Safety First
What if I am a Sardar? Safety First and so the Helmet on tope of my traditional headgear.
A different musical experience
A different musical experience
KOCHI: He has been entertaining people with his rocking music for many years. DJ Savio, one of the hottest DJs in Kerala, is now reinventing his music. ‘Free Formation’ – a fusion of percussion and in-house music – will be a different musical experience for the clubbing crowd in the city. For the music programme ‘Savio Rocks Kerala’ DJ Savio and percussionist Carl will perform a jugalbandi at Rajeev Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kadavanthra, on Saturday at 6.30 pm.
Free Formation, formed by Savio and Carl, is the first venture in Kerala to weave percussion and in-house music, which is popular in other metros across the country. Upbeat and power-packed music define Free Formation. “I always wanted to do something different and refreshing. There are bands in metros which mix percussion and in-house music. But usually they use slow numbers for mixing. Here we are using house and trance,” says DJ Savio.
To raise awareness among the public, the duo is planning to do street shows. “The support of the public is necessary. That is why we are doing the street shows,” says Savio.
എസ്.ഐ.ക്ക് ജാമ്യം കിട്ടാന് കോടതിയില് പോലീസിന്റെ ധര്ണ
എസ്.ഐ.ക്ക് ജാമ്യം കിട്ടാന് കോടതിയില് പോലീസിന്റെ ധര്ണ
ന്യൂഡല്ഹി: എസ്.ഐ.ക്കൊപ്പം സി.ബി.ഐ. അറസ്റ്റുചെയ്തയാളെ ജാമ്യത്തില് വിടുകയും എസ്.ഐ.ക്ക് ജാമ്യം നിഷേധിക്കുകയും ചെയ്തതില് പ്രതിഷേധിച്ച് പോലീസുകാര് കോടതിപരിസരത്ത് ധര്ണയും പ്രതിഷേധപ്രകടനവും നടത്തി. ഒടുവില് കോടതി എസ്.ഐയ്ക്ക് ജാമ്യം അനുവദിച്ചതോടെയാണ് പ്രശ്നം തീര്ന്നത്. പുതുച്ചേരി സെഷന്സ് കോടതിയിലാണ് സംഭവം. 5000 രൂപ കൈക്കൂലി വാങ്ങിയതിനാണ് ഒര്ലീന്പേട്ട് പോലീസ്സ്റ്റേഷനിലെ സബ്ഇന്സ്പെക്ടറെയും ഒരഭിഭാഷകനെയും സി.ബി.ഐ. അറസ്റ്റുചെയ്തത്. വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച രാവിലെ ഇരുവരെയും പ്രിന്സിപ്പല് സെഷന്സ് ജഡ്ജ ിക്കു മുമ്പില് ഹാജരാക്കി. അഭിഭാഷകന് ജാമ്യം നല്കിയ കോടതി എസ്.ഐയെ ജുഡീഷ്യല് കസ്റ്റഡിയില് റിമാന്ഡ് ചെയ്തു.
ഇത് പക്ഷപാതമാണെന്നാരോപിച്ച് കോടതി പരിസരത്ത് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ സഹപ്രവര്ത്തകരായ പോലീസുകാര് പ്രതിഷേധപ്രകടനവും ധര്ണയും നടത്തി. തുടര്ന്ന് വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച വൈകിട്ട് എസ്.ഐ.യുടെ ജാമ്യാപേക്ഷ പരിഗണിച്ച കോടതി അദ്ദേഹത്തിന് ജാമ്യം നല്കി.
രേഖകള് തിരിച്ചുനല്കിയില്ലെന്നാരോപിച്ച് ഒരു സ്ത്രീ തനിക്കെതിരെ പരാതി നല്കിയതിനെത്തുടര്ന്ന് ഒരാള് സി.ബി.ഐ.യെ സമീപിച്ചതോടെയാണ് എസ്.ഐ.യും അഭിഭാഷകനും അറസ്റ്റിലായത്. ഈ വിഷയത്തില് ഇടപെട്ട എസ്.ഐ. തന്നോട് കൈക്കൂലി ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടെന്നും നല്കിയില്ലെങ്കില് കേസെടുക്കുമെന്നും പറഞ്ഞതായി ഇയാള് സി.ബി.ഐ.യെ അറിയിച്ചു. കൈക്കൂലി നല്കാന് ചെന്നപ്പോള് അത് അഭിഭാഷകന്വഴി തരാന് ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടു. കൈക്കൂലിത്തുകയായ 5000 രൂപയില് 3000 രൂപ അഭിഭാഷകന് കൈവശംവെക്കുകയും 2000 എസ്.ഐ.ക്ക് നല്കുകയും ചെയ്തെന്ന് സി.ബി.ഐ. വക്താവ് പറഞ്ഞു. ഈ സംഭവത്തിലാണ് ഇരുവരും അറസ്റ്റിലായത്.
കുറുന്തോട്ടിക്കു വാതം വന്നാല് എന്താ ഒരു മറുമരുന്നു?
A scene from Al Futaisi Island Abu Dhabi
Futaisi Island was recently in the news for the discovery of 22 ancient water catchments by archeologists. The islands history is likely to date back hundreds of years judging by the existence of old water wells, an ancient mosque and a grave yard.
