Best Malayalam Books 2011

January 1, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Another rich year has passed in the history of Malayalam literature. Winkerala.com compiled a list of Best Malayalam books 2011. These books enriched the reading pleasure of Malayalam book readers. Here we present before you Best 5 Malayalam Books of 2011.

  • Andhakaranazhi 

Malayalam Novel by E Santhoshkumar. The book is published by Mathrubhumi Books. The novel reveals a dark age in the history of Kerala. The novel was initially published in Mathrubhumi Weekly and later Mathrubhumi published it as a book.

Malayalam Translation of “God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy. The original edition of the book had won Booker price. The  Malayalam translation is done by Priya A.S. It is a novel written in very simple words.Buy Kunju Kaaryangalude Odeythampuran Online

It is one of the best selling Malayalam book of 2011, repeating the success of the original English edition.

Novel by Benyamin. Last year Aadujeevitham by the same author was one of the best sellers. Manjaveyil Maranangal is a crime thriller. Benyamin once again proved that he is a promising Malayalam writer. The book is published by DC Books, a very popular publisher from Kerala. Buy Manjaveyil Maranangal Online

Malayalam Novel by the famous novelist M Mukundan. Plot of this novel is New Delhi, the capital of India. M Mukundan does not require an introduction to Malayalam literature lovers. Many of his books are very famous. Mukundan is repeating his magic with Delhi Gadhakal. Buy Delhi Gaadhakal Online

  • Aathi

Malayalam Novel by Sara Joseph. The novel discusses about issues created by modern development. The book is published by Current Books Thrissur. The novel discusses the pains of the people evacuated from their own land in the name of development. They fought and prayed for everything on their land and wanted to save the land from being prey to the consumerist world of today.

Year 2011 presented so many nice books for Malayalam Literature lovers. Let us know the best Malayalam book you have read in 2011 in the comment section below.

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Microsoft Introduces New Windows based phone – KIN

April 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Microsoft Corp. announced KIN, a new Windows® based Smartphone  targeting youth active in social networking. KIN will be available in the US in May through partnerships with Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and Sharp Corporation. KIN is designed to provide cutting edge social experience that blends the phone, online services and the PC with breakthrough new experiences called the Loop, Spot and Studio. It is not clear at present when the KIN will be available in India.

KIN will be available in 2 versions – KIN ONE and KIN TWO. Both these are touch-screen phones and KIN One is a short, square-shaped handset  and KIN Two, a longer, more rectangular phone.

Both KINs are black with multi touch. KIN One has a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from the bottom, while the KIN Two has a full QWERTY keyboard that comes out from its side.

KINs include WiFi and higher-resolution cameras than most handsets.The Kin One will include a 5 mega pixel camera, while the Kin Two will have a 8 mega pixel camera with image stabilization. The Kin Two will also be capable of shooting HD video.These phones doesn’t have expandable memory; instead, the phones will upload content to the cloud an online storage service.

With the introduction of KIN, the smart phone space is getting more competitive with much greater choice for consumers.

Microsoft have not announced the price of KIN so far.

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Watch IPL on Mobile

March 25, 2010 by · 1 Comment

Don’t have time to sit in front of the TV to watch IPL? you can watch IPL streaming video on your mobile. Just dial 08 123 123 123 or visit m.iplt20.com on your mobile browser.

Mobile Internet solutions player July Systems partnered with IPL  officials and introduced the IPL on mobile service. This system is launched by July systems MIX platform. With this cricket fans nationwide can enjoy live ball-by-ball updates, action replays, video scorecards, cheerleader videos, and many more exciting features.

Majority of the users access the IPL on basic GPRS mobile phones. User experience will be much better if the streaming video is accessed from 3G enabled handsets. Currently BSNL and MTNL are the only telecom operators offering 3G in India.

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Nokia launched low cost 3G Mobile – Nokia 2730 Classic

February 20, 2010 by · 3 Comments

Nokia announced their lowest cost 3G enabled phone in India. The latest Nokia 2730 Classic phone with 3G is available for around Rs. 4,500. The phone supports 3G with maximum download speed of 384Kbps. It has full html browsing to offer better customer experience.

With the recent launch of 3G service by BSNL, this affordable phone from Nokia will help more customers to enjoy latest features. This phone can also be used as a data modem, allowing laptops and PCs to connect to Internet in 3G speed with the data cable shipped with the phone.

The Nokia 2730 classic phone supports around 3.5 hours talk time on 3G network and  around 430 hours standby time on 3G network. The phone weighs around 88 grams. The memory of the phone can be extended to maximum 2GB with microSD card. It has 30MB internal memory as well. The phone has 2 Mega pixel camera with 4x digital zoom. It supports video recording in 3gp format. The Nokia 2730 Classic 3G phone supports email with attachments.

At an affordable cost below 5000 and the already available 3G service from BSNL, the Nokia 2730 classic 3G enabled phone will enable more people to access advanced technology.

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NRI business man B R Shetty buys two floors at Burj Dubai

January 7, 2010 by · 4 Comments

Dr. B R Shetty, the managing director and CEO of Abu Dhabi’s first multi-speciality healthcare facility, New Medical Centre (NMC) and the UAE Exchange now owns 100th and 142nd floors of Burj Khalifa, worlds tallest building. Burj Khalifa in Dubai,  is the most sought after address in the world now. B R Shetty, originally from Mangalore, Karnataka has got strong ties with Kerala. He has chosen  Kochi as the head office of UAE Exchange. Dr. Shetty, famous for his philanthropy activities was conferred Padma Sri in 2009.

Shetty has spent around Rs. 122 crores to buy the property in Burj Khalifa. Shetty bought the space for Dirham 3,000 (Rs 38,000) per sqft in Burj Khalifa. Even in the recessionary times, he has got offers up to 12000 Dirham for the property. He said he wouldn’t sell the property for any amount.

UAE Exchange was established in 1980 in UAE. It is now one of the world leading money exchange companies in the world. Shetty employs around 10,000 people in his various businesses. Shetty will take procession of the property in February. It will surely be a proud moment for him.

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