PERSONAL DETAILS

 Addresses:   

 Present Address                 Tom Thomas            (Adm.)

(Office)                                  Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences    

                                                Gujarat Ayurved University

                                                Jamnagar

                                                Gujarat State

                                                India 361 008

                                                0288-2555746

Gujarat My darling Mother

Gujarat is situated on the West coast of India, is a land famous for it's remains of Harappan civilization and the last of Asiatic lions. It has it's own personality, character and glory. Gujarat has given it's most valuable and cherished possession for all times to India, Mahatma Gandhi - The Father of the Nation. The impact of his personality and ideas on millions of Indians and others has few parallels in the annals of human endeavour. The history of Gujarat is littered with exhaustive cultural features. It's dynamic and lively character has contributed significantly to the nation.

From the earlier periods Hindu Rajput Kings ruled Gujarat. Later the Mughul emperors ruled almost entire region. Eventually, the whole of Gujarat came under British rule as part of the Bombay Presidency and Saurashtra region was divided into princely states. When India became independent, all these states combined to form Saurashtra state. The state of Gujarat was formed on 1st May 1961 after the division of Bombay province into Gujarat and Maharashtra. Mahatma Gandhi stayed in Ahmedabad at Gandhi Ashram during the freedom movement. The famous Dandi march started from Ahmedabad, Gandhi Ashram, under his leadership.

With a large Jain population and a long period of Buddhist culture from the great King Ashoka's time, the people of Gujarat are strict vegetarian. The history of the Gujarati's has given them a gentle dignity and secure culture.

Present Home Address          Tom Thomas

(Owned)                                 Next to Ved Kutir

                                                Momai Nagar, Jamnagar

Welcome to My Hut Jamnagar- A glance. (www.jamnagaronline.com)

The Jamnagar district, originally constituted as Halar district, is not only recent in its origin but also in its modern set up. But the region comprised therein is of great antiquity and dates back to ancient periods of Jamnagar. According to Pauranik literature, Lord Krishna established his kingdom at Dwarka, now in Jamnagar district, after his migration from Mathura and it is to this great Yadava race that the Jams of Nawanagar trace their descent.

The foundation of Nawanagar State is credited to Jam Raval. In AD 1540 after winning conquests Jam Raval founded the city of Nawanagar. After His Highness Jam Ranjitsinhji, His Highness Digvijaysinhji was enthroned (1933 - 1948). The present district takes its name from the city and capital of Jamnagar so named after the rulers who styled themselves as Jams.

The Halar district which was constituted for the first time in the year 1949 after the merger of princely states into the state of Saurashtra, constituted of the former Indian states of Nawanagar and Dhrol, Dhrafa Thana and part of Jalia Dewani. After re-organization several territorial changes were effected in practically all the districts of Saurashtra. On June 19^th 1959, the boundaries of the district got enlarged by the inclusion of the adjoining Okhamandal, when Halar district was renamed Jamnagar. This district became part of the newly born State of Gujarat on the bifurcation of the composite State of Bombay on May 1^st 1960. In the year 1961 the district consisted of 720 villages and 15 towns.

Jamnagar district lies between 21 47' and 22 57' north latitude and 68 57' and 70 37' west longitude in the peninsular region in the north west, in the state of Gujarat India, known as Kathiawar or Saurashtra. This district is bounded on the North by the Rann and Gulf of Kutch, on the East by Rajkot district, on the South by Junagadh district and on the West by the Arabian Sea. Jamnagar district measures about 128.75 km. from North to South and about 167.37 km. from East to West. The area of the district is 10,921 sq. km.   

 The population of the district according to the 1991 census was 828,419 of which 4,24,300 were males and 4,04,119 females. The rural population of the district was 5,34,761 persons living in 701 villages as against the urban population of 2,93,658 spread over 15 towns of different sizes. According to 1991 census the population of Jamnagar city was 3,26,000.

Meager rainfall in the district is not conducive to abundant growth of orchards and plantations in the district. Yet in certain areas and tracts where conditions permit, fruit cultivation has been undertaken. The fruits commonly grown are mango, coconut, chikoo, papaya and banana .This district like all other districts of Saurashtra has seen a rapid decline in the number of wild animals. This is due to killing by shooting and snaring of animals and the destruction of natural vegetation by overgrazing. Some of the wild animals are panthers, hyena, wolf, jackal, fox, wild cat, wild pig, mongoose, porcupine, sambhar, spotted deer, blue bull, black buck, etc.

The climate of Jamnagar district is generally pleasant. The summer season extends from March to June, with day time temperature reaching to 42C. The monsoons are from July to September. Winter season sets in during October and extends till February. In association with cyclonic storms or depressions in the Arabian Sea in the post monsoon months and to a lesser extent in May and June, the district experiences strong winds and widespread rain. Thunder storms occur in June and July. In the cold season occasional fog occurs. The summer temperature ranges from 24C to 42C and winter temperature ranges from 10C to 24C.

Languages

Gujarati is the mother tongue of 95.48% of the population of Jamnagar district. The number of speakers of other languages is insignificant.

