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HomeAuthorsPurnima Coontoor

Articles by Purnima Coontoor

About Purnima Coontoor
I am a mass communication professional freelancing as a writer, editor and teacher.
Society

Dedicated to empowering women

March 10, 2009 Purnima Coontoor

A women’s day special featuring Geeta Rao, a women’s right activist and social worker.

Environment

Embarking on a journey of joy

December 30, 2008 Purnima Coontoor

Who is this person who has traded monetary gains for time? Time to follow his passion to enjoy nature and share that joy with the world for free? Read on to walk the path of a true Nature Lover…

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Economy

The fridge that chilled spines instead of water

December 25, 2008 Purnima Coontoor

A harried housewife just wants her fridge fixed, the fancy MNC has nothing but fine print to show her.

Society

Her life, lived, a masterpiece

September 7, 2008 Purnima Coontoor

Sprightly and upright at 84, with good hearing and eyesight, and just a hint of sugar and BP – Jayalakshmi Paati was a lesson in the art of living.

Infrastructure

Still waiting for good art

March 27, 2008 Purnima Coontoor

The long-awaited southern regional centre of the National Gallery of Modern Art may indeed open in June, a top official with state government says. But the ball is still in New Delhi’s court.

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