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Birth Village at Panampilly Nagar, Cochin, is in a simple house in a residential colony. The Lamaze classes are conducted on the ground floor, while the clothing boutique operates from the first floor...
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Firecrackers, oil lamps, sweets and gifts - Diwali celebrations are incomplete without these. But this year, if you intend to celebrate a quiet Diwali sansDiwali diyas firecrackers, go a step further with the sweets and gifts. MetroMela brings to you some popular sweet shops in Cochin from where you can pick up the best mithais to celebrate this festive season...
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Baby Planet at Bay Pride Mall, Cochin, is a one-stop destination for all kiddy goods, whether it’s clothing, toys or accessories. The shop is fairly spacious and chock-a-block with goodies. The lighting is bright and the staff is very attentive. A lot of products are casually strewn around, which makes it a tad difficult to move around. But Baby Planet is well-stocked with almost all baby products under the sun...
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Interior Designer Priscilla Fernandez, who runs Design Trends in Kadavantra, Cochin, offers her tips and ideas on building a personal nook at home. Priscilla has several years of experience and has designed the interiors of independent homes as well as apartments. Here's what Priscilla has to say about creating that special nook for yourself at home...
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Spykar is located within Bay Pride Mall, Marine Drive, Cochin. The store is a cozy nook for fashion freaks and stores uber-cool clothing. What strikes you first at Spykar, Cochin, is the “comfortable” volume of the music playing in the background, which, unlike the Levi’s store isn’t distracting you out of your wits. The clothes racks are against the walls and make for easy access. The men’s and women’s sections are separate as expected...
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Parthas is located on MG Road and is one of Cochin's oldest textile showrooms. It has grown in leaps and bounds over the years and today it caters to the shopping needs of every generation. From western casuals to formals and from ethnic wear to night clothes, Parthas has it all! The staff at the entrance quickly ushers you to whichever section you ask for. The store appears a little overcrowded with products...
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Mattancherry in Cochin, where the Gujarati community is concentrated, has been buzzing with activity the last one month, in preparation of the Navratri festival. Native Malayalees, especially those living within the city, tend to get completely cut off from the celebrations. But not anymore! If you wish to participate in the fun and frolic of Navratri, here’s MetroMela’s guide to tell you what’s happening where and how you can become a part of the jubilations...
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ToonKidz, located at Bay Pride Mall, Marine Drive, Cochin, is an exclusive store for kids’ clothing, accessories, toys, games, stationery and lots more. The store has an unmistakable international appeal in its ambience and merchandise. It’s funky, colorful and choc-a-block with kiddie stuff and is an ideal destination for parents...
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Jacsons, one of Cochin’s leading manufacturers of furniture, is located at Atlantis Junction, MG Road. Spread over two floors, the store has a host of charming furniture for homes, including cots, sofa sets, dining tables and chairs, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, racks, and a lot more...
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Onam is just a few days away and Cochin is all geared up for the festive season. There are sales galore around town, not to forget the melas and foodPookalam, Onam fests! MetroMela brings you the Onam event guide; it’s nothing short of a handbook that tells you what’s happening in your city during this season of celebrations and what you can do to make the best of this holiday time...
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