Religion & Social Evils

Jamnagar district has a predominant Hindu population. Those following other religions are Muslims, Jains, Christians, Sikhs and Buddhists. The population of scheduled castes in the district forms 6.7% of the total population of the district. There is very little tribal or Adivasi population in this district. The district is free from social evils such as drinking, prostitution etc. thanks to the enforcement of laws prohibiting them. The evil of gambling exists on a very small scale but is mostly confined to urban areas. Christian churches, missionary schools, hospitals,  are not rare here. The nearest church is Sacred Heart Church, Jamnagar and Rajkot is the nearest Diocese.

Marriages

Marriage ceremonies are elaborate, usually taking place at the bride's house. The rites and ceremonies to be performed at the wedding are generally the same though they may vary in some minor details according to caste and region. The practice of child marriage which was commonly prevalent in former times has been declared unlawful by a central law. Civil marriages which were unknown in the past are now-a-days on the increase. Inter-caste marriages have also started taking place among the younger generations especially in towns. Widowhood is still considered a mark of social superiority and universally practiced by the advanced classes. Though divorce is now permitted under the law and freely practiced by some of the lower castes which permit them by tradition and custom, its extent among the higher castes is comparatively much less.

Dress

The commonest type of dress worn by males in rural areas consists of cotton drawers called (chorno) and a short kediyu or angarakhu covering the upper part of the body. Most of the people especially agriculturists still continue to put on the typical head dress, thickly folded phento or turban. Women in villages put on coloured petticoat (chaniyo) often embroidered with abhala or glass pieces, a similarly embroidered blouse or bodice (choli or polku) along with odhani, a coloured piece of coarse cloth covering the body and the head. Elderly males of higher classes put on dhoti (waist cloth) and Kafani or peharan (shirt).

Ornaments are used by both males and females since ancient times. In the past, certain ornaments were commonly used. These included kanthi worn round the neck , a silver kandora worn round the waist and a Vinti (ring) worn on one or more of the fingers. Women in rural areas generally put on heavy silver ornaments.

Festivals are all the year round.

Festivals in Jamnagar symbolize people's cultural, social and religious aspirations for fuller and better life. Festivals like Diwali, Navratri, Makkar Sankrati (Kite Festival), Janmashtami and Holi are the most notable festivals. Other festivals like Ramnavami, Mahashivaratri, Mahavir Jayanti and Paryushana are also celebrated in a big way.

Diwali is a four day festival of the Hindu New Year, beginning with Laxmi-puja. Diwali celebrations are accompanied by fire-crackers and sweets. Every home is illuminated and decorated.

Navratri is the festival of nine nights in honour of Goddess Ambaji. Both male and female congregate in public to perform dance called Garba and Ras. On 14th January the day when Sun enters the tropic of Cancer, Makkar Sankrati festival is observed. On this day young and old fly kites from every imaginable place. This is true for other places in Gujarat but Jamnagar is an exception. Holi is the festival of spring, observed on the full moon day of the month of Falgun as per Hindu calendar (March/April). It is a festival of colour when people smear and spray colour on their near and dear ones.

Janmashtami is celebrated in a big way in Saurashtra (also all over India) on the twenty-third day in the month of Shravan as per Hindu calender (August/September). This day is celebrated in honour of Lord Krishna, being his birthday. The Janmashtami fair is held at Jamnagar, Dwarka, Beyt, and the Ramdev Pir fair at Vodisang in Kalavad taluka.

The fairs in Gujarat are generally associated with some deities and religious observances. Most of the fairs are held on river banks, hill sides, seashores or pilgrim centres.

Living at Gujarat and with Gujarathis is an ever remarkable experience and generally they are dependable, helpful and lovely people. Comparatively other cities Jamnagar is peaceful and living expenses is moderately less. The prevailing expenses and the rate of  daily routine price is shown below:

In Jamnagar, fresh vegetables are available at any time in cheap rate. Hence living at Jamnagar is a heavenly experience.

Permanent Address              Tom Thomas

                                                Thudiamplackal (House)                                             

Chittadi P.O.

                                                Alacode Via

                                                Kannur Dist  

                                                Kerala State- 670 571

                                                Phone : 0091-4982-285871

                                                              0091-4982-285637

Kerala An Gods Own country. (www.kerala.com)

Kerala is one of the smallest states in the Indian union. Its area 38.855 square kilometers is just 1.3 percent of the total area of India. The land of India comprises the narrow coastal strip bounded by the Western Ghats in the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. In the words of Sreedhara Menon Its unique geographical position and peculiar physical features have invested Kerala with a distinct individuality. Hence it has played a vital role in the commercial and cultural history of India. Kerala has been describes as the favorite child of nature. Like Kashmir in the north, Kerala in the south is famous for its breath-taking natural beauty.

With its evergreen mountains, dense forests stately palms, swift flowing rivers, extensive backwaters and blue lagoons, it looks like a fairyland. This atmosphere of beauty and peace has nurtured religion and art in Kerala and enabled her to become a precious gem in the necklace of Indian culture. Indian poets of eminence have showered their praises for the abundance of its peppers, the fragrance of its sandal and the wealth of its coconuts. No part of India is so widely known or has played so important a part in world history as Kerala.

