A sunshine yellow auto sputters past the bylanes of Adyar. Written across the back, in bold white letters is: Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself. It is a message that G Annadurai, the owner of the auto, takes seriously; so not surprisingly, at the age of 38, he is already a local celebrity with global appeal. A technology enthusiast, he recently attended the Dubai Expo 2020 to learn about the latest developments in the field.
After Class XII, Annadurai waited tables at a cafeteria before moving on to his current profession in December 2010. Despite not being able to study further, his penchant for learning stayed. His WiFi-enabled auto is lined with newspapers and magazines, and the passenger seat is equipped with tablets, a laptop and even a television. “Everything is complimentary for my customers. I want them to read and be informed,” says Annadurai, who says he enjoys reading in his free time and is currently reading 42 Mondays.
