Dalbergia Paniculata Roxb – A Tree worth Knowing. A Tree worth Protecting
Category: Environment This photograph was taken in the Polytechnic plantation area, featuring a tree identified as Dalbergia Paniculata Roxb. Its currently accepted name is Dalbergia lanceolaria subsp. paniculata (Roxb.) Thoth., belonging to the Fabaceae family and the Dalbergia genus, and it is commonly known as Dobin or Dobaen. As a perennial tree, Dalbergia Paniculata generally […]
Psst! I’m Vaimaram — An Unknown Tree’s Story
Category: Environment One beautiful, pleasant, sunny morning, a tiny, attractive, and colourful bird flew over a pretty and striking tree. “Hey! Who are you?” asked the bird. The lovely tree smiled gently and replied, “I’m Vaimaram! I am a special tree. My scientific name is Chloroxylon swietenia. I belong to the Rutaceae family (/ruːˈteɪsiːiː/), and […]
“WHERE THERE IS WATER, THERE IS LIFE, PEACE AND HOPE.”
Category: Water Body Restoration Standing beside a water body and watching the gentle waves, feeling the cool breeze, listening to the chirping of birds and enjoying the soft sunlight is truly a wonderful experience. Yes, I am talking about “Vettai Perumal Kovil Kanmai.” Once in need of care, it has now been restored and brought […]
4‑Bin Community Demo & Awareness Activities – Rajapalayam Municipality
Category: Solid Waste Management Across various localities, community outreach efforts focused on strengthening waste segregation at the household level, with demonstrations on the correct use of the 4-bin system and hands-on guidance for residents on distinguishing wet, dry, sanitary, and special-care waste. Awareness sessions emphasized daily segregation habits, proper disposal of sanitary and special-care waste, […]
Boundaries: It’s Not Just What You Say, But How You Say It
Author: Ms. Keerthana Madhu, Ātmaprasāra volunteer Category: Mental Health Being a volunteer at Atmaprasara for more than six years has been a beautiful journey of learning, unlearning, and applying so many concepts—not just with our clients, but also in our own everyday lives. One such powerful learning for me has been setting boundaries. Growing up […]
