Complements and comments

Ms Madhuri Menon's comments
Ms Menon has been of a great support to us. She helped us in identifying people with whom Sasha could stay at Kovalam and and at Vilathikulam for carrying out our work.
This is what she has to say. Thank you Mam- Rare complements such as yours motivate us to go further into the innerworlds
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Researchers are out there in the field- braving the blazing sun in Tanjavur, on the high seas of Kovalam, the deserts of Rajasthan or the icy winds of the Himalayas. Meetings scheduled after sunset- because that's when the villager returns from the field or the day's work. What drives these youngsters to do this? One simple answer is - PASSION for what they do.
Recently I was talking to a friend who had organised Sasha's visit to Tuticorin district villages. She had stayed at a fairly remote village of Vilathikulam and traveled to even more remote areas in search of material to understand people and document the rural profiles, so that the world understands this 'customer' better!. Even though her stay at Vilathikulam was short, she has left a lasting impression, with her enthusiasm, bubbling chatter and passion for the work. When i mentioned to Dr. Jothimony that Sasha had gone to Rajasthan on return from Vilathikulam, his response was 'oh- she's a very capable person....' He also commented on how well she interacted with the people in the villages she visited and how committed she was to her work.' May this spirit of adventure continue. All the best to Sasha and to the entire team.