RENAISSANCE IN KERALA : Role of Press in Renaissance : KERALA PSC NOTES

Hello reader, In this post we will go through the role of press in renaissance of Kerala.  Rajyasamacharam :1847 Malayala Manorama :1888 Bhashaposhini :1892 Vivekodayam:1904 Swadeshabhimani: 1905 Kerala koumudi  : 1911  Mithavadi: 1913 Mathrubhumi : 1922  GajaKesary :1927 Al- Ameen :1929 Yukthivadi:1929  Sathyavadi :1934  Chandrika :1934 Pradeepam Prabhatam Rajyasamacharam: 1847 ‘Rajyasamacharam’ served as the beginning of journalism in Kerala. It was published from Illikkunnu, Thalassery and started by missionaries of Basel Mission. ‘Paschimodayam" was a malayalam magazine started by the...

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RENAISSANCE IN KERALA :Literary Figures : KERALA PSC NOTES

Hello, In this article we will discuss about some great Literary Figures from Kerala who contributed to the   renaissance in Kerala. The area about which Kerala PSC frequently ask questions are tried to include here.The list is incomplete. I will keep on update. You can also contribute valuable information.  TOPICS COVERED Cherusseri Namboothiri(1375 - 1475 ) Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan(1495-?) Kunchan nambiyar (1705-1770) KeralaVarma Valiya Koil Thampuran (1845 -1914) O Chandu Menon (1847–99) Kodungalloor Kunjikuttan Thampuran (1868 -1914) Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker (1869 -1931) Kumaran Ashan ( 1873 – 1924) Vallathol...

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RENAISSANCE IN KERALA :Socio-Religious reform Movements : KERALA PSC NOTES

Hello, In this article we will discuss about some socio-religious movement which were emerged as part of renaissance in Kerala. Remember, this part is VERY important in any kerala PSC examination. TOPICS COVERED: Samathwa samajam:1836 Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam :1903 Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham:1906 Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham: 1907 Yoga kshema Movement: 1908 Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha: 1909 Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha : 1912 Nair Service Socety: 1914 Yukthivaadi Sangham :1935 Here we go.!! Samathwa samajam:1836 Ayya Vaikundar (Vaikunda swamikal) founded Samathwa samajam for reform of nadar community. He...

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RENAISSANCE IN KERALA :Struggles and Social Revolts : KERALA PSC NOTES

RENAISSANCE IN KERALA :Struggles and Social Revolts Hello reader, In this post we will discuss some of the struggles and social revolts happened as  part of renaissance in Kerala.  Short notes on following events are provided in this post: Kurichya Revolt : 1812 Shanar Agitation: 1859 Pandara  Pattam  Proclamation:1865 Malayali memorial : 1891 Ezhava Memorial :1896 Malabar Rebellion(Moplah Rebellion) :1921 Wagon tragedy :1921 Students' agitation: 1922 Vaikom Satyagraham :1924 Guruvayoor Stayagraham: 1931-1932 Yachana Yathra :1931 Nivarthana Agitation: 1932 Electricity Agitation  :1936 PattiniJatha...

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RENAISSANCE IN KERALA : SHORT NOTES

Hello Reader, In this post we will discuss some interesting events in the History of Kerala. Each event is written in short note so that it will be easy to  prepare for various  Kerala P.S.C Examinations. Image courtesy : The Internet :) Ready.!!! Steady!! Go.!!! Synod (പുരോഹിതസഭ) of  Diamper  (Udayamperur) : 1599 The aim of this Synod  was to bring  the Christian  community  under  the  supremacy  of  the  Roman church.     Alexis De Menezes, the Archbishop  of Goa, presided the synod.      The Synod scrutinized Syrian books and removed offending passages. They prohibited the use of many heretic books like “The Infancy of our Savior (The History of our Lady)”,” Book of John...

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HOW TO ENABLE WHATSAPP CALL

Hello friend, In this post I want to share how to enable Whatsapp Calls. Whatsapp is now providing seamless voice calls but it has been limited by the company to a few latest  versions of the application  This feature is limited to  Android devices only.(one minute silence for windows users!!) Update your whatsapp to the most latest . i.e. 2.11.528/531 from the Web to your device The voice call feature will be downloaded but will be locked.!! But in order to enable this feature you have to receive at least one whatsapp call from other number which has enabled this feature ENJOY the fullest..!!  ...

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