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"Smoke on the Backwaters" Ignites the Imagination

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Madras Book Club and Anglo-Ink hosted a function on June 4, 2025, to help Leslie Carvalho launch his novel titled Smoke on the Backwaters at CP Arts Convention Centre in Chennai. Broadcast journalist Jennifer Arul had a lively conversation with Carvalho, and Britiny Catherine Barren read excerpts from the book.  The story follows a twenty-year-old girl whose life changes after a single incident causes her to leave her coastal town in Mangalore, South India. Her journey across continents helps her heal, but upon her return after seven years, she finds her town unchanged. She seeks to find meaning and purpose in her life. Anglo-Ink is India's first Anglo-Indian book publishing company, founded by Harry MacLure.                                                                               ...
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Perambur on Tracks: Anglos of Perambur | Episode 2

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Restoration of Anglo-Indian Nominations to Parliament &State Assemblies

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On 2 nd December 2021, Dr.A.Roy Rozario, President of Anglo-Indian Suburban Front accompanied by Assn Secretary-Mrs.Petula Pinheiro and Treasurer-Mrs.Patricia Archer,   had the privilege of meeting Shri.R.N.Ravi, His Excellency-Governor of Tamil Nadu and submitted a Memorandum seeking his kind intervention with the Tamil Nadu State Government and the Central Government on various issues affecting the Anglo-Indian Community ,especially relating to restoring the post of Inspector of the 40 odd Anglo-Indian Schools, reservation of a   seat for Anglo-Indians in Engineering Courses as existed prior to 2002,and as available in neighboring Southern States, providing jobs to 100 Anglo-Indians in State Govt services @20 per year for the next 5 years and passing a Resolution in TN Assembly for restoring the Anglo-Indian Nominations ,discontinued wef 26 th January 2020 by the Centre under the 104 th Constitutional Amendment Act 2020. Moreover Dr.A.Roy Rozario highlighted the erroneo...
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11th World Anglo-Indian Reunion

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A wonderful preparatory launch for the 11th World Anglo-Indian Reunion (January 2019) was held on 7th May 2016 at Ambassador Pallava Hotel, Egmore,Chennai. Prof. Eugenie Pinto appreciated and wished Harry MacLure and the Anglos In The Wind team the very best and success. An informative presentation was given by Richard O’Connor. The event which had speeches by eminent personalities was hosted by Joe Bailey.
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Setting up a museum at Royapuram Railway Station

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The Royapuram Railway station is the oldest railway station in Chennai city. The first train in South India started operation in June 1856 from the Royapuram Railway Station. The station also remained the headquarters of the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway till 1922. As per the city’s list of heritage structures, the station is under the Grade I category. Augustine Roy Rozario, Founder-President of Anglo-Indian Suburban Front while keeping in mind preservation of railway history stated that the railway authorities can convert the heritage building into a valuable and informative museum having historic photographs and models of steam engines, just like the ICF Regional Rail Museum.Roy said that setting up a museum will not only bring Royapuram station to the spotlight once again but will also be a source of good income for the Southern Railway authorities. Harry MacLure, a well-known Anglo-Indian personality in Chennai who publishes Anglos In The Wind, International magaz...
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A nice group photo of Anglo Indians at St.Thomas Mount, Chennai.

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Welcome and Greetings

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Hi,welcome to Anglo Indians Shine. This exclusive blog spot was created by Elwyn to support, help and be a best source of encouragement in every way possible to the Anglo Indian community across the world. God bless us all. For more details contact 9940033454 and E-Mail elwyn.chennai@yahoo.in
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