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Climate migration is not a choice –its survival

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"If a rising ocean swallowed your home tomorrow, where would you go—and would anyone open their doors for you?”- these are the lines from the book ‘The Inhabitable Earth: Life After Warming’ by David Wallace - Wells. This line invokes so much thought in one that we are made to wonder about protecting our nature. The unpredictability of life means that nobody knows what will happen the next moment. Natural disasters like floods, wildfires, droughts or storms could strike us any time without warning, causing widespread destruction. And because this is a very happening issue in today’s world, it's not new to see people fleeing from their homes for safety.  And yet, many of these people (climate migrants) find no place to go, no status, and no support. While climate change affects everyone, it is the poorest and most vulnerable who suffer first and most—even though they have contributed the least to the problem. Moreover, the reason why developed countries have both a moral and po...
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There is something you can't see with the eyes ,you have to look with heart

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In my school life I was very extroverted, so I would try to make friends with everyone. One new academic year, a lot of students changed classes to my class from different sections and from different schools. One student caught my attention. She first looked like a spoiled brat who didn't care about her surroundings and made a bitchy face. Later I observed her more and found that she didn't look bratty but rather scared. She was very silent. She behaved like she wanted to make herself invisible. I don't know why but I got really interested to talk to her, making her a friend,and making her comfortable around us. Maybe I was curious why she was the way she was. I would try to talk to her alone or maybe with one of my friend, by telling her jokes, annoying her and even talking about various topics with utmost freedom, without barriers. After numerous attempts she also started getting comfortable around the students. She made some friends. She really liked to hang out with me ...
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Whispers of Childhood Streets

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My hometown is a nature lover's paradise, with lush greenery as far as the eye can see. It is also famous for Kovilakam and her colonial history . Nilambur is covered with a large amount of vegetation, making it more scenic. It is located on the bank of Chaliyar river and in close proximity to the Nilgiri Hills and within 100km of the popular hill station Ooty. Mainly it is noted for the Teak plantation. This plantation is known as Conolly 's plot.  It is the oldest teak plantation in the world. Nilambur teak is a unique variety and the most important timber tree in India. Its durability and quality gave it a reputation in the world timber Market. Britishers established this plantation because of these reasons in the mid 19th century. Now it is home to over one million trees. Kannimara Teak is one of the largest teak trees with a height of 48.75m and a circumference of 6.8m. To transport these teaks to Kozhikode, Britishers made a railway across the place. This Nilambur - Sho...
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