[Subin]

The sprawling grounds of the Chitranjali Studio complex crowning the Thiruvallam hills in Thiruvananthapuram is witnessing a unique experiment in harnessing the strength and imagination of its employees to create the State’s first film city-cum-recreation centre

Source: Hindu Property Plus (http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/08/18/stories/2007081850340100.htm)

http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/08/18/images/2007081850340102.jpg

Take 70 acres of verdant land, mix it with the fertile imagination and hard work of a couple of hundred employees, add the spirited leadership of an IPS officer, and you have what it takes to revive a flagging public enterprise and redefine the concept of urban recreation.

The sprawling grounds of the Chitranjali Studio complex crowning the Thiruvallam hills on the city border are the crucible of a unique experiment in harnessing the strength and imagination of employees to create the state’s first film city-cum-recreation centre.

The enterprise which falls under the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), is today poised for an image makeover after years of neglect which took it to the verge of collapse.

Spearheading the revival is the incumbent managing director Jacob Thomas, an IPS officer who took over in January this year. The regeneration of the campus involves landscaping 50 acres with flower beds, lawns, shrubs, vines and trees of a multitude of species. Terrain features, water bodies, and buildings constructed to create sets for shooting films constitute the other features.

A brainstorming session convened earlier this year came up with the idea of beautifying the campus and creating a film city. The session decided to make use of the 70 acres of prime land to create a visual spectacle and to attract visitors to the campus to mobilise resources. The employees also resolved to take up the project themselves without consultancy services.

The project proposes the creation of a butterfly garden featuring over 140 species of butterflies and a birdscape where visitors can view endemic and exotic species of birds. Both these facilities depend on the creation of pseudo habitats to attract and retain the winged guests.

Another highlight of the project is a rainwater harvesting system with three artificial lakes. The water bodies are to be stocked with fish and swans. Pedal boats will be introduced to attract visitors. The existing pond on the campus is being converted into a swimming pool to be used for film shooting.

There are plans to create walking circuits, indoor stadium, cottages, cafeteria, ice-cream parlours and a swimming pool. A convention centre that can accommodate up to 600 persons and a catering service are additional income-generating components. Another proposal is to install a powerful telescope on the grounds to make use of the panoramic view from the hilltop. A film museum and a light-and-sound show on the history of films are also on the anvil. “The campus will offer the ideal location for a weekend outing in the lap of nature. We have plans to set up a Chitranjali Club with membership open to the public. The details are being worked out,” says Mr. Thomas.

Film sets, including a nalukettu, railway station, farmhouse and temple, are coming up at various locations on the campus. The features are being designed in the modular form to serve multi-purpose facilities. For example, the railway station building will double up as cottages for lodging while the bogies can be used to ferry visitors around the campus.

Simultaneously, plans are afoot to modernise the studio facilities and outdoor units. “After all, creating infrastructure for the film industry remains our core area. If all goes well, by the end of 2008, a filmmaker can enter the Chitranjali grounds with an idea and walk out with the prints of the film, ” says Mr. Thomas.

[Sathyalal]

Onam celebrations

Corporation office
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7869/citycorpzn4.jpg

Near Palayam underpass
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[Sathyalal]

Legislative Complex
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Stage show(Asianet)
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[Subin]

Piling work for new terminal complex to be completed in September

S. Anil Radhakrishnan

The three-storeyed building has been designed using modern concepts

http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/30/images/2007083060360301.jpg

Thiruvananthapuram: Piling work for the Rs.245.58-crore international terminal complex being constructed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for Thiruvananthapuram international airport will be completed in September.

Over 200 piles have been completed. The authorities are taking up the construction of four to five piles every day. The piles are being simultaneously tested to check if they can withstand the load.

The Rs.165-crore first phase of the terminal complex includes a Rs.115-crore terminal building, apron and a car park in front of the building which can accommodate 575 cars. In addition, parking facility will be provided for the vehicles bringing VVIPs and buses.

“The work is proceeding as per schedule. Over 250 labourers are working on the site round the clock. The terminal will be completed by September 2008 and the commissioning is scheduled for December 2008,” airport director K. Natarajan, who has been promoted as General Manager, Vigilance, at the AAI corporate headquarters in New Delhi, told The Hindu.

The Chennai-based Consolidated Construction Consortium has been entrusted with the work of the terminal, which has a floor area of 23.299 sq. metres. The firm has set up a concrete plant near the site to ensure round the clock work. The AAI has demarcated the site from the operational area by erecting barricades to ensure that flight operations and civil works are not affected.

The work on the AC plant and the ancillary buildings will be taken up after the pile-work is completed in September. Fabrication work for the main terminal building and other works will be taken up simultaneously after September.

The three-storeyed building, constructed on Chaka side and facing the Parvathi Puthanar, has been designed using modern concepts. Basically of tubular structure of elliptical geometry, the building will be constructed using modern construction materials and covered with heat-reflecting toughened glass. All facilities similar to in a world-class airport such as escalators, elevators and aerobridges will be provided. The new terminal complex will have 18 check-in counters, 20 immigration counters, 11 customs counters, two security gates, two baggage claim belts, a bus lounge and a Rs.5-crore sewerage system. The escalator, elevator and the aerobridges will be procured for the airport by the AAI.

Four parking bays would be set up in the first phase at a cost of Rs.14.5 crore, AGM, AAI, S. Aboobacker, said. The four bays would be linked to the 3,398 m runway that would be used for the flight operations.

The tender process for constructing the taxiway to connect the existing runway to the parking bay is being finalised by the AAI, General Manager, AAI, Projects, V.K. Malhotra, said.

In the Rs.80-crore second phase, extension of the terminal building by 50 m on both sides and construction of four parking bays will be taken up.

