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<keyword id="30469" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kochi" source="Orion">Kochi</keyword>, a vibrant city in Kerala steeped in history and culture, boasts a culinary landscape as rich and diverse as its heritage. From aromatic spices to coastal delicacies, the cuisine of Kochi embodies a fusion of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Let's embark on a gastronomic journey through the 10 famous cuisines that define the essence of Kochi's culinary scene. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Malabar Biriyani:" comment="subhead" text="Malabar Biriyani:">Malabar Biriyani:</cmsannotation> A quintessential Malabar delight, the Malabar Biriyani is a fragrant rice dish layered with marinated meat, spices, and aromatic herbs. Kochi's version often features tender chunks of chicken or succulent pieces of mutton, infused with flavors of cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Karimeen Pollichathu:" comment="subhead" text="Karimeen Pollichathu:">Karimeen Pollichathu:</cmsannotation> A cherished dish among seafood enthusiasts, Karimeen Pollichathu showcases pearl spot fish marinated in a blend of spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked to perfection. The result is a harmonious medley of tangy and spicy flavors. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Appam with Stew:" comment="subhead" text="Appam with Stew:">Appam with Stew:</cmsannotation> Appam, a lacy, fermented rice pancake with a crispy edge and soft center, pairs exquisitely with a fragrant stew made of coconut milk, vegetables, and sometimes chicken or lamb. This breakfast delicacy is a local favorite. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Kerala Prawn Curry:" comment="subhead" text="Kerala Prawn Curry:">Kerala Prawn Curry:</cmsannotation> The coastal influence shines in Kochi's Kerala Prawn Curry, featuring fresh prawns simmered in a coconut-based gravy infused with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and tamarind, delivering a delightful tanginess. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Puttu and Kadala Curry:" comment="subhead" text="Puttu and Kadala Curry:">Puttu and Kadala Curry:</cmsannotation> A staple breakfast dish, Puttu is steamed cylinders of ground rice and coconut served with Kadala Curry, a spicy black chickpea curry. The combination offers a burst of flavors and textures. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Parotta and Beef Fry:" comment="subhead" text="Parotta and Beef Fry:">Parotta and Beef Fry:</cmsannotation> Kochi's take on Parotta, flaky layered flatbread, pairs impeccably with succulent Beef Fry, cooked with spices, onions, and curry leaves. This dish reflects the city's diverse culinary influences. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Kerala Sadya:" comment="subhead" text="Kerala Sadya:">Kerala Sadya:</cmsannotation> A grand feast, Kerala Sadya is a ceremonial meal served on banana leaves, featuring an array of vegetarian dishes like Avial, Thoran, Rasam, and Pachadi, showcasing the richness of Kerala's flavors. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Thalassery Chicken Dum Biryani:" comment="subhead" text="Thalassery Chicken Dum Biryani:">Thalassery Chicken Dum Biryani:</cmsannotation> Hailing from nearby Thalassery, this aromatic and flavorful Chicken Dum Biryani features marinated chicken and fragrant Basmati rice cooked with spices, saffron, and fried onions in layers. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Kerala Fish Curry:" comment="subhead" text="Kerala Fish Curry:">Kerala Fish Curry:</cmsannotation> Coconut-infused tangy and spicy Fish Curry, often made with kingfish or seer fish, captures the essence of coastal flavors. Tamarind, coconut milk, and a melange of spices define this traditional dish. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Kerala Banana Chips:" comment="subhead" text="Kerala Banana Chips:">Kerala Banana Chips:</cmsannotation> A beloved snack, Kerala's Banana Chips are thinly sliced bananas fried to a crisp perfection, seasoned with spices, and often enjoyed as a crunchy accompaniment to meals or as a standalone treat. Note: The article is based on content generated by AI models like Bard and Chatgpt. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/top-5-places-to-visit-in-kerala/slidelist/103806526.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Top 5 Places to visit in Kerala</a>

Culinary odyssey: Exploring Kochi's 10 famous cuisines

<keyword id="3300786" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Pappada-Vada">Pappada Vada</keyword>, a restaurant in <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=kochi&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Kochi’</a>s Kaloor area run by Minu Pauline has ensured that the <keyword id="6398336" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Homeless">homeless</keyword> in the area get the gift of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=food&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">food</a>- and in the process also set an example for <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=restaurant&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">restaurants</a> and individuals all across the world. 
 The restaurant has installed a public fridge right in front of their outlet with the aim of making it a stop for people to ‘donate’ <keyword id="1390035" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="leftover-food">leftover food</keyword> for the less fortunate. 
 
