In Issue 7: Stories from Issue 7 of Inside43 (24 articles)
Supported by
In Issue 7
Before The Cup
We see them everyday as we go about our daily lives. Prynick Prym Raman gets into conversation with one of the tea pluckers that dot our hills, to find out her back story. Say hello to Shanti…
In Issue 7
The Kingmaker
By Inside43
Inside43 talks to Sagaynathan, fondly known as Mr Sagai, a revered Physical Director at St Joseph’s College (SJC), Coonoor. With an illustrious career spanning over 33 years, his journey is about dedication, discipline and the pursuit of excellence
In Issue 7
Not Forgotten
Meet the incredible late B Rajubettan - a gentleman who left the most profound impact on the Nilgiris and whose legacy is seen in the lives of the family that live on to carry out his name and continue his good works. Sharmatha Shankar had the pleasure of sitting down with some members of his family to talk about his life and legacy
In Issue 7
A Commanding Presence
As his time here draws to a close, Lt Gen Virendra Vats talks about the time he spent here, and why he is committed to preserving its ecological and cultural heritage
In Issue 7
Better Together
The seventh issue of Inside43 is yet another example of the power of community.
In Issue 7
A Clear Vision
By Meera Nair
Meet Dr Mugdha Kumar, a holistic eye-care specialist who proudly calls Nilgiris her home. Meera Nair meets the soft-spoken doctor who has conquered the challenges of adapting to a different geographical and cultural landscape, mastered a new language, and established strong trust within the local community
In Issue 7
Watching the Wasteline
He truly became the change he wanted to see. Ashwini Tanwani meets up with Dr Raees Mohammed who has taken sanitation services to the next level in the Nilgiris
In Issue 7
A Roaring Movement
Ashwini Tanwani gives us a close-up look at a school that went from near closure to 173 students, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Lions Club of The Nilgiris
In Issue 7
A Noteworthy Institution
One may miss it quite easily, driving past the hedges that cover its imposing facade, but those that catch a glimpse of it are always impressed by its elegant, sprawling design. Sharmatha Shankar gives you a sneak peek at the interesting history of the iconic Lawley Institute in Ooty
In Issue 7
Capturing Life
He is a talented photographer and videographer, a YouTube influencer, a volunteer and a son of the soil. Sharmatha Shankar speaks with Babu Dharuman, an in-demand photographer from Kotagiri whose creative work speaks for itself
In Issue 7
When The Caged Bird Sings
The title of the best selling book by the incredible Maya Angelou aptly sums up her life. Andrea Melissa, daughter of these hills, tells us about her poignant search for identity, truth and spirituality in a life where music remained the guiding star leading her home
In Issue 7
The Snake Whisperer
A trip to Masinagudi provided an enlightening conversation, as Prynick Prym Raman sat down to talk to a third-generation forest conservator, popularly known as ‘Snake Murali’
In Issue 7
Let's Get Coffee
While tea and Ooty vegetables dominate our horizon, Rohan Mathias brings us a cupful of information on Kopi Luwak, the world's most expensive coffee and its presence in our hills