Crimson Tip Butterfly Sighted at Restored Vettai Perumal Kanmai
Category: Water Body Restoration The sighting of a Crimson Tip butterfly at the restored Vettai Perumal Kanmai highlights the growing ecological value of the restored waterbody and its surrounding habitat. The butterfly, scientifically known as Colotis danae, is commonly called the Crimson Tip or Indian Crimson-tip, and is known in Tamil as கருஞ்சிவப்பு நுனிச்சிறகான். A […]
Historic 1959 Photograph Preserves Rajapalayam’s Freedom Struggle Legacy
Category: Culture A historic photograph preserved at Gandhi Kalai Mandram, the oldest and largest library in the city, offers a remarkable glimpse into the city’s deep connection with India’s freedom movement. Taken on April 17, 1959, the photograph features then Prime Minister Sri Jawaharlal Nehru and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Sri K. Kamaraj […]
Indian Cherry: A Native Tree with Traditional Medicinal Significance
Category: Environment This photograph taken in the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area has brought attention to an interesting native tree, commonly known as the Indian cherry or Clammy cherry. Scientifically identified as Cordia dichotoma / Cordia domestica, the species belongs to the Boraginaceae family and is known by several names in Tamil, including நறுவல்லி (Naruvalli), […]
Young Green Enthusiasts Programme Promotes Biodiversity and Plastic-Free Practices Among School Students
Category: Environment The Eco Club of Ramco Institute of Technology (RIT) recently conducted a Young Green Enthusiasts Programme for students of Government Higher Secondary School, Soolakari, Virudhunagar, with the aim of fostering environmental awareness and encouraging the students to become responsible stewards of nature. The programme offered students an opportunity to learn about the environment […]
Four-Bin Waste Segregation Drive Reaches 400 Residents Across Nine Wards
Category: Solid Waste Management A cleaner city does not begin at the landfill. It begins at home – with a simple decision to put the right waste in the right bin. With this belief, Shrishti Environment and Livelihood Foundation (SELF), in association with Ramco Community Services, is actively taking waste segregation awareness to communities across […]
A Journey of Continuous Learning and Growth at Ātmaprasāra
Category: Mental Health Author: Ms. Shyamala, Ātmaprasāra volunteer Ātmaprasāra, a mental well-being centre in Rajapalayam, has been successfully serving the community and completed its five-year milestone in December 2025. Among its many initiatives is a strong emphasis on continuous professional development, providing regular opportunities for the volunteer counsellors to learn and grow. This helps us […]
