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You wish for sedentary living post retirement. After living a life full of hustle bustle and rush hours, solace and serenity is the key whenever people above 65 are looking at places to travel. Here are 7 places we think you must visit after turning 65

After the demise of Cyrus Mistry, Rohiqa Mistry inherited her husband’s stake in the family business and achieved the billionaire status. Presently, her net worth is estimated to be around USD 9.3 billion which is equivalent to Rs 7.72,03,71,75,000.

The Rashidpura Khori railway station is situated on the route from Jaipur to Churu. As per reports, it was shut down by the Railway Department in 2005 due to financial losses. An agreement was made with the government and the station was reopened in 2009. After that, the villagers shouldered the responsibility of maintaining the station, ensuring cleanliness, and arranging clean water for passengers.

Ummul Kher was born in a poor household in Rajasthan. Her family relocated to Delhi, and after the demise of her mother, she did not receive any support from her family. Despite the difficulties, Ummul successfully cleared NET JRF in 2013. In 2016, Ummul cleared the UPSC exams in her first attempt. She secured 420^th rank and became an IAS officer. 

Pooja Sharma, a resident of Delhi, has been engaged with the work of cremating unclaimed bodies since 2022. Over the years, she has bid farewell to 4000 deceased people. Her father is a contract driver in Delhi Metro and her grandmother receives a pension. They both support her in this noble endeavour.

Sudha Murty is an author and businesswoman. She is the former Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation.

Muskan Jindal, hailing from Solan, Himachal Pradesh, managed to clear the UPSC 2019 exams and achieved an impressive All India Rank of 87, securing the position of IFS officer. With her remarkable success, she brought immense pride to her hometown.

The CEO and Managing Director of TCS, K Krithivasan, played a pivotal role in the company’s journey to achieve a market capitalization of Rs 15 lakh crore. He has been a part of TCS for over 30 years. Throughout his journey, he has served on various positions.

Shantabai was married off at the age of 12. In 1984, when Shantabai's elder daughter was 8 years old, her husband succumbed to a heart attack. Shantabai resorted to working in others' fields, earning a mere Rs 50 for 8 hours of labour. To sustain a living, she took up her husband’s occupation, and became the country's first female barber.

In pursuit of her dreams, Sohani Kumari came to Mumbai with a financial support of Rs 25 thousand. She appeared for various interviews and gave several auditions, and eventually landed a job. From then on, there was no turning back for her. Her latest web series ‘Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak’ is set to release 16 February.

Chandra Prakash Patel, a vegetable seller from Chhattisgarh is gaining recognition for his brilliant vegetable selling techniques to boost his sales. He has over 75 thousand followers on Instagram alone.

Raimati Ghiuria, a young tribal woman hailing from Odisha, is being recognized as the ‘Queen of Millets’ due to her contributions to preserving 30 varieties of rare millets. She also educates people on various aspects of millet cultivation, including techniques for growth, enhancing quality, and preservations.

During Arup Varma’s childhood, his parents were worried about his health particularly regarding his delayed ability to walk. The family faced financial constraints and lived in a one-room modest house. Arup overcame all obstacles and defied expectations. Today, he works as professor at a university in Chicago, USA, showcasing the power of perseverance.

In the year 2017, Meghna Bafna initiated her business through a WhatsApp group while simultaneously managing her job. She received her first order from the Facebook group Pune Ladies. Her business now yields a monthly profit of Rs 1.25 lakh.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. To commemorate the death anniversary of Gandhiji, the nation observes this day as Martyr’s Day.