Pomological station?????

Pomological Station is a well known research institution of the country. The institution is engaged in research of Apples, Plums, Peaches, Persinments, Lemons, Apricots and Pomegranates. The station is one of the three experimental fruit gardens positioned in the Nilgiri ranges, managed by the Horticultural Department.
It is located in the middle of Burliar and Kallar on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam Ghat Road. Along with the station, surplus fruits and fruit based jams are sold on the roadside.

This attraction of the Coonoor hill station is one among the 3 experimental gardens of fruit; it is located in the Nilgiris. It is a place where Agricultural Departments doing the research over the different types of fruits. The garden had been started during the year of 1920. Here you will get to see the scientific methods & present the nursery plants. They do the various experiments on the preservatives, which are made by the fruits to keep them in fresh condition. 

Water falls are beautiful

Athirappilly Falls the most famous waterfalls of Kerala, Athirappalli and Vazhachal are situated at Athirappilly Thaluk in Thrissurdistrict of Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River , which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges is the largest waterfall in Kerala, Athirapally, which stands tall at 80 feet. Just a short drive from Athirapally, the Vazhachal waterfall is close to dense green forests that are home to many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna.

There is another waterfall on the way from Athirappilly to Vazhachal Falls, in close proximity to the road and is locally called “Charpa Falls”. Athirappilly Falls is the largest waterfall in Kerala and is nicknamed "The Niagara of India".

The visit to the Athirappily waterfalls was memorable and beautiful . We spent our time enjoying the greenery and spinkles of water.

Cancer day observance

Turmeric is also known as Indian saffron, jiang huang, haridra and haldi. It is a spice grown in many Asian countries. It belongs to the ginger family and is a major ingredient of curry powder. Research has also shown that there are low rates of certain types of cancer in countries where people eat curcumin at levels of about 100mg to 200mg a day over long periods of time.It has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, inhibita angiogenesis and inhibits a number of cancers like colon, prostate, breast,lung, liver, stomach, ovary and leukemia. Realising its importance turmeric tuber was distributed among staff on the Cancer day Feb 6

Did you know??? Theres a TEa day toooo!

Drinking tea has several health benefits. It might be because of these benefits there is a tea day tooo

1. Tea contains antioxidants-Antioxidants work to prevent the body’s version of rust and thus help to keep us young and protect us from damage from pollution.

2. Tea has less caffeine than coffee- That means you can consume it without those pesky effects on your nervous system.

3. Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke-Those who drank four or more cups of green tea daily had a 32 percent reduction in the risk of having a heart attack and lower levels of LDL cholesterol.

4. Tea may help with weight loss

5. Tea may help protect your bones

6. Tea may keep your smile bright-Japanese researchers have found that tea can decrease tooth loss. It changes the pH in your mouth when you drink it and that may be what prevents cavities.

7. Tea may boost the immune system

8. Tea may help battle cancer

9. Herbal tea may soothe the digestive system-Herbal teas, in particular chamomile, can be good for people with irritable bowel syndrome because it is an antispasmodic and ginger teas can calm nausea.

Spinach garden

Here is our spinach garden... A wonderful work of our girls in the college hostel premises. Have a look..

Haritha Keralam

The Department of Zoology of the Marthoma College for Women, Perumbavoor also participated in the "Haritha Keralam" initiative of the Kerala state. The students of the department took great pain and effort to  make this spinach garden in the vicinity of the College hostel.  Here are a few clicks...

World AIDS day observance

Today's programme was the result a great team work. Hats off to all the students and teachers of the department. It being a season of exams and tensions, we all for got that today is Dec 1st. It was during the first hour of class that we realised this truth.....
Now what to do...??? There no time...!! But we together planned and executed it.

The distribution of red ribbons which was brought and prepared instantaneously. This was followed by an awareness video show in the Zoology lab to which the entire college community was welcomed. The Principal, several teachers and students attended the show and benefitted from it...
 Here are a glimpses of the same.