:tup: :tup:

Source: Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/30/stories/2007083060360300.htm)

[Sathyalal]

Open Air at Film & video Park
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[Sathyalal]

Animation zone.
Film & Video Park

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9092/anistuny8.jpg

[robin]

sathyalal do u have any idea about the current position of tjhe proposed [B]telecom city[/I]/does the government have any plans for an electronics hub in trivandrim

[Sathyalal]

sathyalal do u have any idea about the current position of tjhe proposed [B]telecom city[/I]/does the government have any plans for an electronics hub in trivandrim
Gov has signed MoE with ITI and land is identified(Sidco).

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Technopark view from Film & Video Park

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[Sathyalal]

Vismaya max campus(Film & video park)

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3639/vismayamaxjn0.jpg

[Sathyalal]

US Technology Expands Mortgage BPO Contract with a Global Financial Services Provider

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - August 28, 2007 - US Technology, a leading provider of IT services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions for Global 2000 enterprises, announced today that a global leader in credit and information management has added additional services to the three-year agreement they signed earlier this year with US Technology’s mortgage BPO division. The client, a major provider of settlement services to the mortgage lending industry, selected US Technology to support their appraisal (valuation) business based on the overall US Technology mortgage banking and financial services background and the extensive experience of its on-site and offshore teams
http://www.ustri.com/pressrelease28August.aspx

[rajkrish]

Great updates Sathya. It seems like UST is going great guns. They've currently bagged a multi million dollar project from an US Major replacing Infy.

[Sathyalal]

Thanks Rajkrish,

Josco
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6539/joscosq4.jpg

[Sathyalal]

Construction Already Started.. Looks like more space will be available for IT.

Photo courtesy to Chadru Rajan

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http://www.jcjrindia.com/public_buildings1.html

[Sathyalal]

Vismaya max Guest houses
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7308/guesthouseyu0.jpg

[Sathyalal]

ISRO again! Great Achievement

B.N. Suresh, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, which built the GSLV-F04, said the launch reinforced ISRO’s confidence in the mastery of launch vehicle technology.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/03/stories/2007090360701400.htm

[Sathyalal]

Roles of LPSC,IISU,LPSC

GSLV was designed and developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. The inertial systems for the vehicle were developed by the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU) at Thiruvananthapuram. The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) also at Thiruvananthapuram developed the Liquid propulsion stages for the strap-ons and the second stage of GSLV as well as the reaction control systems.
http://www.space-travel.com/reports/India_Lofts_GEO_Bird_Using_Powerful_New_Domestic_Built_Launcher_999.html

[Subin]

From City Express
23 firms including 12 foreign ones have already placed bids for Vizhinjam project. The tender process is expected to be completed by October 31st Work is expected to be started by December 2008. Current estimates show that Phase I will cost 2390 crores, Phase II -1103 and Phase III - 1855 crores.

Another slap in the face for "Re-Cycled" guys in marshy lands :D

[Sathyalal]

Another 3000 jobs

Printing giant RR Donnelley Monday expanded its BPO facility at the Technopark campus here by acquiring another 41,000 square foot centre.

This is the second facility the Chicago-headquartered firm has at Technopark. The company claims the expansion will lead to 3,000 new jobs shortly.

K.R. Jyothilal, special secretary in the state IT department, inaugurated the new centre.

http://news.monstersandcritics.com/india/news/article_1351148.php/RR_Donnelley_expands_Kerala_BPO_facility

[Sathyalal]

From Vismaya max
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[Sathyalal]

Europe's largest mall developer eyeing India's mall mania

Europe's largest mall developer wants to get in on India痴 mall mania. Israel headquartered Plaza Centers says it will develop 50 malls in the next 5-7 years. And the company is starting in South Indian cities...

The company says it has already acquired land for six malls in Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum and Kochi. And for each of them, it has tied up with a local partner.


http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/business/europes-largest-mall-developer-eyeing-india%E2%80%99s-mall-mania/20/27/301115

[Sathyalal]

Vizhinjam global tender receives 21 bidders

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 3: Kerala Ports Minister M Vijayakumar today said as many as 21 tenders have been received from international companies for the proposed deep-sea container terminal at Vizhinjam, near here, for which the state government had floated a global tender.
http://www.newkerala.com/july.php?action=fullnews&id=57136

[Sathyalal]

US firm launches new BPO facility at TechnoparkThe Technopark, one of the largest IT parks in the country, is fast becoming a favourite destination of business process outsourcing companies.

RR Donnelley & Sons, a Chicago-based Fortune 500 company, announced the launch of its BPO facility at the newly-constructed Thejaswini building at the Technopark.

New campuses of the Infosys, the Tata Consultancy Services, the Leela Group and the Tata Elxi are also coming up at Technopark.

growing number of companies are turning to Thiruvananthapuram because of the lush green ambience, unpolluted atmosphere and availability of talent at relatively lower cost.

We have a large pool of resources in terms of manpower because of the traditional nature of the city being an academic and research and development city.

The cost of living is much lower and the quality of life is one of the best in the country
We are excited about our expansion in Kerala and look forward to building on our capabilities

Its clients include some of the top investment banks, insurance firms, retail chains, publishing houses, property management and Fortune 500 companies across Europe and the United States
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=170554&version=1&template_id=40&parent_id=22

[Sathyalal]

QRS Karamana
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Public library
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[rajkrish]

That's their second unit in Technopark. They already have a facility in TP thanks to the acquisition of Office Tiger.

Go TP go :cheers:

[Sathyalal]

Public Library
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Union bank
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[Sathyalal]

T’PURAM: A team from the University Grants Commission (UGC) will visit the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) on September 17 in connection with the granting of deemed university status to the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), planned by the ISRO in Thiruvananthapuram district.

Arrangements are progressing at a fast pace at the VSSC for the space technology institute, which the ISRO had formally announced last January.

The third institute of its kind in the world, the IIST offers B Tech degree with specialisation in avionics, aerospace engineering and integrated masters programme in applied sciences with special emphasis on space-related subjects.

[Sathyalal]

Land acquisition for Technocity begins
Kerala has also submitted proposals to start Centres for Excellence
Our Bureau

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 11

The process of land acquisition for the proposed ‘Technocity’ project in Thiruvananthapuram has been initiated.

