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A TRIBUTE
TO THE LIVING LEGENDS
OF THE INDIAN OPTICAL INDUSTRY
THE INDIAN OPTICIAN SALUTES LEGENDS
WHO ARE IN THEIR 90S & 100S
In 1988, President Reagan some thoughtful, experienced and
stated, “For all they have achieved motivating seniors amongst us who
throughout life and for all they are always ready to guide us.
continue to accomplish, we owe TIO wishes to celebrate the wisdom
older citizens our thanks and a and work of these people who are
heartfelt salute.” full of life and hope and have worked
hard to bequeath a wonderful life to
TIO fully agrees and pays a tribute their families.
to the living legends of the Indian
optical industry in this issue. They include:
We all enjoy and are encouraged by a Dr. Hiru Patel (Age 102)
senior’s nuggets of wisdom and can – Interplex India Pvt Ltd, Vadodara.
certainly recall valuable lessons that Shri Jayantilal Shah (Age 93)
we learned from an elderly loved one, – Centrex Opticians, Mumbai.
neighbour, or friend.
Shri Chandrashekhar Manay (Age 92)
Their shared past experiences can – S R Gopal Rao, Opticians
help motivate many people to achieve & Optometrists, Bangalore.
their goals or avoid any pitfalls.
Indeed, age is just a number and life Shri Ramniklal Modi (Age 91)
an inspiration. A big age number – Alankar Opticians, Mumbai
only signifies that one is truly rich in Shri Ratilal Mehta (Age 91)
experiences and knowledge. – Asian Opticals, Mumbai.
The Indian optical industry is Read on for an interesting insight into
indeed lucky and blessed to have the lives of these titans.
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