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Hydrological Insights from Pallikaranai Catchment in Kovalam Basin_Chennai Waterscapes Series_Volume 1
PRESS RELEASE:Chennai | 19.04.2025 A Decade After the 2015 Chennai Floods, Pallikaranai Still Floods Study Calls for Data-Driven, Catchment-Based Action கெடுப்பதூஉம் கெட்டார்க்குச் சார்வாய்மற் றாங்கே எடுப்பதூஉம் எல்லாம் மழை 15 | வான் சிறப்பு | திருக்குறள் பெய்யாமல் வாழ்வைக் கெடுக்க வல்லதும் மழை; மழையில்லாமல் வளம் கெட்டு நொந்தவர்க்குத் துணையாய் அவ்வாறே காக்க வல்லதும் மழையாகும். Ten years after the devastating 2015 floods in
A Case Study of Kavalkinaru Perumal Puthukulam’s Struggle for Water
THE COST OF DEVELOPMENT: WHO PAYS THE PRICE? Introduction: Development vs. Sustainability Development does not come without a cost, but what is that cost, who bears it, and how much? While large-scale infrastructure projects drive economic growth and technological progress, they often disrupt local ecosystems and traditional water systems. The case of Perumal Puthukulam, a
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Why was the dredging left incomplete, and should it be prioritized before the upcoming monsoon?
Observations from the Transact Walk Along the Buckingham Canal Uvakai Research Foundation led a transect walk on January 17th along the Buckingham canal as part of their study and research on the kovalam river basin . The team examined the 13kms stretch of buckingham canal, which drains the 300 sqkm of pallikaranai catchment in the
The Myth of Corporal Punishment: Why Evidence Refutes Its Effectiveness
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Should Children Be Beaten at School for Disciplinary Reasons?
Understanding Corporal Punishment, Its Impact, Legal Measures, and Alternatives Introduction Corporal punishment in schools has been a controversial topic for decades. While some consider it a quick way to instill discipline, research and real-life experiences show its devastating effects on children’s physical and mental health. This blog delves into what corporal punishment entails, its impacts,
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Tamil Nadu’s Dams: The Desilting Dilemma
WRD Minister Duraimurugan claimed that desilting dams is not a common global practice, contradicting PWD efforts on desilting.Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for Tamil Nadu’s Water Security The Honorable Water Resources Minister, Mr. Duraimurugan, recently stated that desilting dams is not a common practice globally and proposed flushing through sluices as an appropriate alternative. While this
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