Archived
on Feb 09, 2009
Democratic vision for natural sustainability
"Third
world nations like India and China question the US for its unilateral move
for protecting its interests. Indian Prime Minister"
Democratic vision for natural sustainability
Archived
on Jan 30, 2009
THIRUVATHIRA: A WINTER’S TALE FOR WOMEN.
On
the new years eve, the women of Kerala stay awake for a
special occasion called Thiruvathira. Writer goes onto explore
the celebration of Thiruvathira -
THIRUVATHIRA:
A winter's tale for women.
Archived
on Jan 17, 2009
Global
Warming - A progress report on Copenhagen meet
While
the Climate drama is unfolding between world powers in
Copenhagen, let us bring this third part of the series of
story’s. Global
Warming -
A
progress report on Copenhagen meet
Archived
on Dec 05, 2009
Last
Talk Climate:
Climate
change is about to sink part of the world. Some signs are
already visible. In the foreseeable future, low lying areas
will go under water.
Last Talk
Climate:
Archived
on Nov 22, 2009
Times
are changing:
Today,
people are becoming more connected yet more disconnected as individuals.
Author delves into how the times have changed.
Times are
changing:
Archived
on Nov 07, 2009
The
Story Of Water
Water
is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our
children's lifetime. The health of our waters is the principal
measure of how we live on the land." - Luna Leopold.
Read the well presented story -
The Story Of
Water
Archived
on Oct 23, 2009
A
Historic step for Dubai
Dubai
metro has been in development for a few years. In an event
that remarkably alters Dubai’s future for transportation,
Dubai Metro opens to public on 09-09-09.
A Historic step for Dubai
Archived
on Sep 07, 2009
Onam:
Kerala's own festival:
Our
state festival, has lost its luster over the years. However, a
sizable population of Kerala look forward to the days of the
Mahabali on whose name it is celebrated.
Onam: Kerala's
own festival:
Archived
on August 26, 2009
Kerala Rain Havoc - through pictures:
After
hesitating for a while, recent rains in Kerala not only cooled
the soil but also wreaked havoc across the state.
Rain lashed Kerala:
Archived
on July 28, 2009
Immigrant Students Think “Home”:
America
is moving to protectionist policies to save jobs for native
population and avoid getting Bangalored. However, on the other
hand, immigrant students are losing interest too.
Immigrant Students Think “Home”:
Archived
on June 13, 2009
Kahani Movement : In search of the roots.
Social networking is the
buzz word in today's world. With facebook, Orkut, MySpace,
Twitter already in the peoples mind, we have a new, distinct
service hitting the net!
Kahani Movement : In search of the roots
Archived
on May 27, 2009
UDF and
LDF fight for power in Kerala:
Indian Election
is about to begin. After days
of
campaigning, an estimated 670
million Indians will go to the polls in the world’s largest
democracy between April and May to vote.
UDF and LDF fight
for power in Kerala:
Archived
on April 02, 2009
Boom, Gloom, and
Doom :
‘On
hindsight, everyone is wise’: Stock
markets fail the most experienced of investors. It is a place
where newcomers can easily burn their fingers. What if bad
luck mix with it. Boom,
Gloom, and Doom :
Archived
on March 25, 2009
Calicut
Beach; remains polluted:
Much
has been done to improve Calicut Beach. However, the filth
remains firmly in place. The Corporation office is not far.
Calicut Beach; remains polluted
Archived
on March 25, 2009
Deity’s
days :
"Theyyam is a popular
ritual dance of North Kerala state, India, predominant in the
Kolathunadu area (consisting of present-day Kannur and
Kasargod districts)."
Deity’s days :
Archived
on March 04, 2009
Intolerant India vs.
Incredible India:
Pluralism of its core is the reason for
India’s phenomenal success and it will decide our prospects as
a nation. Any intolerance towards our pluralism should be
stopped effectively by India's true leaders.
Intolerant India vs. Incredible India:
Archived
on February 13, 2009
Global
Gloom:
Originated in the US, spread through Europe and Asia,
financial crisis has conquered the whole world in bewildering
ways. People are dump founded as to how to save their
investment and their job.
Global Gloom:
Archived
on February 04, 2009
When
extremism rules...
Conflict between
Hamas and Israel, between Sri Lanka and LTTE is throwing
millions into pain and despair. Writer looks into the conflict
zones and the human factor.
When
extremism rules...
Archived
on January 17, 2009
Slum dog
Millionaire - 'Millionaire ‘Question’
A
remarkable movie by acclaimed director
Danny Boyle based on the novel Q&A by Vikas Swarup -
Rajesh Kumar Edacheri.
Slum dog
Millionaire - 'Millionaire ‘Question’
Archived
on January 01, 2008
November
2008 Mumbai attacks:
It shook India in ways never
seen
before! We have two stories on the most atrocious terror
attacks ever on Indian spirit.
