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From using a PVC pipe for composting to using a clay pot to water plants, Dr Chandrashekhar Biradar’s rooftop gardening hacks are amazing!

"My parents are elated right now. I am the first graduate in my family. In fact, our whole district is celebrating," says Lalitha, who looks up to ISRO chief K Sivan as her role model.

In its maiden attempt, India became the first Asian nation to reach the Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt. One man who held it all together and made us proud is Dr Mayilswamy Annadurai.

To this day, it has retained not only its name but also the respect it continues to command in the community. Even today, every school kid in Tamil Nadu aspires to make it to its hallowed portals.