The Kerala Chief Minister, Mr V.S. Achuthanandan, said in State Assembly on Tuesday that of the 507 acres of land identified for the project, draft declaration had been published for 205 acres and the work in respect of survey of the remaining 302 acres, after discussions with the land-owners was progressing at a brisk pace. The Technocity project is envisaged as the fourth phase of development of the existing Technopark.

Replying to questions, he said that Technocity would encompass projects that have huge development potential such as information technology, biotechnology and knowledge-based industries. Meanwhile, the acquisition of 100 acres of land for the third phase of development of Technopark is nearing completion

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/09/12/stories/2007091251502300.htm

[Sathyalal]

T`puram to have Life Science park

BS Reporter / Chennai/ Thiruvananthapuram September 12, 2007

The Kerala government is planning to set up of a Life Science park in Thiruvananthapuram to boost biotechnology and nanotechnology ventures.
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=297661

[Sathyalal]

Vizhinjam to be completed in 3 years

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/08/stories/2007090861560500.htm

[Sathyalal]

TVPM-Kollam water way to be opened in 2010

Chief Minister V.S.Achu thanandan informed the Assembly that the Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam water way was expected to be opened by April, 2010.

[Sathyalal]

`Plug and Play` takes off at Technopark

Sanjeev Ramachandran / Chennai/ Thiruvananthapuram September 12, 2007

The Technopark's new 'Plug and Play' modules are being received with much enthusiasm by companies.

The Technopark, which houses foreign companies as well as home-grown majors, has set up a complete floor at its new Thejaswini block to house the Smart Business Centre (SBC).
http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=297658&leftnm=8&subLeft=0&chkFlg=

[Sathyalal]

IISER will start classes from CET and then will move to own campus..

http://www.keralakaumudi.com/news/print/sep14/page7.pdf

[sudheeshnairs]

A panoramic aerial of Technopark Phase I. pic courtesy Ajaypp

http://i9.tinypic.com/6aik9xi.jpg

3.2 million-plus square feet of space is visible. All the completed buildings including the giants - Thejaswini, Bhavani and Nila - are visible in the frame.

In the centre of the frame, are the u/c 450,000 sq.ft IBS campus (the semi-circular building, which is the almost ready Phase I) and to the left of the central road is the Tata Elxsi building.

In the top-left quarter of the frame are the 460,000 sq.ft. Leela Infopark (next to Nila) and the NEST Campus (diagonally-left from the water tank).

The 400,000 sq.ft TCS Peepul Park is just outside this frame, towards the centre right as is the site of the 500,000 sq.ft TCS Development Centre

Taj Group's GINGER hotel (Only one in Kerala), Private IT buildings of 'PADMANABHAM', 'AMSTOR', M-SQUARED, MRITHUPANYA (now owned by Leela group) etc are also seen.

[Sathyalal]

Filim City in TVM
read ..http://www.mathrubhumi.com/2007_cust...1515_7bis1.pdf

[sudheeshnairs]

PEEPUL PARK, 400,000 sq.ft Global Training Centre of TCS

Photo courtesy:Ajaypp, taken aboard DEL-TRV Jetlite.

http://i23.tinypic.com/104ke3d.jpg

[Sathyalal]

Thiruvananthapuram-based Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology has successfully demonstrated the possibility of developing an oral insulin preparation in experiments on mice and is now getting ready to conduct clinical trials with human subjects to establish its efficacy and viability.

he said the Institute was also in the process of developing a new artificial heart valve that would help the patients to undergo MRI scans if required. The new valve will make this possible as its casing would be made of Titanium. Now, the casing is made of a cobalt-chromium alloy. Chennai-based TTK Health Care, which is producing and marketing the present valve, is also involved in the development of the new valve. The new valve is expected to cost about Rs. 16,000 a piece, almost the same as the present valve.

http://www.thehindu.com/2007/09/28/stories/2007092863191100.htm

[Sathyalal]

Vizhinjam box terminal tender draws 28 firms so far

Six foreign companies are among those which have bought RFP and they include Maersk, Singapore Port Authority, Marubeni Shipping Company of Japan and Dredging International of Belgium, according to official sources.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/10/02/stories/2007100250010700.htm

[Sathyalal]

Amrita TV sets up reality centre and studio

MUMBAI: Amrita TV is riding high with four reality shows on its channel. In an attempt to provide attention to each of these shows, it has set up Amrita TV Reality Centre and Studio.

The Reality Centre is mounted on a one-acre plot with a built up area of 26,500 sq.ft., adjoining a lake, in Trivandrum.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/oct/oct29.php

[Santhosh]

Hi Sathyala

What is the use of this Amrita, Asianet etc channels reality programs? These so callled Malayalam channels trying to promote Tamil in Kerala. It is not going to create new job opportunity or any improvement to our language or culture. Whatever the money they spend for this program is going for the development of Tamil Language and Tamil movie/music industry only.

We should NOT promote this kind of channels in Kerala.

Santhosh
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Amrita TV sets up reality centre and studio

MUMBAI: Amrita TV is riding high with four reality shows on its channel. In an attempt to provide attention to each of these shows, it has set up Amrita TV Reality Centre and Studio.

The Reality Centre is mounted on a one-acre plot with a built up area of 26,500 sq.ft., adjoining a lake, in Trivandrum.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/oct/oct29.php

[Sathyalal]

Santhosh,
May be they are trying to copy the programs from other languages..

Hi Sathyala

What is the use of this Amrita, Asianet etc channels reality programs? These so callled Malayalam channels trying to promote Tamil in Kerala. It is not going to create new job opportunity or any improvement to our language or culture. Whatever the money they spend for this program is going for the development of Tamil Language and Tamil movie/music industry only.

We should NOT promote this kind of channels in Kerala.

Santhosh
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[Sathyalal]

State-owned Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala, has bagged this year's Manthan Award for India's Best e-Content 2007 in the e-education category.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/118110.html

[Sathyalal]

The Ministry of Defence (Directorate of Public Relations), the Southern Air Command and Doordarshan, Thiruvananthapuram, have jointly produced a 26-minute documentary reflecting the history and detailing the future role of the SAC.

