Not only will volunteers search for signs of the tiger, but they will also record signs of human disturbance to the environment, counts of herbivores and other carnivores, including panthers, and even measure levels of ground cover.
As a tribute to the thankless service of public transport drivers, the students wiped the windshields clean and thoroughly washed the vehicles in and out.
Growing up in a metropolitan city and living in a middle class family provided me with all the good things of life, and till a certain point of time, I never really thought of looking at the other side.
Starting with 500 volunteers in 2010, the campaign organised its 8th annual edition last week that saw a participation of around 6000 volunteers and over 130 organisations ranging from IT companies to sports associations.
The group consists of students, lawyers, engineers and BPO employees, who engage the children in interactive activities to stimulate their critical thinking abilities.
Experts are advising extreme caution for those helping in the clean-up in Chennai. If you are deciding to join in, here are some things to make sure of before you head out.