Once upon a time in Ladangland


Names hold more than coordinates – they carry the weight of people, places and pride.

THIS isn’t La La Land – it’s Ladangland: fewer jazz hands, more muddy boots and leech bites.

Sparked by a nostalgic nudge from my friend Sathish, son of veteran planter M.R. Chandran, this piece takes a walk down memory lane to revisit the quirky, clever, and classic names of plantations – especially those under the storied Socfin banner.

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