Kerala

not been characterised by every state within India, some managing to escape these processes of increasing poverty. As explained by Harriss (1999), Kannan (1999), and many other academic works, the southern state of Kerala is an example of this positive trend towards reducing poverty, referred to as the Kerala model of development. Another India state which has experienced comparable levels of poverty reduction is that of the western state of Gujarat. This essay will compare the states of Kerala and Gujarat in regards to the reduction of poverty and whether this has translated into increased well-being and achievements in human development, highlighting the factors that might…

The novel The God Of Small Things, written by Keralite Arundhati Roy, follows two twins living in Kerala, India. The twin protagonists, Estha and Rahel Ipe, face many tribulations such as love, abuse, death, and complex family relationships, most of which are caused by the social stratification in India. Based on the words of Roy, it is imperative to understand that these norms in Kerala created social boundaries surrounding the romantic and agapic love the Malayali people could share. This was…

Bending Bodhi Yoga Studio, located at Franklin Plaza in downtown Dover, newly opened in October of 2015. The three co-founders, Heather Campbell- Hussey, Lydia Garnhart, and Nancy Garnhart have dedicated the new organization to teaching children and adults to feel empowered, confident, and at peace through the eight limbs of yoga. They offer drop in classes for people of all skill levels, including brand new beginners. The staff is passionate about Yoga and the positive benefits it can have on…

Hey this is my podcast commentary on a book the god of small things especifically focusing on a page 298 and the character baby kochamma If i had to choose a character from this novel that I hate the most, it would probably be Baby Kochamma. In the novel She acts very selfis as well as shelf-centered. We would probably consider her as the antagonist of this novel. Who is she? Her real name is Navomi Ipe Kochamma is basically a title of honor for a woman Lives with the rest of the family…

Kerala has always been a hub for migrations, both internal and external, and migration has been a key factor in helping alleviate unemployment and relative poverty in Kerala. Historically, the coastal state of Kerala has had more than 2,300 years of exposure to different cultures and peoples who had come to Kerala for maritime trade, and was primed to make forays out into distant lands in search of better prospects. If Singapore, Malaya, Rangoon, Persia and Ceylon had been the the preferred…

KTDC being a government agency to promote tourism in Kerala it has to start and develop tour packages on pilgrimage, adventure, sports, culture, heritage and architectural tour packages. • There should be a breakeven time in between the tour package. • The budget hotels in forest areas should improve its sanitation facilities and also facilities for women and aged people and the room should be neat. • Ot build a good relationship beween the local communities and the tourist and also allow…

Kovalam in Kerala is one of the hot tourist destinations in India. Kovalam is called as the beach town in the Thiruvananthapuram city on the Arabian sea coast. The literal meaning of Kovalam is “a grove of coconut trees”. There are plenty of things you can do in the enchanting beach destination town of Kovalam. Sun bath lying on the beach or swimming in the cool waters, have an oil and Ayurvedic massage, savor your tongue with seafood or try your hand at fishing. Have a ride on surfboards and…

Kerala was essentially caste dominated during 18th and 19th century. Majority of the people belonged to Hindu, Muslim, and Christian religion. Hindus society where sharply divided into castes and sub castes. Whole society was divided in the basis of caste. The settlements were also based on the cast. People of higher class lived in big buildings called mana and people of lower caste were lived in small huts near their work space. Brahmins or namboothiris where at the top. The observance of…

honeymoon trip to God’s Own Country Kerala - God’s Own Country Blessed with scenic beauty, long coastal line, evergreen forests, mountain ranges and rich cultural heritage, Kerala is indeed God’s Own Country. No wonder it has become a popular honeymoon destination for Indian as well as Foreign tourists. Kerala holiday packages and Honeymoon packages to Kerala is selling like hot cakes over internet and off the net. According to the season of travel and your budget different options can be…

Kerala holds a unique position in the tribal map of India. There are forty eight tribal communities throughout the state, out of which thirty six was scheduled tribes and the rest are denotified tribal communities. Every district in Kerala has some tribal population, they are found significantly in the districts of Wayanad, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kasargod, Idukki and Thiruvananthapuram. These districts are having 80 per cent of the tribal population in Kerala. The tribes in Kerala constitute a…