Agastyarkoodam Peak is a magnificent peak in the Western Ghats that rises to a majestic height of about 1890 m in the form of a sharp cone. Agasthyarkoodam is a part of the Sahyadri mountains and forms the second highest peak in Kerala. A bird watcher's paradise, this legendary mountain is accessible by foot from Kotoor, near Neyyar Dam and also from Bonacaud.

Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary is a peaceful sanctuary on the slopes of the Western Ghats which was established in 1983. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, the northernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is a treat for nature lovers.

The highest peak of Katti Betta, covered with tropical and semi- evergreen forests that rise to a majestic height of 1145 m above sea level. The head quarters of the sanctuary is located at Iritty, a small town situated about 55 kms from Kannur City. The sanctuary adjoins the Central State Farm at Aralam.

ASUS unveiled a desktop PC that enables users to manage operations, applying direct pressure with their fingertips to the screen. The all-in-one touch-screen computer that boasts the full functionality of a regular desktop PC greatly enhanced the interactivity and simplicity of performing daily computing tasks.

Microsoft's Internet Explorer still holds the lion's share of the Web browser market. Most estimates put Internet Explorer's market share at around 72 percent, which means that when a new version of the browser is released, a lot of people will likely be upgrading.

Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8), the long-awaited successor to IE 7, is about to turn a lot of heads, as Microsoft nears completion of a browser upgrade that does significantly more than tack on enhancements to existing features. Here's what's in store.

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