Category: In Issue 5 (21 articles)
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Daughter of the Hills
By Inside43
She made an impactful re-entry into the hills after childhood summers that left a lasting impression. Meet Dipali Sikand, Founder of MindEscapes®, who has brought a unique stamp to our district with her visionary thinking, and her love for the place that
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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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The Nilgiris’ First Nations
An anniversary issue demands a round up of the history of the people who first occupied the Nilgiris. Dr Susan Sridhar gives us a snapshot view of the six original tribes of the district and NAWA, the organisation that is mandated with their welfare
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Divinity in Diversity
Ishani Dutt Sarkar gives us another reason why living in the Nilgiris is such an incredibly special thing, and why the connections here are different
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Ripple Effect
He launched a whole industry in the Nilgiris. Inside43 pays tribute to the life and impact of the visionary Theo Devagnanam, the founder of Pony Needles
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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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So Much More…
By Apsara Reddy
Apsara Reddy’s heart is firmly planted in the Nilgiris, and it has everything to do with the warmth and love that comes her way from the people in these hills
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All Lives Matter
By Anjali Mehta
Dr Ilona Otter has made a dramatic difference to animal care in the Nilgiris. Anjali Mehta tells us how the young Finnish vet came to live here and chronicles her contributions to these hills
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The Making of Memories
Phirosa Neterwala recalls how her connections to the Nilgiris began, and the generational link her husband, Feroze Neterwala, has to the district.
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The Cycle of Life
By Rajat Kumar
We all know the undeniable beauty of these mountains. Rajat Kumar shares with us the uninhibited joy of discovering them as only a cycling enthusiast can
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Being the Change
The Abdul Kalam Foundation is a beacon of hope for those who may otherwise have none. Sharmatha Shankar meets with Sathick Sana, who started a movement whose ripple impact has given dignity to many in the district
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Of Hills and Homes
Few things look as lovely as a colonial home tucked into a hillside. Sharmatha Shankar takes a look at United Consultants, the company that has been building quality homes in the Nilgiris, which are in perfect sympathy with the colonial ethos of this dist
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First Anniversary Issue (issue 5) Online Magazine - sponsored by Neterwala Group
By Inside43
Read the magazine online - get your copy from Moddy's, Nilgiris, MindEscapes, Anma, Xin, Cherrie Berry, Habba Kadal, Cafe Diem, the Clubs, all our advertisers, and major cafes around the district
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Our Favourite Security Uncle
By Jude Angelo
We've all seen him smiling and waving us in and out of the Moddy's parking lot in Coonoor. Jude Angelo tells us a bit more about Philomin Kumar, a man we all know as Babu
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A Dramatic Turn
By Vijaya Dar
Vijaya Dar, a well-known resident of the district, tells us about his recent immersive experience in directing Coonoor Tales – A Play in 3 Acts
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A Blended Life
Surekha Kothari, a well-known music artiste and author tells us how connectivity in our hills is not bound to technology, and why it is the place so many wish to live in
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We Are One
See what's inside the 1st anniversary issue of Inside43
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In Salute
By Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd)
Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd), former Commandant of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of this globally renowned Nilgiris institution
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A Stroke of Genius
By Inside43
Discover the vibrant canvas of Kabir Mehta, a part-time resident of the Nilgiris and his exploration of abstract art, that adorns homes around the world, who is driven by an innate desire to explore the boundaries of his own existence.