Happenings, events, eat-outs,offers and More in kochi Issue 06 Volume 05 APR - MAY 2017
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LULU Fashion Week Lulu Mall, Edappally 0484 272 7777
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Letter Earthlings by the goodwill tribe
Ledhi Art Cafe, South Janata Road, Sabari Lane, Palarivattom 808 916 0844
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Kids Fun Fest By Crowne Plaza
All India Invitational Blind Football Tournament
Crowne Plaza, Kundanoor Junction, NH 47 Bypass, Maradu 812 999 8724
School for The Blind Aluva, Kunnumpuram, Keezhmadu 934 998 5555
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Art Party by TAOS
Cochin Yacht Club, Yacht Club Enclave, Konthuruthy, Thevara 999 500 6039
21-23APR Khasakkinte Ithihasam The Play
Sacred Heart College Ground, Thevara 890 780 0000
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Flea Market Kochi
Leadership camp by Baanyan Tree group
Highway Garden Restaurant, Ponekkara, Edappally 773 631 4140
Cafe Papaya, North Janatha Road, Palarivattom 964 552 828
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Kochi Marriott, Edappally, Kochi 963 358 6569
Durbar Hall Ground, Durbar Hall Rd, Ernakulam South 980 951 5037
Global Education Conference and Awards 2017
Island Musical Festival 2017 Ft. Moguai
Summer Workshop by JTPAC Choice Kinderland, Giringar Housing Colony, Giri Nagar, Kadavanthra 808 688 1684
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Upto 60% Off at Pranaah
Pranaah, Near Manorama Jn, 4th Cross Road, Ernakulam 0484 319 9946
Buy One Get One Free From Pizza Hut
Centre Square, Rajaji Junction, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Shenoys, Kochi, 0484 404 4111
Shop and Get a Free Leather Belt
Exciting Offers from Celio
Shop and Get Exciting Gifts from Lee
Special Offers from Wrangler
Shop from Levis and Get Exciting Offers
Exciting Offers from Arrow
Lulu Mall, Edapally, Kochi 0484 272 8696
Lulu Mall, Edapally, Kochi 0484 272 8796
Lulu Mall, Edapally, Kochi 0484 278 088
Lulu Mall, Edapally, Kochi 0484 407 0336
Beat the Heat AC Sale
Festive Bonanza Offer from Baby Care
Exciting Offers from Optic Mannath
Buy 2 Tops and Get 1 Free from Vero Moda
Abad Nucleus Mall, Maradu Kochi, Poonithura, Maradu, Ernakulam 0484 270 5520
Abad Nucleus Mall, Poonithura, Maradu, Ernakulam 889 338 5888
Lulu Mall, Nethaji Nagar, Edappally 0484 401 1198
Fridge House, Ambanat Building, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Ravipuram, Perumanoor, Kochi 954 440 0394
Lulu Mall, Edapally, Kochi 0484 406 4911
Lulu Mall, Edapally, Kochi 0484 272 8030
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All Ladies League The Kochi Chapter of ALL (All Ladies League) was officially inaugurated by the Kochi Mayor Soumini Jain on 7th April at Le Meridien, Kochi. Declaring ALL Kochi Chapter open, Soumini Jain expressed her happiness to have been part of such women initiated events. She emphasized that more events should come up and we should make Kerala, a women safe and friendly state. Empowering and encouraging women’s leadership at a global level, ALL (All Ladies League) is an All-inclusive international non-profit women’s chamber that promotes social change by boosting education and women's empowerment. The inaugural event saw the participation of women from all social stratas and fields of work. With an interactive and enlightening session, the event was charged up by the regional heads of ALL who shared their experience on being a member of the networking platform. They spoke on the end number of opportunities it provides to women.
Venue: Le Meridien, Kochi Photos: FWD Media
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Regulars at its best
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he same old sandwich that you have been eating for as long as you can remember; how about getting that on a budget with exceptional quality? The best chicken sandwiches are available at Mai Zone De Cafe. The major ingredient is mayonnaise and that's prepared specially by the chef himself. The sandwich is stuffed with a mix of mayonnaise, tender slim spring onions, fluffy red cabbage and freshly shredded chicken.
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tanding like a fort beside the national highway, The Jharokha Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Hotel Wyte Fort has a lot to make you enthusiastic with their culinary treats. Their spread includes Chinese, Continental and North Indian dishes cooked to perfection. Their multicuisine dinner buffet is the best place for one to savor a multitude of dishes and flavors..Their lipsmacking north indian and mughalai spread is their best highlight.
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Mai Zone De Café 520-B2, Blue Mount Tower, Nilampathinji road, Near Infopark, Kusumagiri, Kakkanad. 8:30 am - 11:00 pm 907 207 0714
Chicken Sandwich Cost per head
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hen it comes to Chinese in Kochi, Ming’s Wok is the one name that stands out. They have a delicious range of soups and starters and a long list of sauces to spice it up for you. However their most epic dish is the Crackling Spinach Chicken. Let the spinach word not worry you, we assure you that it’s absolutely yum. They offer you great choice in fish and lamb as well. So the next time you feel Chinese, think no more; head to Ming’s Wok.
