chikunani

honorary value education program coordinator at @Verandainternationalschool

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

Break the silence !

[Gianl1974 @Gianl1974]

A message to all sane Republicans:

He pardoned 1,600 violent criminals.
You said nothing.

He bulldozed the East Wing.
You said nothing.

He interfered with the release of the Epstein files. You said nothing.

He took over the Kennedy Center and renamed it after himself. You said nothing.

He accepted a $400 million airplane as a personal gift. You said nothing.

He threatened Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Greenland, Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. You said nothing.

He tariffed just about everyone but Russia, causing inflation and instability worldwide. You said nothing.

He attacked a nation during mediated negotiations. You said nothing.

His ill-conceived war killed 175 children on day one. You said nothing.

He alienated and insulted our allies. You said nothing.

His ICE Army terrorized and murdered U.S. citizens. You said nothing.

He committed murder on the high seas. You said nothing.

He co-opted the Justice Department and directed it to prosecute his political enemies. You said nothing.

It’s time to start talking.

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@chennaiweather At last! Der Aaye, Durust Aaye!

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

Right to live well ! Praise worthy 💕

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Summer is a challenging season for wildlife, and the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has undertaken extensive measures to ensure that animals have access to water across forest habitats. The Department maintains one of the country’s largest water networks for wildlife which includes 373 borewells, 8,421 check dams, 2,734 percolation ponds, 541 water troughs, 270 waterholes, 115 open wells, 164 abd overhead tanks supplemented by natural water sources within forest landscapes. To further augment water availability this year, the Department has created additional water conservation structures, including 15 new check dams and 21 water troughs. Forest divisions have been proactively replenishing water bodies, pre-filling vulnerable water sources and supplying water through tankers wherever required to ensure uninterrupted availability during the dry months. Monitoring is being carried out through MSTrIPES, geo-tagged photographs, camera traps and real-time digital reporting systems #TNForest

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

# Blast! @Ags_production @archanakalpathi @aishkalpathi A father is a girl’s first super hero ! When a father shows respect and listens to their girl and equips her ; she grows up to be self confident and fearless . We need more such messages to be seen, heard and practiced.

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

Children need to have the tools to face life ; not have all their problems fixed for them ! #Blast did that and more! Kudos to @Ags_production @archanakalpathi @aishkalpathi what a movie ! See it if you have not still and thank me later !

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@georgeviews @PreityMukundan You got that right . @Ags_production all the way ! @archanakalpathi @aishkalpathi they know they do !

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

Awe inspiring!

[Aviator Anil Chopra @Chopsyturvey]

```No Runways.
No Collision.
No ATC and GPS too.
Next destination a few thousand miles away.

Yet...perfect take off.```

It's a sheer Natural Wonder !!!

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@Chopsyturvey Awe inspiring 👏

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@archanakalpathi Kudos 👏👏you guys rocked totally !

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

Let’s address this Chennaites!

[OMR Updates @OMRupdates]

Methane plumes detected by satellite imagery over Chennai's landfill sites are a serious environmental and health concern. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas released from poorly managed waste accelerates global warming and contributes to ground-level ozone formation.
This can trigger asthma, respiratory illnesses, reduced lung function, and cardiovascular problems, particularly among children, the elderly, and nearby residents. Methane buildup at landfill sites also increases the risk of fires and explosions. Reducing methane emissions through better waste management is essential to protect public health, improve air quality, and combat climate change.

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@aishkalpathi @archanakalpathi @Ags_production Thank you for bringing such a beautiful story to the table and making it happen. Looking forward to your next work ! Much love.
@Ags_production @archanakalpathi @aishkalpathi

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

Incredible

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@chennaiweather At last !

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

New learnings

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Ever wondered how streams continue to flow, rivers keep receiving water, and wildlife survives even through the harshest summer months in landscapes where forests and wild animals depend on a steady supply of water ! The answer often lies in "Nature’s Sponge' the montane grasslands. Most people judge a landscape by the number of trees it has. But nature does not work that way. A forest is not healthier than a grassland simply because it has more trees. Every ecosystem has its own unique role. The montane grasslands of the Western Ghats are among nature’s greatest water engineers. Often called the 'Water Towers' of the landscape, these ancient grasslands capture mist, absorb rainfall like a sponge, and store vast quantities of water beneath the ground. They then release it slowly through the year, feeding streams, rivers and springs long after the monsoon has passed. This hidden natural reservoir sustains forests, supports unique wildlife like Nilgiri Tahr, replenishes groundwater and becomes a lifeline for people, agriculture and entire ecosystems during the dry season. The lesson is therefore simple, it is not about planting trees everywhere. It is about protecting every unique ecosystem #WorldEnvironmentDay 5th June 2025 #grasslands #climateaction #NowForClimate video @supriyasahuias

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@supriyasahuias @tnforestdept @UNEP @IUCN @WWF @WWFINDIA Learnt something unique today ! Thanks 🥰

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@Selwyyyyn ❤️

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

And yet we are delusional in thinking we are Masters of all Creation ! If that is not stupidity what is ?!

[The Curious Tales @thecurioustales]

Every marine biologist learns the physics problem whale mothers face:

How do you transfer liquid nutrients to your baby in an environment where liquids should instantly dissolve and disperse?

Whale milk contains 30-50% fat content. Human milk is 4%.

The evolutionary solution was to create something closer to toothpaste than liquid. When a whale calf latches underwater, the mother's mammary muscles contract like a hydraulic pump, shooting this dense mixture directly into the calf's mouth in concentrated bursts.

The milk forms temporary globules that resist mixing because of the extreme fat density. Surface tension creates a protective barrier around each droplet. The calf swallows before the ocean has time to break down the molecular structure.

But the real genius is the timing.

Whale mothers release milk in coordinated pulses with their calf's breathing rhythm. The transfer happens in the brief moments when both animals are positioned to create a sealed pocket between them. The mother essentially turns her body into a biological delivery system that operates in perfect sync with oceanic pressure and movement.

Millions of years of evolution solving a fluid dynamics problem that human engineers would need computer modeling to figure out.

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

And we lost a thousand trees for road widening in ECR It hurts and my heart aches !

[Alejandro Cencerrado @AlejandroCence2]

El efecto de un solo árbol en la calle es equivalente a cinco aires acondicionados del tamaño de una habitación funcionando 20 horas al día. Si nuestra ciudad se llenara de calles como esta la vida en verano sería mucho más agradable.

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@macroguru9 Maybe short term memory loss? 🤔🤔

[chikunani @ChithkalaR]

@supriyasahuias National Geographic worthy moment captured 👏👏👏❤️