North Malabar of native Hindus, native Mappila-Muslims, native Jains and migrant-Christian communities and is characterized by distinct socio-cultural customs and behavior. The people of North Malabar have striven to preserve their distinct and unique identity and heritage since ancient times, through colonial times into modern political India. From the seventeenth century onward, until the early twentieth century, there were cultural taboos among certain communities from North Malabar, which forbade their women marrying people of the same respective communities, from the southern territories. Even in modern times it is not uncommon to see "alliances from Malabar region preferred" in newspaper matrimonial announcements placed
Coast & Country Housing Limited Coast & Country Housing Limited Coast and Country is a Registered Housing Provider located in the north of England and established in 2001. . The company is a 'not for profit' company limited by guarantee and regulated by the Tenant Services Authority. Coast and Country is the largest social housing provider within Redcar and Cleveland. In addition to providing core housing services the company has also heavily invested in independent living services, including the development of a new Telecare service in partnership with the Borough Council. Established in 2001, Coast & Country is the largest registered housing provider in Redcar