At 104, Chennai’s Ratni Bai Chordia remains the centre of a 149-member family
At 104 years old, Ratni Bai Chordia remains the matriarch of a 149-member family in Chennai. She maintains an active lifestyle, including reading newspapers and playing traditional games.
Why it matters
The story highlights the cultural significance of multi-generational family structures and healthy aging in Indian society.
At 104 years Ratni Bai Chordia is deeply engaged with the world around her. Whether it is playing pallankuzhi for hours or reading the Hindi newspaper daily, the centenarian from Mylapore follows a steady routine.
This is a human-interest feature story with no political or controversial framing.
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