Doordarshan (Thiruvananthapuram) Assistant Director Sajan. G has directed the documentary.

The documentary traces the birth and evolution of the SAC, the youngest command of the IAF. It has been shot at various IAF bases including Sulur, Suryalanka, Car Nicobar, Mysore and Agati.

The documentary will be aired on Doordarshan on October 7 at 7.30 a.m.

Doordarshan Malayalam will air the documentary on October 7 at 8 p.m. and also on October 8 (Air Force Day) at 8 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/04/stories/2007100461820500.htm

[venadu_king]

Hi Sathyala

What is the use of this Amrita, Asianet etc channels reality programs? These so callled Malayalam channels trying to promote Tamil in Kerala. It is not going to create new job opportunity or any improvement to our language or culture. Whatever the money they spend for this program is going for the development of Tamil Language and Tamil movie/music industry only.

We should NOT promote this kind of channels in Kerala.

Santhosh
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Yes, i do have same opnion. these channels are killing the culture.(Already lost in TVM as most of TVMite prefer to watch pandi films/songs now-a-days)

[Sathyalal]

Unemployment levels in Kerala decline as services sector picks up
Many of the jobs created by the private sector have been in services, says K.K. George, an economist who advises the Kerala Planning Board. Thiruvananthapuram and, to a lesser extent, Kochi have emerged popular destinations for IT companies wishing to set up development centres.
http://www.livemint.com/2007/10/04005540/Unemployment-levels-in-Kerala.html

[venadu_king]

Unemployment levels in Kerala decline as services sector picks up
Many of the jobs created by the private sector have been in services, says K.K. George, an economist who advises the Kerala Planning Board. Thiruvananthapuram and, to a lesser extent, Kochi have emerged popular destinations for IT companies wishing to set up development centres.
http://www.livemint.com/2007/10/04005540/Unemployment-levels-in-Kerala.html

It would have very less if there were/are no hartals and bundhs:banana: :banana:

[Sathyalal]

On Oct 7th this will be shown in national channel too..
The documentary will be aired on Doordarshan on October 7 at 7.30 a.m.

Doordarshan Malayalam will air the documentary on October 7 at 8 p.m. and also on October 8 (Air Force Day) at 8 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/04/stories/2007100461820500.htm

[Santhosh]

I do not know whu the Malayalees not fighting against this. If it go like this, our Malayalam will disappear from Kerala.

Please fight against it. I started writing in all web sites possible to fight against this Tamil promotion. Please join with me.



Yes, i do have same opnion. these channels are killing the culture.(Already lost in TVM as most of TVMite prefer to watch pandi films/songs now-a-days)

[venadu_king]

I do not know whu the Malayalees not fighting against this. If it go like this, our Malayalam will disappear from Kerala.

Please fight against it. I started writing in all web sites possible to fight against this Tamil promotion. Please join with me.

what u can do is go ahead and post msgs in respective websites of these TV channels. They promote no just Tamil , but also Hindi pgms also . I request them is to start a multilingual channel and start airing Tamil , Hindi pgms etc. But keep those pgms away from main channels

[Santhosh]

already doing the same. But response from this channels. I need a group of people of the same viewpoint to fight against this.

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what u can do is go ahead and post msgs in respective websites of these TV channels. They promote no just Tamil , but also Hindi pgms also . I request them is to start a multilingual channel and start airing Tamil , Hindi pgms etc. But keep those pgms away from main channels

[Sathyalal]

This is not the right place to discuss Tamil/Malayalam issues. So please find some other forumn or create some dedicated thread for it

[Shawn]

Guys, please try not to let conversation here turn into ethnic/racial debates. Let's concentrate on development and urbanism, not ethnic conflict!

[venadu_king]

This is not the right place to discuss Tamil/Malayalam issues. So please find some other forumn or create some dedicated thread for it

Neeyum oru paandiyanalle?

[venadu_king]

Guys, please try not to let conversation here turn into ethnic/racial debates. Let's concentrate on development and urbanism, not ethnic conflict!

Yes, its not a gud idea to continue this discussion here.
Santhosh , please join www.forumkerala.com. lets continue there

[Sathyalal]

Admin, Please note this guy and see how he behaves..

This was expected from him when I first saw his user id. See the low level of language and his hatred.

Neeyum oru paandiyanalle?

[Santhosh]

I placed my message here because I know that people who like the development of kerala will only visit this site. Other guys will definitly will never visit this site. Development is not just the new buildings or projects, our langauge and culture should also develop and recognize. Then only we can say kerala is developed.

I will not continue my discussion here. But will watch daily this site for new developments in TVM/Kochi.

Admin, Please note this guy and see how he behaves..

This was expected from him when I first saw his user id. See the low level of language and his hatred.

[Sathyalal]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala-based mobile media and entertainment startup, MobMe, has developed carrier grade open source voice solutions, offering low-cost voice solutions to a host of users.

Open Voice-TM, as the solution is called, is a package based on open source Asterisk platform, allowing enterprise grade voice solutions for mobile operators, call centres, corporates, interactive response systems, radio and television stations.

The biggest attraction of the solution would be its cost effectiveness, as it is based on Linus using Linux-based PCs and hardware, MobMe CEO Sanjay Vijayakumar said in a press release here today.

MobMe, floated by Torque Technology Solutions launched by engineering students as a technology incubative startup, had raised investment from NRI angel investors at the technology exhibition GITEX held in Dubai recently, the release said

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/MobMe_develops_open_source_voice_solutions/articleshow/2431394.cms

[venadu_king]

Guys, please try not to let conversation here turn into ethnic/racial debates. Let's concentrate on development and urbanism, not ethnic conflict!

Nobody discrimated against any race. But tried to discuss about the pathetic situation of language and culture. But no need to continie4 such discssion here. i wud like to concentrate on Dev news only.

[venadu_king]

Admin, Please note this guy and see how he behaves..