South Asia's Stability vs. U.S.
Hegemony: What India Can Do
&
Lash them out – India’s 9/11
Archived
on December 02, 2008
Twenty
Twenty; Dream in Reality?
It
is not often that all the super stars of a movie industry come
together. Twenty twenty is that magic!
Twenty Twenty; Dream in Reality?
Archived
on November 25, 2008
Democracy
on Wheels, Corruption on Wheels :
Indian railway is famous for its corruption. Under Lalu, the
tactician, management Guru, railways has undergone tremendous
change. Has it? The author feels otherwise -
Chithra KarunaKaran.
Democracy
on Wheels, Corruption on Wheels
Archived
on November 15, 2008
Obama;
Colour and Kashmir:
Obama’s
election attracted a lot of attention world wide. Post
election, the concerns turn to what he thinks of each nation
and what shape their relations would take.
Obama;
Colour and Kashmir:
Archived
on November 14, 2008
An Artist & Areca Nut:
Artists have a
gifted mind! Not everyone has that capacity to create objects
through careful observation. Some talents are inborn. Here is
one such person with craftsmanship.
Artist & Areca
Nut
Archived
on October 25, 2008
Unseen
Blessing:
"Friendship
is an art; very few people have a natural gift for it."
Without doubt, friends are one of the most important asset people
own. Most treasure their relations and value it highly.
Unseen Blessing:
Archived
on October 17, 2008
"War
on Terror" :
What about sovereignty of nations?
Or is that an attribute available only to America?
U.S. Raids inside
Pakistan an Affront to Sovereignty of Nation-States:
Archived
on September 13, 2008
Instilling
values through Education:
St.
Aloysius College, (SAC) Mangalore is a renowned
educational institution. Victor, Alumni of this College, plans
to invest in a Business School and IT University.
Instilling
values through Education:
Archived
on August 23, 2008
Look
before you leap!
"On return, they opened the door and entered. Suddenly, lights
went off. There was a big scream and shouting. Someone laughed
very loudly. Raji whispered: “Deepa, Deepa, where are you?"
Look
before you leap! by Alisha.
Archived
on August 16, 2008
War
Clouds; they hide and seek:
With each day passing, there is hope and desperation in the Middle East.
War Clouds:
India, where terror
strikes at will :
Terrorist acts
are proving to be hard to stop and harder to contain.
India, where terror strikes at will.
Archived
on August 04, 2008
Movements
of the Markets:
Equity
markets in India are in a general down trend, in a
bear market, according to some. Read
Tasting Loss in Indian Equity Market. &
How the SENSEX crashed on me!
Archived
on July 25, 2008
Show the Reality:
Realty
shows are the star of the hour. Mega serials have bid
good bye. While channels compete to entertain,
participants and the viewers alike are bewildered by
the pace and fury of shows!
Show the Reality...
Archived
on July 18, 2008
Power of language from
‘Qtel’.
Being an
ace user of multiple languages can be an extremely
satisfying experience. The telecom provider, Qtel of
Qatar has something to offer everyone. It comes in the
form of SMS!
Power of
language from ‘Qtel’.
Archived
on July 07, 2008
Moving Journos:
Many
who lived their life away
from their home land are now returning to 'NewFoundIndia'. Latest
is a
group of
celebrated journalists from across
the world. India, give them a warm welcome!
Moving
Journos:
Archived
on June 20, 2008
In pursuit
of spirituality; a brother leaves..
Transformation
from a journalist to a Sannyasi came abruptly to my
brother. In the process it shattered many dreams of
kith and kin and his friends left behind in the
material world.
In pursuit of
spirituality; a brother leaves..
Archived
on June 14, 2008
Forsaken
Girls:
Female
foeticide is killing of girl babies before they are
born and while in fetal stage. Now, an Indian couple
tried to spread it outside India.
Forsaken
Girls:
Archived
on June 14, 2008
Monsoon
Rhythms:
In
India, a lot depends up on the timely arrival of the
southwest monsoon. This time it has kept its promise
by hitting Kerala on time. Time to savour
the beauty…
Monsoon Rhythms:
Archived
on June 01, 2008
Media matters:
Media
has an important responsibility. One of the pillars of
democracy, our media often looks at their business
than their social responsibility. A balance is only
too fair to ask.
Media
matters - read the full article...
Archived
on May 25, 2008
The
man who carry 'heart':
Post offices
are doing new things, post man’s is a profession in
decline. Sometime from now, the whole letter writing
may be history. A peek into the good old post man:
The
man who carry 'heart'
Archived
on May 10, 2008
Hurray
hurray it’s a holi… holiday…
Every
elderly often cherish the sweet childhood when
emotions run wild as both blissful and agonizing. Author
narrates a trip to grandmas home...hurray
hurray it’s a holi… holiday…
Archived
on April 25, 2008
Its Lal & Meera :
Mohan Lal and Meera Jasmine both our versatile best,
bagged the 28th
annual Kerala state film awards announced by culture minister
M.A. Baby.
