Kerala Uncovered: Unravelling the Magic of Kerala's Top Tourist Attractions
Kerala Uncovered: Unravelling the Magic of Kerala's Top Tourist Attractions

Author: SREEKUMAR V T

Publisher: SREEKUMAR V T

Published: 2023-07-10

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13:

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"Kerala Uncovered: Unravelling the Magic of Kerala's Top Tourist Attractions" is a comprehensive guidebook that takes you on a captivating journey through the enchanting state of Kerala, India. Whether you are a seasoned traveller or a first-time visitor, this book is your ultimate companion to discover the hidden gems, cultural treasures, and breath-taking landscapes that Kerala has to offer. Embark on an immersive exploration of Kerala's top tourist attractions as you flip through the pages of this beautifully curated guide. From the serene backwaters and pristine beaches to the misty hill stations and lush wildlife reserves, each chapter delves into a specific destination, providing detailed insights, historical context, and insider tips to make the most of your visit. Discover the tranquil waterways of Kerala's backwaters, where you can cruise along on traditional houseboats, witness the rural way of life, and marvel at the captivating beauty of the landscape. Uncover the secrets of Kerala's pristine beaches, with their golden sands, swaying palm trees, and turquoise waters, offering the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation. Escape to the cool mountain retreats and misty peaks of Kerala's hill stations, where you can indulge in trekking, wildlife spotting, and breath-taking panoramic views. Immerse yourself in the fragrant landscapes of Kerala's plantations and spice trails, where the air is filled with the aroma of coffee, tea, and a variety of spices that have made Kerala famous. Unveil Kerala's spiritual and cultural icons as you explore its temples, traditions, and festivals. Gain a deeper understanding of the state's rich cultural heritage and witness the vibrant celebrations that bring Kerala's traditions to life. The book also offers a tantalizing glimpse into Kerala's culinary heritage and delicious delicacies. From spicy curries and aromatic biryanis to fresh seafood and mouth-watering desserts, experience the flavours of Kerala's diverse and delectable cuisine. In addition to the must-visit attractions, "Kerala Uncovered" takes you off the beaten path to explore hidden gems and unexplored treasures. Discover lesser-known destinations, connect with local communities, and experience the authentic essence of Kerala that lies beyond the tourist hotspots. Featuring stunning photographs that capture the essence of Kerala's natural beauty, rich culture, and architectural marvels, this guidebook is not just an informative resource but also a visual delight. Detailed maps, practical travel tips, and recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, and transportation ensure a seamless and memorable journey through Kerala. Whether you are planning a trip to Kerala or simply seeking inspiration to wander through the pages of a captivating travelogue, "Kerala Uncovered: Unravelling the Magic of Kerala's Top Tourist Attractions" is your ultimate guide to experiencing the captivating beauty and cultural richness of God's Own Country. Get ready to uncover the magic that awaits you in Kerala, where every corner reveals a new story and every experience leaves an indelible mark on your soul.

The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies
The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies

Author: Erik Brynjolfsson

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2014-01-20

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0393239357

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The big stories -- The skills of the new machines : technology races ahead -- Moore's law and the second half of the chessboard -- The digitization of just about everything -- Innovation : declining or recombining? -- Artificial and human intelligence in the second machine age -- Computing bounty -- Beyond GDP -- The spread -- The biggest winners : stars and superstars -- Implications of the bounty and the spread -- Learning to race with machines : recommendations for individuals -- Policy recommendations -- Long-term recommendations -- Technology and the future (which is very different from "technology is the future").

Nirguna Manasa Puja
Nirguna Manasa Puja

Author: Adi Sankara

Publisher: Society of Abidance in Truth

Published: 2024-02-01

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1947154354

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Composed by the great sage of Advaita Vedanta, Adi Sankara, this work gives an exposition of the symbols of puja (worship) in light of Nonduality. Written as a dialogue between a disciple and a Guru, the disciple first asks, “What manner of worship is prescribed for the One existing as undivided Being-Consciousness-Bliss with no second, without misconceptions, and of one nature?” He then asks similar questions about the details of such in the context of utmost Nonduality, and, starting with the ninth verse, the Guru replies in the light of the Knowledge of that utmost Nonduality.

