Rule Your Day: 6 Keys to Maximizing Your Success and Accelerating Your Dreams

Joel Osteen, the author of this book, has shared six principles that can help individuals take control of their thoughts and surroundings so that they can lead a positive life. These principles include ways to protect oneself from negativity, methods to improve one's situation, and advice to focus only on the most important things. 1. …

Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life

The book, authored by Roxie Nafousi, opens with her personal experience of hitting rock bottom. Her friend suggested she listen to a podcast on manifesting, which changed her outlook on life. Using the techniques discussed in the podcast, Roxie overcame the setback and became a renowned writer and speaker. Let's take a closer look at …

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life – a review

Authors: Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia Year of publication: 2016 The authors embark on a journey to find the reasons for the longevity of Okinawans in Japan. Okinawa is one of the five blue zones in the world with the highest population of centenarians. A healthy diet, being outdoors, lots of green tea, and a …

A negligible tale with many twists and turns

Living in SACON hostel is an astounding experience. Magnificent mountains, ear probing bird calls, sunrises and sunsets, breezy mornings, dripping rainy days and of course frequent elephants’ visits, especially tusker’s arrival that no one could escape seeing him or hearing his trumpet sound. And several parallel natures’ acts that we miss. And here is one …

A chick’s day out – learning the art of survival

The first day is always special. The first day to school, the first day at the office, all are unforgettable moments in everyone’s life. It is so special because it is the day one faces the outside world away from one’s comfort zone. I am sure it would be so for a pair of Red-whiskered …

Nest construction attempt of White-cheeked Barbet Megalaima viridis

"East or West, Home is the Best" - home ensures safety. It is not only for us, but also for our feathered friends. Birds construct their safe haven to prevent their eggs from susceptible predation and for this, their architectural skills are in favour. These designers inspire us with their envious collection of exteriors and …

Ant attack on Sunbird nest

Living in SACON campus surrounded by forest always enthralls me. One just need keen eyes to look around and nature always surprises at the same time teaches. On 12th September 2018, the day was going on fine, until the “chik...chik…cheek…chik”, the rapid alarm tweets of Sunbird broke the silence from the garden at SACON library. …

Tamil Nadu ebirders’ meet 2017 at YMCA, Yelagiri

This is my second visit for Tamil Nadu ebirders' meet. The pleasant weather, 14 hairpin bends, view of the town from the bends gave delightful welcome. We six researchers from SACON had visited this event.   The two-days were packed with programs. Here are the glimpses of few among them. It is incredible work of …

Visit to Cuckoo Forest School at Singarapettai

"Cuckoo Forest School - heaven in a humble abode". The plan to visit the Cuckoo Forest School started when my friend Muhil told me about it in a brief chat and we both started surfing online to know more about the school and their contact details. The mission of the school is alternative education of …

What butterflies do at night?

Nature is a dynamic 24X7 business arena, where mammals, birds, insects, busily work during daytime for their food and survival. But what about their activities at night, especially in case of diurnal (active during daytime) ones that are not been designed to be active at night. What they do at night? Do they sleep at …