Category Archives: Research

India’s First Wi-TraC System Coming up in Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) is installing the country’s first vehicle-actuated Wireless Traffic Signal Controller (Wi-TraC) at Vellayambalam Junction so that motorists no longer have to wait at the red signal even if there is no vehicle on the other … Continue reading

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Conscientia 2012 : IIST Annual Technology & Astronomy Festival @Thiruvananthapuram

The Annual Tech and Astro fest of IIST is at your doorstep !!! From March 1st-4th, 2012 you will reawaken your greatest weapon to learn – Curiosity. Here you shall find all sorts of things that take up your time, … Continue reading

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E-Tutor Tablet – India’s First Cloud-based Tablet Solution

Sam Pitroda, advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Wednesday launched the country’s first cloud-based tablet solution for school students called ‘e-tutor tablet’. This can be used by students from Class 1 to 12. Priced at Rs.7,500, inclusive of content, the … Continue reading

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Snaps of Medex 2012 @ Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram

The Students Union and Alumni Staffs  of  the Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram are organising the exhibition Medex 2012 as part of the institution’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Medex 2012 is the biggest Medical exhibition in the state which combines all the clinical and para clinical departments … Continue reading

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Medex 2012: A Mountain of Medical Facts!

Did you know that your thumb is the same length as your nose or that your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon of water to boil or that a higher IQ equals more … Continue reading

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Medex 2012 @ Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram

Six decades ago, a legend was born in a flame ignited by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Today it has climbed to the pinnacle of excellence in the field of medical education. The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, over these years has gifted the … Continue reading

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Article: Laurie Baker’s Unique Masterpieces at Thiruvananthapuram

Article by Abhilash Trivandrum Central is one of the biggest and busiest railwaystations of India.  Leave behind the bustle of humanity on the move and the first thing that comes across us on our onwards journey into the city is … Continue reading

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The Woman Behind International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs (IISE), Thiruvananthapuram

Download full PDF version of the article An eye opening article about IISE (International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs), Thiruvananthapuram and the founders visually challenged Sabriye Tenberken (German) and Paul Kronenberg (Dutch). As per the founders Trivandrum is the ideal place … Continue reading

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Article: Recollection on the Birth of India’s First Rocket Launching Station

Its 21th November 1963. A beautiful day with clear skies. History is about to be created at the small coastal village of Thumba in Thiruvananthapuram. A bicycle carrying a cone-shaped device trundles onto the sandy beach. A small team of … Continue reading

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A Visit from U.S. to Check India’s Business Pulse

Hoping to get insights into India’s financial growth story in the midst of a global economic slowdown, a group of 19 students from the Kansas University School of Business (KUSB), the U.S., have embarked on a three-week ‘India Study Abroad’ … Continue reading

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