The fridge which has been christened ‘Nanma Maram’ which roughly translates to Giving Tree will be accessible 24/7 to everyone, allowing people to pay a visit, eat or donate anytime they want. The cost of the fridge and electricity is being borne by Pauline. 
 
 
 
One doesn’t necessarily need to eat in Pappada Vada to be able to donate to the fridge. As long as you possess anything that’s neatly wrapped and is worth donating, you can put it in the fridge. Additionally, the restaurant also plans to pre-stock the fridge with 50 food packets from their end daily so as to guarantee every homeless person accessing it has a full stomach. 
 
With more and more people being aware of this initiative, the idea would be to not only get people to donate to the needy, but also instill the value of not wasting food themselves. 
 So, the next time you're in <keyword id="30469" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kochi">Kochi</keyword> and have extra food, you know what to do with it.

This Kochi restaurant installed a Public Fridge where
people can drop off leftover food for the homeless

<ul><li>Earlier this week, India’s very first <keyword id="6856318" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Autonomous-Retail">autonomous retail</keyword> store was opened in <keyword id="30469" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kochi">Kochi</keyword>. </li><li>The 24x7 convenience store, which is named <keyword id="6856317" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Watasale">Watasale</keyword>, does not have salespeople or cash registers. </li><li>The technologies used in the store - machine learning, computer vision and artificial intelligence- are similar to the ones used in Amazon’s check-out free grocery store in Seattle - <keyword id="3922715" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-Go">Amazon Go</keyword>. </li></ul> The concept of checkout lines, cashiers and even shoplifting could soon be a distant memory. Earlier this week, India’s very first autonomous retail store was opened in Kochi. The 24x7 convenience store, which is appropriately named <a href="http://www.watasale.com/">Watasale</a>, does not have salespeople or cash registers and allows shoppers to pick up whatever they want and leave. All they need to do is download the Watasale app and scan a <keyword id="1011037" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="QR-code">QR code</keyword> in order to get past the store’s turnstiles. While in the store, they can choose from two rows of goods, which include food and beverage items as well as toiletries. A number of sensors automatically take note of the products that are picked up. Once the customers leave the store, they are presented with a bill on their phone which they can pay online. In the future, the company will require customers to have a pre-loaded wallet before entering the store which will automatically get deducted once they leave. The technologies used in the store - machine learning, computer vision and artificial intelligence- are similar to the ones used in Amazon’s check-out free grocery store in Seattle - Amazon Go- which was opened to the public in January 2018. 
 
 
 
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 The AI-driven store is a brainchild of five engineers from Kochi who have been working on the concept since 2015, conducting research and experimenting with different models. Watasale’s CEO and CTO, Subash S, was formerly the founder of Oranz Technology Solutions, a Kochi-based IT security solutions firm. India’s supermarket chains should take note. While the team launched the store without any external funding, it is looking for investments in order to add new outlets in Tier-1 cities like New Delhi and Bengaluru. In fact, following its launch, Watasale has reportedly received an investment offer from Mitsui &amp; Co, a Japanese trading conglomerate. The next phase of the company’s strategy also involves the launch of micro-grocery stores in residential complexes, metro stations and offices.

Lo and behold, India now has a retail store that allows customers to pick up items and leave