Natural Divisions: Physical features demarcate the state into three natural divisions. They are the lowland adjoining the sea, the midland consisting of the undulating country east of the lowlands and the forest -clad highland on the extreme east. The lowland bordering the sea is dotted with innumerable coconut palms and the expansive stretches of paddy crops. The midland regions comprise valleys, punctuated here and there by isolated hills.

This rich and fertile region bears the largest extent of agricultural crops. The Western Ghats which range along the eastern border constitute the highland. They form a natural wall of protection to the state. Extensive tea and cardamom plantation dominate the higher elevations; while ginger, rubber, pepper, and turmeric flourish at the lower elevations. The hilly portion is broken up by long spurs, deep savines, dense forests and tangles jungles.

Geographical Isolation: The geographical position of Kerala as a narrow strip of land ensconced between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats has considerably influenced the course of its history. From the dawn of history it has created a kind of insularity. As a result, Kerala seldom felt the impact of many foreign invasions which had ravaged North India form time to time. Owing to this insularity, it took nearly two centuries for Buddhism to reach Kerala. She also evolved its own way of life and social institutions unhampered by excessive interference from outside.

Long ago in the mists of time as it were, Lord Vishnu descended from the heavens in his incarnation of Parashuram. After slaying the evil kings 21 times over to repeal their force from earth, he did penance for waging the terrible war, and threw his axe into the sea. The area where the axe land- ed, from shaft to blade, rose from the sea as Kerala, a land of plenty and prosperity. Its geographical position has been responsible too for Kera- la's historic ebb and flow. The strip of land found a natural defense in the hills that sealed off one longitudinal section, leaving it open to access from the sea alone. In all this period of prosperity and strife, the region's identity existed as the Malabar Coast and Cochin Travancore. It was only in 1956 that it gained recognition as an independent state, Kera-la.

Kannur- My Lovely Home: www.kannur.com

Tucked far away from madding crowd, lies Kannur, the most enchanting district of Northern Kerala. The scene is breath taking.  The Lakshadweep Sea washes the sands of sugary beaches laced with rows of green coconut palms. Long rivers break into silvery spray and merge into the blue green waters of the sea. Obviously Kerala is the most beautiful of all Indian states and Kannur undoubtedly shows Kerala at its best ! 

Kannur is a land with a resonant past. Myths and legends abound. The ships of Solomon, they say: anchored along our coasts to collect timber for building the 'Temple of the Lord'. Kannur finds mention as NAURA in the 'Periplus of Erithrean Sea' a Greek work of great antiquity. 

Kannur is a major railway station on Shornur - Mangalore line. By road Kannur is 155 KMs  south of Mangalore and 535 KMs  north of  Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest Airport is at Calicut which is 110 KMs  south and Mangalore Airport is 170KMs  north.  Important spices like black pepper, ginger, turmeric & cinnamon grew in profusion in Kannur. Anjarakkandy has got the biggest cinnamon estate in Asia. Cashew tree was introduced here by Portuguese. Today cashew nut is a major export earner for the State.  The Malabar coast has been famous for its Cotton handlooms since time immemorial.  Along with spices they formed an important item of foreign trade.  Kannur proudly maintains that tradition even today. Several weaving centers and handloom export houses flourish here.  Kannur has been since olden days, the cradle of ageless folk art and music. Even today, the myriads of Kavus (small shrines) which dot the district are centres of the Theyyam, a ritual dance in which men impersonate supernatural beings and indeed elevate Kannur to a land of fabulous fantasies.  My home is at Therathally, under Alacode Panchayat, 55 Klms from Great Kannur city.

Contact Numbers                  0091-288-5540061(Home)

                                                0091-288-2555746(Office)

                                                0091-288-5600238(Mobile)

                                                0091-288-2753118(Shop)

Email address                        tomthomas@iaps.ac.in

MSN Messenger ID               toms4u2001

Yahoo Messenger ID            toms4u2001

Home page                             http://www.tomthomas.5u.com/

Date of birth                          18^th April 1975

Martial status                         Un married

PHYSICAL DETALS*

Colour (Eye)                          Black

Height                                     1.64 Mts.

Weight                                    62 kg

Cardiovascular System*

Pulse rate                               69 / minute

Rhythm                                   Regular

Blood pressure*

Systolic                                  124

Diastolic                                80

Blood group                           O +ve

Religion                                 Christian, Roman Catholic Syrian

Diocese & Parish                  Tellicherry, Cherupara , Kannur Dist

Interests                                 Music & Poems(Malayalam), Graphic design, Reading, Traveling and Photography.

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EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Education

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Others

Technical skills

MS Word 95,97,2000 & XP

MS Excel 95,97,2000 & XP

Power Point 95,97,2000 & XP

FrontPage 97, 2000 & XP

Adobe Photoshop (Ver. 5 & 6)

Adobe PageMaker (Ver 6.5)

Ulead- Advanced graphic editor

Programming in C Language

Typing 50 WPM

Operating system

Windows, 95, 98, 2000, ME  and XP

Data Entry            500 keystrokes per minute

Switch board

TVSE

Samsung, Maple

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