inspiring

“I had the opportunity to train and help a generation that believes in these principles, and who continue to believe in non-violence despite the violence around them

It all began when Pompayya noticed the scrubby patch of land on the other side of the canal, that bordered his property, lie empty and transform into a general purpose dumping ground.

While it is undoubtedly interesting that this shop functions without a shopkeeper, that is not its only unique characteristic.

Thanks to Assistant SI Abdul Latheef's efforts, Kurathikad police station is now surrounded by rows of organic banana plants basking in the sunshine!

The complete credit for this near impossible transformation goes to Dr Asokan and his dedicated team comprising nurse Balamani, livestock inspector Senthil Kumar and his assistant Marimuthu, Ganesh, a biologist, and his assistant Kesavan.

“Her senses made her aware of sounds of heavy breathing and collapse despite not being inside the house. Without her timely warning, people would have known too late.”

As many as 229 residents of Madathattuvilai have donated their eyes in last one decade—making it a trailblazer among cities and towns across the country.

Residents of the Rahata village had to use makeshift rafts, built using empty oil cans and ropes, and use oars made from timber, to get to Arajpuri.

“My neck was trapped in a piece of wood. I somehow freed myself and swam to the shore.”

“Mom told me to jump in, and I said he was probably too heavy, but I jumped anyway."