New Delhi, Jun 12 () Global hospitality major Marriott International on Friday said its home delivery service will now be available in more cities through an agreement with food aggregator Zomato. This association further expands and strengthens Marriott's home delivery service across India, while making it a mutually beneficial tool that allows outreach and exposure to thousands of customers using the platform, Marriott International said in a statement. The company's home delivery service, 'Marriott on Wheels', has also branched out into providing corporate outdoor catering services and Bento Box meals, it added. The partnership will start with close to 30 hotels in cities Bengaluru, Gurugram, Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Raipur, Chennai, Kochi and Surat, Marriott International said. This facility will extend to additional cities, as more hotels join the service provider. Leveraging on the equity and outreach of Zomato, every meal delivery comes with the assurance of responsible and safe handling and packaging measures from start to finish with every order, it added. "Revolutionising the way food delivery works and elevating the service elements, we have partnered with an established brand like Zomato. This will help us provide seamless end-to-end solutions that involve quality, speed with all the necessary protocols followed," Marriott International South Asia Senior Vice-President Neeraj Govil said. There is a synergy of values between both brands and "we believe the partnership will take our food delivery service under the 'Marriott On Wheels' programme to the next level as we see the country opening up slowly", he added. Zomato will execute contactless delivery on all prepaid orders, the statement said. "We are happy to partner with Marriott International and feature 'Marriott on Wheels' on the Zomato app. As consumers look for new ways to indulge and celebrate special occasions in the 'new normal', we believe this partnership will be important in rendering premium food experiences," Zomato Food Delivery Chief Operating Officer Mohit Sardana said. There would also be a sanitisation station as well as a temperature-measuring station for Zomato delivery partners at all Marriott locations so that there is no lapse in food safety, the statement said. Marriott International has a portfolio of over 7,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 134 countries and territories. AKT HRS

Marriott enters into pact with Zomato to expand home delivery service

<ul><li>The expenses of living have increased across the country due to inflation, white-collar jobs and people are looking for ways to go back to their hometowns.</li><li>According to a report by Nasscom and Boston Consulting Group, 65% of the employees in India want to shift to tier 2 or tier 3 cities.</li><li>Top tech majors like <keyword id="6354512" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="infosys" source="Orion">Infosys</keyword>, Wipro and <keyword id="6357150" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tcs" source="Orion">TCS</keyword> have opened offices in Tier-2 and Tier-3 locations like Guwahati, Bhubaneswar and Jamshedpur.</li></ul>After a long hiatus, software engineer Jatin Sharma moved back to Gurugram from his hometown Jaipur. His company has called him back to the office - and he has to be present at least twice a week. Since it’s too far for him to make the trip from home, he shifted back to the city and has been living there for the last six months. “I’ve realized that my monthly expenses have increased at least by 20-30% in the last six months. It was comparatively lesser before Covid. I am unable to save anything like earlier,” Sharma told Business Insider India. The expenses of living have grown across the country in the last four months due to food and fuel inflation. Moreso, urban areas are tighter on the pocket, making him look for ways and means to go back home. “If I had the option I would want to move back to my hometown. My expenses over there are quite low,” Sharma further added. He is not the only one who thinks so. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Surat vs Mumbai, Kochi vs Chennai" comment="subhead" text="Surat vs Mumbai, Kochi vs Chennai">Surat vs Mumbai, Kochi vs Chennai</cmsannotation> According to a report by Nasscom and Boston Consulting Group, 65% of the employees in India want to shift to tier-2 or tier-3 cities. The cost of living in Surat is 50% lower than Mumbai, while in Jaipur it is 35% lower than the national capital city. Similarly, the cost of living in Kochi is 30% lower than the cost of living in Chennai, says the report titled Shaping the Future of Work in India's Tech Industry. Urban migration of white collar workers is very prevalent in India as a significant portion of employees are from tier-2 or tier-3 cities. Since most of them moved back to their hometowns during the pandemic and enjoyed the comfort of their homes and near and dear, they’re reluctant to come back to hefty rents, lonely life and also miss the pleasures of living at home. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The reverse migration of tech cos" comment="subhead" text="The reverse migration of tech cos">The reverse migration of tech cos</cmsannotation> As the saying goes, – if Mohammed doesn’t come to the mountain, the mountain will come to Mohammed. To cater to this trend, top tech majors like Infosys, Wipro and TCS have opened offices in tier-2 and tier-3 locations like Guwahati, Bhubaneswar and Jamshedpur. In the last 18 months, this expansion has intensified. “A large number of our people are working from hometowns. We have looked at it and (want to) ensure that they have opportunities to work closer home. These are not satellite offices. It is at least 1,000 seaters and we will expand them as we go forward. In the next quarter-end, all these offices will be ready,” Krishnamurthy Shankar, group head of human resource development of Infosys told ET. Infosys is <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/infosys-sets-up-four-new-offices-in-tier-ii-cities-in-a-bid-to-get-closer-to-talent-pool/articleshow/92186996.cms">setting up new offices</a> in Coimbatore and Vizag, to access the talent pool. Opening offices in tier-2 or tier-3 cities is also beneficial for organizations too. These companies which have been struggling with increased salary hikes, can receive access to a wide talent pool at salaries that are at least 20-30% lower. As of <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/tier-2-and-tier-3-cities-the-sunrise-destination-of-indian-it-industry/">now</a>, about 976 MNCs have set up 1,257 Global In-house Centres (GICs) in India. Of this, only 68 GICs are in tier-2 locations, by Zinnov, a management consultancy. There are more towns which can be tapped, across the length and breadth of this vast country. “Indore, Chandigarh, Warangal, Kochi are some of the tier-2 cities of high potential for the company and it expects to narrow down to two to three cities for launching new offices,” as per Nasscom report. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/india-heads-into-the-thunderstorm-zone-right-after-the-heatwave-orange-alerts-issued/articleshow/92333863.cms">India heads into the thunderstorm zone right after the heatwave, orange alerts issued</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/indians-found-inner-peace-during-the-pandemic-but-now-they-seek-less-of-it/articleshow/92336707.cms">Indians found inner peace during the pandemic but now, they seek less of it</a>

