From the archive record
Devika S.R. is in 8th standard of St. Shantal Senior Secondary School, Trivandrum, Kerala. Her father is Mr. Sreekantan Nair and he works as an Excise inspector and her mother is Ms. Rajitha K.S, an Electronic Engineer. She says "I am a continuous scorer of A+ grade and always get first/second position in my studies. I participate in arts and literary competitions and exhibitions conducted at school level as well as outside and had won many prizes. My ambition is to become a Space Scientist. I am hard working, sincere and determined which helps me a lot to hit the goals in my life". Devika S.R. from St. Shantal Senior Secondry School, Thiruvananthapuram is talking about Neela kurni / Neelakurinji flowers in Munnar during an event organised by INTACH. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)