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Thiruvalla Taluk
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Taluk
A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administrative centre, with possible additional towns, and usually a number of villages. The terms in India have replaced earlier terms, such as '' pargana'' (''pergunnah'') and ''thana''. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, a newer unit called mandal (circle) has come to replace the system of tehsils. It is generally smaller than a tehsil, and is meant for facilitating local self-government in the panchayat system. In West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, community development blocks are the empowered grassroots administrative unit, replacing tehsils. As an entity of local government, the tehsil office (panchayat samiti) exercises certain fiscal and administrative power over the villages and municipalities within its jurisdiction. It is the ultimate execu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumbanad
Kumbanad is a town located in the Koipuram Town Panchayath Along with Pullad. It is part of Thiruvalla Taluk of Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala. It is an important town situated on T.K. Road, equidistant from Eraviperoor and Pullad; which are at a distance of 3 kms.It Comes Under Thiruvalla Sub-District & At A Distance Of 10 km From NH 183 In Thiruvalla City Economy Remittance from NRIs is the primary source of income. The large number of ATMs and high density of banks are also attributed to large bank deposits. As of 2009, the bank deposits for the Kumbanad-Thiruvalla belt are estimated to be 5,400 Crore. There are other small business and services that depend on the foreign remittance. Since most of the emigrants are young and middle aged, most of the settled population is old-aged. There are services and health care units that cater to their needs. Politics Kumbanad is part of the Pathanamthitta District. In Lok Sabha, Kumbanad is represented by the si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kailash (actor)
Siby Varghese better known by his stage name Kailash, is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam Cinema. He has acted in more than 50 films. Known for his appearance as the lead in Lal Jose's remake film '' Neelathamara'', he starred in the last installment of T. V. Chandran's trilogy ''Bhoomiyude Avakashikal'', which was premiered at the 43rd International Film Festival of India and IFFK. Career His debut film was ''Parthan Kanda Paralokam'' in which he appeared in a supporting role. He also played the lead role in Malayalam film '' Neelathaamara'' (2009) by Lal Jose. He acted in notable roles in the films ''Shikkar, The Hunt'', ''Banking Hours 10 to 4'', '' 10:30 am Local Call'' and ''Thank You''. ''Bhoomiyude Avakashikal ''Bhoomiyude Avakashikal'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by T. V. Chandran based on the novel of the same name by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. The film stars Kailash in the lead role along with Sreenivasan and My .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Abraham (director)
John Abraham (11 August 1937 – 31 May 1987) was a Malayali Indian filmmaker, short story writer and screenwriter. His film ''Amma Ariyan'' (1986) was the only south Indian feature film to make the list of "Top 10 Indian Films" of all time by British Film Institute. ''Agraharathil Kazhuthai'' was listed among the "100 Greatest Indian Films" of all time by IBN Live's 2013 poll. Early life John Abraham was born in Chennamkary, Kuttanadu in 1937. He is from the Vazhakkat branch, Chennamkary of the Pattamukkil Family. He completed his intermediate studies in CMS College Kottayam staying with his grandfather, who nurtured John's talent in early days. After completing his degree in (history and politics) from Marthoma College, Thiruvalla, he worked as a private college teacher and latter he joined as an office assistant with Life Insurance Corporation of India in Udupi, Karnataka. After that he joined the FTII, Pune and there he met film-makers such as Ritwik Ghatak and Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blessy
