Category: Tourism
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Unchain Kochi-24X7
Kochi is not what one would call a boom town but nevertheless it is the commercial capital of Kerala and undeniably has become a hub for immigrants from other states as well as people from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargode moving here, seeking a better life, a better job, a better city or maybe just to get […]
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Murder by State and A State of Betrayal
Twenty-two souls perished in a tragic boat accident—deaths that could have been averted had the state government and local authorities possessed even an ounce of inclination to safeguard the lives of its citizens. But why should they care? No member of any minister’s family or MLA met their demise in that watery grave.
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Vembanad Lake | Book Extract: Moustache by S Hareesh
The lake that, like humans, became volatile in the evenings lay motionless in the morning chill. All other creatures had set out on their day’s work. Little birds skimmed over the surface; cormorants silently shook their necks in the water; lines of migratory birds swayed across the sky like wind-ragged threads. A middle-aged man stood […]
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Street Art-Fort Kochi
Street Art, Burgher Street, Fort Kochi
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Athirapally Waterfalls
Was able to go for a drive close to Athirapally Waterfalls this October. Seems the covid19 pandemic has brought some relief to this area which otherwise has a huge footfall throughout the year. The positive outcome has been less plastic waste from food and drinks packaging which is a menace to tourists spots in these […]
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Fort Kochi Needs an Action Plan. Now!
There is much to rejoice about Fort Kochi being listed in Lonely Planet and Nat Geo Traveller among the best destinations to visit in 2020. This is indeed good news which may possibly have an impact on the local economy and its community. Sadly inspite of this good news, there is no initiative from government […]