CIBER City Cochin India: Club FM’s fourth station goes on air in Cochin

Cochin Infotech Broadcasting Electronics and Research City

A Mega City project for Cochin City should come somewhere between the muncipalities of North Parur and Kodungaloor.This is where there is alot of potential for future growth and expansion. The promoters of this project should be INKEL(a NRI funded PPP company) and CUSAT(university).It should preferably called CIBER CITY which stand for Cochin Infotech Broadcasting Electronics and Research City. In Ernakulam District it should include parts of Vypeen island(Munambam),Varapzha,Puthenvelikara,Chennamangalam,Chengamanad,Manjali,Kottuvaly etc. In Thrissur Dist. it should include the muncipalities of Mala,Azhikode,Eriyad,Karuvapadna,Thekkukara,Muringoor and Kodungalloor( the ancient port town of Muziris or Crangannore)Situated at the northern end of the Periyar River, about 50 km from Kochi, Kodungaloor has been the gateway for Christianity, Judaism and Islam in India.
Known as 'Muziris' in Western and West Asian maritime records since ancient times, Kodungalloor has also played a role in shaping Kerala's history and culture.The project envisaged a self-contained, hi-tech complex with its own comprehensive infrastructure, including power, expressways, telecom networks, desalination plants, biotech parks, special economic zones (SEZs), IT/Biotech parks, industrial parks, hospitals, educational institutions, hotels and amusement parks.

A map showing where CIBER City would come between Paravur and Kodungaloor.

A map showing where CIBER City would come between Paravur and Kodungaloor.

The 10 km that span from Paravur to Kodungaloor is ideal for the Megacity Project CIBER CITY. CIBER CITY would alleviate Cochin City from the future growth problems that it might have and be a ideal place for Overseas Indians to come back to. It would also be nearby to Cherai Beach in Cherai,Vypeen Island. Cherai Beach is the landing point of the SEA-ME-WE-3' and 'SAFE' submarine cable landings .Only other city in India to have 2 submarine cable landing is Mumbai(Bombay). Its 15 GBps bandwidth supported VSNL's primary international gateway in India is in Kochi, Kerala.

C(ochin)I(nfotech)B(roadcasting)E(lectronics)&R(esearch) City A Megacity Project that Cochin needs

C(ochin)I(nfotech)B(roadcasting)E(lectronics)&R(esearch) City A Megacity Project that Cochin needs

It should be built by a consortium comprising of INKEL or Infrastructures Kerala a NRI funded Government of Kerala company with the government holding 26 % stake and 74% private participation.The company will promote and aquire land for the project.The consortium should include Limitless LLC,Macquarie Bank of Austrailia,DLF Limited,Singaspore Jurong Corp and Semb Corp , Al Nakheel LLC which is owned by the Dubai goverment and Austrailias Springfield land corporation and the project should be promoted by CUSAT University.

CHERAI BEACH COCHIN

CHERAI BEACH COCHIN

INDIA's answer to Florida and California A Silicon Valley in the making with beaches to relax for a fraction of the cost.Kochi is the preferred entry and exit point for travellers and entertains 2500 visitors and tourists to the city every day.Reason why, various multi-national and multi-million dollar projects have been announced lately that will perhaps change the face of the city, for good. Smart City Project at Kakkanad, Special Economic Zone, International Container Terminal at Vallarpadam Island, LNG Terminal and International Marina are just a few of them. The seabed has become a major transshipment point and strategic trade route between Arabia and the Asia Pacific, where even Queen Mary II routinely anchors during its voyages around the world.

CUSAT COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

CUSAT COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT) is a university in Kochi, also known as Cochin .CUSAT has entered into academic collaborations and exchange programmes with many notable institutions across the USA, Europe, Russia, Japan, France, Korea etcThe university has a 180 acre campus at Thrikkakara and a Lakeside campus at Ernakulam besides an Engineering College campus at Pulinkunnu, Alappuzha, the ‘rice bowl’ of Kerala. Located 15 km. north of Ernakulam city, the main campus at Thrikkakara houses Teaching and Research Departments, Auxiliary Institutions, Hostels, Guest houses, Visiting Faculty Complex, Coffee house, centre for Information Resource Management, University library, Post office, Bank, Health centre, Playgrounds, Courts and a Gymnasium besides the main Administrative Building that reminds you of the traditional Kerala architecture.Located 10 kms north of COCHIN CITY and 20 kms south of COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,on about 180 acres in Thrikkakara, the main campus is serene and beautiful. Rolling hills with patches of thick green and planted trees, plenty of fresh air and sunshine lift the spirits of students, staff and faculty. The main administrative block is built in traditional Kerala style with tiled roofs and is very functional.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Club FM’s fourth station goes on air in Cochin

May 19 2008

Club FM, the FM venture of the Mathrubhumi Group, hit the Cochin airwaves on May 16. With this FM station, Club FM has completed the launch of all its four stations. Apart from Cochin, Club FM is present in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Kannur.

Shreyams Kumar, Director, Electronics Media, Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Co, is gung-ho about the Cochin market, which is considered to be the fiefdom of the Matrubhumi Group.

Club FM will be on air from 5 am till midnight everyday. Apart from regular interactive and live shows, the FM station has lined up some live road shows as part of its exclusive ‘connect to people’ marketing strategy.

