by Rama Sriram, Amalfi It’s not easy to leave behind a stable career, especially one that you have invested in for years and your family has proudly proclaimed as a great feat. Although growing up, I lived in the most humble of homes and studied in the simplest of schools, my aspirations were a cut-above. I wanted to make it big in banking, and tirelessly studied atop hot balconies and shadowy corners of my home to eventually make it a reality. I soon got married to someone who shared my passion for success (Hi Sriram, hope you’re reading this :)) and we found ourselves frequently relocating to different cities. Apart from the plethora of cultural experiences I was fortunate enough to taste, I could no longer ignore the mounting familial responsibilities, especially with two kids at home. Shortly after, I decided to leave the very job I worked all my life for - it was tough to part with something that afforded me the financial security and independence that I craved, but I battle...
ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDING PROPOSAL Introduction : The Bushwalk initiative, led by HoH in Navalur, has established a vibrant green belt by planting 6000 saplings over 1.7 acres along the Buckingham Canal from Navalur to Siruseri. This effort represents a significant investment in local biodiversity and community health, particularly crucial in the face of rapid climate change. We invite corporate partners and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) to contribute under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds, helping to sustain and expand this vital environmental project. Project Overview: Initiative: Bushwalk Location: Buckingham Canal, Navalur to Siruseri, behind Novotel Area Covered: 1.7 acres Saplings Planted: 6000 Objective: To foster a robust tree cover that supports biodiversity and provides a natural refuge for community engagement. Financial Ove...
Madumitha Selvaraj, Bridgewood# Human beings have been sharing space since time immemorial. The concept of co-existence is a part of our lives and has multiple aspects and challenges to it. In a gated community like ours, I often wonder how we practice co-existence in a way that does not lead to friction or misunderstandings with others around us. There is an interesting idea in psychology called “Both/and Thinking”. It talks about how two seemingly contradictory thoughts can co-exist. Many times, we follow a rigid way of thinking when it comes to expressing our ideas or emotions. We go by the “either-or”, ”Black or white” or “all or nothing” formula. This means that between two ideas or points of view, one cannot exist while the other does. It’s a surprise that our minds sometimes look at every scenario dichotomously. We forget or realise too late, that, seemingly opposing ideas can and do co-exist. For example, we feel conflicted about taking up a challenging project...
Superb Aditi..great photo! Ideal for water colour (even oil) painting! 👌👌
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