Dear Friends,
Namaskaram
Jerry Irwin Mander (May 1, 1936 – April 11, 2023) was an American activist and author best known for his influential book Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television. In it, he argued that television paves the way for autocracy by isolating viewers and dulling their minds. Mander served as Program Director at the Foundation for Deep Ecology and, in 1994, founded the International Forum on Globalization, a multinational think tank formed as a counterpoint to the World Trade Organization. This issue presents a selection of his insightful quotes.
Our cover page features the famous short poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer, a timeless tribute to nature.
Happenings:
- Workshops on Traditional Siddha Varma Bone-Setting Practices
- National Conference on “Role of Siddha Varmam Therapy for Psychosomatic Disorders”
- Field visit and follow-up work under Harit Urja
- Revival and renovation of the traditional water body Chandra Teertham
- Annual Day celebrations of Sri Amutha Surabhi SHG Federation
- Study tours and field visits by organizations and institutions as part of networking initiatives
Wisdom section:
Italian scientist Amerigo Mosca warns that the use of chemicals in farming is nothing but a silent atomic bomb. Extracts from Popular Science describe the remarkable self-protection abilities of animals. Finally, renowned environmentalist Dr. Rashmi Mayur makes a passionate appeal, reminding us that our existence is rooted in nature.
With best wishes,
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