Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram


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IIST was inaugurated on 14 September, 2007 by Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman ISRO.IIST is sponsored by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under Department of Space, Government of India. Dr. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, is the chancellor of IIST.
IIST offers graduate and postgraduate programs in space science and technology, and also serves as a research center.
IIST Admission Test Trivandrum- ISAT 2010
IIST offers undergraduates B Tech programme in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering and Physical Sciences. IIST also offers post graduate and doctoral programmes to meet the requirements of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Currently, IIST functions on a fully equipped campus which is adjacent to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre located on the Veli Hills, 12 kilometers from Trivandrum Central Railway Station and 4 Kilometers from the Airport. The main campus shall be functioning at Valiyamala, which is 18 kilometers from Trivandrum Central Railway Station.

The institute offers the following academic programmes:

1. Undergraduate Programmes (4 years):
  1. B. Tech (Avionics Engineering) with provision to specialize in Digital Electronics, RF and Microwaves, Control Systems, Software Engineering.
  2. B. Tech (Aerospace Engineering) with provision to specialize in Flight Dynamics, Aerospace Structures, Machine Design and Manufacturing Technology.
  3. B. Tech (Physical Sciences)with space applications in the areas of Astronomy, Earth System Science, Astro-Physics, Planetary Sciences and Remote Sensing.
2. Masters Level Programmes (2 years): The institute will start the following master level programmes from January 2010.
  1. M.Tech in Softcomputing
  2. M.Tech in RF and Microwave Communications
  3. M.Tech in Applied and Adaptive Optics
  4. Research Programme (Ph.D)

For more details please visit : www.iist.ac.in
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Soon coming Boban and Molly film- Bobanum Molliyum movie


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Get ready to laugh again!.If you are a Malayali you will never forget the naughty kids 'Boban' and 'Molly'. The cartoon characters created by the popular Cartoonist Tom is so popular in Kerala and among Malayalis across the globe. Toms' popular cartoon characters, Boban and Molly have been appearing in popular weeklies for many decades.
Now you can watch them on big screen.They will be made into a full length feature film soon.You will see many fresh faces in the movie.
The film will be directed by Vijayakumar Thiruvalla. The script will be written by Toms and Vijayakumar Thiruvalla.
The story line goes like this ,the entire group of characters will be arriving at a village where they will be solving the societal problems.

The movie will be produced by Kiran Varma and Shyja Vijay.Cinematographer will be Nambyathiri.
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Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology M-CET (Trivandrum) -Thiruvananthapuram


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Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology M-CET is affiliated to University of Kerala and AICTE New Delhi. M-CET is a prestigious technical education project from the leading industrial group –The Mohandas Group of companies, Thiruvananthapuram.
The college operates as a self financing college and offers B.Tech as well as MCA course.
The college is managed by V.N. Gangadhara Panickar Memorial trust. The college is affiliated to the University of Kerala and is offering B-Tech Courses of 4 years duration.


 Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology is designed as a Residential Educational Township, M-CET is situated in a 30-acre plot, which is endowed by nature’s naked serene loveliness in bounty. Separate hostel facilities to accommodate 500 boys and girls with spacious furnished single/triple bedded rooms are available inside the campus.M-CET follows procedures and policies of AICTE and ISO and as a part of its quality assurance the college has received ISO 9001: 2000 Certification

Courses offered::

Undergraduate B.Tech programs

  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Mechanical Engineering

Post Graduate program

  • MCA (Master in Computer Application)

The collges address:

Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology
Anad PO, Nedumangad
Thiruvananthapuram 695544.

For more details visit the college website http://www.mcetonline.com/

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Kerala - Kochi gets IPL Team - Rendezvous Sports gets Kochi franchisee


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Enjoy the Cricket lovers of Kerala. Finally cricket fans of Kerala got their dream come true. We have an IPL Team now!.Rendezvous Sports bid $333.33 million (Rs. 1,533 Crore) to get Kochi franchisee.Vivek Venugopal and Shailendra Geykvad of Rendezvous Sports gets Kerala IPL Team.
Cricket ExplainedThis will make the Indian Premier League (IPL) a 10-team affair from the 2011 season. The other new IPL team will be Pune.Sahara Group was the highest bidder at $370 million to bag Pune.Rendezvous Group, the consortium from Kerala decided on Kochi as its base.