This was expected from him when I first saw his user id. See the low level of language and his hatred.

Thanks for ur apreciation:hell:

[Sathyalal]

YSC Engineering Services India Pvt Ltd - a subsidiary of Yanbu Steel, K.S.A, a world class engineering firm has opened its new design & engineering facility at C-3, Thejaswini on 26th of September 2007. YSC started it's operation in India as an incubation Company in Nila during September 2005.


General Manager of Yanbu Steel Company Mr. David MacPhee inaugurated the expanded facility in the presence of Mr. Binu Pappan (CEO, YSC India) Mr. M.Vasudevan (Business Development Manager, Technopark), Mr. K Ramachandran (Dy. General Manager P&A, Technopark) & Mr.Ranjith Karthikeyan (Chartered Accountant, YSC India)

This 4600 Sq.ft unit will cater to the specialized engineering solutions for Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical & Fertilizer industries.


Source: Technopark Campus notes

[Sathyalal]

NABARD
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[Sathyalal]

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[Sathyalal]

The French Trade Commissioner Mr Jean-Louis Poli visited Technopark on 26th September 2007 as part of his two-day visit to Kerala. He had a meeting with CEO and officials of Technopark, Mr. Radhakrishnan Nair, CEO, made a brief presentation on the overall business climate in Kerala, particularly with reference to the IT and ITES industry in the State and the investment friendly initiatives of the State Government, the facilities in Technopark and the immense opportunities available for private sector with the new projects like Technocity

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[Sathyalal]

Port for south Asia will be ready in a span of 2-3 years.

Vizhinjam box terminal tender draws 28 firms so far
Posted on 02-10-2007
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 As many as 28 companies have so far bought the request for proposal (RFP) in response to the fresh tender floated by the Kerala Government for developing the proposed international container transshipment terminal at Vizhinjam, near here.

Foreign cos

Six foreign companies are among those which have bought RFP and they include Maersk, Singapore Port Authority, Marubeni Shipping Company of Japan and Dredging International of Belgium, according to official sources.

Indian firms

The Indian firms include Reliance, Zoom Developers, L&T, Gammon India, BPL India, Jupiter Capital, Nagarjuna Group and Mehtas (both based in Hyderabad). Of them, Mumbai-based Zoom Developers, in a consortium arrangement with two Chinese companies, and Gammon India were the two companies left in the last leg of the race for contract when the tender was floated last time.

Though the consortium led by Zoom Developers subsequently won the tender, the contract could not be finalised for want of security clearance from the Centre. This necessitated floating of the fresh tender. The last date for submitting the bids is October 31.

The terminal is being implemented in three phases at a total outlay of Rs 5,348 crore. The work on the first phase, costing Rs 2,390 crore, is slated to begin some time next year after finalising the contract.

Meanwhile, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), formed by the State Government to facilitate the implementation of the container terminal, has started the preliminary work on putting in place the basic infrastructure for the project such as rail and road connectivity, electricity and water supply. The total cost of the work is estimated around Rs 80 crore.

VISL has entered into an agreement with Kerala Water Authority (KWA) for supply of water to the project area and is in discussions with the Kerala State Electricity Board to ensure electricity supply. It has also entrusted RITES to carry out a study on providing road and rail connectivity for the project.

[Sathyalal]

It is funny to see Dubai Ports in the fray. They have already got a contract for a port in Kerala. Without laying a single stone there, why are they competing for Vizhinjam? I heard that their motive is to delay the Kerala projects after winning the contracts.They are already doing it for vallarpadom siting lot of excuses. This is just to avoid the competition to their major revenue areas. I guess we should not give Vizhinjam to them.

Reliance Industries has proposed to develop the Rs 4,500-crore (Rs 45 billion) Deepwater International Container Trans-shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam in Kerala.

The company has already submitted a proposal to the Kerala government in this regard.

Confirming this, sources close to the development said RIL's plan to develop the trans-shipment terminal was aimed at supplementing its Rs 25,000-crore (Rs 250 billion) retail foray. If it gets the green signal, the company is likely to rope in an international operator to construct and operate the terminal.

While RIL executives declined to comment on the issue, Kerala government officials said, "it's premature to offer a comment."

The Vizhinjam terminal, a deep-draught port and trans-shipment hub, would help RIL integrate the supply chain and logistics requirements of its retail initiatives, as well as its special economic zones, the sources said.

The RIL proposal comes at a time when the Indian government has denied security clearance to Chinese firms -- Kaidi Electric Company and China Harbour Engineering Company -- which won the mandate for developing the port along with Mumbai-based Zoom Developers.

Apart from RIL, major shipping players, including Maersk, Port of Singapore Authority, Gammon India, and Dubai Ports World have evinced interest in the trans-shipment terminal.
"The Vizhinjam project is on the international shipping route close to the east-west shipping axis, with a natural depth of 20 metre, and close to the sea coast. This will substantially reduce the transportation costs of any company," industry analysts said.

http://in.rediff.com/money/2006/aug/18rel.htm

[Sathyalal]

With property prices overheating in the top eight 'A' grade realty markets (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Ahmedabad), 11 tier two cities have caught the attention of investors as future growth areas.

These cities are likely to witness a spate in construction activities and the shift from established markets to emerging locations has already begun.

Consultancy firm Ernst & Young in its recent city ranking exercise has identified 11 new markets categorised as 'B' cities, which hold maximum potential for investors.

In its latest survey Ernst & Young has named six cities including Surat, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Vishakhapatnam, Vadodara and Jaipur as the emerging cities. Close on the heels are Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Nashik, Indore and Ludhiana.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=0779fa9d-3e45-4cbd-a9e0-436016994cd9&&Headline=New+destinations

[Sathyalal]

I have watched it. It will be shown tomorrow too.. Do not miss the oppertunityThe Ministry of Defence (Directorate of Public Relations), the Southern Air Command and Doordarshan, Thiruvananthapuram, have jointly produced a 26-minute documentary reflecting the history and detailing the future role of the SAC.