Its Lal & Meera :
Archived
on April 12, 2008
Can Rahul
Discover India?
Great
leaders are a rare breed but a godsend one for a great
nation. Will Rahul Gandhi be one? The ordinary
Indian is now looking forward to him…
Can Rahul Discover
India?
Archived
on March 11, 2008
Murderous Politics of Kannur:
Land
of a different kind of politics that of ‘finishing
off’ political opponents, opposition to the killings
are now being heard in the capital Delhi.
Murderous Politics of Kannur
Archived
on March 11, 2008
Stranger:
Fear is something one must loathe and courage is one
quality to nurture. But fear is also a defensive
mechanism that springs into action to protect an
individual from dangers. Read ‘stranger’ from our
fearful author.
Stranger:
Archived
on March 07, 2008
A Puff for
thought:
Smoking is common in India and
across
the world. People smoke though they are aware it takes
them closer to death faster. They are often oblivious
of the fact their doctor told them to stop.
A
Puff for thought:
Archived
on March 01, 2008
Price-hike: Kerala
struggling to make ends meet:
Recently
IMF has emphasized importance of Agriculture sector.
It has been long neglected in India. Article discusses
price rise and underlying issues.
Price-hike:
Archived
on Feb 15, 2008
Firm decision against dowry:
Dowry
is a curse both loathed by families and embraced by
families. It is rarely that there is a news of someone
standing against
such as in this story of
Sreekala of Kollam.
Read
Firm decision against dowry...
Archived
on Feb 02, 2008
Small Nano raises Big questions
TATAs ground braking new small car made other
manufacturers clamouring for making similar
cars too...
Small Nano
raises Big questions
Archived
on Jan 26, 2008
A Robotic future for Japan & for Kerala?
So that we can rest even more.
Robots could support domestic chores as well as aid in more
sophisticated undertakings. Keralites might be mulling it in
the near future…
A Robotic future for Japan.
Archived
on Jan 16, 2008
Boozers’
own Kerala:
Kerala tops the list of most
literate state in India. But may be you are not aware
yet; we are also great boozers. Happy or Sad we drink
to soothe our nerves.
Boozers’ own Kerala
Archived
on Jan 06, 2008
Benazir Bhutto : A
Shocking End.
Sadly for Pakistan and rest of the
democratic world, a top political leader, former Prime
Minister, Benazir Bhutto died in a shameful attack by
militants.
Bhutto : A
Shocking End.
Archived
on Dec 28, 2007
Nostalgic Winter:
Away from home,
an expatriate muses over the nice time in winter. In a
country which consists of a low, barren
plain, covered with sand, the writer wonders
remembering what it was like in his native Kerala now.
Nostalgic Winter...
Archived
on Dec 02, 2007
Karunakaran's second
coming?
Never
tiring in endeavour, ever lasting commitment to his
followers, the one and only leader is still full of
vigour. This time is he going alone, finally?
Karunakaran's second coming?
Archived
on Nov 26, 2007
Full marks to 'Malabar Hartal' :
Calicut’s Karipur
airport has close to 3KM long runway and an imposing
new airport terminal. These were the two reasons
ministry kept repeating for denying this airport
foreign flights.
Read Full
Marks to 'Malabar Hartal'.
Archived
on Nov 2, 2007
Kerala - DEVIL’S own
country?
God’s Own Country seen in yet
another new light! This time, for attacking two
innocent ‘gypsy’ women, one of them pregnant. Blamed
for a theft, in Edpapal, (Malappuram Dist) a mob
attacked them brutally.
Shame Edappal!
What a cruel punishment?
Archived
on July 14, 2007
Cuba Mukundan as Pravasi - 'Arabikatha'
With
Sreenivasan, Communism, and Pravasi life in the Gulf
in the lead, Lal Jose has beautifully crafted yet
another brilliant film.
Arabikatha Film Review.
Archived
on July 14, 2007
Helmet
Rule :
Helmets protect head from serious
injuries. Yet in Kerala people are always averse to
it. Author is pondering on the good and bad. -
The
Helmet Rule...
Archived
on June 30, 2007
Blogs are Web's Diaries.
They have variety of purpose and each blog is
distinct. For those who does not understand how a blog works,
proceed to -
A Guide to Creating a Blog.
Archived
on June 23, 2007
Who is wrong? By Geetha - Quilon.
Those who have not suffered its loss do not understand
its value.
Who is wrong? By Geetha;
Archived
on May 05, 2007
The
States Own Architect
:
Awarded
Padma Shri by Govt. of India in 1990, Laurie Baker was Kerala's
own architect famed for his works on low cost housing.