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Jharokha Multi Cuisine Restaurant Hotel Wyte Fort NH Bypass, Maradu 7:00 am - 10:30 pm 0484 270 6952
Cost per head
`450 Cards accepted
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Ming’s Wok Hb-06, Opp. Bank of Baroda, Panampilly Nagar 11:30 am - 11:00 pm 0484 231 3555
Crackling Spinach Chicken Cost per head
` 300 Cards accepted
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Kalamasssery Kalamassery, the fast paced industrial area within the city is one of the six stations following a theme. This one follows the theme of the Western Ghats with greenery and monsoon motifs.
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Bold is beautiful
How RedFM celebrates women for the multitaskers they are at the event Red Shakthi
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alking into the conference hall at Radisson Blu, Kochi on March 30, I saw a group of enterprising women with their respective families in tow. They all had broad smiles on their face and was excited to be at the event. They were being recognised for their efforts and RED FM extended a helping hand to a few of them to pursue their dreams of being selfestablished and independant. RED Shakti was an event to honour women for their efforts and
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also identify five such entrepreneurs who have made a difference to the society with their work. RED Shakti also chose ten women who they thought deserved to have a chance to build a career for themselves and gifted them sewing machines. All these women chosen are from Kochi. The chief guests for the event were Roopa George, IAS, Dr Adheela Abdullah, Sub Collector and Poornima Indrajith, Celebrity and
Designer. The three of them distributed sewing machines to ten very deserving women from around the city. The five women entrepreneurs chosen were Anna Kuruvilla, Architect and Interior Designer, Chitra Krishnan, Owner of Food For Thought, Shani Anaz- a Physiotherapist at Alpha pediatric rehabilitation centre, Reeni AntonyOwner of Prime Shipping and Logistic Services, and Priya Menon- owner of Sankalp.
I am the Change
How this Kochiite is conquering hearts of millions through his motivational videos
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t was a real surprise for retired teachers, Annamkutty and K. D Jose to know that their son had turned out a social media icon overnight. Attending calls and messages from near and dear ones and even strangers had become a routine work for Joseph Annamkutty Jose after his video 'I am the Change' went viral online.' The video that was posted on his Facebook page have been shared and liked by many. "It was a sudden thought that awakened me to post a video sharing my real life experience. Soon after uploading the video, I went out with my cousins. It was when I reached back that I realized the impact that my video had created on the public. I am happy that I could share a positive thought to the people," said Joseph. 'Be the change that you want to see in this world, ' the words spoken by his mother when he was caught watching FTV when he was
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10 years old remained etched in his mind. Joseph has beautifully narrated his childhood experience in his maiden video' I am the Change.' There is good and bad in everything, it's your decision what to choose, opines Joseph. A voracious reader, Joseph imbibes his positivity from the books he read. Joseph has also penned a book named "Buried Thoughts" that encompasses his real- life experiences. Today, Joseph is busy scheduling dates to take motivational classes for students in schools and colleges in Kochi. Currently working as an assistant manager in an MNC in Kochi, Joseph is all set to explore a new path. "I am serving my notice period now and will be soon setting out for a rejuvenating trip." Possessing a positive attitude towards life, Joseph is determined to change lives of many through his reverberating talks.
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Freshly baked, with Love From Butter to Choco-Chip, this is all you need to taste Roshan D
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ave you ever felt the butter cookies melt on your tongues and go oozing around your taste buds? Have you ever felt that pure bliss when you take a bite from your favourite cookie? If yes, then high five amigo. But, if not, don’t worry.
LuLu hypermarket has its own freshly baked butter cookies exclusively for all you lovers. Ranging from simple butter cookies to delicious Choco-chip cookies, they have anything and everything that you name. Freshly baked from their Bakery, the chief chef holds the pride when he spoke to me. With the hot and delicious chocolate syrup on the top, laid down on the finest butter papers, these cookies look fresh and home baked. Haven’t we all wanted to have something that’s home baked and where to find them these days? Now you know the answer. “We believe in giving tasty and quality
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products to our customers and that’s our ultimate goal. People love the butter and chocolate combination and we strive to give more of that” said the chief chef”. These fresh cookies are stress busters, take a bit and relax and sometimes you see the heaven descending in front of in form of the finest buttery cookies. Apart from this, there are a wide range of other sweets that you definitely need to try. They recently launched the ‘Dry Fruit Ladoo’, which is a combination of Badam, Pista and Raisins. And trust me, this looks mouth-watering and tastes delicious. Add this to you list, because this is a must have. Apart from the dry fruit ladoo, there are other ladoos that just grabs you by your taste buds and brings you closer to them. Stacked up in an order, these finest ladoos are mouthwatering. Basin being the base for these delicious outputs, there are added elements
that gives a unique taste to the sweets. A taste that one would want to taste on a repeat mode no matter how low fat you want to go on your diet or how much you want to reduce the calorie consumption. Hitting LuLu Hypermarket can actually make every day of your week a cheat day. Apart from all these, there was something else there that caught my attention there. Something unique and something tasty. , it looked mouth-watering again. Going up there, it was an absolute delight to see Arabic Sweets in our own Kochi. Basbousa and baklava are something that you need to try. Have a sweet tooth? Why wait more? Go now and grab those delicious and mouth-watering sweets before someone else grabs them. Happy shopping.
