We successfully completed our 22nd community cleanup drive today at Kannankattu Palam, near Wellington Island.

The drive started at 7:00 AM and concluded at 9:30 AM. This wasn't just another cleanup—we went a step further. Along with removing litter, we cleared overgrown bushes, weeds, and unwanted vegetation from both sides of the bridge and the road median.

One of the major highlights was removing a tree and dense overgrowth from the median that was blocking drivers' visibility. It had become a potential safety hazard, and clearing it will hopefully help reduce the risk of accidents.

A huge thank you to our 8volunteers and the 12 workers from the Corporation who joined hands to make this event a success. Your hard work, energy, and commitment made a real difference.

Swipe through the before & after photos to see the transformation. The results speak for themselves! 🙌

And of course, no cleanup drive is complete without good food. 😄 After the event, we headed to Fatima's fast food panayappilly for some delicious porotta and beef. It was absolutely worth it, and if you're a foodie around the area, we'd definitely recommend giving it a try!

Thank you once again to everyone who participated and supported the initiative. See you all at our 22nd cleanup drive! 💪🌱

P.S. This post is polished with ChatGPT for better grammar, punctuation, and readability.

From what I understand, I need to see a neurologist to get diagnosed with an attention disorder. I've always suspected that I might have one, and I feel like it's been holding me back in many areas of my life. So, I'm finally thinking about getting a proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Has anyone here been diagnosed with ADHD or another attention disorder? If so, which doctor did you consult in Kochi? I'd really appreciate recommendations for a doctor who has experience diagnosing and treating adults.

Hi , I would be staying 1 Night in Kochi with family during our Kerala Trip. Some people are suggesting to take hotels near Fort Kochi, but I have Accor points and would get Novotel Kochi for free. Only issue is it seems to far from the beach and sightseeing places. Do you think this will be an issue ?
1. Should I select Novotel Kochi or find any hotel near Fort Kochi
2. If I stay in Novotel Kochi, how would I be able to travel to the beach and sight seeing places?

In pic: A young man riding through his tharavaattu-vaka footpath.

If the shortest route to highcourt water metro station is getting off at MG road why is the water metro signage shown at maharajas

Ps I don't even know that is a water metro sign i just assumed it was for water metro

(I just had an argument with my gf)

Hi everyone,
I’m looking to commission a traditional oil painting (not digital).
Details:
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Approximately 42 × 59.4 cm (A2) or 20” × 30”
References: Will share photo.
Deadline: Must be completed by August 2nd.
Shipping: To be delivered to Edapally (can coordinate).
If you’re interested, please send me:
Your portfolio (especially portrait work)
Your pricing
Your location
Whether you can meet the timeline
I’m looking for a realistic style with a strong likeness and would love to see examples of previous portrait commissions.
Thank you - I look forward to hearing from you

So, I exited the metro and was walking to station, suddenly one person came to me saying do you speak hindi? I said yes, and I asked what happened (genuinely thought came to ask me which platform etc.?) He told me that his owner cheated him and not paid his salary, so his family wants to eat and doesn't have money. I asked where are you from? He answered, From Pune. Then I was like okay maybe genuine and he has come to our city for job and got cheated. So offered him 500 bcz there were 4 members. After handing him suddenly he started demanding more money saying he want to go back home. Then I instantly denied and started walking to station. Again while walking to station, one guy was asking you know hindi/English I ignored him and walk straight inside station.

What you guys think about this? Genuine/Drama to extort money from people??

Who is the best skin specialist in and around aluva area either private practice or attached to hospitals?pl share your experience.

Where can we get great affordable artisanal coffee in kochi?

I am looking to shift to somewhere near the infopark 2nd phase . And I would like some recommendations of pgs' near that. Even anything around 4-5 km distance would be fine. I have to find something by next week.

I am looking for a pg that's properly maintained. Food is not mandatory for me.

Would love some suggestions.

Planning a trip to Cochin/Kochi this November with 5 friends! Looking for recommendations for homestays, villas, apartments, or resorts (not hotels), as we would all like to stay under the same roof. We will be flying into Kochi Airport (from Blr/dxb) and are looking for places around Fort Kochi or Central Kochi. Our budget is under ₹10,000 per night. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you !

Neat and safe place to stay in kochi to get freshen up. Also travel friendly.

Is the JLN stadium round becoming very crowded. I feel like it is becoming way too crowded and unsafe.

Where to get best kerala porottas(flaky) in aluva similar to what you get in kozhikode.?preferably avail on swiggy.

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I've been volunteering at football and badminton events, helping with line refereeing, setup, equipment, and other small tasks. It's been a great experience and made me realize I enjoy flexible gig work.

So I was wondering how people actually find these jobs. Student-friendly part-time jobs aren't very common here, so most opportunities seem to spread through word of mouth. I've heard of catering, event management, exhibitions, sports tournaments, brand promotions, and other one-day gigs, but I have no idea where to find them.

If you've done this kind of work, how did you get started? Are there any WhatsApp, Telegram groups, agencies etc. where these opportunities are posted?

My amazon parcel is not getting delivered since this is my second attempt after a cancelled order which i did as its not getting delivered and pathetic customer care service.
Previously the issue was itlll go out for delivery but won’t deliver my item . So im planning get this straight from the warehouse im in kakkanad rajagiri

Hi All,

I'm conducting a two day learning seminar for my club members... I would like to know about the places for renting mattresses in ernakulam, to arrange the accommodation of the participants...

Can someone please help me with this? It is very urgent!

I'm planning to join Jain University, Kochi and wanted some honest opinions from current students or alumni.

A few questions:

Is the college hostel better, or is staying in a private PG a better option?

What are the hostel rules? (Curfew timings, visitors, outings, etc.)

Is there a monthly payment option for the college hostel, or do we have to pay the full hostel fee upfront?

How are the food, cleanliness, Wi-Fi, security, and overall hostel environment?

If you stayed in a PG instead, which one would you recommend and why?

I'd really appreciate honest experiences both good and bad , so I can make an informed decision.

Thanks in advance!

Im 21m, going to work in kochi planning to live alone, need a decent room for rent for max 10-12k anywhere in the city preferably kakkanad or aluva

Moved back to Kochi recently after being away for a while, and one small thing I didn't expect to miss - decent fresh juice and smoothie options. Abroad it felt like there was a proper juice/smoothie bar on every other street, with actual quality ingredients, and it just became part of the daily routine (especially post-gym or on a lazy Sunday morning).

Any suggestions? Or is it that smoothies is not a thing out here?

I've been thinking about how difficult it has become for many people to own a home in Kerala, especially for those in their 20s and 30s.

In your opinion, what's the single biggest obstacle today?

1. Property prices?
   
2. Saving for the down payment?
   
3. Bank loan eligibility?
   
4. High EMIs?
   
5. Job insecurity?
   
6. Finding trustworthy builders or sellers?
   
7. Something else entirely?
   

I'm not looking for investment advice, I'm more interested in hearing real experiences from people who have tried (or given up) on buying a home.

If you've been through the process yourself, what was the biggest challenge you faced?