Kishore Asokan

Living and working in Maldives since 2002. Traveler / Blogging with Limits Undefined -

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Officially 1 month since I switched to a flip phone.

- Everyone is more severely addicted to their smartphones than I thought. Once you have a dumbphone, you'll frequently find yourself as the only person in the room not on their phone. It's not just teenagers, it's parents and adults of all ages. It's like everyone is stuck in a trance. 75+ year olds might be the only exception.

- All the objections I previously had for getting a dumbphone have turned out to be overblown and/or solvable. My iPhone addiction had fed my brain excuses to not do this earlier. If you really want to make the switch, you can.

- I've felt embarrassed to pull out my flip phone in public at times, for fear of being different or drawing too much attention to myself. But I have learned to just own up to it. Most people end up saying something like "Oh, I probably should do that too."

- I am using my brain more. Even though my flip phone has Waze, I find myself memorizing maps and roads. I'm more bored and get lost in my thoughts. I'm using paper and pen more. Increased desire for tangible things > digital things.

Overall, it has been a great experience and I plan on never going back.

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@Nithin0dha True, agree

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Thirunelli temple Wayanad

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Why more couples are secretly sleeping in separate bedrooms to save their marriage https://t.co/SePTspGgFS

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FFV kit conversion can save about Rs 14,000 crore in oil imports, boost ethanol use by 460 crore litres; industry calls for policy framework https://t.co/1AMeLGkkcQ

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⁦@nsitharaman⁩ https://t.co/dHZnCJDCiz

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Hmm great 100 years @thebajajgroup

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1980’s A Nostalgia, my regular breakfast place when travelling via Kalpetta

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@skiy7 @DietDrsayajirao @KamathGurudutt Is it some sort of Incretin effect?

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Growing our own food and sharing with your friends and family
During the days @krisfoodforest we used to 95% from what we had at our farm. This is something which I am preparing at Kris Retreat in Wayanad.
I want to serve food to the guests if they want and want that to be grown at Kris Retreat. We have already started working on it.

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@vdsatheesan Congratulations, we hope you would do everything good for our state and the people of kerala

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Do you believe in astrology?
Check this out https://t.co/PFI6IyPsMj

[༺ दिव्या ༻ @Divya_0405]

गुलाबी बनारसी साड़ी में
वंदे भारत की रफ्तार संभालती भारतीय नारी… 🇮🇳

अब बेटियाँ सिर्फ सपने नहीं देखतीं,
देश की दिशा भी तय करती हैं। 🚆
#VandeBharat #IndianRailways

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A must visit restaurant to try out Kerala food. Olan is the restaurant name and it’s on the way to Kalpetta from sultan Bathery, my regular drive these days.

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Corruption in Karnataka is a significant and ongoing issue, frequently highlighted by public perceptions, official statements, anti-corruption bodies like the Lokayukta, contractors’ associations, and CAG audits. It affects government departments, public services, contracts, and welfare schemes, with both major parties (Congress and BJP) trading accusations depending on who is in power. https://t.co/IoxvPt2j1z
Public Perception and Surveys
• A 2019 survey (often cited in 2025 debates) found that 63% of respondents in Karnataka admitted to paying bribes for public services, such as property registration (40%), municipal corporations (21%), and police (23%). This figure has been used to rank Karnataka among the top 5 most corrupt states. https://t.co/K5Hv5P0F42
• Older think-tank surveys (e.g., CMS-India, around 2017) have labeled Karnataka the “most corrupt state” with high bribery rates (up to 77% in some reports for households seeking services). Kerala and Himachal Pradesh typically report much lower rates (single digits). https://t.co/jwxJ0AAkm3
• Recent social media (e.g., Reddit) and anecdotal reports describe bribery as a “mandatory tax” across departments. High-profile personal stories, like a grieving father’s account of demands even for funeral services, underscore petty corruption’s impact. https://t.co/0Zl63N79ga
Recent Developments (2024–2026)
• Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa (Dec 2025) publicly stated Karnataka has ~63% corruption vs. Kerala’s 10%, calling it a “pandemic.” This sparked BJP demands for the Congress government’s resignation. CM Siddaramaiah countered that facts were being twisted and pointed to past BJP rule. https://t.co/IoxvPt2j1z
• Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi (Congress) admitted “commissions/kickbacks” exist and are likely to persist, drawing heavy criticism. https://t.co/0Zl63N79ga
• Contractors’ bodies (e.g., Karnataka State Contractors’ Association) claimed corruption doubled under the current Congress government, with unpaid dues (~₹32,000 crore alleged) and higher commissions than under the previous BJP regime. https://t.co/IegIqPDB9g
• A CM’s economic adviser called Karnataka “No. 1 in corruption” (later retracted, blaming poor work quality).

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@RahulGandhi , it’s really sad that Kerala has not got a chief minister yet. Please don’t get someone who is good for raising party funds, we need a clean person for development of the state. We don’t need the fate of Karnataka, the most corrupt government I have seen.

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Max mudhol hounds

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Kalpetta is one of must visit places in Kerala. After long time I can out to have some food. Eating out has been unusual.

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Selling a property with pending litigation is not a criminal offense in itself, provided there is no active court-ordered injunction (stay order) against selling it. However, it is highly risky. The sale will be governed by the legal principle of lis pendens, meaning the buyer inherits the pending court case and is subject to its final outcome.

Is it illegal?
•Without a Stay Order: You can legally sell the property. However, you must inform the buyer about the pending litigation.
•With a Stay Order: If the court has issued an injunction or stay order expressly forbidding the sale of the property, proceeding with the sale is a crime (contempt of court). This can lead to penalties, canceled sale deeds, and potential imprisonment.

The Legal Risks of Selling (Lis Pendens)
Under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, any property transferred while a lawsuit is pending remains subject to the court's final decision.
•The Buyer's Risk: If the court rules against you (the seller), the buyer could lose the property completely, regardless of whether they paid for it or registered the deed.
•Criminal Complications: If you hide the pending litigation from the buyer to get them to buy the property, they can sue you for cheating and fraud under Indian criminal law (e.g., Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code).

What You Should Do
1Disclose Everything: If you decide to sell, you must explicitly mention the pending court case in the sale agreement so the buyer is fully aware of the risk.
2Seek Court Permission: The safest route is to file an application in the court handling your dispute and seek explicit permission to sell the property.
3Consult a Local Lawyer: Property laws—especially when litigation is involved—are highly complex. You should review the exact nature of the lawsuit and your property documents with a local real estate attorney before proceeding. You can locate and consult advocates in your area through platforms like the IndiaFilings Lawyer Search or local bar