Used Apple Pay for the first time today in Palakkad 💳
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Used Apple Pay for the first time today in Palakkad 💳

A small thing, but it felt pretty cool. After years of seeing people use Apple Pay abroad, finally being able to tap my own iPhone and pay here was a nice little tech moment.

Apple Pay officially launched in India on 30 September 2026, initially supporting eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards.

The payment itself was almost boringly simple - authenticate, bring the phone close to the contactless POS machine, done.

Of course, India already has UPI, which is difficult to beat for everyday payments. But Apple Pay is a useful addition, especially for card payments without having to take the physical card out.

Anyone else in Palakkad tried Apple Pay yet? Would be interesting to know which shops and POS terminals around the district are accepting it without issues., i asked this becuase i used it to fill fuel and after that, i tried the same in a super market - but that machine did not accept it... .

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u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 10 days ago
▲ 103 r/Palakkad

While India wins Asian Games archery gold, I saw this in rural Palakkad 🇮🇳🏹

This genuinely made my evening. ❤️
I was out cycling through rural Palakkad when I noticed something I really wasn’t expecting to see - a young girl practising archery in the middle of a paddy field, with her father standing beside her, helping and encouraging her.

I stopped and watched for quite a while. There was something really heartwarming about the whole scene.

She studies at Victoria Girls HSS, Chittur.
And the timing made it even more special. On the same day, India was winning gold in archery at the Asian Games. 🇮🇳🥇

Maybe this is simply a girl enjoying her sport. Maybe it’s the beginning of something much bigger. Either way, it was wonderful to see this happening in one of our villages.

And a big 👍 to her father for supporting her.
Hope she keeps aiming higher and, who knows, maybe one day we’ll see her representing India. 🎯🇮🇳

Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd6nBACNeAf/?stkn=MXMyNjRmcnd6cTlweQ==

Do watch the video. I’d genuinely love to hear what you guys think about this. 👇

u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 15 days ago

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u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 16 days ago
▲ 102 r/Palakkad

Congratulations Shreeshanker for winning Silver Medal

Congratulations Shreeshanker for winning Silver Medal

u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 17 days ago

Think freely, laugh often and leave the world slightly better than you found it. Have a great Sunday!

May today give you enough silence to think, enough company to smile and enough sunlight to remember that life is good.

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u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 1 month ago
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പാലക്കാട് മെഡിക്കൽ കോളേജിൽ സമരം ചെയ്യുന്ന ഹൗസ് സർജൻമാരോട് "നീ ഷോ കാണിക്കല്ലേ... വിഡിയോ ഓഫ് ചെയ്തിട്ട് സംസാരിക്ക്..." എന്ന് ആക്രോശിക്കുന്ന വി.കെ.ശ്രീകണ്ഠൻ എം.പിയുടെ നടപടി തികഞ്ഞ ധാർഷ്ട്യമാണ്

എക്സ്-റേ മെഷീനില്ല, സിടി സ്കാനില്ല, അത്യാവശ്യ മരുന്നുകളുമില്ല... രോഗികൾക്ക് വേണ്ടി അടിസ്ഥാന സൗകര്യങ്ങൾ ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ട് രാപ്പകൽ സമരത്തിനിറങ്ങിയ ഡോക്ടർമാരുടെ പ്രശ്നം പരിഹരിക്കുകയാണോ, അതോ അവരെ ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തുകയാണോ ഒരു ജനപ്രതിനിധി ചെയ്യേണ്ടത്.

പാലക്കാട് മെഡിക്കൽ കോളേജിൽ സമരം ചെയ്യുന്ന ഹൗസ് സർജൻമാരോട് "നീ ഷോ കാണിക്കല്ലേ... വിഡിയോ ഓഫ് ചെയ്തിട്ട് സംസാരിക്ക്..." എന്ന് ആക്രോശിക്കുന്ന വി.കെ.ശ്രീകണ്ഠൻ എം.പിയുടെ നടപടി തികഞ്ഞ ധാർഷ്ട്യമാണ്. ജനങ്ങളുടെ ജീവൻ രക്ഷിക്കാൻ വേണ്ടി ആശുപത്രിയിൽ സൗകര്യങ്ങൾ ചോദിച്ചു സമരം ചെയ്യുന്നത് എന്ത് അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലാണ് ഷോ ആകുന്നത്. ഡോക്ടർമാർ ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ ചോദിക്കുമ്പോൾ ക്യാമറ ഓഫാക്കാൻ ആവശ്യപ്പെടുന്നത് എന്തിലെ ഭയമാണ്.

വോട്ട് തന്ന് വിജയിപ്പിച്ച ജനങ്ങളോടും, അവർക്ക് വേണ്ടി സേവനം ചെയ്യുന്നവരോടും കുറച്ചുകൂടി മര്യാദയും ബഹുമാനവും ജനപ്രതിനിധികൾ കാണിക്കേണ്ടതുണ്ട്. ആശുപത്രികൾക്ക് വേണ്ടത് അടിസ്ഥാന സൗകര്യങ്ങളാണ്, അല്ലാതെ ജനപ്രതിനിധികളുടെ ഇത്തരം ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തലുകളല്ല
കോപ്പി.

u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 1 month ago

A map of the major dams, reservoirs and water bodies around Palakkad - and how they are all connected

I was looking at a map of Palakkad and the surrounding Western Ghats and realised how dense our water network actually is.

