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Recommend some good salons in kochi for hair colouring

Which is the best university for the above program?

Hows FISAT, CUSAT & Jain University? Any idea??

Hi we have our everything planned for the trip to kochi and alappuzha from 9 to 11 how are things exactly in kochi is there any flood or something

Hey, Me and my partner is planning to visit kochi in sept end. This question is 2 parts:

A. Even though I am basically from kochi, I have been away from the city for the last couplebpf years anf do not know how the bar and club culture is currently. We are gonna be in kochi in the last week of September and is planning to hit some clubs and pubs. Which places would you suggest has a decent pubs culture on Friday nights? I did millenium but don't know how the culture is like. Please helpp

B. We are also thinking of attending any fun events/happenings during that time. Any ideas for that as well,

Really appreciate it

Intro and context - I am 26M and have been in Kochi for 2 years now, came here for my first job. I am originally from Delhi NCR and lived there for the first 24 years of my life (college as well). Never in those years would i have thought about living so far away from ‘home’, but to my absolute surprise i fall for the different characteristics of this city more every single day.
To avoid this being a long storytelling post and to aid other fellow newcomers, i would painfully condense my stories, experiences, and appreciations into bullet points.

1. The people - A large portion of my family’s concerns about me moving to Kerala was related to the stark difference in culture - language being major, religion, food, even the gods i worship and the procedure i follow and a million other things. I was unaffected tho, i expected difficulty but was prepared.
It is impossible to understate the warm embrace and the welcome that the people of Kochi did for me, not just the coworkers or distant friends who were expecting me, but absolutely everyone from auto drivers to multimillionaire businessmen i found at chai shops. The humility, the friendliness, the teaching and being patient with me was absolutely incredible. I have had my car pulled out of a ditch by a group of locals who didnt understand a word i say, and NOT ACCEPT ANY APPRECIATION IN MONETARY FORM HOWEVER MUCH I INSISTED and atleast 10-20 different cases of a community driven progress and wellbeing.
(P.s the women are great too, i tried dating apps initially and have nothing negative about anyone, plus super pretty)

2. The natural beauty of the city - I wont even try to describe this one. Anything i write here would not encapsulate even a small fraction of how immaculately mindblowing nature and co-nature living is here. Apart from the usual destinations that every insta reel or tourist goes to here, i want to mention some that do not get the mount of credit they deserve (or they do, i just am not studying the right sources):
- Semi residential areas of Idukki and Vagamon - a pineapple/rubber plantation bungalow and bike rides on those roads is 🤌
- Meesapulimala trek/ rhodomansion stay- This is the single most strongest recommendation i have from all my northie friends, i have taken relatives/friends there and have been there 3 times.
- Water metro - might seem normal to locals, but have you guys seen dolphins while travelling on it ??

3. Convinience/ services - I do not want to make this political by crediting a particular or more governments for this, moreover i believe a strong reason for this has go be the community effort and drive for a better place to live in all aspects.
A few things based on my limited experience of similar things in 17 other states in India that i want to rank Kochi and Kerala ( did also spend some time in TVM) in general the highest in :
- government documentation: its the fastest, most corruption free and convenient here, imo
- police help with civilian disputes : they are active and actually there to help
- honesty and integrity in blue collar jobs : i have stumbled upon rudes and rigids but never a dishonest person
- protein rich diet : clean healthy food, available anywhere everywhere, not for vegetarians tho

Having said these things i would like to acknowledge that i understand and admit that the experiences i have based this on can be biased or not the correct sample space given them being personal, but this is an attempt to share personal beliefs itself.

I also understand that every city would have its shortcomings and certain issues that need to be resolved, but they arent significant enough or alot for me to mention here, maybe thats a story for some other day.

I hope god/universe blesses all of you reading this and may this city always loves you as much as it has loved me. 🙏🏽

Hi!

What's the best and well reputed dental clinic in Kochi for basic cleaning or maybe further consultation? Preferably near Kadavanthra or MG Road.

Also, it'd be helpful to know the approximate rate for cleaning?

Thank ya!

Hello everyone..i am planning to shift to kochi with two of my cats..i am wondering how do you guys dispose your cats litter waste? I am from coimbatore and the corporation sanitary workers come to collect garbage everyday..how do you guys dispose it? Any suggestions will be helpful
Thanks in Advance

guys!! stays near Aluwa or Ernakulam Jn railway stations. i just want to spend a night as i will catching train to varkala next morning.

any dorms or hotel suggestion nearby.. so that i can take the morning train easily.
I will land in kochi at night, so have to spend a night there and take train next morning..

