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Slaughterhouse to Sanctuary

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Ever thought of what would be left around us  a few years apart? In an era where nature’s fury manifests as droughts, floods, and extreme temperatures, we often forget that these challenges are being exacerbated by our unsustainable practices. Our priority of convenience over conservation, has led to the environmental crisis we are facing currently. However, recognizing the harm we’ve caused, some are making profound changes to live in harmony with nature. One such story is that of Anitha, a woman who made a life changing decision to transform her family’s animal farm into a complete nature farm, Lilac Farm. Anitha, originally from a village in the Kollam district of Kerala, grew up in an environment where organic farming was the norm, long before the green revolution introduced chemical intensive agriculture. After being married and moved to Bangalore, she noticed a stark contrast in lifestyle. Everything was at the tips of your hands in the city, and like many, she enjoyed the ea...
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SCULPTING THE DIVINE

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Swamimalai, true to its name that resonates with divinity, stands as a revered hub for the exquisite craft of Panchaloha idol making. This sacred art form, steeped in tradition and spirituality, has been meticulously preserved and passed down through generations. Today, specialized training is imparted to the younger generation, ensuring the seamless continuation of this divine legacy. The region’s dedication to crafting these iconic idols not only celebrates its artistic excellence but also reinforces its status as a  graceful symbol of devotion and culture. The artisans at Divine panchaloha crafting, proudly upheld the legacy of this artwork, which originated centuries ago and had not faded a bit from its original beauty. The workers started to mold wax structures carefully and as we watched they started to narrate the story of the making of Panchaloha idols.  Swamimalai is unique for bronze idol making with its usage of the ancient method called the ‘lost wax’ process; A sc...
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Location: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
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flaws in our education system

 India has topped as the largest populated country beating China, with a population of 1407 Million inhabitants. development and growth of this economy can be only gained by promoting education. But how many young minds are really benefitted out of our education system? Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) show that students accounted for 8 per cent (13,089) of the total suicides in the country in 2021, with “failure in examination” listed as one of the reasons. This is an increase of 70 per cent in student suicides in a decade, up from 7,696 in 2011. according to NCRB reports the state of Maharashtra has the highest number of student suicides in 2021 with 1834 cases, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The report also showed the percentage of women student suicide was at a low of 43.9%, while that of male students made up of 56.51% of the total student suicides.  As per Ministry of Education, 122 students from IITs, NITs Central Universities and other Cen...
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