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'''M Kamalathal''', affectionately known as the ''[[Idli]] Amma'' (mother) and ''Paatima'' (grandmother), is an Indian social worker known particularly for her work in making & selling [[Idli |
'''M Kamalathal''', affectionately known as the ''[[Idli]] Amma'' (mother) and ''Paatima'' (grandmother), is an Indian social worker known particularly for her work in making & selling [[Idli]]s to migrant workers and needy for [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/paatimas-1-idlis-a-crowd-puller-in-coimbatore/article29377220.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]|title= Paatima's ₹1 idlis a crowd-puller in Coimbatore|language=en|access-date=12 September 2019}}</ref> |
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==Social works== |
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Kamalathal, an octogenarian and a resident of Vadivelampalayam on the [[Coimbatore]] city outskirts, is known for her selfless service-cum-low margin business model. She sells around 600 [[Idli |
Kamalathal, an octogenarian and a resident of Vadivelampalayam on the [[Coimbatore]] city outskirts, is known for her selfless service-cum-low margin business model.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Wonder Woman Behind Coimbatore's '1 Rupee Idli'|url=http://www.natgeotraveller.in/the-wonder-woman-behind-coimbatores-1-rupee-idli/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-09-17|website=National Geographic}}</ref> She sells around 600 [[Idli]]s every day for [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1 a piece with [[sambar (dish)|sambar]] and [[chutney]] side dishes, all of which she prepares alone.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://blog.praveen.science/the-1-idli-along-with-care-meet-k-kamalathal-the-80-year-old-woman/|website=My Adventures by Praveen Kumar|title= The 1 ₹ Idli along with Care - Meet K Kamalathal, The 80-Year-Old Woman|language=en|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/meet-85-year-old-kamalathal-who-sells-idlis-for-rs-1-761431.html|website=Deccan Herald|title=Meet 85-year old Kamalathal, who sells idlis for Rs 1|language=en|access-date=14 September 2019}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 09:03, 15 February 2024
M Kamalathal | |
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| Born | 1934 or 1935 (age 89–90) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Idli Amma (mother) Paatima (grandmother) |
| Known for | Makes & sells Idlis to migrant workers and needy for INR 1 |
M Kamalathal, affectionately known as the Idli Amma (mother) and Paatima (grandmother), is an Indian social worker known particularly for her work in making & selling Idlis to migrant workers and needy for INR 1.[1]
Social works
[edit]Kamalathal, an octogenarian and a resident of Vadivelampalayam on the Coimbatore city outskirts, is known for her selfless service-cum-low margin business model.[2] She sells around 600 Idlis every day for INR 1 a piece with sambar and chutney side dishes, all of which she prepares alone.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Paatima's ₹1 idlis a crowd-puller in Coimbatore". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "The Wonder Woman Behind Coimbatore's '1 Rupee Idli'". National Geographic. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "The 1 ₹ Idli along with Care - Meet K Kamalathal, The 80-Year-Old Woman". My Adventures by Praveen Kumar. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "Meet 85-year old Kamalathal, who sells idlis for Rs 1". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
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