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KANNUR: After successfully carving out a niche for herself in the field of ophthalmology, Thana native Fairooz P Manjandavida, 41, practising in Bengaluru, has broken the glass ceiling to figure in the Power List 2021 , which features 100 influential woman ophthalmologists across the globe.
The list is annually compiled by The Ophthalmologist, a premier international publication dedicated to the field of ophthalmology and selection is based on national and international recognition among peers. I take pride in the fact that I am the only Keralite in be featured in the list, said Fairooz, who is currently the director of Horus Specialty Eye Care, Bengaluru.
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KANNUR: Owner of a construction company in Riyadh, and running business enterprises across the globe, Sooraj Panayil is living a dream. That of serving his homeland Azhikode. The 49-year-old’s life is an inspiring tale of determination, hard work and a consideration for those around him. “I spend around Rs 2 crore every year to help the people of Azhikode. What’s the point of excess money in your pocket, if you don’t want to spend it for the good of others?” Sooraj asks.
For him, it is ‘mission possible’ in Azhikode, with eyes firmly set on the future. “I can’t dream this alone. I see that the people are with me too,” he said. His passion to serve was such that he longed to become an army man as a child.
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KANNUR: The intention was simple and clear. But, the message was loud. The times were disastrous and people in distress had been looking around for help. Distress Management Collective India (DMCI) came into being during the flood of 2018 when Kerala was left battered in one of the worst monsoon furies in the history of the state.
Their cries for help were well heard around the globe and people from various walks of life had extended their support to the organization to rebuild the lives of thousands of people who were affected by nature s wrath. That was so encouraging. It was heartening to see there are so many people in this society willing to offer their help for the suffering humanity, said P Manoj Kumar, state coordinator of DMCI.