Dear Friends,
Namaskaram
Carl Honoré (born 29 December 1967) is a Canadian journalist and author, best known for his international bestseller In Praise of Slow (2004), which examines society’s relationship with time and the impact of speed, and highlights the global Slow Movement. He began his journalism career in 1991 and has written for leading publications in Europe and North America. This issue presents a selection of his quotes.
Our cover story highlights not only the intelligence of the crow but also its ability to reciprocate kindness.
In the Happenings section, we have featured:
- Workshops on Traditional Siddha Varma Bone-Setting Practices;
- Follow-up training on Cow-based Circular Economy – Harit Urja;
- Revival and renovation of the traditional water body Brahma Teertham;
- Sports Day and Geeta Jayanti celebrations by our self-help groups;
- study tours and field visits by organisations and institutions as part of networking; and
- Personality Development Camp for students of Radhapuram, Tirunelveli district.
In the Wisdom section, renowned environmentalist Dr. Rashmi Mayur of Mumbai writes on how human activities are disturbing the environment; British-born animal behaviourist Ashley Ward reflects on the social life of animals and the lessons humans can learn from them; and late writer and environmental activist Sailendra Nath Ghosh urges us to save our forests.
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With best wishes,
G. Vasudeo
Secretary
Vivekananda Kendra – NARDEP
Kanyakumari – 629 702, Tamilnadu.
Mobile : 09442646296, 04652 246296 (office)
Email : vknardep@gmail.com
Web : www.vknardep.org; www.greenrameswaram.org & www.vasudhaindia.in