Backward Front - an oxymoron

One of many wall paintings in Trivandrum The first line in Malayalam reads "Pinnokka Munnani", literally, Backward Front. An oxymoron, if there is one.

Roller skaters of Kawdiar

 

Roller skating is catching on like wild fire in Trivandrum. A small group of enthusiastic kids with their parents and coach were seen outside the Kawdiar palace gates. With the schools closed for summer, there is spurt in the number of skaters as can be seen from the pictures above. 

By the way, there was another small group near Enchakkal on the bypass service road. Whatever happened to them?

Tallest Flagpole in India

The tricolour flutters from the tallest flagpole in India at the Kanakakunnu palace grounds, Thiruvananthapuram.
This was due to the efforts of Mr. Naveen Jindal and The Flag Foundation of India. 
The flagpole, 206 feet high is perhaps the tallest in the country and was inaugurated in February 2013 after several uncertainties.