India’s tech talent pool is from Vizag, Indore and Warangal — that’s where Infosys, TCS and others are heading

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="11892922" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="netflix" source="Orion">Netflix</keyword> released its original series "<keyword id="12189586" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="squid-game" source="Orion">Squid Game</keyword>," a Korean drama about a deadly game, this month.</li><li>The hashtag #squidgame has amassed 11.1 billion views on <keyword id="11894125" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tiktok" source="Orion">TikTok</keyword> and is full of memes about the show.</li><li>People are parodying games from the series like "red light, green light."</li></ul>A wave of memes based on the Netflix original South Korean drama "Squid Game," and the twisted children's games it features, are going viral on TikTok, with users reenacting dramatizations of games like "red light, green light.""Squid Game" premiered on Netflix on September 17 and has since risen to the number one position in the United States, per Netflix's own public ranking. The show, a Korean-language drama, is about a group of people who, having exhausted their economic options, decide to join a game series that promises a major jackpot.But there's a twist: losing a game means that you'll be killed. Outside of that specific sound, the hashtag <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/squidgame?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1p=v1">#squidgame</a> has amassed a staggering 11.1 billion views on TikTok, and is filled with memes, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nanno_372/video/7009642227735498011?is_copy_url=0&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326809896056326">clips</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kdtrama/video/7009985509267361029?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">fan edits</a> of characters from the show. The "red light, green light" game from the first episode of the show is the driving force behind many of the memes on TikTok. "Red light, green light" is a children's game in which one person commands those behind them to run (green light) and hold still (red light), and eliminates those who move during a red light phase.The "Squid Game" episode features the Korean iteration of the game, which per the <a href="https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/en/topic/detail/1520">Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture</a> is known as mugunghwa kochi pieotsumnida (무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다). But in the show, a giant animatronic girl calls out commands for players to run and stop, and if it catches them moving, the animatronic immediately triggers a gun to shoot them, eliminating the player.Many of the videos are concentrated under a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yovincaprafika/video/7009903629301845275?is_copy_url=0&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326809896056326">sound uploaded by TikTok user @yovincaprafika</a> that clips the animatronic saying "mugunghwa kochi pieotsumnida." The sound has been used in over 200,000 videos, with people using it to act out scenarios of how they'd act in the game. Others on TikTok are attempting the non-deadly version of the second game from the show, attempting to cut a shape out of dalgona candy (or honeycomb toffee), which is a popular South Korean street food also known as <a href="https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/ppopgi">ppopgi (뽑기)</a>. As Insider previously reported, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrHiT_fpc_k">some vendors will give you a free piece if you can stencil the shape out of the candy without breaking it.</a> <a href="https://www.insider.com/culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more stories from Insider's Digital Culture desk.</a>

The deadly 'Red Light, Green Light' game from Netflix's 'Squid Game' has become a viral TikTok meme