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Rendezvous Sports thanked Minister Shashi Tharoor for the support he gave to get the team for Kerala.
Earlier Mohanal and Priydarshan tried to get a team for Kerala but they have withdrawn from the auction.
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Thiruvananthapuram Hotels & Resorts, Luxury, Top Rated and Budget Trivandrum Hotels & Resorts


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Thiruvananthapuram means "Abode of Lord Ananta" in Sanskrit and Malayalam.Being the state capital Thiruvananthapuram is the political nerve centre of Kerala.Thiruvananthapuram considered as one of the cleanest cities in India. Thiruvananthapuram , also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Kerala State.

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Given below a list of luxuary as well as budget hotels and resorts available in and around Thiruvananthapuram. The details given below may not be accurate. Visit the respective hotel websites or any online booking engine for more details.

Taj Residency, Thiruvananthapuram


C V Raman Pillai Road,
Thycaud,
Thiruvananthapuram

Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort
Kovalam
Thiruvananthapuram

The Muthoot Plaza
Punnen Road
Thiruvananthapuram
Accommodation Available from INR:5800

Mascot Hotel (KTDC)
Mascot Hotel (KTDC)
LMS Palayam
Thiruvananthapuram

Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram
Kovalam
Thiruvananthapuram

The South Park
M G Road
Thiruvananthapuram
Accommodation Available from INR:3500

Classic Avenue
Thampanoor
Thiruvananthapuram

Estuary Island
Poovar P.O,
Trivandrum

Hotel Saj Lucia
East Fort
Thiruvananthapuram

Hotel Residency Tower
Press Road
Thiruvananthapuram

Ginger Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram
Technopark Campus Next to Technopark Club House
Kazakuttom,
Thiruvananthapuram

Isola Di Cocco,
Thiruvananthapuram

Hotel The Grand Central
Opp Secreteriat
Thiruvananthapuram

Palmleaves Beach Resort
Thiruvananthapuram

Keys Hotel
Thiruvananthapuram

Hotel Pankaj
M. G. Road
Thiruvananthapuram

The Travancore Heritage Trivandrum
Chowara P.O. Trivandrum

Poovar Island Resort Trivandrum
Offers 6 floating cottages.

Hotel Horizon
Thampanoor
Thiruvananthapuram

The Ruby Arena
Kumarapuram Road
Thiruvananthapuram

Hotel Chaithram (KTDC)
Thampanoor
Thiruvananthapuram

Jas Hotel
Thycaud
Thiruvananthapuram

Hotel Marine Palace
NUP Beach Road,
Thiruvananthapuram

Comfort Inn Grand
Opp. Secretariat,
M.G. Road,
Trivandrum

Hotel Ruby Arena
Kumarapuram Road,
Medical College P.O,
Trivandrum

Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort
Pozhikkara Beach,
Pachalloor P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram

The Varikatt Heritage Home
Thiruvananthapuram

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Kollam hotels and resorts-Budget-Luxury accommodation Kollam -Quilon Hotels and resorts


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Kollam district is famous for its cashew trading and processing industry.Kollam district is home to the largest fresh water lake in Kerala the Sasthamcottah lake.About thirty percent of this district is covered by the Ashtamudi Lake, thereby making it a gateway to the Kerala 

 Kollam also known as Quilon is Located 71 km to the north of Thiruvanathapuram Kerala and is an old seaport town on the Arabian coast.

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Here is a list of luxuary and budget hotels and resorts in and around Kollam. The rates given below are approximate and the information may not be accurate.

Aquaserene Resort, Kollam
South Paravoor P.O. Kollam District
Rates starts from INR 6050.


