A vast conglomeration of wetlands surrounds the Noyyal River in the Greater Coimbatore area. According to Pragatheesh & Jain (2013), the wetland complex in Coimbatore consisting of around 30 lakes was constructed during the Kongu-Chola regimes in 8th and 9th Century AD in the vicinity...
One of the undisputed winners during this COVID-19 enforced lockdown has been our auditory sensation. Since the cessation of all industrial and commercial activity and its attendant absence of traffic, the ambient noise level has plummeted sharply. The bird songs though always present are now...
It is an undeniable fact that in this modern world, knowledge is the key to the success of any enterprise. This knowledge is only acquired by unstinting effort or study in any chosen field of endeavour, which goes by the moniker “Capacity Acquisition”. The capacity...
Globally, both coastal and internal wetlands are one of the most precious natural resource that we possess, which are also a major host of biodiversity. This valuable ecosystem either directly or indirectly is responsible for providing nearly all of the world’s fresh water. In addition,...
According to N.Myers et al in a publication titled “Biodiversity hotspots for conservation priorities” in Nature magazine, the Western Ghats along with its extension in Sri Lanka is considered one of the 25 Global Biodiversity Hotspots. They write, “As many as 44% of all species...
The Greater Coimbatore area is the lucky recipient of the long-term vision of the Kongu Cholas (8th – 9th century CE), who during their reign created many wetlands along the Noyyal River basin. The Kolarampathy Lake, which sprawls over 20 acres, is one such wetland...