Online grocery platform Bigbasket is looking at hiring 10,000 people for its warehouses and last-mile delivery to clear pending orders quickly and meet the spike in orders on account of the nationwide lockdown. "We are looking to hire 10,000 people for our warehouses and last-mile delivery. This hiring will happen across all 26 cities that we are present in," BigBasket Vice President-Human Resources Tanuja Tewari told . She added that the pressure is being felt across all cities with the challenges being higher in tier I cities. E-commerce companies have been struggling to deliver orders after the 21-day lockdown, imposed to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus, came into effect from March 25. Even though the government has allowed delivery of essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment through e-commerce platforms, players have complained of their delivery staff being hassled by police. With local authorities shutting down warehouses and stopping trucks from crossing state borders, e-commerce players have seen their operations getting disrupted. The companies have resumed operations and working to complete pending orders. Some companies are giving people the option to cancel their orders, and are also delaying taking fresh orders to ensure the pending orders get delivered. gro Another challenge facing the industry is the availability of limited staff for warehouses and logistics. Tewari said currently, there is a shortfall of 50 per cent staff in the company's warehouses and delivery team. The company has started taking orders in all the cities but due to capacity constraints the slots are getting filled very quickly, she added. In a tweet, bigbasket said it is operating at about 40 per cent of its planned capacity. "We are operational across all our cities with limited slot capacities except Kochi and Indore... We were operating at 10 per cent of our capacity on March 25 and as of yesterday (April 2), we are operating at 40 per cent of capacity planned," it said. The company also has permits/passes from government authorities to ensure that its employees have safe passage for their work. It is also providing attractive salary and benefits package including health insurance to help staff at this difficult time. On Thursday, bigbasket partnered with ride-hailing platform Uber to deliver household essentials to customers.

COVID-19: Bigbasket to hire 10,000 people for warehouses, delivery

When the winter is right upon us and holidays are back with a bang, can festivals be far behind? It is <keyword id="24087" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="carnival">carnival</keyword> time across India – a time to celebrate and share all things good in true Yuletide spirit. So we bring you seven offbeat <keyword id="6385705" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="events">events</keyword> – a mix of modern concepts and traditional happenings that celebrate the varied and vibrant art and culture of the country. And then there will be Christmas <keyword id="192" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Celebrations">celebrations</keyword> all over India. Let go of your toil &amp; care, and connect to retune your life. Happy holidays! 
 