Doordarshan (Thiruvananthapuram) Assistant Director Sajan. G has directed the documentary.

The documentary traces the birth and evolution of the SAC, the youngest command of the IAF. It has been shot at various IAF bases including Sulur, Suryalanka, Car Nicobar, Mysore and Agati.

The documentary will be aired on Doordarshan on October 7 at 7.30 a.m.

Doordarshan Malayalam will air the documentary on October 7 at 8 p.m. and also on October 8 (Air Force Day) at 8 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/04/stories/2007100461820500.htm

[Sathyalal]

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[venadu_king]

The French Trade Commissioner Mr Jean-Louis Poli visited Technopark on 26th September 2007 as part of his two-day visit to Kerala. He had a meeting with CEO and officials of Technopark, Mr. Radhakrishnan Nair, CEO, made a brief presentation on the overall business climate in Kerala, particularly with reference to the IT and ITES industry in the State and the investment friendly initiatives of the State Government, the facilities in Technopark and the immense opportunities available for private sector with the new projects like Technocity

The fist news abt Technocity came almost 2 years back. Till now no concreate step has happened apart from sime press notes/SSC/ssp formers saying its going in right direction. The some guys in Kochi and TVM who are there in form in fighting ecch other status IT hub of the status. They are holding placard of 250 acre smart city(delay city) and 500 acre infocity(a non-starter as of now). But these guys havnt noticed 12, 500 acre knowledge city coming up near Bangalore.!

DLF plans Rs 60000 cr project in Bangalore

NEW DELHI: The country’s largest real estate company DLF has bagged the project for developing Bidadi Knowledge City of Bangalore, spread over 9,178 acres, which will be three times the size of DLF City in Gurgaon.

To be positioned as New Bangalore, the project will entail an investment of over Rs 60,000 crores, which is believed to be the largest ever investment by any private sector company.

Sources in DLF said this project will be developed in a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Dubai-based firm Limitless Holdings, a sister company of Nakheel and part of the diversified Dubai World group.

They added that California-based architecture and design firm Calthorpe Associates have been appointed to prepare the master plan for the project. This new city would be developed based on the theme of ‘walk to work. The project will be developed at about 30km from Bangalore and 100km from Mysore.

Sources said the Konowledge City will have metro rail connection with Bangalore. They said there are proposals of metro stations and airports inside the township.

For better connectivity, Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority is planing a series of ring roads.

Bidadi Knowledge City will also have shopping malls, multiplexes and hotels.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/DLF_plans_Rs_60000_cr_project_in_Bangalore/articleshow/2421184.cms

[venadu_king]

It is funny to see Dubai Ports in the fray. They have already got a contract for a port in Kerala. Without laying a single stone there, why are they competing for Vizhinjam? I heard that their motive is to delay the Kerala projects after winning the contracts.They are already doing it for vallarpadom siting lot of excuses.


Vizhinjam has lot of importance as its stategically located and a natural port. But i have simple queries abt the project...

1) What will be export potential of project? There are no industrial belts near this place. Neither TVM, Kollam or Kanykumari are industrially devloped. on mean time many industrial areas in TN like coimbatore, thirupur and then palakkadu in kerala nearer to kochi than any port. Kochi itself being industrial belt hyaving CSEZ and propsed puthvypin SEZ.

2) What will be import potential of project?
Once merchandise is arraived on port how its will be transported to other places as it lacks infrstructure? (TVM lacks well maintained road to connect to other industrial belts in the state and country.) Also whats the point in transporting the goods to TN when it has well developed ports.....

[Sathyalal]

Please post it in Bangalore Thread, which is more relevant. Regarding state IT hub, I do not know whether any debate is necessary by looking at the current numbers(both number of employees & exports). Yes I agree with you that it is no where in comparison to Bangalore. Acquiring 200 acres for technocity is in the last stages, the delays are due to most of our rulers and beurocrats. Mostly this will be executed by Emaar or DLF.
Still wonders why this appears in TVM thread not in any other thread..

The fist news abt Technocity came almost 2 years back. Till now no concreate step has happened apart from sime press notes/SSC/ssp formers saying its going in right direction. The some guys in Kochi and TVM who are there in form in fighting ecch other status IT hub of the status. They are holding placard of 250 acre smart city(delay city) and 500 acre infocity(a non-starter as of now). But these guys havnt noticed 12, 500 acre knowledge city coming up near Bangalore.!

DLF plans Rs 60000 cr project in Bangalore

NEW DELHI: The country’s largest real estate company DLF has bagged the project for developing Bidadi Knowledge City of Bangalore, spread over 9,178 acres, which will be three times the size of DLF City in Gurgaon.

To be positioned as New Bangalore, the project will entail an investment of over Rs 60,000 crores, which is believed to be the largest ever investment by any private sector company.

Sources in DLF said this project will be developed in a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Dubai-based firm Limitless Holdings, a sister company of Nakheel and part of the diversified Dubai World group.

They added that California-based architecture and design firm Calthorpe Associates have been appointed to prepare the master plan for the project. This new city would be developed based on the theme of ‘walk to work. The project will be developed at about 30km from Bangalore and 100km from Mysore.

Sources said the Konowledge City will have metro rail connection with Bangalore. They said there are proposals of metro stations and airports inside the township.

For better connectivity, Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority is planing a series of ring roads.

Bidadi Knowledge City will also have shopping malls, multiplexes and hotels.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India_Business/DLF_plans_Rs_60000_cr_project_in_Bangalore/articleshow/2421184.cms

[venadu_king]

Please post it in Bangalore Thread, which is more relevant. Regarding state IT hub, I do not know whether any debate is necessary by looking at the current numbers(both number of employees & exports). Yes I agree with you that it is no where in comparison to Bangalore. Still wonders why this appears in TVM thread not in any other thread..

I agree this has to be thr in BLR thread. I thot its good idea to remind people
when these cats cries here in TVM and Kochi when in BLR tiger roars....!

