September 2023

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Namaskaram!

Jerry Irwin Mander (May 1, 1936 – April 11, 2023) was an American activist and author known for his ecological causes and for his famous book – “Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television” which he wrote in the year 1978. In this issue, we have given some of his quotable quotes.

Wrong approach in our educational system is covered in this month’s story at the front page.

In happenings section, we have covered (i) Training programmes on “Green Livelihood technologies” (ii) Workshop on “Traditional Siddha Varma Bone Setting Practices” (iii) Commissioning of Bio-methanation plant etc.

August 2023

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Namaskaram!

Lewis Mumford (19 October 1895 – 26 January 1990) was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture. In this issue, we have given some of his quotable quotes.

This month, our front page cover story – The Great Wave tells us to respond in a direct resolute way to any situation to achieve success.

In happenings section, we have covered (i) Training programme on “Integrated waste reuse technologies” (ii) “Bee Keeping”  (iii) Awareness Programme on “Green Livelihood technologies” and “Harit Aarogya” (iv) Workshop on “Traditional Siddha Varma Bone Setting Practices” (v)  Commissioning of Bio-methanation plants and (vi) Study tours etc.

July 2023

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Namaskaram!

Helen Mary Caldicott (born 7 August 1938) is an Australian physician, author, and anti-nuclear advocate. She founded several associations dedicated to opposing the use of nuclear power, depleted uranium munitions, nuclear weapons proliferation, and military action in general. In this issue, we have given some of her quotable quotes.

This month, our front page derides Armchair Explorers from the society.

In happenings section, we have covered (i) Workshop on “Traditional Siddha Varma Bone Setting Practices” (ii) Free Siddha Varmam medical camp (iii) Renovation of Agni Teertham, Tirunelveli (iv) Training programme on Bio-methanation technology and Commissioning of Bio-methanation plants etc.

June 2023

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Amory Bloch Lovins  is an American writer, physicist, and former chairman of the Rocky Mountain Institute. He has written on energy policy and related areas for four decades, and served on the US National Petroleum Council. He has published 31 books, including Reinventing Fire, Winning the Oil Endgame, Small is Profitable, Brittle Power, and Natural Capitalism. In this issue, we have given some of his quotable quotes.

This month, our front page covers a very meaningful prose poem – My Soul is in a Hurry -  which is useful to all of us for contemplation and practising in life.

In happenings section, we have covered (i) Training on Composting technologies (ii) Commissioning of Bio-methanation plants (iii) Workshop on “Traditional Siddha Varma Bone Setting Practices” (iv) World environmental day celebration and Field visit etc.

May 2023

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Namaskaram!

Mike Vance is a distinguished name in speaking and communicating.  His fast-paced delivery, sprinkled with good-natured humor, makes him one of the most stimulating speakers and sought-after teachers.  USA TODAY named Mike as one of the most requested speakers in the United States. In this issue, we have given some of his quotable quotes.

This month, our front page covers a prose poem - Are you Alive or Living? Which forces oneself to contemplate.

In happenings section, we have covered (i) Training on Composting and Bio-manure technologies (ii) Training on Bio-methanation technology and Commissioning of Bio-methanation plant (iii) Workshop on “Traditional Siddha Varma Bone Setting Practices” (iv) Motivation camp for “Amrita Kutumbam” (v) Personality Development Camp (vi) Workshop on “Technologies and Sustainable Development Goals” and (vii) Field visits etc.

April 2023

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Namaskaram!

Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882), who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and a poet. He was seen as a champion of individualism and a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and his ideology was disseminated through dozens of published essays and more than 1,500 public lectures across the United States. Emerson is also well known as a mentor and friend of Henry David Thoreau, a fellow transcendentalist. In this issue, we have given some of his quotable quotes.

This month, our front page covers the famous story - Don’t Spill the Wine.

In happenings section, we have covered (i) Training on Bio-methanation technology (ii) Commissioning of Bio-methanation plants (iii) New medicine preparation and (iv) Field visit etc.

March 2023

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Namaskaram!

Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist,  and  theatre  designer who spent most of his adult life in France. One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist (geometric shape) movement, the invention of constructed sculpture, the co-invention of collage, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and explore.

Exceptionally prolific throughout the course of his long life, Picasso achieved universal renowned and immense fortune for his revolutionary artistic accomplishments, and became one of the best-known figures in 20th-century art. In this issue, we have given some of his quotable quotes.

This month, our front page covers the philosophical story - Head or Tail by Achaan Chah, Buddhist Master

February 2023

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Namaskaram!

Steven Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American entrepreneur, business magnate, industrial designer, media proprietor, and investor. He was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple; He is widely recognized as a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. Interestingly, in 1974, he travelled through India seeking enlightenment before later studying Zen Buddhism. He and Wozniak co-founded Apple in 1976. In this issue, we have given some of his quotable quotes.

This month, our front page covers the inspiring prose poem – “Be Alive”.

In happenings section, we have covered (i) National seminar on “Traditional Siddha Varmam therapy for Child Health Care” (ii) Training and Commissioning of Bio-methanation plants (iii) Training programme on “Green Construction technologies” (iv) Study tours, Exposure visits and Radio talk etc.