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The Rushambo political game in Kerala

 The upcoming elections in Kerala is akin to the game of rock paper scissor. The ubiquious game that is often seen played by school children in the crowded bus or train. The game takes a few moments,  is tacky, needs instant agility to throw a quick display of three unique hand gestures-- A closed fist representing rock, an open palm symbolising a sheet of paper and a geature with the thumb index and middle finger symbolising scissors. In the game, the rock can break the scissor,  the scissor can cut the paper and the paper can cover up the stone--Each, have an upper hand over the other--in the game. In a series of rounds, each player would win, lose, and draw roughly one-third of games. The game is a classic method used to even settle playground dispute.  Eerily, this game has a striking resemblance to the political development being witnessed in poll bound state of Kerala.  Take for instance, the closed fist. It is the generic communist salute, comrades excha...
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A taste of Lucknow at Holiday Inn, Kochi

Holiday Inn, Kochi  presents Awadhi food  festival  at its succulent best Multicoloured entrance with a tiny yellow board reminding of Lucknow railway station dangle at the entrance. The welcome area is decked with low- seater divan covered with fluorescent- purple cushions and Hookas that catch the eye under the warm yellow lights giving true Awadi feel. Holiday Inn  is in  celebratory mood as it plays host to Lucknowi Andaaz food festival at its Masala    Restaurant from  14th  – 22nd July 2017. Chef Manoj Kumar, The Indian Specialty Chef...