It is speculated that before the discovery of oil, Futaisi Island probably supplied sweet water to the population of Abu-Dhabi and all the stone required for building the forts and houses of the rulers. The geological past of the Island is certainly unique and is an interest to both tourists and scientists alike.
The well-kept stables house purebred Arabian Horses that are available for touring around the island. Children and adults who have never ridden before, but who would like to discover the pleasure of riding an Arabian horse or a camel can also be taken for rides.
Covering an area of around 50 Sq Kilometers, only a small area has been developed. The rest of the Island remains quiet and undisturbed, creating a very effective wildlife sanctuary.
Discover the Island on Bicycles or take a mini-bus tour around the Island to see Gazelles running free, Ospreys nesting on outbreaks of rocks and Hidden Lagoons in the mangroves. As you explore the Island you will soon start to spot an abundance of Gazelles running and jumping across the flats or in and out of the mangrove clusters. This particular variety is endemic to the Island and is left to breed in peace.
Less obvious but there for the keen eyed are Dhubs – Spiny Tailed Lizards. The prehistoric looking creatures are particularly large on the Island and due to the lack of persecution are relatively approachable.
The Island is a bird spotters dream. Huge nests have been built around the Island on outcrops of rocks by Ospreys comfortable in the knowledge that they won’t be disturbed and even the endangered Sea Eagle has found sanctuary here. The list of other winged creatures is extensive including Socotora Cormorants, Terek Sandpipers and Plovers.
The Island is also an important transit point for migrating birds and flamingoes are commonly seen on the shores of the Island. Sightings of the endangered Green Sea turtle as well as dolphin’s bear’s testament to the rich marine life in the waters surrounding the Island.
A narrow bridge spanning one of the many lagoons takes you to a hidden beautiful beach on the far side of the Island.
Another major attraction on the Island is an authentic Arabian fort built out of traditional materials such as mud bricks. The fort provides a unique setting for banquets and parties.
The true treasure of Futaisi Island is its untouched nature. As the entire sea area around the Island is very shallow, boat access is difficult and this has ensured that most of the Island remains quiet and undisturbed, creating a very effective wildlife sanctuary over the greater part of the island.
The Island is a shelter for a rich and diverse variety of flora and fauna, including a species of gazelle that are endemic to the Island, the endangered Sea Eagle, Ospreys, the famous Dhoub lizard, and Jack Rabbits. The Island is also an important transit point for migrating birds and flamingoes are commonly seen on the shores of the Island. Sightings of the endangered Green Sea turtle as well as dolphin’s bear’s testament to the rich marine life in the waters surrounding the Island.
For more information and booking a trip, visit: http://www.futaisi.com/about.htm
അബുദാബിയിലെ അല് ഫുത്തൈസ്സി അയ്ലണ്ടില് നിന്നൊരു ദൃശ്യം
ഇവിടെ സന്ദര്ശിക്കണം എന്നുന്ടെന്കില് ഈ വെബ് സൈറ്റില് നിന്നു കൂടുതല് വിവരങ്ങള് കിട്ടും
http://www.futaisi.com/about.htm
Smart soldiers first to die in action?
Smart soldiers first to die in action?
20 Dec 2008, AGENCIES (from TIMES OF INDIA)
A team of researchers studied Scottish soldiers who survived World War II and found that they were less intelligent than men who gave their lives defeating the Third Reich, a new study of British government records concludes.
The 491 Scots who died and had taken IQ tests at age 11 achieved an average IQ score of 100.8. Several thousand survivors who had taken the same test — which was administered to all Scottish children born in 1921 — averaged 97.4.
The unprecedented demands of the second world war — fought more with brains than with brawn compared with previous wars —might account for the skew, says Ian Deary, a psychologist at the University of Edinburgh, who led the study.
His team’s study melded records from Scottish army units with results of national tests performed by all 11-year-olds in 1932. The tests assessed verbal reasoning, mathematics and spatial skills.
“No other country has ever done such a whole-population test of the mental ability of its population,” Deary says. Other studies have found that childhood IQs accurately predict intelligence later in life.
Deary’s team had previously theorised that less intelligent men were more likely to be rejected for military service. The new study appears to refute that suggestion. Men who didn’t serve were more intelligent than surviving veterans, and of equal intelligence to those who died.
Abu Dhabi Salam Street Development project – Doing it in the right perspective
Abu Dhabi Salam Street Development project – Doing it in the right perspective
Well marked roads and separate track for trucks to go to the Mina Port.
Special safety instructions for drivers to follow the traffic rules
Over bridges for pedestrians to enable safe crossing the big roads. It is always better than the under passes which are some times scary and isolated. Less expensive too and hope the authorities comes up with more such over bridges in other streets which will prompt the jay walkers to cross the road wherever they wish.
Clearly marked sign boards for pedestrians. It’s always a benefit for the visitors to follow the instructions.
At night too, well marked indicators to navigate around.
Overall an excellent example of Total Quality Management approach. Congratulations to the authorities and the organisation who is involved in this development project.
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