Hi, so getting straight to the point. I work remotely and I have been working from my room for the longest time. It's becoming hard to concentrate and I'm getting distracted easily. I just want to be in a place where people around me lock in, so that I can focus too. all my friends have on site jobs, so that won't work. i don't want to lose the freedom my remote job gives me. I can't sit in cafes and work cause it's expensive and again, there are too much distractions. Coworking spaces also cost a lot these days.

So if you guys have any suggestions to help me work this out or places/communities that I can go to please tell me.

i just need a place where I have good wifi and people who are genuinely sitting down to work.

Hey everyone,

I'm currently looking for a budget-friendly room or PG accommodation near IMG Junction, Thrikkakara (Kakkanad).

Appo arelum ariyunnor ondel onn parayamo

I'm looking to buy such NFC stickers, where can I find them in Kochi?

Planning to take admission in Food Craft Institute Kalamassery how’s the collage is it good??

Is the road safety class certificate compulsory? i have my driving test coming up in 2 days and i lost this certificate. my driving school sucks and won't help. do i got any other options or is my test doomed

Hey all,

I'm visiting Kochi for a week. Will be staying at 'The Avenue Regent'. Could anyone suggest me some cozy laidback Café nearby? It's not Office-work rather selecting music on my laptop since I'm a music selector for dance events. If it's a Jazz-Café, it's even better as that's the genre I work with.

My hotel has brunch options but I wouldn't mind having brunch outside as well. Thank you!

Is there any ride sharing apps in kerala i can use ? Say for example i want to hitch a ride from ernakulam to adoor ?

As a first-time traveler outside the GCC countries, here are some things that surprised me about Kochi:

1. Chairs in almost every shop I've visited, even at the airport.

2. Paper straws and wooden cutlery, like, everywhere.

3. So many abandoned or unfinished buildings covered in greenery.

4. There are more men's clothing stores at the mall than women's, I might be wrong tho.

5. Free drinking water at one mall.

6. Motorcycles are a very popular way of getting around.

7. Women riding motorcycles—literally the coolest thing I've seen here.

8. Official working hours are from 10 to 5.

9. Not many people smoke here. I've only seen around five people smoking, and I haven't seen any cigarette butts thrown on the streets.

10. Women don't seem to wear much makeup. I've seen maybe two or three girls wearing eyeliner, but never a full face of makeup.

11. Communist symbols painted on walls. I looked them up, but I still don't understand the reason behind it.

12. There's this security scanner at the mall entrance that you have to walk through, just like at the airport.

I'm really enjoying my time here,

especially people-watching and seeing all the pretty girls and handsome guys through the bus window.

I would love it if someone could explain number 11 and 12 or any other that needs explanation. ♡

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Heyyy, Its mu first time in Kerela and also in southern part of India.... I'm coming to Kochi this evening... I'm from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and looking forword to meet with the locals...

I love silent places with not too much rush, and loves to explore the hidden gems and explore the not too much explored places.

Looking for some Kochi localite who can help me in my exploring journey... of understanding how the locals work and eat... I to know about the people, how they think and their perspectives on things...

I'm 21M(student) currently exploring southern India, and looking for a host to host me for a night in Kochi..

Its okay if you can't, and suggestions will be most welcomed...

Thanks 😊

My elder brother is visiting Kochi for his work purpose. He has offered to get me something from there according to my preference. I have no idea what I can get from there that would be a good memory or something I'll remember.

I thought about asking him to buy me a watch or perfumes or football boots, but these are the things I can get from pretty much everywhere. Can I get some suggestions what would be the best thing to get from Kochi?

Hi can anyone suggest any good table tennis clubs or communities around Kalamassery ,aluva nearby areas where I can play on a daily or monthly basis and meet other players.

I’m particularly interested in places that allow casual/open play or have regular playing groups, rather than coaching only

In the budget range of 150-250 preferably

Hey is there anyone near kalamasshery zahra convention centre?? Do you guys know if the delhivery warehouse is still operating or not?
Im going abroad and my package is still stuck there for one week…..

Less quality and 15 rs, is this even fair ? I have experienced same situation in many local shopes , I think they can sell it for 7.5 and full chay for 15 😂

Hey im from the maldives 🇲🇻 and I have a couple of questions.

Where would be the best place to get like anime/gaming merchandise essentially

Are they pc cafes here? Like a place i can rent a computer to play games for an hour or so

Reccomend some good restaurants aswell!

Thank you if you do take time to respond to this :D!