I was born to Mathew & Dorothy, in the UK (Woodford, Redbridge - a Borough of Greater London). My brother was born 3 years later. Our family lived there till the age of 8, and then we all moved back to India, and settled in Mumbai. I completed my education across India in Nagpur, Kerala, Pune and Mumbai.

I started as a Research Chemist, and moved into the Travel & Tourism sphere and moved on to the area of Software, Web Development & Multimedia. A nose of a hound for information irrespective of the field that I have worked in, along with academic inclinations and an inquisitive nature, working with and researching new areas have been my forte. As a science, Chemistry was an area of key interest and my education and professional endeavors was to make advances in this area. Generally my personal areas of interest have been related to Travel, Geography, Tourism & Transport, but systems have also been of keen interest. I see myself as a key resource person in this information age, with ability to search and analyze data. In continuation of these interests, I look towards the areas of Technical Writing, Content Development, Quality Assurance, Knowledge Research and Training as areas where I would meaningfully grow.

On a personal level, if you were to ask me which part of India I hail from, which community I belong to or what is my mother-tongue.. it is difficult for me to answer these questions since I have inherited so many different legacies. My Father was a Syrian (Syro-Malabar) Roman Catholic Malayalee (Keralite) hailing from a famous Kerala family. The family has traditionally been agrarian, and even today the large majority remain in agriculture. Our family also has a small plantation on top of a hill... My Mother was essentially from Nagpur (Central India). With Marathi culture and upbringing and ethnic roots that include UP (Uttar Pradesh), Gujarati, Central Indian and Tamilian flavours coupled with a Christian environment, I cannot claim any one language or culture to be my own. I believe that no culture or group is superior, only that each one has evolved their own peculiarities and in totality adds to the richness of life. Having being brought up with a deep-rooted faith, I remain a firm Roman Catholic with an appreciation of the other expressions of Christianity and the underlying universal principle that all religions are ways that man wishes to seek and relate to God and universal truth, as the greater unseen force behind our earthly lives.

NOTE: This is a personal website for informative & non-profit purposes. Due care has been taken to check the content posted here. In the rare event, that any content posted here is found to be inappropriate or objectionable, please bring this to my notice.

Mr. Mathew Thomas Thozhuthumkavayalil Thalachira, my father, passed away on 11th January 2001, but continues to inspire us by his life and good example. Here is a small dedication to him
My Dad - Mr. Mathew Thomas Thozhuthumkavayalil Thalachira

George Thomas Thozhuthumkavayalil - My Uncle, the eldest of 12, son of Thomas Varkey Thozhuthumkavayalil, passed away on 14th July 2004. May his soul rest in eternal peace. A Memorial Service was held on 14th August 2004, at the Family Residence at Kuzhipanam, Malom, Kasargod Dist.
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The Picture Gallery of Rajan & Geena - A dedicated location to showcase our personal pictures and happenings.
The Picture Gallery of Rajan & Geena

Melissa - Our Sweet L'il Girl Picture Gallery - A dedicated location to showcase Melissa's pictures and happenings.
Melissa - Our Sweet Lil Girl - Picture Gallery

Rajan & Geena... A New Love Story - A few pages on how Geena and me met and got married...
The Wedding Album of Rajan & Geena

The JingBang of Ronnie n Company
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DRCM (Divine Retreat Centre Muringoor): Recently (02-07 Jan 2005), I attended a retreat at Divine. Below are two pages, one with some pictorial impressions of the Divine Retreat Centre and the other page an account of the retreat experience and experiencing the liberating power of God in our lives.
DRCM - Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor, Chalakudy, Kerala, India (Jan 2005) - Some Pictoral Impressions
The RETREAT Experience - God walks with Man - by Rajan Mathew

Irinjalakuda Pindi Perunal  The annual church feast in Irinjalakuda is an elaborate celebration with colourful processions & fireworks.
Irinjalakuda Pindi Perunal (Jan 2005) - Pictoral Account by Rajan Mathew

Geo's Picture Gallery Set up for Geena's brother, this is a place where family and church happenings are posted.
Geo's Picture Gallery

Sonata Mercy Stevenson, my cousin presented with some matter provided by her.
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Ansa Foods is a small home-based catering inititative by my Father-in-law & Mother-in-law. Catering to local church and community requirements solely by word of mouth, Ansa Foods encompass Kerala based recipies including cakes, appams, tea-time snacks and even full fledged meals. Having found them so good, I have chosen to profile them here.
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Nirmal Mathew, my brother, is presently associated with Liquidhead Studio, who are into a whole range of IT services such as Web, Design, Hosting, Video & Audio Editing Jobwork, and Trendline Infotech which offers Computer Assembly, Technical Support (hardware & software), Networking, EPABX systems etc.. Anyone in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Vasai-Virar or Pune can contact him on +91-22-25223415 for any requirements pertaining to assembled PC's, networking or any other computer related areas.

SET ARTWORK by Shubhobroto Sengupta - A portfolio presentation of Set Artwork sketches. Shubho is presently freelancing after stints with Zoom TV, Sahara TV and Star TV , looking after promotionals and he is married to my cousin Donna, an accomplished cinematographer and screenwriter in her own right. They have a lovely daughter Maria Mrinalini.
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The Garware Gang An informal group of Batchmates (1997, 98 & 99) of the ADDTIM (Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management) of the Mumbai University GICED (Garware Institute of Career Education & Development), the group has a lot of shared interests like traveling on group trips and meeting and synergising from time to time. The activities are co-ordinated by Aditya Gore & Rajan Mathew. A Website is setup, currently administered by me.
The Garware Gang - Website & Photo Album

Cyberdex Thinking Solutions: A Profile A Web Profile of the broad business activities and employees of Cyberdex (I) Pvt. Ltd., Andheri (E), Mumbai as in the period 2000-2003, along with informal news and pictures of "ex-Cyberdexers"...
http://www.oocities.org/cyberdexindia

Konkan Railway - The Net Resource Centre
This is a pet topic of mine dedicated to covering independent India's greatest rail project connecting up its west coast in detail.
http://www.oocities.org/konkanrailfan

The Indian Rail Nut Pages by Rajan Mathew
This contains my collection of stuff (articles, pictures and tidbits) on the Great Indian Railways - Pictures, observations and notes.
http://www.oocities.org/indianrailnut & http://members.rediff.com/skiposeidon

PoSki Online Tutorials - SkiPoseidon is the Meeting Point for all sensible information. A collection of useful information & study notes on a range of topics.
http://www.skiposeidon.com.

The INDIABUS Project - Buses In India A project envisaged to bring to a single platform, information about the extensive road bus transportation system in India, encompassing City, Town, District, State, Interstate - Govt Operated & Private Operative services and providers...
http://www.oocities.org/indiabusinfo.