The God of Small Things
The God of Small Things

Author: Arundhati Roy

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Published: 2011-07-27

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 030737467X

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The beloved debut novel about an affluent Indian family forever changed by one fateful day in 1969, from the author of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MAN BOOKER PRIZE WINNER Compared favorably to the works of Faulkner and Dickens, Arundhati Roy’s modern classic is equal parts powerful family saga, forbidden love story, and piercing political drama. The seven-year-old twins Estha and Rahel see their world shaken irrevocably by the arrival of their beautiful young cousin, Sophie. It is an event that will lead to an illicit liaison and tragedies accidental and intentional, exposing “big things [that] lurk unsaid” in a country drifting dangerously toward unrest. Lush, lyrical, and unnerving, The God of Small Things is an award-winning landmark that started for its author an esteemed career of fiction and political commentary that continues unabated.

Hindu Selves in a Modern World
Hindu Selves in a Modern World

Author: Maya Warrier

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-11-10

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1134298943

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This book explores devotional Hinduism in a modern context of high consumerism and revolutionised communications. It focuses on a fast-growing and high-profile contemporary Hindu guru faith originating in India and attracting a transnational following. The organisation is led by a vastly popular female guru, Mata Amritanandamayi, whom devotees worship as an avatar and a healer of the ills of the contemporary world. By drawing upon multi-sited ethnographic fieldwork among the mata's primarily urban, educated 'middle class' Indian devotees, the author provides crucial insights into new trends in popular Hinduism in a post-colonial and rapidly modernising Indian setting.

Embedded Autonomy
Embedded Autonomy

Author: Peter B. Evans

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2012-01-12

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 140082172X

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In recent years, debate on the state's economic role has too often devolved into diatribes against intervention. Peter Evans questions such simplistic views, offering a new vision of why state involvement works in some cases and produces disasters in others. To illustrate, he looks at how state agencies, local entrepreneurs, and transnational corporations shaped the emergence of computer industries in Brazil, India, and Korea during the seventies and eighties. Evans starts with the idea that states vary in the way they are organized and tied to society. In some nations, like Zaire, the state is predatory, ruthlessly extracting and providing nothing of value in return. In others, like Korea, it is developmental, promoting industrial transformation. In still others, like Brazil and India, it is in between, sometimes helping, sometimes hindering. Evans's years of comparative research on the successes and failures of state involvement in the process of industrialization have here been crafted into a persuasive and entertaining work, which demonstrates that successful state action requires an understanding of its own limits, a realistic relationship to the global economy, and the combination of coherent internal organization and close links to society that Evans called "embedded autonomy."

Theatre Histories
Theatre Histories

Author: Phillip B. Zarrilli

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 0415462231

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Providing a clear journey through centuries of European, North and South American, African and Asian forms of theatre and performance, this introduction helps the reader think critically about this exciting field through fascinating yet plain-speaking essays and case studies.

The Argumentative Indian
The Argumentative Indian

Author: Amartya Sen

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 2013-10-15

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1466854294

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A Nobel Laureate offers a dazzling new book about his native country India is a country with many distinct traditions, widely divergent customs, vastly different convictions, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. In The Argumentative Indian, Amartya Sen draws on a lifetime study of his country's history and culture to suggest the ways we must understand India today in the light of its rich, long argumentative tradition. The millenia-old texts and interpretations of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim, agnostic, and atheistic Indian thought demonstrate, Sen reminds us, ancient and well-respected rules for conducting debates and disputations, and for appreciating not only the richness of India's diversity but its need for toleration. Though Westerners have often perceived India as a place of endless spirituality and unreasoning mysticism, he underlines its long tradition of skepticism and reasoning, not to mention its secular contributions to mathematics, astronomy, linguistics, medicine, and political economy. Sen discusses many aspects of India's rich intellectual and political heritage, including philosophies of governance from Kautilya's and Ashoka's in the fourth and third centuries BCE to Akbar's in the 1590s; the history and continuing relevance of India's relations with China more than a millennium ago; its old and well-organized calendars; the films of Satyajit Ray and the debates between Gandhi and the visionary poet Tagore about India's past, present, and future. The success of India's democracy and defense of its secular politics depend, Sen argues, on understanding and using this rich argumentative tradition. It is also essential to removing the inequalities (whether of caste, gender, class, or community) that mar Indian life, to stabilizing the now precarious conditions of a nuclear-armed subcontinent, and to correcting what Sen calls the politics of deprivation. His invaluable book concludes with his meditations on pluralism, on dialogue and dialectics in the pursuit of social justice, and on the nature of the Indian identity.