He died on April 1, 2007.
Article :
Laurie Baker.
Archived
on 29/08/06:
One and only
Narayana Murthy:
Narayana
Murthy, the great Infosys founder, stepped down to
follow the rule that the retirement is at 60 in his
organisation
Full article..
Archived
on 23/07/06:
Shameful Mumbai
attacks:
Attacks
on trains has shaken India. Perpetrators needs to
be tracked down at any cost.
Read, comment on binsar.com
Archived
on 07/07/06:
Football fever grips Calicut :
The whole world is looking at Munich, Germany to enjoy the
greatest football extravaganza. FIFA world cup..
Read News..
Archived
on 08/06/06:
Bharathapuzha, The
Legendary River.
Esteemed writer, JJ Vellara
brings out this fine article on the tale of a river,
in his compelling,
Full
article...
Archived
on 21/04/06:
Calicut
set for another football fight:
The city of Calicut, said to be the
land of football fans will host the prestigious state
football league from 11 to 21 April.
Read
News..
Archived
on 06/04/06:
The City of the Bees:
Calicut in a casual light.
- A comment overheard by chance leads to
a different view about the city and its culture by Deepak
Balachandran. With an added
'alley' perspective by
JJ Vellara.
Archived
on 29/03/06:
V.S; Hard and hot
politics.
V.S. Achuthanandan issue has become a hot debate in
political circles. The state committee decision to keep Achuthanandan away
from the poll..
Read..
Archived
on 19/03/06:
Mourning a masters
demise.
Genius of Devarajan master has been lost for ever. It has been one of the
most heartbreaking news for Malayalam music lovers. No one to match his
greatness, loss is immense.
Archived
on 17/01/06:
‘Mandapa’
programme inaugurated in Mahe. The
Tourism and Arts and Culture departments of Pondicherry Government have
jointly launched a weekend music programme named ‘Mandapa’ at the...
Read Travel News..
Archived
on 08/12/05:
Houseboat Launched:
It is now the time for the
rising
of backwater tourism in the Indian state of Kerala, a
region well known for its charismatic nature. The lack
of adequate initiatives on the part of government and
private...Read travel
news..
Archived
on 30/10/05:
Bird flu continues to
scare.
World
is in a state of anticipation and shock about this dreaded
viral disease. Nobody knows when and where it will strike
next.
Read..
Comments on Binsar.com
Archived
on 06/10/05:
Kushboo is
wrong – that’s against Indian beliefs! - Kushboo
has commented on premarital sex and is in trouble in Tamil
Nadu. She later apologized for the incident. However, we have
to appreciate her audacity. Write your comments on the issue
in
CalicutNet blog forum in binsar.com
Archived
on 09/09/05:
Way to Health:
29 August, 2005, by
VK Baburaj
Are u healthy? ‘Yeah…I am’. This may
be the answer if I asked you. Is it true? Oh may be you
could say, "I have never been to hospital in my life, so
am healthy". Nobody knows the silent disease in us.
Read..
Archived
on 26/08/05:
Presenting Dr.Arya Alphonse'
THE SIGN.
Malayalam poems by Dr. Arya Alphonse.
‘SIGN’ is a collection of my MALAYALAM poems.
Visit
Dr's Fine Work of Art..
Archived
on 02/08/05:
Dubai: A Memoir -
Realisation of a dream.
Often I
was asked by my friends about how I felt about Dubai during my stay there.
In answer I always kept smiling, and there was much to that smile than they
possibly understood. The most exquisite dream I had when
I was studying...
by VK Baburaj. Read..
Archived
on 24/07/05:
Chewing the cud:
Recalling a feature in the Illustrated Weekly of India,
1985.
There are, I’m sure, quite a lot of people who
mourn the passing of the Illustrated Weekly of India, that
inimitable magazine. Article by
Deepak Balachandran,
Wordprofile, Calicut.
Read..
Archived
on 08/07/05:
Asymmetric progression! Three
years ago, when I set up my current office, my connectivity was cutting
edge in availability terms. That translates to 64Kbps..
Article by
Deepak Balachandran, Wordprofile.
Read..
Anantharaman & Smart City.We
build road blocks where there is development!
Go..
Harimuraleeravam
has faded! Music composed by Raveendran has become history.
Music lovers will find it hard to digest the loss of
Raveendran master. His death is a huge loss to Malayalam
music. We pay our homage to this maestro- CalicutNet.
Towards
the end of this fine documentary film Mr. Moore goes to the US capitol
area to ask the senators if any one of them would
enlist their children in the military. 
A lady of courage
claims to have revisited the Nuclear reactor accident zone on her
motorbike. She has setup a website which has astonishing pictures of the
so called Ghost town around Chernobyl. Accident which was the World's
worst nuclear power accident happened on the April 25th -26th, 1986 at
Chernobyl. The Site..
