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Wikileaks.Org domain has deleted by EveryDNS.net in United States because of mass attack. The company which provide the domain service said that they has deleted Wikileaks.org which has joined for 4 years. EveryDNS.net said that they has provide a DNS to Wikileaks.org until December 2, 2010, at 10.00 o’clock. EveryDNS.net don’t give the reasons why they deleted Wikileaks.org from their …

The government today received a reply from TECOM, the promoters of the SmartCity project. Tecom’s letter stated that they are keen in implementing the proposed project. Tecom has stated this in a press release handed over to the media. TECOM has invited government delegates along with Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan for further talks if they are interested in the project. …

Ishita Roy is appointed as the new CEO of Infopark. She is a IAS officer, also worked as the director of Kerala State IT Mission. As the CEO, her responsibilities includes the management, administration, and implementation of various projects related to Infopark Cohin, Infopark Chrthala and Infopark Ambalapuzha.

The fine arts club of Technopark, NATANA, calls for entries to the tagline contest and the theme contest. The official website of NATANA, http://www.natana.in/ invites everyone to contribute to the contest to pick the best tagline. The winner will walk home with  exiting prizes. Also, NATANA invites all to suggest a theme for the launch of NATANA on January 20th 2011. Take a …

KMUG( Kerala Microsoft User Group ) is conducting a User Group Meeting At Kochi on coming December 11th, 2010 User Group Meeting – 11th Dec 2010 – Kochi Venu: Mastermind Computer Institute, 2nd Floor, New Kochappilly Building,Near Federal Bank,Civil Line Road,Chembumukku,Cochin-682030 Agenda 09:30 – 09:40 Community updates 09:40 – 10:30 Introduction to WCF 10:30 – 11:15 Lambda – It’s uses and …

K.Ramachandran  is appointed as the General Manager of Technopark. He is the one of the most popular officials ofTechnopark known as Keyar among the techies. He is one of the very first officials of Technopark played a very important role in the development of Technopark over these years. His new responsibilities includes Human resources and administration of Technopark. Join TechnoparkToday to …

The Kerala government is all set to handover a letter again to the Tecom company as a final warning for clarifying its stance regarding the much awaited Smart city project in Kochi. The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting held today. TECOM, the promoters of the project, has been asking for 12% freehold land right whereby they will even …

A Web 2.0 Generation survey conducted by TCS  among over 10000 school-going children between the ages of 12 to 18 in 11 Indian cities has revealed that Kochi’s youth are well into social networking. Networking is an ingrained phenomenon among 87 per cent of the  city’s youth who participated in the survey. Orkut is a clear favourite with 80 per cent. Google …

Amidst widespread rumours regarding the state government withdrawing from the agreement on the Smart City project with Tecom, an Abu Dhabi-based NRI consortium has come forward eyeing the project. With the Smart City project getting delayed for a long time, the state government is considering alternatives. The NRI consortium stands a better chance as the controversial clause of ‘freehold’ does …

The KSEB has claimed that it has not constructed any structures as part of the proposed 1026-mW gas-based power plant at Brahmapuram on the 100 acres of land that was to have been handed over to SmartCity. Sources in SmartCity had alleged that some unauthorised construction was being carried out in the land proposed to be allotted to it. KSEB …

The first phase of Infopark Cherthala is nearing completion and is expected to be commissioned in January 2011. Infopark Cherthala – part of the plan by Kerala IT to expand its reach to outlying districts- will offer developed land and built-up space for IT/ITeS companies, co-developers and commercial development activities. Located at Pallipuram Village in Cherthala Taluk of Alappuzha District, the park …

The KSEB has claimed that it has not constructed any structures as part of the proposed 1026-mW gas-based power plant at Brahmapuram on the 100 acres of land that was to have been handed over to SmartCity. Sources in SmartCity had alleged that some unauthorised construction was being carried out in the land proposed to be allotted to it. KSEB …

Saturn Systemwares Private Limited, a web application development company based in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, has bagged a major software contract from Coca-Cola India. Saturn will deploy its flagship product ‘Xeproof,’ a web application designed to help in efficient handling of packaging designs and artworks, ultimately leading to lesser time to market. Starting with Coca-Cola’s Indian and south west Asian operations, it …

Unlike the past years, the signature film of the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is not going to be an individual director’s work. This time around, the film will be produced by Toonz Animation, Technopark. ‘‘We are so happy that we got selected from about 23 entries for the signature film. We submitted three ideas when the entries …

What is Skycity Kochi Project?Yasoram Skycity is a Flyover, designed with the prime intention of reducing traffic in Kochi City and for boosting tourism and economic activity of the region. The Skycity will extend from Kundannoor near NH 47 Byepass in the south to Sahodaran Ayyappan Road in the north, passing above the Chilavannoor Bund Road and the Backwaters. Another …

Technopark-based animation major Toonz has announced that it has set up its new production unit in Canada- Toonz Entertainment Global in association with Mediabiz International, Canada. TEG, Canada will concentrate on producing both animation and live action properties. “The decision to set base in Canada stems from the growing co-operation between the North American production houses and Asian counterparts. It …

Today, November 25th – The UN day for the elimination of violence against women. Women workers are experiencing more violence in the workplace and at home as the global recession continues. UN research shows that one in three women suffer from violence during their lives. 2010 has witnessed an increase in reporting cases of violence against women in  workplaces.Women are …

Bangalore-based realty major Sobha Developers has said its Rs 5,000 crore hi-tech city project in Kochi is delayed as the company is awaiting clearances from the central government. While necessary state approvals are in, the clearances from the Centre under the Coastal Regulation Management Act and environmental clearances are yet to be attained, Sobha Developers senior official Mr Mathew Francis …