Searching for: Coonoor (32 articles)

InFocus

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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InConversation

Our Favourite Security Uncle

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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InFocus

A District Treasure

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

Anma - Above Nilgiris Supermarket, Bedford, Coonoor - +91 94890 52222

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InDoors

Homestay Magic

If you’re looking for the perfect holiday in the Nilgiris, Fairytale Cottage in Coonoor offers the best of all worlds. Inside43 pops in to have a look around a newly launched homestay in the district

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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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Inhale

Walk the Chalk

International, award-winning snooker player Mariam Agnish J talks to Inside43 about her career and what she will be shooting for next

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InFocus

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

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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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InFocus

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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Incoming

A Curated Life

He brought a world of art to the Nilgiris. Inside43 caught up with Kishore Pasari of Gaia Pottery to get his take on ceramics, art, entrepreneurship and the environment

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The Real Food Journey

Coonoor Junction, Gray’s Hill, Coonoor +91 90808 21410 or +91 8098184327

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InTime

The Way We Were (part 2)

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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Inhale

A Smashing Chap

He’s been serving aces on all fronts for decades. Inside43 gets the score on H Poulous and discovers a man of not just determined talent, but one of honesty and integrity

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The Cherrie-picked Cafe

Cherrie Berry, Highfield Estate, Coonoor +91 90255 44582

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Xinfully Good

Xin, Nilgiris Supermarket Compound, Coonoor

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InDoors

Homeward Bound

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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Inspired

Abel to Play

Music is in his blood, as Sreeram V discovers when he meets up with Abel K, a musician who is a gifted artist in his own right

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The Cherrie On The Cake

Cherrie Berry - Highfield Estate, Coonoor +91 90255 44582

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Inhale

In The Zone

Sreeram V visits Workout Zone Fitness Studio, the first unisex gym in the Nilgiris, that is committed to building a fitter, happier community

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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

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Insight

The Numbers Matter

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

Orchid Square - Booklands, Coonoor 0423 223 8306

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InTime

Le Grand Place

A very quick guided tour of the Pithapuram Palace, and a brief glimpse at its colourful history

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Inspired

Hands On

A born artist, Mukund Ravishankar talks to Inside43 about his artistic journey to the magical world of ceramics

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InFocus

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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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

Habba Kadal - Coonoor-Kattabettu-Kotagiri Road, Yedapalli +91 76038 21537

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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

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InTime

The Way We Were (Part 1)

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

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Inspired

A Life in Dance

Bhavani Viswanath tells us about her calling which turned into a home-based dance school and a way of life for her and for others

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