Preface I was lucky to have had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Mala Ramaswamy, the founder of Udhavi, a school that has been in Coonoor for over 30 years and has been doing remarkable work for children with disabilities. This interaction offered valuable insight into the vision behind Udhavi and a deeper understanding of their work. The Beginning The founder had friends working in the field of disability in Calcutta and Cochin and regularly supported those institutions from Co

This article is all about the restaurants of Coonoor in 2026. I have made a list like this but that was ages ago. So here is my take on the best restaurants in Coonoor as of 2026 Third Wave Coffee: This is a very popular cafe in Coonoor. It has mainly sandwiches, pizzas, burritos and is great for people who want to have a quick bite and also for the people that want to meet up over a cup of coffee. But out of everything they have I would genuinely recommend the cheesecake

What is A Hydroponic Greenhouse A hydroponic greenhouse is a special type of greenhouse where plants are grown without soil. Instead, they use a nutrient-rich water solution to get the necessary minerals and nutrients.  This method allows for precise control over the growing environment, which often leads to faster plant growth and higher yields. The lighting and climate controls create optimal conditions for plant growth. Hydroponic greenhouses can be highly efficient, using

Preface I had the privilege of interacting with Dr Suresh Belliraj and his family, from the Badaga community in Kotagiri, to learn more about their culture. The Badagas are a local tribe that live in the Nilgiris.  Dr Suresh also helped facilitate a visit to the nearby hatti (village/hamlet) called Bangalada where i was able to get a peek into how the badagas live.  A Little History... History is, as usual, complicated! Some of it may be true, some of it may not. The problem