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Governor Nikhil Kumar has called for a core change in the outlook of the public for the State to produce more cricketers to play for India. Mr. Nikhil Kumar was speaking after dedicating a cricket stadium at Krishnagiri in Wayanad, the first to be owned by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), to the nation on Tuesday. He said the State had produced many national and international players in athletics, football, volleyball and basketball, but not in cricket. Such a trend should be changed. The Governor commended the initiatives of the KCA to promote the game by constructing cricket stadiums in each district of the State. The stadiums would help improve the talent of budding cricketers. He asked the KCA authorities to construct an international stadium only for cricket in the State. They should approach the State government for land. The State had an international stadium in Kochi, but it was a multipurpose stadium. He offered his full support to realise the dream...

Jeep Club Wayanad Off-road Challange Wayanad 2015 Jeep Club’ was inspired by  the popularity of the ‘Off roading’ expeditions organised during Splash, the Wayanad monsoon carnival last year. To the surprise of the organisers, more than 100 motor sporting enthusiasts in 67 teams from all major cities including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi  participated in the event.   The Wayanad Tourism Organization (WTO), which organizes the monsoon carnival, too played a role in the  launch of the Jeep Club, explains its president K.S. Ramesh. “Although there are many jeeps here and we rode on risky hilly trails we never thought of organising this as a competition until now,” he adds, explaining that the Wayanad is ideal for such activity due to its cool climate. “We also have the curvy crude roads, labyrinthine jungle tracks, slushy roads and steep bumpy truck roads,” he points out. Ramesh and friends hope that the adventure driving expedition...

Kuttanadu is a region in the Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam Districts, in the state of Kerala , India, well known for its picturesque vast paddy fields and its geographical peculiarities. It's the region with the lowest altitude in India, and one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level. It’s also one of the historically important places in the ancient history of South India.It is the major rice granary of Kerala, where vast stretches of verdant paddy fields are interlaced with enchanting backwaters create some of the unforgettable sights. It is noted for its farming below sea level (about 4 to 10 feet). Four major rivers in Kerala viz. Pampa, Meenachil, Achankovil and Manimala flow into the region Country   India State Kerala District Alappuzha Elevation -2.2 m (−7.2 ft) Languages  • Official Malayalam, English Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) PIN 6895- 6896- Telephone code 0477 ,...

Ooty is situated deep within the Nilagiri hills (which can be literally translated as The Blue Mountains). It is unknown whether this name arises from the blue smoky haze given off by the eucalyptus trees that cover the area or from the kurunji flower, which blooms every twelve years giving the slopes a bluish tinge. Nilgiris in general was ruled by Ganga kings and later by Hoysala kings, particularly Vishnuvardhana who captured Wynad and Nilgiri area during the 11th century. Tippu Sultan was the first to extend his border by constructing a hideout cave like structure. It was originally a tribal land and was occupied by the Todas along with other tribes who coexisted through specialisation and trade. The major tribes of Nilagiri area are Toda people, Kotas, Badagas and Alu Kurumbas,.who settled in and around Ooty. The first reference of Todas in Nilgiri is found in a record dated 1117 A.D.Toda people are known for raising water buffaloes and Badaga people for their farming...

Wayanad Thrills is a Non-Profit Organization of Professional Off-Roaders, with the aim of promoting Adventure tourism & Off-roading in Wayanad. Wayanad is gearing up to host ‘Wayanad Thrills’, a two-day off-road cross country drive and skill drive, on November 9 and 10. The event aims to  attract adventure tourists from across the world and also to introduce the sport in the regional market. The drive will be the first of its kind as the profit from the show will be donated to the Pain and Palliative Care Centre at Kalpetta. Fifty vehicles with more than 130 participants have already registered for the show. “It is for the first time that a driving sport is being organised for a charitable cause. Besides this, we are not distributing the prize money to the winners. A trophy with a certificate and complimentary stay by one of our sponsors will be the prize,” said Shibu Varghese, one of the organisers. Since most of the participants are from outside the s...

To explore the historic town of Fort Kochi, there is no better choice than setting out on foot. Relax, breathe deep and come out in cotton, soft shoes and yes - a straw hat. At each and every nook of this island steeped in history, there is something amusing awaiting you. It is a world of its own, retaining the specimens of a bygone era and still proud of those days. If you can smell the past, nothing can stop you from walking through these streets. http://www.fortcastle.com History  Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. The territory that would be later known as Fort Kochi was granted to the Portuguese in 1503 by the Rajah of Kochi, after the forces of Afonso de Albuquerque helped him fighting the forces of Saamoothiri of Kozhikode. The Rajah also gave them permission to build Fort Emmanuel near the waterfront to protect their commercial interests. The first part of the name Fort Kochi comes from this fort, which the Dutch lat...

Here’s your chance to watch a really amazing festival. This is a unique festival where gender norms and equations are altered temporarily for a cause. If you are yet to witness such a festival occasion, then come to Kottangkulangara Devi temple to partake in the Kottangkulangara Chamayavilakku. As soon as you step in to the premises of the temple you will be welcomed by a group of beautiful young ladies. Do not get allured by their looks. Have a close watch and you will be surprised to know that these beautiful ladies are actually men dressed up in women's attire as part of a special temple ritual during the festival. images.mathrubhumi.com During the festival night, these 'women' holding traditional lamps, walk in procession to the temple to the accompaniment of traditional orchestra. Location: Kollam Kottangkulangara Devi Temple in Kollam District more info