N. K. Mahajan
N. K. Mahajan (1919 – 8 November 2016) was an Indian adventure sportsman.
Biography
Mahajan was schooled at Pune's New English School, Ramanbaug. He secured the Secondary Teacher Certificate while working for Dr. E. N. Nagarwala school. He retired as principal of the school. He has been president of Maharashtra Hockey Association. The Pune City Scouts and Guides Association describes him as a distinguished scout.[5]
Mahajan was a vegetarian. His diet included
He died on 8 November 2016 at the age of 97 at his residence in Pune surrounded by family.[6]
References
- ^ a b Mishra, Garima (18 February 2011). "At 91, his love of great outdoors remains undimmed". The Indian Express. New Delhi: The Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Chaudhari, Nupur (2 August 2010). "Sailing high". The Indian Express. New Delhi: The Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ "Lord of the hills: 91, and raring to go". Pune: Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. 22 February 2011. Archived from the original on 12 January 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Roy, Kasturi (16 July 2012). "Nonagenarian trekker inspires many on Satyamev Jayate". The Indian Express. New Delhi: The Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ "Distinguished Scouts & Guides". punescoutsandguides.org. Pune: Pune City Scouts and Guides Association. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ "Pune: 97-year-old mountaineer NK Mahajan dies". 11 November 2016.
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