I was looking to learn about Kollam? 
 Sure! IS there anything special you want to learn about? 
 Yes, can you tell me about its toponymy? 
 Absolutely! In 825 CE, the Malayalam calendar, or Kollavarsham, was created in Kollam at meetings held in the city. 
 Is there any other toponymy in Kollam? 
 The name Kollam is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word Kollam, meaning pepper. 
 Very nice. How are their economies and industries doing? 
 Kerala Ceramics Ltd. in Kundara, Kerala Electrical and Allied Engineering Company in Kundara, Kerala Premo Pipe factory in Chavara, Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited in Chavara and United Electrical Industries in Kollam are Kerala Government-owned companies. 
 Anything else about the industries and economy there? 
 Other major industries n the private/cooperative sector are Alominium Industries Ltd. in Kundara, Thomas Stephen & Co. in Kollam, Floorco in Paravur and Cooperative Spinning Mill in Chathannoor. 
 That's all I needed. Thanks for now. 
 You are welcome
Kollam