Kumar feels that the three RAPA Awards for station anthem, humour programme category and best female radio jockey is a reiteration of the fact that Club FM’s programme quality is the ultimate differentiating factor for its success.

Meanwhile, adding to its medley of music and game shows, Club FM will be coming up with a new lunch time show, ‘Meals Ready’, especially crafted to capture the distinctive eating-out habit of the people of Cochin. The show will cover various eateries and food joints of the city.

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FIVE REASONS COCHIN IS INDIA'S HOTTEST IT DESTINATION

1.The Connectivity Advantage
100% of 988 telephone exchanges are digital 98% of telephone exchanges connected by OFC to the NIB Reliance, Bharti, Asianet laying own OFC backbones Highest telephone density - 7 per 100 - India's 2005 target 'SEA-ME-WE-3' and 'SAFE' submarine cable landings (1 0f the 2 states in India to have two submarine cable landings) 15 GBps bandwidth supported VSNL's primary international gateway in India is in Kochi, Kerala.

2.The Human Resources Advantage
The Human Resources Advantage High density of science and technology personnel in India Lowest employee attrition rate in the country - <5% 75 engineering colleges in the state Database of readily employable graduates enabling interested ITES companies to access the best of professional talent Training for ITES HR pool Empanelled trainers providing ITES training within the Habitat.

3.The Cost Advantage
A fully burdened cost of just $8 per hour, when compared to the global average of $15 Salaries - 1/5th of the international average Operational costs less than 50% when compared to major cities Rentals lower by more than 60% in comparison to other cities Power and water tariff among the lowest in the country.
4.Kerala - The Outsourcing Advantage
The Government of Kerala has promised the state an IT led growth over the next few years. The primary drive towards establishing Kerala as the preferred ITES destination arises from private enterprises and community energies. The Kerala Government acts as a catalyst to successfully facilitate an enabling environment for IT, IT products and ITES. Kerala with its focus on Business Process Outsourcing, Customer Interaction Centres and Digital Content Creation/Processing, Training for relevant skills at sub-domain level to ensure adequate supply of trained human resources to ITES companies and employment regulations that uniquely facilitate ITES operations, is poised today to become the IT industry's dream destination.
5.Investing in Kochi
Kochi (formerly called Cochin) lies in the Southwest corner of the country. It is a bustling cosmopolitan city, home to 2 million people with all the associated social infrastructure including residential accommodation, shopping, schools, stock exchange, hotels, hospitals, conferencing venues, amusement park and entertainment facilities.Kochi is the commercial capital of Kerala and is home to the 7.5 million tones per annum Kochi Refineries, India's only private sector International airport, Shipyard, a number of medium and small sized industrial units in industrial belts at Udyogamandal, Edayar, Kalamasserry, Ambalamughal and Angamaly, and power plants at Bramhapuram and Edayar. Kochi has the Cochin University of Science & Technology, several Engineering and Medical Colleges and Business Schools. Kochi has a 15 GBPS VSNL International Gateway Exchange. Only Kochi and Mumbai in India have landing points for submarine cable links for 15 GBPS bandwidth and have therefore India's cheapest bandwidth costs. The SEA-ME-WE3 and SAFE cables touch Kochi; making Kochi a sought-after destination for IT enabled services. The recent NASSCOM survey on 9 leading Indian ITES destinations covering a range of parameters including land costs, power and communication infrastructure ranked the Kochi as the second best ITES destination above Metros like Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. 100 percent literacy and a very high level of e-literacy aided by government led projects such as Akshaya ensures a ready manpower resource for ITES/BPO sector. A dedicated ITES habitat for training in Kochi has commenced operations.

Cochin International Airport

Cochin International Airport

India's first privately financed and funded airportThe Cochin International Airport Limited is managed by the Government representatives, industralists, NRI's from 30 countries and representatives of financial institutions. The ground handling at the airport is done by Air India.The Airport is also suitable for operations of wide bodied Boeing - 747 type of Aircraft. The Airport has been planned in phases on a modular basis , to suit future requirements and also to minimize the initial investments so as to generate revenue at the earliest possible time.

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Silicon Valley California
Silicon Valley is an area that is located on the San Francisco, California, peninsula, radiates from Stanford University between the cities of San Francisco and San Jose (the 'capital' of Silicon Valley). Silicon Valley is contained by the San Francisco Bay on the east, the Santa Cruz Mountains on the west, and the Coast Range to the southeast.
It contains cities such as Mountain View, Cupertino and Sunnyvale. Silicon valley is home to world famous companies such as HP, Intel, Sun, Google, Yahoo!, eBay, Cisco, Apple Computers , Adobe and many, many more.

Cochin, Kerala India
Cochin is an area that is located centrally in Kerala State on the Southwest Indian Peninsula, It is contained by the Arabian Sea on the west including exotic Cherai Beach in Vypeen Island and Munnar Mountains on the east as well as Alleppey the Venice of the East to its South. It comprises of subdivision as Kakkanad(Which is the center of the IT revoluton)Thrikkara the home of Cochin University of Science and Technology,Ernakulam,Alwaye and Angamali. Cochin is emerging as a popular destination for Information Technology giants like Infosys,Wipro,TCS,Nest,Muthoot and many,many more.