Cambay Palm Lagoon, Kollam
Ayurvedic Spa Resort
Vellimon West, Kollam
Rates starts from INR 3300.

Club Mahindra Ashtamudi Resorts Backwater Retreat, Kollam
Chavara South Kollam Quilon Kollam
Rates starts from INR 6100.

Aadithya resorts Lake side
Ashtamudi Kollam
Accommodation Available from INR:3950

Fragrant Nature Resort, Kollam
Nedungolam P.O. Paravur Kollam
Accommodation Available from INR:6000

Aquaserene
South Paravoor P.O. Kollam
Accommodation Available from INR:8000

Valiyavila Family Estate
Panamukkom, Kureepuzha
Perinadu P.O., Kollam
Tariff ranges from From Rs. 1000 To Rs. 3000

The Beach Orchid Hotel, Kollam
Beach Kollam
Accommodation Available from INR:6450

Hotel Sudarsan, Kollam
Parameswar Nagar, Kollam

Kumar Palace, Kollam
Q.S Road Punaloor, Kollam

Nila Palace , Kollam
Nila palace Kollam. Cheerancavuezhukone kollam
Rates starts from INR 1700.

Regant Lake Palace, Kollam
Opp. Foundation Hospital Jn Puthenthura P.O. Neendakara Kollam

Hotel Sudarsan
Parameswar Nagar Kollam
Accommodation Available from INR:600

Xaviers Residency, Kollam
Kollam

Shah International Hotel
Residency Road,Kollam
Accommodation Price per day: From Rs. 500 To Rs. 1800

Summer House Holiday Homestay
Thirumullawaram Beach
Thirumullavaram P.O,Kollam
Accommodation Price per day: From Rs. 700

Royale Regency Hotel & Convention Centre
Kollam
Accommodation Available from INR:900

Jays Homestay
Near Prakkulam Boat Jetty
Valiyazhaikam, Kollam
Accommodation Price per day: From Rs. 1500 To Rs. 1500

Apichayan's Cliff Resort
Aryankavu, Kollam
Tariff Range: 300 - 2000

Yatri Nivas
Guest House Compound
Ashramom, Kollam
Accommodation Available from INR:1900

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Kollam places -Kollam district Tourism-Ashtamudi Backwaters-Jatayupara-Oachira-Sasthamkotta Lake and Palaruvi waterfalls.


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Kollam also known as Quilon is Located 71 km to the north of Thiruvanathapuram Kerala and is an old seaport town on the Arabian coast.
Kollam district is famous for its cashew trading and processing industry.Kollam district is home to the largest fresh water lake in Kerala the Sasthamcottah lake.About thirty percent of this district is covered by the Ashtamudi Lake, thereby making it a gateway to the Kerala Backwaters.

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Kollam Places to visit
Kollam was the capital of the powerful kingdom called " VENAD" which came into prominence in the 9th century A.D.(This image is from wikipedia )

Thirumullavaram Beach
Thirumullavaram Beach is around 6 km north of Kollam town and is a beautiful beach and a picnic centre.

Palaruvi waterfalls.
Palaruvi is one of the well known water falls in Kerala and is situated around 66 kms. away from Kollam.

Aryankavu
Aryankavuis around 70 kms. away from Kollam town on the Shencotta road is the pilgrim centre in the mountains "Aryankavu" .

Mayyanad

Mayyanad is noted for its shrines and temples. Mayyanad is around 10 km south of Kollam town.

Thenmala
Thenmala is home to India's first planned eco-tourism project.This project is selected by World Tourism Organisation as one of the world's best eco-friendly projects

Sasthamkotta Lake

Santhamkotta is around 29 kms. from Kollam. With the vast fresh water lake spreading over the valleys of several hills, Sasthamkotta lake can truly be called the Queen of Lakes".

