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 […]
Thorny Caper thrives in the dry landscape of Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park A thorny shrub photographed in the Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park area has been identified as Capparis sepiaria L., commonly known as the Wild Caper or Thorny Caper. Belonging to the Capparaceae family, the plant is well adapted to the dry and semi-arid conditions characteristic of the region. Capparis sepiaria is a much-branched, […]
Students Honoured for Promoting Sustainability Through Art
Category: Environment Students from four schools in Rajapalayam were felicitated for their creative contribution to environmental awareness at a prize distribution ceremony held at Nadar Higher Secondary School on Thursday (August 27, 2026). The ceremony marked the conclusion of an inter-school drawing competition organised as part of Paper Bag Day by Shrishti Environment and Livelihood […]
Four-Bin Awareness Drives Held at 10 Locations Across Five Wards
Category: Solid Waste Management Ten awareness programmes on four-bin waste segregation were conducted across five municipal wards last week by Shrishti Environment and Livelihood Foundation, with the support of Ramco Community Services. The programmes sensitised residents to the importance of segregating waste at source and following responsible waste disposal practices. Resource persons explained the need […]
Centuries-old Madai at Pudhukkulam Kanmai bears intricate stone carvings
Category: Culture A centuries-old irrigation structure at Pudhukkulam Kanmai, one of the oldest traditional water bodies in the Rajapalayam region, stands out for its intricate stone carvings depicting animals, flowers and religious motifs. The structure, known as a madai, is part of the traditional system used to manage water in the kanmai. Unlike a sluice […]
Xerophyte Garden at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park
Category: Eco Park The work of establishing a Xerophyte Garden is currently in progress at Sanjeevi Malai Eco Park. A xerophyte garden is a specially designed landscape area featuring plants adapted to survive in low-water and dry climatic conditions. The primary objective of establishing the garden is to showcase the beauty, diversity and ecological significance […]
My Journey with Self-Doubt and Fear of Being Judged
Author: Ms. Anandha Radha Sumathi, Ātmaprasāra volunteer Category: Mental Health For a long time, I was someone who worried a lot about what others thought of me. I would think twice before saying something, doing something, or even making a decision. Somewhere in my mind, there was always a question – “What will they think […]
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), […]