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Summer Fun
Let your kids enjoy their summer at Lulu in this fun filled, event packed camp! Susmita Suresh
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at Sparky’s! Lucky winners will get gift vouchers worth Rs.500 each! Fill in the right option and send the image with your name and phone number to +91 9809030333 wtzupcity@fwdmedia.in
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get to play at sparkys for an hour everyday for free. There will be interactive activities on arts, crafts, aerobics, music etc, by expert trainers and hosts who will ensure the comfort of your kids.
There will be five batches consisting of 35 kids between the ages of 5-10 years. Five fun filled days of activities! The best part is that the kids
The workshops, activities, infotainment and entertainment sessions itself will prove to be an enriching experience, besides which, participants will be awarded with a certificate post the camp. Lunch and water will be provided at the venue, along with an exclusive Lulu mall summer camp T-shirt. With limited
ith summer stretching its feet on the couch and making its presence known, it's high time you got your kids enrolled in a summer camp that can enhance and improve your children while letting them indulge in a fun filled week of fun and games. Registrations are now open for the Lulu Summer Camp with its first batch all set to begin on the 17th April.
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seats available, register now to enroll your kid into this awesome camp.The camp will be held in Sparky’s kids zone in the Lower basement of the mall for five days from 10 AM to 3 PM. You can register now at either the Ground floor, near the information desk; or at the third floor in Sparky’s. You can also contact this number to know more about the camp and register. Ph no: 8943348405. With a registration fee of INR 2000, the registration will only be confirmed after the entire amount is received. Register now, before the seats run out!
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Setting the stage
11 Things to know about the novel and play Khasakinte Ithihasam - one that changed the course of Malayalam fiction, the other redefining theatre for people Susmitha Suresh
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t takes a single step forward to change the world. That’s what the Novel Khasakkinte Ithihasam did to Malayalam fiction. With thoughts that challenged the very meaning of our existence, the novel found its way into the hearts of millions who could relate to the protagonist Ravi. Delhi-based theatre director Deepan Sivaraman made redefining step. After touring for two years, the play is in Kochi as part of a charitable initiative by Rotary Kochi United. The play will be staged at the Sacred Heart College Ground, Thevara, on 21, 22, and 23 April 2017
people tend to categorize Malayalam fiction into pre-Khasak and post-Khasak eras. It started a wave of novels that were modernist in its content, with experimentation at its forefront, it was a good time for Malayalam novels.
The Story Is Inspired From Real Life O V Vijayans sister, O.V Shanta was appointed to a school at Thasarak, Palakkad in 1956 and their parents sent Vijayan along with her. Most characters in the novel are inspired from real life counterparts, which resulted in the novel coming under scrutiny.
Scenography With digital projections, videos, music and an uncommon set, the scenography used is a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional. The center portion of the stage is made out to be like a traditional Palakkadan ‘Vazhivaramb’ and the three sides covering the ground stage are marked by elevated stages where other action takes place.
The Novel Took 12 Years To Be Completed Even then, it took time to be published as the subjects it dealt with were controversial and delicate in nature. From an illicit relationship between the protagonist and his stepmother, to the subject of religion, no stone was left unturned. The Novel Was A Milestone In Malayalam Fiction It’s effects were so prominent that some
The Play Khasakkinte Ithihasam The play is a bold and independent adaptation by the Delhi-based theatre director Deepan Sivaraman.The play has been making its rounds around the nation, crossing boundaries and redefining the theatre for many.
The Language Used Much like the rest of the play, the language too stays true to the novel. What makes it interesting is the distinct Palakkad slang that the characters use. Use of Props In The Play The play is allegorical and employs puppets and face masks in many sections to convey
undercurrents of the story. In the introductory scenes, a puppet of Chittama is used to show the attraction and ill intentions she has towards her stepson. Music, Costume and Special Effects The music for the play is composed by Chandran Vayyattumal, a former Broadway Theatre composer. With realism and simplicity in his costumes, Aliyar Ali has captured the traditional attires of the Palakkad of the yesteryears. Ritualistic Visualisations The play carries a ritualistic temperament. There is no definite stage. An open arena with loose earth with elements that take the audience on a journey.The audience are not just mere spectators, they’re involved and are part of the whole story telling process. For Charity The amount collected from the show on 21, 22, & 23 April will be used for the purchase of equipments for the Reconstructive Surgery Department of Ernakulam General Hospital. That is the play is a fund raiser. The play is produced by the Thrikkarippur KMK Kalasamithi under the aegis of Rotary Kochi United. Get your tickets at bookmyshow.com or collect them from Brindhavan or Crossword.
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kochiology The origin of the name 'Kochi' is thought to be from the Malayalam word kochu meaning 'small lagoon'.