Oachira
Oachira is around 32 kms from Kollam on the national high way.
Oachira is a famous pilgrim center.Oachira Kali is the famous festival celeberated during the month of June.The presiding deity is the "Parabrahma", the absolute reality, the great source of all forms and phenomena which cannot be symbolised by an idol or housed in a temple. Hence there is no temple or idol for the presiding deity here.

Jatayupara
"JATAYUPAPRA" in Chadayamangalam on the M.C. road. The main attraction is a huge rock where, it is believed that Jatayu, the giant bird in Ramayana fell after failing in its attempt to stop Ravana from taking Sita away.

Ashtamudi Backwaters
Ashtamudi Lake is the gateway to the backwaters. Located in Kollam District.The Kollam Boat Club provides boat rides on the lake as well as houseboat cruises.


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Alappuzha hotels-Alappuzha resorts Tourism reviews - Alapuzha where to stay?


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Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products, and coir industry.
Alapuzha borders Arabian Sea on the west.During the past decade Alappuzha has grown in importance as a backwater tourist center.
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There are many hotels and resorts in and around Alapuzha apart from the house boats available. There are lots of resorts and hotels ranging from luxury and budget accommodation.
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Here is a list of hotels and resorts available across the most famous places of Alapuzha. The details and rates may not be accurate. The rates given are approximate.

Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort
Jana Sakthi Road | Kayippuram, Muhamma, Alappuzha
Rate : Accommodation Available from INR:6500

Motty's Homestay
Kidangamparambu Temple Street | Thathampally, Alappuzha
Rate : Accommodation Available from INR:5000

Pooppallys Heritage Home
Alappuzha

Ilona Lake Resort
Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:8000

Marari Beach Resort
North S.L Puram | MarariKUkulam, Alleppey, Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:16675

Green Lagoon Resort
Rate: Accommodation Available from INR:32000

Marari Fishermen Village Beach Resort
Alleppey -13, Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:5000

Palm Grove Lake Resort
N T Ward | Punnamada, Alleppey, Alappuzha
Rate : Accommodation Available from INR:1700

Lemon Tree
Muhama ,Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:6500

Green Palace Kerala Resort
Chempumpuram P.O., Alappuzha

Lake Palace
Thirumala Ward, Chungam, Alappuzha
Rate: Accommodation Available from INR:8000

Kayaloram Heritage Lake Resort
Avalookunnu PO, Punnamada | Alleppey, Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from 6000

Punnamada Backwaters Resort
Alleppey, Alappuzha
Rate :Accommodation Available from INR:7000

Kondai Lip Backwater Resort
Ezhupunna ,Alappuzha
Rate: Accommodation Available from INR:2000

Pathiramanal Lake Resort
Muhamma Alappuzha
Accommodation Available from INR:4000

Picasso Castle
Thondankulangara Jn., Thathampally P.O, Alappuzha

Coir Village Lake Resort
Thrikunnapuzha, Alappuzha
Rate :Accommodation Available from INR:4000

Aquabliss
Manapra,Champakulam, Alappuzha

Pristine Island
Kovilakom,Kodamthuruth, | Cherthala Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:4000

Kuttanadu Resorts
Champakulam ,Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:1500

Riverine Backwater Resort
Alapuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:3000

Pozhiyoram Beach Resort
JRY Road, Thumpoly, Alappuzha
Rate :Accommodation Available from INR:1250

Pagoda Resorts
CCNB Road | Chungam, Alappuzha
Accommodation Available from INR:2200

Riverside Retreat
Alappuzha

Shanthitheeram
Varanam post ,Alappuzha
Rate :Accommodation Available from INR:2200

Arakal Heritage
Arakal Heritage, Chethy P.O. | Alleppey, Alappuzha

Alleppey Beach Resorts
Beach Road, Alappuzha
Rate:Accommodation Available from INR:1750

Arcadia Regency Hotel Alleppey
NH 47, Near Iron Bridge, Alappuzha

Alleppey Prince Hotel
A.S Rd (N.H.47), Alappuzha

Orient Venice Inn
Chumgam, Alappuzha

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