[Sathyalal]

But still why in TVM thread which is less hyped? Why not in Kochi thread?
I agree this has to be thr in BLR thread. I thot its good idea to remind people
when these cats cries here in TVM and Kochi when in BLR tiger roars....!

[venadu_king]

But still why in TVM thread which is less hyped? Why not in Kochi thread?

Last such hate comment has come in TVM thread...

Less Hyped...? could you please tell me the current status technocity, its promoter, detailed plan etc..?

[venadu_king]

Vizhinjam has lot of importance as its stategically located and a natural port. But i have simple queries abt the project...

1) What will be export potential of project? There are no industrial belts near this place. Neither TVM, Kollam or Kanykumari are industrially devloped. on mean time many industrial areas in TN like coimbatore, thirupur and then palakkadu in kerala nearer to kochi than any port. Kochi itself being industrial belt hyaving CSEZ and propsed puthvypin SEZ.

2) What will be import potential of project?
Once merchandise is arraived on port how its will be transported to other places as it lacks infrstructure? (TVM lacks well maintained road to connect to other industrial belts in the state and country.) Also whats the point in transporting the goods to TN when it has well developed ports.....

This seems to be a never-cleared-doubts.....

[Sathyalal]

Please read news papers. and ask your self why firms including DPI are trying for it. Let them decide whether it is useful to them or not. Last time also the firms were ready for starting the work. You know how they were prevented from doing so. Most of the cargo journals describe this as future port of South Asia
This seems to be a never-cleared-doubts.....

[Sathyalal]

Last such hate comment has come in TVM thread...

Less Hyped...? could you please tell me the current status technocity, its promoter, detailed plan etc..?

Please show any data claimed in this forumn, you feel as a hype, not valid or without a news quote.

[venadu_king]

Please read news papers. and ask your self why firms including DPI are trying for it. Let them decide whether it is useful to them or not. Last time also the firms were ready for starting the work. You know how they were prevented from doing so. Most of the cargo journals describe this as future port of South Asia

please dont divert subjects...i am not questioning abt DLFnews as i dont abt that. plz anz my questions first.

[venadu_king]

Please show any data claimed in this forumn, you feel as a hype, not valid or without a news quote.

i have seen posts abt technocity in many forums even 2 years back. please update me status, promoter, other datas....

[Sathyalal]

Why should I divert the subject. I thought you got the answer. May be in detail...Major ports will serve not a smaller area. If you look that way then there may not be any major port necessary in Kerala. Just see how colombo or Singaport works. Are they just catering a colombo or singapore region alone. They can not survive like that. Now cargo to the whole india is handled by Colombo, Singapore, Dubai

please dont divert subjects...i am not questioning abt DLFnews as i dont abt that. plz anz my questions first.

[venadu_king]

Why should I divert the subject. I thought you got the answer. May be in detail...Major ports will serve not a smaller area. If you look that way then there may not be any major port necessary in Kerala. Just see how colombo or Singaport works. Are they just catering a colombo or singapore region alone. They can not survive like that. Now cargo to the whole india is handled by Colombo, Singapore, Dubai

Oh my goodnes. its planned as transhipment only.......ooops...

Thats if there are no ports in colombo or singapore, there need to be a port in southern tip. Now assume if there is sethusamudram project completed, then TUTICORIN port will rise into promonance. then there will be comptetion between these all 4 ports including proposed port vizinjam after all loser will be vizinjam as its not the gateway to india(Its foolish to use an internal tranport purpose). Now assume if there is sethusamudram project not completed, them its better to use colombo as its one of the most modern port in the whole world and strategically located than vizinjam.....
Also dont forget TN is also planning port near KK. So if Kerala plans a project 2007 and TN plans project in 2015 both will materialised together!!!

[Sathyalal]

Let the shipping companies decide it. Let them decide the advantageous and how the natural depth matters. Currently India is loosing around 1200 crores per year in the transhipment. Use colombo, then use a small ship to indian port. This is exactly what they are going to replace

Oh my goodnes. its planned as transhipment only.......ooops...

Thats if there are no ports in colombo or singapore, there need to be a port in southern tip. Now assume if there is sethusamudram project completed, then TUTICORIN port will rise into promonance. then there will be comptetion between these all 4 ports including proposed port vizinjam after all loser will be vizinjam as its not the gateway to india(Its foolish to use an internal tranport purpose). Now assume if there is sethusamudram project not completed, them its better to use colombo as its one of the most modern port in the whole world and strategically located than vizinjam.....
Also dont forget TN is also planning port near KK. So if Kerala plans a project 2007 and TN plans project in 215 both will materialised together!!!

[Sathyalal]

I do not know what you meant by hate. Trivandrum is less hyped means, less publicity compared to the extent of IT happenings. Also most of the claims here are supported with news item. I do not even see any body posting about the Asia tech park (starting construction there).
Now coming to Technocity..

The Kerala Chief Minister, Mr V.S. Achuthanandan, said in State Assembly on Tuesday that of the 507 acres of land identified for the project, draft declaration had been published for 205 acres and the work in respect of survey of the remaining 302 acres, after discussions with the land-owners was progressing at a brisk pace. The Technocity project is envisaged as the fourth phase of development of the existing Technopark.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/09/12/stories/2007091251502300.htmLast such hate comment has come in TVM thread...

Less Hyped...? could you please tell me the current status technocity, its promoter, detailed plan etc..?

[Sathyalal]

Growing in to the league of most strategic locations in India.

The Aerospace Command, a next generation leap for the IAF, is planned at Thiruvananthapuram, where the SAC began in a small way

T'URAM: When the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 75th birthday on Monday, it's also a big moment for the Southern Air Command (SAC), the youngest Command of the IAF which is poised for big leaps in the decades ahead.

An oath-taking ceremony, 'ollow Square,・will mark the Air Force Day celebrations on Monday at the SAC HQ at Akkulam. Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief Air Marshal Y R Rane will read out the oath to the Air Warriors.

