Thiruvananthapuram retains its charm

"Thiruvananthapuram retains its charm" in Rediff (January 16, 2008)
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2008/jan/16sld1.htm

(4 pictures for Thiruvananthapuram story were taken by Roop Shaji)

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