50 – Things to do in Cochin / Kochi
When I decided to do a “things to do” article on Kochi; I never thought I could come up with such an exhaustive list. And I know for a fact that even this is not complete! If you know of something that is not mentioned in this post, feel free to add in your inputs in the comments section 
Priya Q on October 10th 2011 in Information / Reviews, Kerala
Foot Reflexology treatment centre opens up in Kochi!
Manna from heaven is how I would describe my introduction to Foot Reflexology. While driving around in Kochi, I had seen their promotional boards, however I had never thought of going to the centre until a friend referred me to it. And, am I glad?! …
Ansar CA
Priya Q on August 30th 2011 in Information / Reviews, Kerala
According to the legend, Kerala was prospering under the reign of the demon king Bali. People were happy as there was no discrimination amongst based on caste or creed, no poverty and no disease. His growing popularity some what threatened the Gods. He was tricked by Vamana – Vishnu into giving up his entire kingdom. Vamana dressed as a sage asked the king for three steps of land. The egoistic King Bali guffawed and granted the sage his wish.
Priya Q on August 12th 2010 in Kerala
A chance for all you shutterbugs to get noticed and win exciting prizes! In yet another creative initiative, Kerala Tourism has announced its Shoot and Tweet contest.
image: Kerala Tourism
Now most of us would have heard or seen in the news the images of Rajdhani Express bearing a tagline – Chalo Kerala (in Hindi) and Go Kerala (in English). Through this unique and the biggest ever branding initiative (in India) done by Kerala Tourism images of Kerala will be carried in its colorful glory across ten states in India.
Priya Q on February 1st 2010 in Information / Reviews, Kerala
I could have stayed for few more days at home in Chennai but I simply had to be back in Kochi, in time for the much acclaimed play by Paresh Rawal called shaadi@barbaadi.com.
What a name! Quite ominous I must say. Does shaadi really have to be barbaadi??…well I will take that topic up in my subsequent blog posts. For now, let me share with you my experience of the show.
Priya Q on May 27th 2009 in Art, Music & Dance, Author's muses, Information / Reviews, Kerala
Heard of the wonder mirror?
Seeing is believing. I had heard about Aranmula Kannadi (mirror) before, but had no idea about the unique craft this village boasted of, till I saw the mirror myself. Can you believe it that the metal is polished by the artisans in such a fashion that the metal starts to look like an actual glass mirror? How cool is that!
Priya Q on May 19th 2009 in Information / Reviews, Kerala
Varkala – Virgin paradise in the God’s Own Country
Lapping of the waves, clear blue sky or star studded nights, whiffs of brewing coffee and freshly made cakes, foot tapping melodies, beauty of the sunset, crawling time, majestic cliff, raising toasts to good times – that is Varkala in capsule for you.
Priya Q on May 5th 2009 in Kerala, Travelogue..My Travel Diary
AR Rahman brought Calicut (Kozhikode) dancing on their feet during his first music concert in India after his Oscar win on 3rd May 2009.
Around 40k people shrieked in joy on watching Rahman each time as he walked on the stage. Khwaja mere Khwaja, Hamma-hamma, Vande matram, Urvasi, Mustaffa and but of course the Oscar winner Jai ho were few of the songs sung by AR Rehman and the experience explains why he is, what he is.
Priya Q on May 4th 2009 in Art, Music & Dance, Information / Reviews, Kerala
Usha Uthup or didi (elder sister) as she is fondly referred to, was in Cochin (Kochi) city recently, to enthrall the crowd with her contemporary music concert.
Held at JTPac, the concert was the second performance or initiative by the management after the astounding sBesame mucho,how put up by Dr.L Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurthy earlier this month.
What a performance and what a performer! Didi connects with her audience like nobody’s business. Even a bathroom singer feels inspired to sing with her as she encourages all to join her in singing lines from songs like Words, Besame mucho, Kaisi paheli hai ye…etc..,
Priya Q on April 27th 2009 in Art, Music & Dance, Author's muses, Information / Reviews, Kerala
Getaway from Kochi to Puzhayoram Health Resort
As I was planning and figuring where to go for a vacation in Kerala; I was reminded of our last trip to Kottayam. Memorable indeed!
Priya Q on April 12th 2009 in Kerala, Travelogue..My Travel Diary
