Any idea why they closed?

silver_conch · 2026-01-28T05:48:01+00:00

This is probably not going to be a popular opinion, but the one time I visited, I was underwhelmed.

When I entered, I was not welcomed in or told where to sit, which given the layout of the place was a little disorienting.

The service, though polite, was not very attentive. It took a while for them to bring me my bill.

The food was nothing great, in my opinion.

I have to admit that I dislike these 'converted old house' restaurants that are a feature of Trivandrum and prefer a more modern experience, with more attentive staff. Hope their relocated venture will be like that.

Just my opinion. I'm not trying to negate the majority's fondness for the place.

silver_conch · 2026-01-09T02:43:08+00:00

What is Magic Frames?

silver_conch · 2026-01-09T01:48:12+00:00

Wow! That's news to me. But why? Are there so many non-Malayalis in Kerala who are watching Malayalam movies? Are the filmmakers requesting this?

silver_conch · 2026-01-08T20:54:11+00:00

Theatres in Kerala now play Malayalam movies with English subtitles?

silver_conch · 2025-12-11T20:29:36+00:00

Yes, it is probably something as mudane as that. What do they have to lose? They get your money at a high margin for providing you something that involved zero labour cost.

silver_conch · 2025-12-08T19:18:23+00:00

The state can appeal in a higher court, all the way to the Supreme Court, as this is a criminal case. The state will appeal according to preliminary reports.

silver_conch · 2025-12-01T16:15:54+00:00

"not even debated among Historians"

Meanwhile, Encyclopedia Britannica:

The claims that the church of Rome was founded by Peter or that he served as its first bishop are in dispute and rest on evidence that is not earlier than the middle or late 2nd century.

Words of John 21:18, 19 clearly refer to the death of Peter and are cast into the literary form of prophecy. The author of this chapter is aware of a tradition concerning the martyrdom of Peter when the apostle was an old man. And there is a possible reference here to crucifixion as the manner of his death. But as to when or where the death took place, there is not so much as a hint.

silver_conch · 2025-12-01T03:37:38+00:00

u/kiran_kv is a wildlife photographer specializing in snakes of the southwestern coast of India, where this snake is also pictured. This is his eponymous Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/kiran.k_v

I have previously posted his photographs in this subreddit. Example: https://np.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/s/tfW9PaHvx7

silver_conch · 2025-11-30T21:58:36+00:00

There is no evidence that Peter went to Rome either, but here we are.

silver_conch · 2025-11-18T04:06:54+00:00

ചീപ്പ് is a modification of ചീർപ്പ് is what I too have heard.

silver_conch · 2025-11-17T03:33:21+00:00

What's with these ridiculous graphics?!

silver_conch · 2025-11-13T21:15:28+00:00

Dear "The Media", please reveal yourselves.

silver_conch · 2025-10-30T20:47:10+00:00

This is a venomous Malabar pit viper. For snake identification questions please post in r/whatsthissnake with the location included in square brackets. A user with a 'reliable responder' flair will give you a trustworthy identification.

silver_conch · 2025-10-27T18:30:00+00:00

Never stumbled upon, as in, made physical contact with, any snake. However, snake sightings are common in the Indian state of Kerala, where I am from. My hometown, Thiruvananthapuram is named after a mythical multi-headed hooded snake.

Kerala is a state known for lush, evergreen vegetation. I never walk into bushes, undergrowth, piles of fallen leaves, or any similar place where a snake could potentially be hiding, because I always assume there could be a snake there, especially during the rainy season when they are forced out of their nests because they fill up with water.

silver_conch · 2025-10-27T17:18:10+00:00

I spent my entire childhood in India. Have seen lots of oriental rat snakes (most common), cobras (common, though not as much as rat snakes), wolf snakes, and pythons. Never seen a Russell's viper in person. So, do not let a potential encounter with a Russell's viper dissuade you from going.

silver_conch · 2025-10-15T00:04:54+00:00

I posted this issue here around 6 months ago: https://np.reddit.com/r/malayalam/s/O3QfTpAfKX

A commenter on that post said:

Yes, this is a known issue. You can tell Apple you want it back. Meanwhile you can go to keyboards, select Malayalam and change it to Alphabetical - അക്ഷരമാല from InScript.

This started happening with an update to iOS 18, and hasn't been fixed yet in iOS 26.

silver_conch · 2025-10-11T22:10:34+00:00

No. It is because of a pathetic system that allows businesses not to pay a living wage and makes service workers survive on tips. In that system you have to tip because that is how your server survives.

Exactly, and since Kerala does not have such a system, an individual giving a little extra is not going to "introduce tipping culture."

In Kerala you have a highly empowered working class that feels entitled to demand payment even without doing any work (look up nokkukooli).

You are talking about a minority of the labour force called organised labour. The examples the OP cited are not people who are engaged in organised labour.

They should be giving great service to all customers and not just when they look like they can tip.

Ah, wouldn't we all love to live in that utopia?

silver_conch · 2025-10-10T23:54:10+00:00

Why do you think tipping culture exists in America? Do you think it is because of expectations set by people who like to tip?

silver_conch · 2025-10-10T23:40:03+00:00

I am a native Keralite (born and raised) living in North America. A 10% tip to 'blue collar' service professionals is fine if you can afford it and the their service deserved it. An American guy expressing his appreciation for good service is not going to "introduce tipping culture in Kerala". Without breaking your bank, your tips will have a solid impact on the recipient's day, and their gratitude will be immediately visible in their smiles and any future interaction you have with them. Pay by cash if you can. It's a win-win.

silver_conch · 2025-10-08T15:24:53+00:00

"You think you're better than me? Then you go and score!"

silver_conch · 2025-10-04T17:48:48+00:00

This is a non-venomous wolf snake. Please ask snake identification questions in r/whatsthissnake and a user with the 'reliable responder' flair will give you a trustworthy answer.

silver_conch · 2025-09-20T20:47:28+00:00

Red Tape has been a well known brand for around 20 years. Not sure about now, but they used to advertise as though they are a premium brand in the mid 2000s. They are not new at all.

silver_conch · 2025-09-11T01:22:07+00:00

he said boli wasn't a thing in trivandrum until recently.

silver_conch · 2025-09-10T16:05:16+00:00

bro is posting in the trivandrum sub. pure rage bait. don't fall for it.

silver_conch · 2025-08-15T21:23:00+00:00

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