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Dogs being walked by men are four times more likely fight and bite other dogs, a new study has found. Having a canine on a lead also increases its aggressive behaviour, according to Mendel University in the Czech Republic.... More

GRACE UNLIMITED

Friday, September 09, 2011

Onam Festival is synonymous with the state of Kerala and its people, and all Keralites are in their midst of grand celebrations today, which actually commenced from September 1st onwards.... More

THE LUXURY OF KERALA cUISINE

Friday, September 09, 2011

Onam, the most popular and spectacular festival of Kerala, is being celebrated with great gusto in Mumbai today. It is a thanksgiving festival, in commemoration of a glorious past, and as a tribute to the sacrifice of demon king Mahabali, who was noble and virtuous, and highly regarded by his subjects. The gods saw him as a threat to their supremacy, and brought an end to his reign by conniving and sending him to the netherworld.... More

Governor Sankaranarayanan extends Onam Greetings

Friday, September 09, 2011

The Governor of Maharashtra, K. Sankaranarayanan has conveyed his warm greetings to people on the joyous occasion of Onam being celebrated this week. ... More

Significance of Onam

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Onam, the colourful and picturesque festival, represents the spirit of Kerala celebrated by Malayalees the world over in an idyllic state of leisure, games, dance, music and sumptuous feasts. It transports each Malayali home in Kerala. Onam is the biggest harvest festival and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm irrespective of caste or community. This year Onam falls on September 9. ... More

Traditional cooks from Kerala for Onasadhya!

Thursday, September 08, 2011

For lakhs of Mumbai’s Malayalis, the one-stop destination for delicious Onam feast seems to be Lalit Refreshment’s ‘Taste of Kerala.’ Located in Pitha Street, near Citi Bank in Fort, the restaurant, which is well-known for its Kerala recipes, has this year, roped in 18 special cooks from Kerala to prepare the ‘Onasadhya’ (Onam feast) for its customers. ... More

“Ellavarkum onashamsagal!”

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Now that is ADC wishing all its readers a very happy Onam in Malayalam. Onam has several legends attached to it but the most appealing part of this festival is the use of flowers to make kolams (rangolis). ... More

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