Official Portal : : BlogCamp Kerala 2008 : : August 16th 2008, Alleppey http://www.blogcampkerala.com Official Portal of "BlogCamp Kerala" Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:26:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en BlogcampKeralahttp://feedburner.google.com BlogCamp Kerala Concludes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogcampKerala/~3/zzcnONl1Vjs/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-concludes/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:22:54 +0000 admin http://www.blogcampkerala.com/?p=158 We really appreciate your support and hands in making BlogCamp Kerala one of the biggest events in South Indian Blogosphere. The event held in pure unconference style was rocking the enchanting backwaters of Kerala and the sessions at the event was very informative to the audience.

We would like to thankall the sponsors and attendees in making this the most successful unconference ever! If you have pictures or videos of the event, please tag them with “blogcampkerala” so that others can find out about the same. If you have feedbacks or suggestions about the event, please mail them to info@blogcampkerala.com.The official photos of the blogcampkerala have been uploaded here:

]]> http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-concludes/feed/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-concludes/ BlogCamp Kerala Is a Huge Success! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogcampKerala/~3/Zci7ETN0wc8/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-is-a-huge-success/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:53:22 +0000 admin http://www.blogcampkerala.com/?p=157 With a great turnup and a cool group of bloggers from across the country, the event was a great succes. We should shortly be uploading our official photos of the event. Meanwhile, if you have some photos or videos to share, do tag them with blogcampkerala.

If you have any feedback or suggestions about the event, send them in at info@blogcampkerala.com. Thanks to all the bloggers who presented, attended and wrote about the unconference!!!!! Stay tuned as we post in pictures and winners to the contest sponsored by oktatabyebye and vlvs.

]]> http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-is-a-huge-success/feed/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-is-a-huge-success/ Vembanad Lake Villas Sponsors a Free stay http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogcampKerala/~3/lRNX9WDH3aU/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/vembanad-lake-villas-sponsors-a-free-stay/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:47:05 +0000 admin http://www.blogcampkerala.com/?p=155 Looking for a place to stay in Kerala for the weekend? You will want to spend your night at Vembanad Lake Villas as they are sponsoring a free stay for 7 lucky participants in this contest for a night inclusive of food with double occupancy. The participation prize is 50% off on their tariffs for all those who take part in this contest.

The contest: Write a review about the resort and with its photos on your blog and you are in. Straight and simple, ain’t it? :)

Terms: 100% off for the selected 7 participants can be redeemed anytime in your life and 50% off on tariffs for all the participants should be redeems by 30th September 2008.

Deadline: 31st of August 2008.

]]> http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/vembanad-lake-villas-sponsors-a-free-stay/feed/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/vembanad-lake-villas-sponsors-a-free-stay/ Travelogue Writing: Win a Free Holiday and a Digital Camera http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogcampKerala/~3/tyd6XO7tIEE/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/travelogue-writing-win-a-free-holiday-and-a-digital-camera/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:26:00 +0000 admin http://www.blogcampkerala.com/?p=147 In association with OkTataByeBye.com, we proudly present the “Travelogue Writing” Contest exclusive for bloggers across the country and for those attending the BlogCamp Kerala 2008.

Are you a travel bug bitten blogger? Do you love visiting new places and experiencing India, live and on ground zero? Then “India Discovered” is the travel writing contest you should be attending!

BlogCamp Kerala and OkTataByeBye have joined hands to provide you with some really cool prizes like a Rs. 10,000 worth of travel cash and a digital camera to capture your travel memories.

This contest is about the places you have travelled and journeys you had, and share it with the world. Take a trip down the memory lane; refresh and share your travel experiences with the members of OkTataByeBye and you stand a chance to win the mega prize of a Travel Holiday and more. See prizes.

All you have to do is: Write a travelogue between 1500 to 2500 words - well spiced with pictures - which should capture…
» When you made the journey
» What route was taken
» Your experiences and information on the places you visited
» Must visit sights
» Things to do there
» What to eat (basically local food to try)
» And nearby places to visit
Also fill
» Fact File 1: Mentioning ‘How to reach there’ - by air, rail and road (with driving directions)
» Fact File 2: Detailing out ‘Accommodation’ recommended places to stay with Hotel Name, Contact Person, Phone and Address.

IMPORTANT: Please mail us the link to the article you have written to info@blogcampkerala.com so that we can track the number of submissions. This will make you eligible for the BlogCamp Exclusive prizes as well.

Especially for participations from the BlogCamp Kerala, the best entry wins a Canon Digital Camera.!!!

So go ahead, share the story of your travels, your experiences of the place, the people, the food & the culture in an engaging and informative way with fellow travel lovers. All the best!!

Contact Person for help and assistance: Anand Subramanian - +91 9846 430 463.

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]]> http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/houseboat-venu-pictures/feed/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/houseboat-venu-pictures/ BlogCamp Kerala on TheHindu http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogcampKerala/~3/ESgEOIli48A/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-on-thehindu/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:15:21 +0000 admin http://www.blogcampkerala.com/?p=120 Today BlogCamp Kerala was featured on ‘TheHindu’. This a scanned copy of the article.

]]> http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-on-thehindu/feed/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/08/blogcamp-kerala-on-thehindu/ Reminder: Confirm Your Attendance!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogcampKerala/~3/D1-4IK5voDc/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/07/reminder-confirm-your-attendance/#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:50:39 +0000 admin http://www.blogcampkerala.com/?p=95 Those on the contactvirus list of attendees, if you have not confirmed your attendance, please make sure you do the same. The venue details and boarding point will be sent out to the attendees in the beginning of August. In case we missed your name, please use the contact form so that we can fire our volunteers ;) !!!

Another 20 days left for the Kerala’s First Blogging Unconference sponsored by Kerala Tourism. If you have already been enlisted on the attendees page, you have been confirmed as a attendee to the camp.

Also, if you are planning to take a session or a addressal to the crowd, please make sure you are in the discussions page.

If you are looking for some images to promote the event on your blog, you can use the ones found at promote page or at these sites: And we hope you have blogged about us and got linked up at our main list.

BCK ‘08 125×125

You can contact the following people for any information on the camp

Anand Subramanian @ 9846 430 463

Kenney Jacob @ 98468 31128

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Kenney Jacob

The brain behind the BlogCamp Kerala initiative. Kenney has been instrumental in the overall organization of the unconference. He deserves all credit for actually making this happen.

Thank you Kenney!

Anand Subramanian

If Kenney was the brain, this guy is the muscle. He brings with him his hopeless humour and helps with the proper execution of the BlogCamp activities. Co-ordinating the attendees and sponsors, chugging out innovative ideas for getting the event a global attention and more.

TheAnand, You rock!

Aravind Jose T.

This young energetic youth of 17 joined the team this July and has ever since been maintaining our official online portal in a way which has totally helped with the quick updation and other activities on the site. He also twits for BCK ‘08.

You are the best!

Jaleel Jalaludeen

He has been an active promotor of the BlogCamp Kerala since its initial planning stages.

See ya at the Camp mate!

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]]> http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/07/blogcamp-kerala-on-mathrubhumi/feed/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/07/blogcamp-kerala-on-mathrubhumi/ BlogCamp Kerala on New Indian Express http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BlogcampKerala/~3/jAhX3K-1Nzo/ http://www.blogcampkerala.com/2008/07/blogcamp-kerala-on-new-indian-express/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:04:43 +0000 admin http://www.blogcampkerala.com/?p=28 This is a copy of the news clipping put up on Indian Express last week. The online edition is here.
Click on the image for full-size.
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