This Air Force Day marks the culmination of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the IAF, which was formed at Drigh Road, Karachi, on October 8, 1932. Its first aircraft flight was established on April 1, 1933, with four Westland Wapiti aircraft.

From March 1945, it was called the Royal Indian Air Force. The prefix royal・was removed on January 26, 1950.

Today, the IAF boasts some of the most modern fighters and other aircraft among the air forces of the world.

The SAC, formed on July 20, 1984, has emerged as one of the most important of the seven commands in recent years with the southern peninsula gaining in strategic and military importance.

SAC served the nation gloriously during the tsunami evacuation in Andaman and Nicobar and saw action in Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Covering 75 years of service, the IAF has big plans for Thiruvananthapuram and the SAC. The Aerospace Command, a next generation leap for the IAF, is planned at Thiruvananthapuram, where the SAC began in a small way.

The first Light Combat Aircraft squadron will be based at Sulur, and the IAF plans to transform Tanjore into a major fighter base with the latest acquisitions, including Sukhoi aircraft to be based there.
http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEO20071007233605&Page=O&Headline=Air+Force+Day+on+Monday&Title=Thiruvananthapuram&Topic=0

[Santhosh]

Guys,

Please do not do this kind of comparison between Kochi and TVM. Both cities are inside Kerala. It is will be best if both Kochi and tvm develop like that of Bangalore or Chennai.

You guys should understand that Coimbatore, mangalore, madurai etc is emerging.

Satyam is going to start a dev center in Madurai. Satyam do not have any dev center in kerala eventhough we have lot od empty IT parks.

[venadu_king]

I do not know what you meant by hate. Trivandrum is less hyped means, less publicity compared to the extent of IT happenings. Also most of the claims here are supported with news item. I do not even see any body posting about the Asia tech park (starting construction there).
Now coming to Technocity..

Media has given max hype to smart city. other than that i have not seen any hyped news abt the projects in kochi or any other place in kerala. Smart city has been used a political and hence election issue by Prev UDF and Ummen chandy. so it has got max Media coverage. But similar projects like technocity, Hightech city by shobha or HDIL IT park didnt get much media coverage. apart from hype generated in these forums dev in kerala is nothing compared to other states. Many manifacturing units are being set up by truck/motor giant in citis like Chennai, Kovai, Bangalore, pune etc.

Abt technocity news, i have seen this news many times. C, taking over land is an issue. however, bigger issue is getting a promoter. Karnataka have handed over 12,500 acre IT city project to DLF. there were many takers in the fray to get the project even after being a very big project..There are no takers for many projects in kerala not just in TVM but also in kochi as well. See you know that An SSC guy is a BDM of EMAR MGF, even he could not convince his bosses to take up this project. If GoK works hard they may get promoters. ....

[Sathyalal]

I agree with Santhosh

VK,Please do not try to comment on the things where we can not put a link or source.
If you believe, let me tell one thing, for technocity, many are ready with renderings(even the one you have mentioned). The only issue is now the ball is in gov court(If you ask, even I am not able to cite a news link). And every one knows how our gov works out. May be in 2-3 months we can see it in papers. So till then,please stay away from making statements on things you are not clear about.(which we can not site a source)

So it is not the case of promotors.They are plenty. It is about the action from the gov. Look at technopark site. How many firms are waiting for land(that is too years)

Abt technocity news, i have seen this news many times. C, taking over land is an issue. however, bigger issue is getting a promoter. Karnataka have handed over 12,500 acre IT city project to DLF. there were many takers in the fray to get the project even after being a very big project..There are no takers for many projects in kerala not just in TVM but also in kochi as well.

[venadu_king]

I agree with Santhosh

VK,Please do not try to comment on the things where we can not put a link or source.
If you believe, let me tell one thing, for technocity, many are ready with renderings(even the one you have mentioned). The only issue is now the ball is in gov court(If you ask, even I am not able to cite a news link). And every one knows how our gov works out. May be in 2-3 months we can see it in papers. So till then,please stay away from making statements on things you are not clear about.(which we can not site a source)

So it is not the case of promotors.They are plenty. It is about the action from the gov. Look at technopark site. How many firms are waiting for land(that is too years)

See i am not comparing b/w kochi and tvm but comparing these cities with those in other states. i dont think within 2-3 months it wud be tranferred to pvt promoter(after all this is kerala). Even if its transferred it will take another 2-3 years to start getting any result after all its a real estate project. then kerala wud have missed another IT bus, no wonder we have missed many times.....!!!!!!

[rajkrish]

Better consult Technopark authorities. :hell:

Last such hate comment has come in TVM thread...

Less Hyped...? could you please tell me the current status technocity, its promoter, detailed plan etc..?

[venadu_king]

Better consult Technopark authorities. :hell:

i dont ur instruction if i need do so. this is a forum and not for giving directions to others...:hell: :hell:

[Sathyalal]

Subramanyam hall
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[rajkrish]

Then better keep your mouth shut and don't ask questions :haha:

i dont ur instruction if i need do so. this is a forum and not for giving directions to others...:hell: :hell:

[viperpaul22]

i dont ur instruction if i need do so. this is a forum and not for giving directions to others...:hell: :hell:

Venadu,
As a fellow Kochite, an active member of Cochin thread, and beyond that a Keralite, I request you to stop promoting hatred. Thank You.

Regards,
Paul Saju

[Sathyalal]

Friends.. Please move on to positive discussions

Then better keep your mouth shut and don't ask questions :haha:

[Santhosh]

Whatever it may be, everyone knows about our Govts. If all these pending projects are for resorts, they might have approved it before starting itself. Because the resorts will give benefits to the politicians. The IT parks do not provide any direct benefit to politicians, so they will not encourgae it.

[venadu_king]

Then better keep your mouth shut and don't ask questions :haha:

shut up TYLPM...:hell: :hell:

[venadu_king]

Venadu,
As a fellow Kochite, an active member of Cochin thread, and beyond that a Keralite, I request you to stop promoting hatred. Thank You.

Regards,
Paul Saju

could you pls list out hatred comments from me in this thread?