Within a relatively small region we have Malampuzha, Kanhirapuzha, Walayar, Pothundy, Meenkara, Chulliyar and Mangalam, along with the Bharathapuzha river system.

Move south-east and it becomes even more interesting. The Parambikulam-Aliyar Project links reservoirs around Parambikulam, Valparai, Pollachi and Udumalpet through dams, tunnels, canals and diversion systems. Water collected in the Western Ghats can effectively be transferred between river basins and even across the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.

I put together a detailed article explaining the major reservoirs visible on the map, what each one does, and how systems like Parambikulam, Thunakkadavu, Peruvaripallam, Sholayar, Nirar and Aliyar are connected.

Also included are the major Thrissur-side reservoirs such as Peechi, Vazhani and Chimmony.

What looks like a collection of random blue patches is actually a huge irrigation, drinking-water and hydropower network that has shaped agriculture and settlement across this region.

Full article and map:

https://palakkadnews.com/blog/education/major-dams-reservoirs-water-bodies-palakkad-map/

Would be interesting to know if I have missed any significant reservoirs or water bodies around Palakkad that deserve to be added.

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u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 1 month ago

Saw this on every electricity poles today! Is it good ? What’s your say when we compare it with jio or asianet ?

I noticed these Kerala Vision Broadband posters appearing on many electricity poles around Palakkad today. The offer shown is 200 Mbps for ₹399, which looks quite competitive.

Curious to hear from people who are actually using Kerala Vision, rather than just going by the advertised speed.

How is the real-world speed and uptime, especially during evenings and rainy days?

How does Kerala Vision compare with JioFiber and Asianet in terms of reliability, latency, customer support and downtime?

Is ₹399 the final monthly cost, or are GST, installation, modem/ONT rental or other charges extra?

For those using it for work, streaming or gaming, would you recommend it?

Please mention your area in Palakkad if possible. Broadband quality can vary considerably depending on the local operator and infrastructure.

u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 2 months ago

കേരള സംസ്ഥാന വിവരാവകാശ കമ്മീഷനിൽ വകുപ്പ് 18(1) പ്രകാരം പരാതി നൽകാം: മാതൃക ഡൗൺലോഡ് ചെയ്യാം

You can file a complaint under Section 18(1) with the Kerala State Right to Information Commission: Download the sample complaint in PDF  - കേരള സംസ്ഥാന വിവരാവകാശ കമ്മീഷനിൽ വകുപ്പ് 18(1) പ്രകാരം പരാതി നൽകാം: മാതൃക ഡൗൺലോഡ് ചെയ്യാം

https://palakkadnews.com/blog/governance-accountability/file-a-complaint-under-section-181-with-the-kerala-state-right-to-information-commission/

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u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 2 months ago
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Well done, Sreeshankar! The whole nation is proud of you. 👏

Congratulations to Murali Sreeshankar on winning the men’s long jump silver medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! 🇮🇳🥈

After his silver at Birmingham 2022, the Palakkad-born athlete has once again brought pride to Kerala and India with another brilliant podium finish.

Two consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medals - a remarkable display of talent, resilience and consistency.

Well done, Sreeshankar! The whole nation is proud of you. 👏

u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 3 months ago
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Palakkad Media Directory - Every newspaper, TV channel, news portal and radio bureau working across Palakkad district, with tap-to-call, WhatsApp and email.

Palakkad Media Directory

Every newspaper, TV channel, news portal and radio bureau working across Palakkad district, with tap-to-call, WhatsApp and email.

Please check it out and let us know if you have any suggestions – thank you in advance. have a great day ahead.

https://palakkadnews.com/Palakkad-Media-Contacts/

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u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 3 months ago

Your thoughts ?

ASHUTOSH RANKA TAKES THE BAIT AND BREAKS IT
REPORTER: Why only Sonam Wangchuk fasting? Why not CJP too?

RANKA : Ridiculous question. Abhijeet, Saurav and I wanted to fast too. Sonam sir stopped us: “Then who will run the protest?” Media, stage, security, mobilisation. Someone has to keep it alive.

REPORTER: But...

RANKA : Ask why the govt has not met even one fasting student. Ask why Pradhan is still protected when even BJP voters want accountability.

REPORTER: Manoj Tiwari commented...

RANKA : Stop. We are talking education. Don’t drag “Rinkiya ke Papa” here and lower the conversation.

Source : twitter

u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 3 months ago

Kerala Rationalists’ Meet in Palakkad on July 26 - Anyone attending?

If you’re interested in science, rational thinking, secular values, and evidence-based discussions, this may be worth checking out.

Yukthivadi Sangamam 2026
📅 26 July 2026 (Sunday)
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Victoria College Road, Palakkad

Speakers include:
Harish Kumar - “Chainayum Bhavi Lokavum” (China and the Future World)
Prashanth Appul- “Sampradayika Vishamayanghal” (Communal Poisons)
Dr. C. Vishnunathan - “Meritulla Chilar”

Whether you agree with every speaker or not, public discussions on science, critical thinking, and social issues are valuable in a democracy.

Is anyone from r/Kerala or r/Palakkad planning to attend? It would be interesting to hear different perspectives after the event.

(Poster attached for reference.)

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u/Curious_Bobcat574 — 3 months ago