A blog on Ashar Estate Malayalee Association (AMA), its members, their activities and the beautiful Thane
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Death bells for some beautiful trees!!!
On the way to Shreenagar, just before the turn to Kisan Nagar, there are some beautiful trees in the middle of the road. These are 'Kanikonna' (Casia fistula - the state flower of Kerala) trees that bloom every year to the delight of the passers-by. One feels thankful to the wonders of nature!

We don't know how long these trees will last, as recently TMC has built a wall and floor around the trees and 'beautified' them with a fountain and decorative lights. The decorative lights have already been submerged and become dysfunctional in the last rain, leaving the whole setup to the dangers of a possible electric short circuit. See the water logging inside!

We learn in school that trees breathe using their roots. If that is true, look how these trees are being strangulated! So much for development and beautification!

One wonders, if only TMC could cover the man-holes, clean the footpaths and fill the pot-holes, which are obviously plenty in these areas, instead of spending so much on frivolous and nature-unfriendly development!
We don't know how long these trees will last, as recently TMC has built a wall and floor around the trees and 'beautified' them with a fountain and decorative lights. The decorative lights have already been submerged and become dysfunctional in the last rain, leaving the whole setup to the dangers of a possible electric short circuit. See the water logging inside!
We learn in school that trees breathe using their roots. If that is true, look how these trees are being strangulated! So much for development and beautification!
One wonders, if only TMC could cover the man-holes, clean the footpaths and fill the pot-holes, which are obviously plenty in these areas, instead of spending so much on frivolous and nature-unfriendly development!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Monday, September 14, 2009
AMA Onam Celebrations 2009 Pictures
Monday, September 7, 2009
Poovili Poovili Ponnonamayi
The following embedded song has been selected to sing as a group song by AMA members during their Onam celebrations scheduled to be on 13th this month.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Karnala Trekking
Thanks to Viju Nair's initiative and guidance, AMA conducted a trekking expedition to Karnala Fort. Such beautiful greenery and long stretch of trekking! The air was so pure and refreshing! More photos are at flickr. Click here
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