Action plan for city development handed over

The 100day action plan prepared by the Indian Professional Congress was handed over to Mayor Tony Chammany on Wednesday.The action plan, which includes 15 projects, was prepared by experts in various sectors on the Mayor's instructions.Patchwork of roads, mosquito eradication, solution for traffic blocks, public toilets and traffic lights are the major issues included in the projects. The action plan also suggests constituting an expert committee for the speedy implementation of the projects.Professional Congress president Rajan George handed over the action plan to the Mayor at a function held at the Mayor's chamber.

Bangalore girl is Miss South India

KOCHI: Subha, of Bangalore, was crowned Miss South India at the HairOmax Miss South India 2010 contest held here on Saturday. Subha beat 15 other contestants to win the crown.Keralite Geethu Christy, and Nikitha Narayan, of Hyderabad, were adjudged the first and second runner-up respectively. A panel comprising former Miss India and actor Swetha Vijay, actors Aditi Chibber and Kaushal Prasad, model Simer Mottiani, model-groomer Manish Khullar, media personalities Vijay Babu and Thoshma Biju, and fashion designer Sajimon Parayil chose the winners.

Indu Thampi Miss Kerala 2010

Indu Thampi from Trivandrum crowned Miss Kerala 2010 crown in a grand function held at Kochi Le Meridien Hotel Yesterday.

Manju Raj from Palakkad selected as the first runner up and Sonal Devraj from Kannur the second runner up.

Miss Kerala beauty pageant is contest to find out the most beautiful Malayalam girl conducted every year in Kerala.

Hairomax Miss Kerala 2010 was organized by event management Impresario. There were 22 contestants. Miss Kerala 2009 Archana Nair presented the crown to Indhu Tampi.

In Miss Kerala 2009 Archana Nair from Thiruvananthapuram won the Miss Kerala 2009 pageant.

Contestants had come from various parts of India and abroad.

No decision on Kochi team yet

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council has not taken any decision on the fate of Kochi IPL team in its meet on Wednesday, according to board official.

Governing Council also disclosed that the fourth edition of the league will have eight teams and the auction of players will take place in Mumbai on 8th and 9th January of next year.

“We haven’t discuss on Kochi as their deadline is yet to expire on 27 November,” said Rajiv Shukla, BCCI vice-president.

Amidst indications that the investors group of the Kochi team is not too keen in running the franchisee, the Governing Council was likely to take a call on scrapping the team during its meeting.

The BCCI last month gave a 30-day notice to the Kochi IPL consortium to sort out its internal differences and get its ownership structure in order.

However, the investor group of the consortium has reportedly not come to an understanding with the promoters Rendezvous Sports World Private Limited and is likely to request the BCCI to let them withdraw from the franchisee.

Why Rest is Important

1) Engage in a Physical Activity
"Break out of the rut; take up a physical activity," she says. Avoid watching television, surfing the net or reading. "These keep the brain active and will tire you out again," Agarwal explains. Go for a trek, swim, run or simply pedal your way around the neighbourhood. A dose of fresh air and sunlight will do wonders for you. It will perk you up and energise you instantly.

2) Pursue a Hobby
"Set aside some time every week to pursue your hobbies," Agarwal says. Take up something you have never tried before like cooking, photography or craft. Learning something new will help you break out of the routine and refresh your mind.

3) Switch Off and Sleep
"Sufficient sleep will recharge you in a jiffy," says Dr Pahuja. Lack of sleep could lead to forgetfulness adding to the distress. So simply switch off your computer, phone, and television and lull yourself into deep sleep. Try some aromatherapy with scented oils like jasmine or lavender. Either add a few drops of these in your bath water or apply some on your temples or soles of your feet. Even better- spend a Sunday under the sheets cuddled with your spouse or partner.

4) Take a Vacation
The best remedy for chronic fatigue is to take a holiday. "Yearly holidays are very important. They give your mind and body time to recoup," explains Dr Pahuja. Explore a new place every year with your friends, family or your partner. Short weekend breaks work well too. Try new things like learning the local language and eating local cuisine.

SmartCity official visited the site

KOCHI: Jawed Sulaiman, executive director, Project Development and Planning, SmartCity Dubai, visited the site of the proposed SmartCity Kochi project at Edachira near here on Friday.Mr. Sulaiman evaluated the progress of the fencing works and other land development works under way at the site. He also held discussions with the geo-technical team from the United Kingdom entrusted with land development.

volvo race: photo finish ahead

Ericsson 3 crossed the finish line off Cochin at 07:36 GMT (13:00 local time) to earn third place in leg two of the Volvo Ocean Race. The team will earn six points, taking them to 14.5 points overall. That's good enough for a short-term hold on third place. But as the boats behind finish, Ericsson 3 will slide down the table. How far they slide will depend upon the finishing order of the chasing pack.Ericsson 3 looks set to fill out the podium this morning as they had just 26 miles to run on the 04:00 GMT report. If they hold that position, it will be a great result for Anders Lewander and his crew, sailing for the first time in this race without the threat of a measurement penalty looming over their heads. They'll be allowed to keep each of the six points they're due for a third place result and depending on what happens behind them, this will move them up the points table.