awarded the Booker Prize in 1997 for The God of Small Things‚ which is set in Kerala. Born in Kerala. * Balachandran Chullikkadu - Poet admired for his realistic
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ESSAY PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF CULTURAL TOURISM IN KERALA INTRODUCTION Tourism is an economic activity of global importance. It is the temporary movement of people from one place to another mainly for pleasure. It is a rapidly growing industry which provides employment opportunities to millions of people‚ generates foreign exchange and promotes balanced regional development and revives the art and culture. It is one of the biggest industries in the world. Tourism is not a single industry
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ORGANISATION STUDY ON KERALA STATE INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED‚ TRIVANDRUM | Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Business Administration(CSS) of University of Kerala | Submitted by: JIBY RACHEL BABUREG NO:1105118 | | | | | INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT IN KERALA UNIVERSITY OF KERALA ICM CAMPUS‚ POOJAPURA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM AUGUST 2012 DECLARATION I‚ Jiby Rachel Babu ‚ a bonafide student of Institute of Management in Kerala‚ ICM Campus‚ Poojapura
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TRAVEL TRADE GAZETTE www.ttgliue.com ! 5 October 2004 60 DESTINATION India A rep recommends Beaches‚ baltis and bargains... it’s iieaven As the summer sun sets in Europe‚ holidaymakers seek other destinations to top up their tan. Here‚ a former rep working in India explains why your clients will love a winter break in Goa a THE people‚ the colours‚ the smell5‚ the music‚ the traditions and the landscape there’s no questioning it‚ southern India is a feast for the senses‚ I
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THE KERALA MODEL Based on the development experience of the southern Indian state of Kerala‚ refers to the state’s achievement of significant improvements in material conditions of living‚ reflected in indicators of social development that are comparable to that of many developed countries‚ even though the state’s per capita income is low in comparison. Achievements such as low levels of infant mortality and population growth‚ and high levels of literacy and life expectancy‚ along with the factors
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COMPANY PROFILE Malayala Manorama is a daily newspaper in Malayalam language which is published in the state of Kerala‚ India. According to World Association of Newspapers‚ it holds a position as top 26th most circulating newspaper in the world (third largest circulating newspapers in India behind The Times of India and Dainik Jagran and most widely read daily and number one in Kerala. It was first published as a weekly on 14 March 1890‚ and currently has a readership of over 20 million (with a circulation
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Background kumarakom is situated on the banks of the Vembanad Kayal (backwater)‚ 10 km. west of the Kottayam District Head Quarters in Kerala. Kumarakom‚ a backwater tourism hub is gaining strategic place in on the tourist map due to its natural charm and aesthetic beauty. Tourism development in Kumarakom started with the lease of KTDC land in the bird sanctuary area to Taj Kerala Resorts Limited in the 1989. Tourism has developed rapidly in the area hence Prime Minister A B Vajpayee’s visit in 2000 December
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(1N) & ALLEPPEY/KUMARAKAM HOUSEBOAT (1N) Day 1: Cochin – Munnar (140 Km) SEASONZ INDIA HOLIDAYS ROYALE PLAZA‚BRIDGE ROAD‚ALUVA‚KOCHI-683101 PHONE 0484-4015115;09539115115 Munnar‚ a mist lush green hill station up in the Annamalai range of Kerala. Munnar’s tea gardens some of the highest in the world‚ stretch up the sides of the hills and are interspersed with pockets of forest rich in wildlife. Arrive at Cochin. When you arrive at Cochin airport/ railway station you will
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Jungel park resort Lake road‚ Thekkady‚ kerala‚ s. India. Tel: +914869 – 224201‚ 223580‚223590 Mob.: +91 9495035325‚fax:224610 E-mail :mail@jungleparkresorts.in Wedsit: www.mail@jungleparkresorts.in RAMADA RESORT P.V. Sreedharan Road Kumbalam South‚ Cochin-06‚ Kerla‚ india Tel: 91 4843011100‚ 2703100 Fax: 2703003 Email: reservations@ramadacochin.com Wedsit: www.ramadacochin.com LAKE PALACE ALUXURY BACKWATER RESORT ALLEPPEY -‚11 KERALA‚ INDIA Tel : +91 477 2239701-704‚Fax : +91
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