Life at its exotic best – <keyword id="78069" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rann-Utsav">Rann Utsav</keyword> (<keyword id="6354766" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gujarat">Gujarat</keyword>) It’s a desert <keyword id="58" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Festival">festival</keyword> with a difference. The white salt marsh, spread across some 7,000 sq km in Gujarat, attracts thousands to the Great Rann every year, revealing the many-hued life and culture of <keyword id="6361801" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kutch">Kutch</keyword>. The journey from Bhuj will take you to the colourful Tent City at <keyword id="1967990" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dhordo-village">Dhordo village</keyword> and other exotic locations such as <keyword id="1967991" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hodko">Hodko</keyword>, <keyword id="1967994" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhirandiyara">Bhirandiyara</keyword>, <keyword id="144766" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Khavda">Khavda</keyword>, <keyword id="476012" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kalo-Dungar">Kalo Dungar</keyword> (<keyword id="226408" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Black-Hills">Black Hills</keyword>) and the <keyword id="656787" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mandvi-beach">Mandvi beach</keyword>. The great white saltpan in the distance looks mesmeric and nearby, you can catch the haunting tunes played by the locals on their jodia pava (twin-flutes). While you are here, <keyword id="76631" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Folk-music">folk music</keyword>, dances, camel safaris and wildlife viewing will fill your days. A stay at the bhunga (egg-shaped mud huts), a taste of the Kutchi cuisine and the exquisite local art will enthral you further. In mid-January, Kutch celebrates the traditional <keyword id="4062388" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kite-festival">kite festival</keyword> <keyword id="90750" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Uttarayan">Uttarayan</keyword> and you can watch the spectacular view as thousands of flying beauties dot the sky. 
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Shake a leg at <keyword id="91958" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sunburn-festival">Sunburn Festival</keyword> (<keyword id="826" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Goa">Goa</keyword>) If the <keyword id="24879" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sun">sun</keyword>, seas and <keyword id="6354530" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="music">music</keyword> allure you to distraction, it’s time to head for the coastal capital for a rocking experience. Sunburn is the coolest <keyword id="881528" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="electronic-dance-music-festival">electronic dance music festival</keyword> to invade the <keyword id="1834821" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="indian-beaches">Indian beaches</keyword>, now entering Season 7 with pomp and style. With custom stages in the making, numerous genres of music on offer and some world famous DJs &amp; <keyword id="49237" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Artistes">artistes</keyword> debuting, it is surely going to be an electrifying extravaganza that could be the party of parties in Goa. Get ready for some fun, frolic and froth even as the music captures your soul and you can’t stop dancing. 
When: Dec 27-29 
What it costs: Rs 9,250-15,500 per person. 
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Super fun at <keyword id="1968003" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vh1-Supersonic">Vh1 Supersonic</keyword> (Goa) Another electrifying <keyword id="6356630" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="EDM">EDM</keyword> (<keyword id="42249" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="electronic-dance-music">electronic dance music</keyword>) event that will be held in Goa this year. A super line-up of artistes and DJs from all over the globe will keep you spellbound with some rocking music while dancing gets even better when you are grooving on the <keyword id="8688" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="SEA">sea</keyword> shore. And guess who is leading the super fest? None other than the electronic music promoter <keyword id="135873" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nikhil-Chinapa">Nikhil Chinapa</keyword> who has left Sunburn and is now starting his own show. The <keyword id="1968004" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Debut-edition">debut edition</keyword> this year is purely for <keyword id="6355317" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dance">dance</keyword> music fans, but it could be a <keyword id="1968005" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Multi-genre-festival">multi-genre festival</keyword> within the next year or two. So let’s wait and watch the magic happen. 
When: Dec 26-30 
What it costs: Keep a tab, the organisers will soon come up with the ticket pricing. 
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Wellness fest at Zambhala (Goa) If you are seeking wellness and harmony this <keyword id="6389817" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="new-year">New Year</keyword>, the <keyword id="1968009" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Zambhala-Yoga">Zambhala Yoga</keyword>, <keyword id="1968008" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Music-and-Life-Spirit-Festival">Music and Life Spirit Festival</keyword> could be the <keyword id="1968010" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lifestyle-event">lifestyle event</keyword> for you. Debuting this December, it is going to be an annual festival that brings together <keyword id="1968011" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Yoga-experts">yoga experts</keyword>, <keyword id="551676" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="spiritual-teachers">spiritual teachers</keyword>, <keyword id="25205" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="doctors">doctors</keyword>, <keyword id="21324" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Therapists">therapists</keyword>, <keyword id="145052" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="healers">healers</keyword>, <keyword id="6367711" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Musicians">musicians</keyword> and <keyword id="1792" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="artists">artists</keyword> from all over the globe. So that one may nurture the power of self and live with positive energy. The yoga part of the festival is especially interesting as it will focus on various methods of yoga and <keyword id="6388212" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="meditation">meditation</keyword> – all curated to ensure a better and <keyword id="1968013" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Healthier-living">healthier living</keyword>. Then there will be talks and workshops on <keyword id="639756" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="life-skills">life skills</keyword> and <keyword id="1968014" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Alternative-healing">alternative healing</keyword>. Overall, quite a new concept and could be worth joining. 
When: Dec 21-22 
