In 2016, I was in a crucial decision making phase and I happened to share it with a friend.She suggested that I meet someone she knows, who probably can sympathies with my situation. Later she shared her contact that night. It was only two letters, TS. In a hurry and in the midst of the
Every year, through the Cuckoo Movement for Children, we are giving ‘Mugam Virudhu’ to the witnesses who have done their best in social activities. Accordingly, the ‘Mugam Virudhu’ for the year 2022 is presented to Mr.Anburaj, for his dedication to the fundamental rights of the tribal(indigenous) people and the welfare of the prisoners through various
“You learn a lot when you’re barefoot. The first thing is every step you take is different.” – Michael Franti, musician. The intention of environmentally conscious architecture and construction is for the process and the product to be as close to nature as possible like in any realm of life. Living in earthen structures requires
Architecture & Dialogue 20200314 Date: 2022 March 14Place: Cuckoo Forest School “The creations of a great tree-planter take time to mature, but in the end they are all the more beautiful for it.” – Jean Giono, The man who planted trees For Facebook Post
Niyathi Maya, Niyathi 20220219 Date: 2022 February 19-23Place: Cuckoo Forest School, Tamil Nadu Warm smiles welcomed the fifth batch of the Niyathi through the gates of Cuckoo. A sense of joy, connection, and excitement filled the air. The land had already begun a dialogue with each person wanted to explore themselves deeper. The rhythmic sound
Stepwells were fundamental to life in the driest parts of India. For centuries, stepwells which incorporated a cylindrical well that extended down to the water table provided water for drinking, washing, bathing, and irrigation of crops. Unique to the region, stepwells are often architecturally complex and they vary widely in size and shape. These stepwells
A stepwell, or baoli, is a subterranean edifice and water source. For centuries, stepwells—which incorporated a cylinder well that extended down to the water table—provided water for drinking, washing, bathing, and the irrigation of crops. The majority of surviving stepwells originally served a leisure purpose as well as providing water. This was because the base
