‘Muziris Paddle’ to kick off on February 12 in Kochi
January 21, 2021
The inland waterways of suburban Kochi. (file photo)×
The event would spread a message on River/Lake conservation and keeping it plastic-free
Kayakers, standup paddlers and sailors from India as well as abroad will converge in Kochi to paddle along the National Waterway 3 of the historic Muziris. The project Muziris Paddle , which carved a niche on the international tourism map in the last three years, will take place on February 12 and 13 along the Kottappuram-Kochi Waterway.
The fourth edition of the Muziris Paddle , jointly organised by Kerala Tourism, Muziris Heritage Project and Jellyfish Watersports will be flagged off on February 12 at Kottappuram Corniche, Kodungallur. It will be attended by prominent persons from the political, social and cultural spheres, who will also grace the concluding ceremony in Bolgatty on February 13.
It will spread message on waterbody conservation
Kayakers, stand-up paddlers and sailors from India and abroad are expected to converge in Kochi to paddle along the National Waterway 3 on February 12 and 13 for this year’s edition of the famed Muziris Paddle.
The fourth edition of the Muziris Paddle, jointly organised by Kerala Tourism, Muziris Heritage Project and Jellyfish Watersports will be flagged off on February 12 at Kottappuram Corniche, Kodungalloor.
Muziris Paddle 2021 that kicks off from the amphitheatre near Kottappuram market at 8 a.m. will travel through the Periyar and enter the National Waterway 3 near Munambam. On the first day, the team will visit the Pallippuram Fort and Cherai Sahodaran Ayyappan Museum, two prominent destinations close to the lake. The first day will conclude at 3.30 p.m. at Sravanam Greens, Kedamangalam.
Lamborghini’s promotional campaign showcases a slice of Kerala and its culture
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The campaign, ‘The Meeting Place’, is made by Vimal Chandran and Sharan Velayudhan for the Italian car major’s global photography and art project, ‘With Italy, For Italy’
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The campaign, ‘The Meeting Place’, is made by Vimal Chandran and Sharan Velayudhan for the Italian car major’s global photography and art project, ‘With Italy, For Italy’
The green Lamborghini Huracán EVO vrooms through a rustic landscape as paddy fields, a temple, art forms, untarred roads, traditional households and curious onlookers seamlessly blend into the frames. Putting Kerala and its culture centre stage is ‘The Meeting Place’, a film by visual artist Vimal Chandran and cinematographer Sharan Velayudhan, as part of the Italian car major’s global photog
Labour Movement museum to showcase workers’ struggle
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It forms part of the Alappuzha Heritage Tourism Project
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It forms part of the Alappuzha Heritage Tourism Project
The Labour Movement museum, showcasing the history of the workers’ struggle from across the world, is getting ready in Alappuzha.
The museum is being set up by converting the New Model Cooperative Society Limited, previously run by the Bombay Company. A first of its kind in the country, it will portray, through pictures, documents and other exhibits, the class struggle and the history of Kerala’s labour movement, a statement issued by the Tourism Department said.
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January 15, 2021 12:43 IST
ASHA workers allowance would be hiked by ₹1,000 in recognition of their role in COVID-19 management, Finance Minister said.
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Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac leaving to the State Assembly with Budget papers, in Thiruvananthapuram on January 15, 2021. | Photo Credit:
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ASHA workers allowance would be hiked by ₹1,000 in recognition of their role in COVID-19 management, Finance Minister said.
Kerala Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac began the presentation of the Budget claiming Kerala had scripted a success story in the management of COVID-19.
He outlined the different measures launched by the Health department to control the pandemic and the steps taken to provide relief to those affected by the lockdown.