Blessy Ipe Thomas is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He has won one National Film Awards, National Film Award and six Kerala State Film Awards for his feature films ''Kaazhcha'' (2004), ''Thanmathra'' (2005), and ''Pranayam'' (2011). His documentary film ''100 Years of Chrysostom'' (2018) received the Guinness World Records, Guinness World Record for the longest documentary in the world, with a runtime of 48 hours and 10 minutes. Early life Career Blessy learned his trade as an assistant director with filmmakers such as Padmarajan, Lohithadas and Jayaraj. He scripted and directed his debut movie ''Kaazhcha'' in 2004. ''Kaazcha'' portrayed the story of an orphaned boy, a victim of Gujarat earthquake and how he changes the life of a small-town film operator (played by Mammootty) and his family. The film won three Kerala State Film Awards including Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director, Best Debut Director, Kerala State Film Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babu Thiruvalla
Babu Thiruvalla is an Indian film producer, director, and scriptwriter who works in Malayalam films. He produced films such as '' Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam'' (1987) and ''Amaram'' (1991) under the banner Symphony Creations. Most of the films he produced got either State(Kerala) or National(India) award in some category. His first directorial venture 'Thaniyae' bagged more than 20 Awards including State Award and Indian Panorama.His directorial venture '' Thanichalla Njan'' (2012) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He was a Jury member for selecting Indian film for the Oscar award 2016. Latest venture in film field was with doing a segment for Crossroad (2017 film) in directorial role.jury member of IFFK 2019. As producer *'' Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam'' (1987) *''Amaram'' (1991) *'' Savidham'' (1992) *'' Samagamam'' (1993) *''Arabia'' (1995) *''Kannaki'' (2001) As director *''Thaniye'' (2007, also as writer) *'' Thanicha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Abraham
Attupurathu Mathew Abraham (11 June 1924 – 1 December 2002), pen name ''Abu'', was an Indian cartoonist, journalist, and author. In a career spanning 40 years, Abu Abraham worked for various national and international newspapers including ''The Bombay Chronicle'', ''Shankar's Weekly'', ''Blitz'', ''Tribune'', ''The Observer'' (1956–1966), ''The Guardian'' (1966–1969), and ''The Indian Express'' (1969–1981). He was a lifelong atheist and rationalist. Early years Born in Mavelikara, KeralaMark Bryant, ''Fleet Street's Star of India'', History Today, 57(6) pp. 58–59 (June 2007) as the son of A.M. Mathew and Kantamma, Abu started drawing cartoons at the age of 3. After studying French, Mathematics, and English at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and being the tennis champion, he graduated in 1945. Work in London In 1953, he met Fred Joss of the London '' Star'', who encouraged him to move to London. At 32, Abu arrived in London in the summer of 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Mulamoottil
Abraham Mulamoottil is a Catholic priest, an author, a teacher, an innovator, and a philosopher. He obtained his PhD from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He is the founder and became the Principal of MACFAST (Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Tiruvalla). He also introduced unique post graduate courses like MSc Bioinformatics, MSc Plant Biotechnology, MSc Food Science & Technology and MSc Phytomedical Science for the first time in Kerala. Mulamoottil also served as chair and chief executive of Pushpagiri Group of Medical Institutions, Tiruvalla. His vision was influential during the construction of the St. John's Cathedral, Tiruvalla. He founded the first campus community radio in Kerala, RADIO MACFAST 90.4 FM. He also pioneered the first and largest solar project in Kerala. He is also the chief organiser of Centre for Innovation and Development of Affordable Technologies (CIDAT), which is established as a start up platform and a hub of innovation r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Kovoor
Abraham Thomas Kovoor (10 April 1898 – 18 September 1978) was an Indian professor and rationalist who gained prominence after retirement for his campaign to expose as frauds various Indian and Sri Lankan "god-men" and so-called paranormal phenomena. His direct, trenchant criticism of spiritual frauds and organized religions was enthusiastically received by audiences, initiating a new dynamism in the Rationalist movement, especially in Sri Lanka and India. Early life and career Abraham Kovoor was born in a Saint Thomas Christian family at Thiruvalla, Kerala. Kovoor was the son of Rev. & Mrs. Kovoor Iype Thoma Kathanar (Kovoor Achen), Vicar General of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar. After working briefly as a lecturer in botany at C.M.S.College in Kerala, Kovoor arrived in Ceylon in February 1928. Before his arrival in Ceylon, Kovoor married Kunjamma, daughter of a judge. The couple had a son, Aries. Kovoor's first assignment in Ceylon was teaching botany at Jaffna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
