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My article on e-waste,published in On Sale Express




The mid gap is actually stylish rite? not done purposely but...

Sebastian Wernicke talks about how to make "the optimum TEDTalk" based on user ratings.

Lies, damned lies and statistics (about TEDTalks) | Video on TED.com

Nainamvalappu: The football capital of Kozhikode: Part II

N.V.Subair,President-NFFA,says there is so much talent here when it comes to football but lack of facilities is the biggest impediment.


Replica of FIFA World cup trophy, made by this person in wood.There is a purpose for this replica of World cup trophy kept here. This trophy is made in wood. During the final of the World cup when the winner lifts the original FIFA World cup trophy, this replica at Nainamvalappu will be handed over to the respective fan club members!so this time members of the Spain fans club lifted the trophy.

Even I had this rare opportunity of holding FIFA World cup trophy, a replica atleast!

Banners from Nainamvalappu!

Holland fans Club


Some section of the people here hope that one day India will make it to FIFA World cup football! Jai Ho!


The only place throughout Malabar where I saw a banner for Korean team!


Some local heroes playing with legendary Pele (good photoshop work!)


And an entire fence wall dedicated to World cup fixture!



NFFA even has a blog dedicated to football related news.

Nainamvalappu: The football capital of Kozhikode: Part I

Nainamvalappu, a small town in Kozhikode, predominantly comprises of fishing community.

Founded in 1996,Nainamvalappu Football Fans Association, NFFA is in constant touch with FIFA. They send regular magazines,a copy of the new rules, brochures and miniatures. NFFA has a mini FIFA museum. “This time, FIFA sent us a gold key chain carrying its logo. We have displayed all our curios here,” says Subair, the President of NFFA.


Zakumi banner ,the Official Mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup


Gold and silver plated replica of World cup, key chains, buttons, stickers, all sent by FIFA!


FIFA World cup 2010 official poster!


The original Jabulani, official football of FIFA World cup 2010!


Official postcards of all the entire FIFA World cup matches!


FIFA Bag


Members of Nainamvalappu Football Fans Association, NFFA in front of the office.

To be continued..

Hans Rosling's interesting TED talk about World population
Hans Rosling on global population growth | Video on TED.com

Image of the week

Seen three, five and even seven star hotels but what about up star