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>>A group of film-buffs from Technopark is all set to do a socially-relevant movie, ‘The Island Express’.  The story line is inspired from a true event –Perumon train tragedy in 1988.  A group of employees of SunTech are behind this venture.   The team is inviting the participation of others too to their venture. The team, led by its director Bijoy, …

A new website, http://trains.technoparkliving.com/, promises to provide real time information on current running trains in Kerala. The site also claims to provide information such as the estimated time of arrival of trains at a station, as well as the ability to track the journey of a train on any day. Those who are regular commuters on trains may find this …

A breakthrough in the deadlock over the Smart City Kochi project is likely on Wednesday with the Governments of Kerala and Dubai having a one to one discussion. A delegation led by member of Supreme Committee for Dubai World Group and Dubai Holding Group Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer will be holding a meeting with Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan at …

DIFC Governor will meet Kerala officials on February 2Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Governor Ahmad Humaid Al Tayer is visiting Kerala in a last attempt to salvage the Smart City Kochi project. In a meeting held with UAE-based Indian businessman M A Yusuf Ali on Sunday evening, Al Tayer is said to have discussed the agenda for the crucial meeting …

Artin Dynamics, a Technopark-based company, has bagged the Magnitude 2011 Award for the corporate-level business plan competition for the best start-up at Technopark.The event was organised by the Institute of Management in Kerala (IMK), Varkala, in association with the T-TBI (Technopark Technology Incubation Centre). From the 40 start-ups within Technopark, six were shortlisted for the finals on the basis of …

TECHNOPARK, TRIVANDRUM:  The fine arts club of Technopark, NATANA organized its first resource meet today to bring together more than 200 members of its resource pool at Travancore Hall, Park Centre, Technopark. In an event that was filled with zest and enthusiasm, Mr. Mervin Alexander CEO Technopark, welcomed the gathering and commented on the need for such initiatives in providing …

>>The resource meeting of NATANA, the fine arts club offering the best platform to nurture and express techies’  talents, will be held on Monday, January 31, 2011, 2pm to 4 pm at Travancore Hall, Parkcenter.  The meeting will act  as an initiation ceremony and a motivational exercise where eminent personalities like Shyamaprasad and Bina Paul  will address the audience and …

>> Chief Minister VS. Achuthanandan will inaugurate the first phase of the kollam Technopark Complex set up at kundara at 4 pm on February 15, 2011.  Kollam Technopark is the fisrt of the four Technoparks sanctioned along with Kannur, Alappuzha, and Kasaragod districts.  Chief Minister VS. Achuthanandan had laid the foundation stone for the complex on February 10, 2010.   …

Technopark-based IBS Software has recorded the year 2010 as the most successful one in its 13-year history. During the year, the company saw 55 successful ‘go-lives’ as global travel, transportation and logistics players across the world implemented varied solutions offered by the company. IBS has developed IT solutions across all functional areas of the air transportation industry for its customers that …

Faith InfoTech, a company based out of Technopark and Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Trivandrum have signed a MoU to provide IT Industry Practice for the college students, during the course of their Professional degree. The uniqueness of this intervention is that, candidates would have continuous opportunity to work in the IT industry environment by doing short internships …

Watch Out! 2011 Valentine’s day is just around the corner. That special day when lovers wish to charm their beloved by being at their very best. And this year, we are going to make it very special. Show the world how beautiful you are together. Let the world know.  Joyalukkas and technoparktoday.com presents the Best TechnoCouple 2011 contest for all techie couples. Mega prices, …

>>Technopark based FlyTxt Technology Private Limited, a leading provider of mobile marketing and advertising solutions, announced the launch of QREDAâ„¢, an end-to-end mobile advertising platform.  The platform allows all brands and advertisers to reach out to mobile subscribers by leveraging mobile operators’ subscriber data and reach while strictly honoring privacy and security.   This comprehensive platform serves as a virtual …

Nishagandhi Festival, unveiling seven nights that celebrate classical Indian dance and music, commenced with the graceful performance of the legendary singer Dr. K.J. Yesudas at Kanakakkunnu Palace on January 20. God’s Own Country will come alive with the exotic fragrance of the Nishagandhi that lends a touch of magic to the cool nights with a beautiful blend of melody and …

>The number of internet users falling victims to Nigerian fraud goes endless. However, in a latest incident in Trivandrum, the victim cleverly managed to help the Police to nab the fraudster. In a case of email cheating, Regin of Nedumangad lost around Rs 25,000. When he realized that he was being cheated by a Nigerian, Segan William, he lured the …

>>Not many have forgotten the name Travancore Software Solutions. Some had fell victims of its cheating. TSS, the company which once defamed the entire Technopark with its fraudulent activities, is now facing auction. A notice posted at the Technopark premises says that the auction, originally planned on January 15 is postponed to January 29. Office equipment of the TSS will …

In a last-ditch bid to end stalemate over the SmartCity IT project in Kochi, a senior representative of the Dubai government is expected to visit Kerala shortly to iron out differences between the state government and Dubai-based Tecom, the partner for the venture. Confirming the reports in this regard, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan told reporters here today that the …

The State government will hold direct consultations with the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee (DSFC) in a final attempt to find a solution to the stalemate over the proposed SmartCity Kochi project. The move is considered a clear indication on the part of the government that it wants to take up the issue at the level of the Dubai government rather …

A decision on the future of the SmartCity project will be taken within two days, S.Sharma, Minister for Fisheries said on Tuesday. A discussion was held in Dubai on Monday regarding the project he said. The minister said that the government is hopeful towards the implementation of the project. Sharma said that the LDF government is not ready to compromise …