What it costs: Rs 2,800 per person for participation; day passes available at venue for Rs 1,600 while kids under the age of 12 can attend for free. Event to be held at Bardo, Morjim, in North Goa. 
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Melody, masti at <keyword id="1968016" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mt-Abu-Winter-Festival">Mt Abu Winter Festival</keyword> (<keyword id="6355588" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rajasthan">Rajasthan</keyword>) Come December and this hill resort in the heart of Rajasthan pulsates with festive notes. A grand procession marks the beginning, diyas are set floating on the <keyword id="455501" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nakki-Lake">Nakki Lake</keyword> in the evenings and spectacular <keyword id="54214" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Fireworks">fireworks</keyword> light up the night sky. <keyword id="29645" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Performers">Performers</keyword> and <keyword id="6360759" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="artisans">artisans</keyword> from all over the state assemble here, bringing to life the rich culture and traditions of this princely state. Give in to the serene magic of music – the folk, the shehnai and the <keyword id="6401082" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sufi">Sufi</keyword> strains. Or join the Rajasthani dancers with full zest. The thrilling <keyword id="1968020" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Fire-dance">fire dance</keyword> of Bikaner, the graceful <keyword id="1968022" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ghoomer">Ghoomer</keyword> and <keyword id="1968023" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Terahtali">Terahtali</keyword>, the lively <keyword id="1288524" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kalbelia">Kalbelia</keyword> and the fascinating <keyword id="1622221" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gair">Gair</keyword> of Mewar are sure to take your breath away. For the adventurous, there’s a long list of contests – rowing, horse races, tug-of-war, gilli danda, <keyword id="6799761" type="SPORT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kite-flying">kite flying</keyword> and even 20-20 cricket. Shop for exquisite <keyword id="6502685" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Handicraft">handicraft</keyword> and taste the delectable local food to make the most of this colourful carnival. 
When: Dec 29-31 
What it costs: A trip to <keyword id="434732" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mt-Abu">Mt Abu</keyword> suits every budget and starts from Rs 7,000-8,000 per person on twin sharing basis. 
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The beat of sun, surf &amp; ruins – <keyword id="1968024" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mamallapuram-Dance-Festival">Mamallapuram Dance Festival</keyword> (<keyword id="12864" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chennai">Chennai</keyword>) If you missed the Konark dance festival in Odisha earlier this month, travel south to the beach town of <keyword id="385028" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mamallapuram">Mamallapuram</keyword> (also known as <keyword id="73041" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mahabalipuram">Mahabalipuram</keyword>), around 60 km south of Chennai, and soak in the <keyword id="1968025" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Open-air-dance-festival">open air dance festival</keyword>. One can never find a more majestic backdrop with the <keyword id="1968028" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Monolithic-rock-sculptures">monolithic rock sculptures</keyword> and temples rising above the golden shore and the endless waves breaking nearby. This ancient port town of the Pallava dynasty hosts a month-long festival that brings to life classical and <keyword id="522230" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="folk-dances">folk dances</keyword> from all over India – <keyword id="14944" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bharatanatyam">Bharatanatyam</keyword>, <keyword id="6386949" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kuchipudi">Kuchipudi</keyword>, <keyword id="255053" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kathakali">Kathakali</keyword>, <keyword id="1300412" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="mohini-attam">Mohini Attam</keyword>, <keyword id="6354459" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Odissi">Odissi</keyword>, <keyword id="210" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kathak">Kathak</keyword> and more. The exact venue is close to <keyword id="1968030" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Arjunas-Penance">Arjuna’s Penance</keyword>, a bass relief sculpted on the face of two gigantic adjacent rocks. While in Mamallapuram, you must visit Cholamadal artists’ village and shop for some exquisite handcrafted items. 
When: Dec 27-Jan 26 
What it costs: Most tour operators offer customised pricing, depending on itinerary and package; may cost around Rs 7,000 per person on twin sharing basis. 
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A symphony of Indian traits – <keyword id="1968032" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cochin-Carnival">Cochin Carnival</keyword> (Kerala) This is one colourful carnival that calls for fun, feasting and revelry. It’s an age-old event and dates back to the colonial days when the Portuguese held <keyword id="9735" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="new-year-celebrations">New Year celebrations</keyword>. Now it offers loads of <keyword id="1783440" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="carnival-games">carnival games</keyword>, <keyword id="1968033" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Beach-games">beach games</keyword>, races (how about some dirt biking), dancing and fireworks. Locals dress up in <keyword id="1968034" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Fancy-costumes">fancy costumes</keyword> and the grand finale includes a huge procession on New Year’s Day – complete with drum beats, music and embellished elephants. But just like a full-blooded carnival, it has more to offer that attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe. While the North and <keyword id="1968035" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="South-Indian-folk-dances">South Indian folk dances</keyword> set the stages on fire, a three-month-long <keyword id="1968037" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="International-exhibition-of-contemporary-art">international exhibition of contemporary art</keyword> (they call it <keyword id="1055137" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kochi-Muziris-Biennale">Kochi-Muziris Biennale</keyword>) was also held across the state in 2012-13. So it should be back next December to delight <keyword id="1643" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Art-lovers">art lovers</keyword> and Aspinwall in <keyword id="6361494" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Fort-Kochi">Fort Kochi</keyword> is expected to be the main venue for the second edition. 
When: Dec 25-Jan 1 at Fort Kochi. 
What it costs: A week’s vacation in Kerala may cost around Rs 16,000 per person on twin sharing basis (excluding airfare). 
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