Rare Wild Passion Fruit Vine Spotted at Sri Vettai Perumal Temple Kanmai
Category: Environment A healthy population of Mul Kovai (முள் கோவை), a wild passion fruit vine known for its distinctive flowers and edible fruits, has been spotted growing around the kanmai of Sri Vettai Venkatesa Perumal Temple. The climber (Passiflora foetida L.), which belongs to the Passifloraceae family, is a fast-growing vine commonly found in hedges, […]
Pilot Project Tests Reflective Roof Technology Across Public Buildings
Category: Carbon Neutrality As cities across India grapple with rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, a quiet but significant climate adaptation initiative is taking shape in Rajapalayam. The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), has launched a pilot Cool Roof project in the city that seeks to reduce indoor […]
When Fear Feels Real, Belief Feels Real: Compassion Embraces Both and Beyond
Category: Mental Health Mrs. Radhika Rammohan, Volunteer, Ātmaprasāra A few weeks ago, an individual from a rural community came to Ātmaprasāra seeking help. The family was convinced that their loved one had been possessed by a supernatural entity. The client was experiencing overwhelming fear, severe anxiety, disturbed sleep, and profound emotional distress. Both the client […]
Awareness Programme Encourages Students to Champion a Cleaner Environment
Category: Solid Waste Management As part of its efforts to promote environmental awareness among schoolchildren, Ramco Community Services conducted an awareness programme at S.P. Kandham Primary School, located at Lakshmiyapuram 2nd Street (Ward No. 38). The programme educated students and teachers on environmental protection, waste management, and their role in building a clean and sustainable […]
Residents Sensitised to Waste Segregation and Environmental Protection
Category: Solid Waste Management Ramco Community Services conducted a special community awareness programme at Lakshmiyapuram 2nd Street (Ward No. 38). The initiative focused on creating awareness about waste segregation, cleanliness, and environmental protection, with active participation from sanitation workers. During the programme, residents were educated on the importance of segregating wet and dry waste at […]
Cleanliness Awareness Programme for School Students Organised
Category: Solid Waste Management Reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship among children, Ramco Community Services organised a cleanliness awareness programme for students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff of Jayaram Primary School, located at Thiruvananthapuram 5th Street (Ward No. 31). The session was led by resource persons from Shrishti Environment and Livelihood Foundation. The emphasis was […]
