Category: InFocus (10 articles)
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Coonoor’s Cosmonaut
2024 marks exactly four decades since a Nilgiris resident was the first Indian man in space. Inside43 is privileged to feature the legendary Rakesh Sharma, in his own words…
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Finding His Tribe
Dr Tarun Chhabra has been a visionary champion of Toda culture and ecological restoration in the Nilgiris, and beyond. Sabrina Gill and Prynick Prym Raman bring you his story, his vision and his many accomplishments
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A District Treasure
By Ayaan Aziz
He is such a well-known figure to so many in Coonoor. Ayaan Aziz describes the life of the soft spoken, yet determined, C Hiruthaswamy, who has served the Coonoor Club for close to 70 years
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Action Hero
A resident of the Nilgiris, Walter Davaram - the well-known (retired) DG of Police - has been added to the list of famous figures that have called this place home.
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La Femme Formidable
Zerina Burns is one of the Nilgiris’ most colourful characters. Mukund Ravishankar has a chat with the lady whose gracious demeanour has earned her the affectionate moniker of ‘The Duchess’
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Keeping the Blue Hills Green
Samantha Iyanna needs no introduction as her name has become synonymous with all efforts that help keep the Blue Hills green. Krishna Barot caught up with the soft-spoken woman whose efforts have touched the lives of all who live in the Nilgiris
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The Jolly Ms Molly
In a town where everyone knows everyone, few people are as well-known as Molly. In conversation with one of Coonoor’s best-loved characters gives us a snapshot of her colourful life
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Flight Path
Charting new courses has been a way of life for this remarkable son of the Nilgiris, Preetham Philip, who describes his adventures in the skies