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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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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 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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Soul Food Destination
By Deepika Unni
Anma - Above Nilgiris Supermarket, Bedford, Coonoor - +91 94890 52222
Inspired
A Creative Calling
Kalaishola is what happened when fine young artistic minds came together to explore their talent. Mukund Ravishankar tells us how he and his four friends decided to launch a unique initiative in our hills
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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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Falling in Love
Ishani Dutt Sarkar tells us of how she came to live in the Nilgiris and why it has such a special place in her heart
Insight
The Doctor is (Always) In
Dr (Lt Col) Anil Kumar Shinde needs no introduction in the Nilgiris, having served the country, and especially this district, with a level of medical dedication that is rarely seen. Here is a glimpse of his life in the hills in his own words
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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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The Real Food Journey
By Deepika Unni
Coonoor Junction, Gray’s Hill, Coonoor +91 90808 21410 or +91 8098184327
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The Way We Were (part 2)
By Ravi Mathews
Coonoor of the 1950s was special in all sorts of ways. In the second part of his trip down memory lane Ravi Mathews recalls what life was like during his early years in the Blue Hills
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The Cherrie-picked Cafe
By Deepika Unni
Cherrie Berry, Highfield Estate, Coonoor +91 90255 44582
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Xinfully Good
By Deepika Unni
Xin, Nilgiris Supermarket Compound, Coonoor
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Homeward Bound
By Inside43
She has been crafting purposeful living through interior design and is today known as one of the finest in her field. Inside43 visits Sonal Chordia to find out more about the girl who made the Nilgiris her home, and then made a home for so many others
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The Cherrie On The Cake
By Deepika Unni
Cherrie Berry - Highfield Estate, Coonoor +91 90255 44582
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Of Forests, Family and Friends
Thespian, hospitality expert and product of the Nilgiris, Michael Rosamonde, recalls his early days in Coonoor and the colourful characters who once were resident there
Insight
The Numbers Matter
By Vijaya Dar
Nilgiris resident Vijaya Dar gives us his take on the significance of the number 43, life in this district, and the importance of it having its own publication.
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One (Orchid) Square Meal
By Deepika Unni
Orchid Square - Booklands, Coonoor 0423 223 8306
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Le Grand Place
By Hema Vikram
A very quick guided tour of the Pithapuram Palace, and a brief glimpse at its colourful history
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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
Inspired
A Noteworthy Calling
Arpana David shares her lifelong tryst with music, teaching, running a creative academy and living her best life
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Cross This Bridge
By Deepika Unni
Habba Kadal - Coonoor-Kattabettu-Kotagiri Road, Yedapalli +91 76038 21537
Influence
It's a 'Kinder' Magic
Read about the the Kinder Trust that has transformed lives with the simple mission of making the world a better place, one initiative at a time
InTime
The Way We Were (Part 1)
By Ravi Mathews
Growing up in the Nilgiris was a special experience especially in the first two decades following independence. We take a trip down memory lane recalling Coonoor in the 1950s
