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The Star's oldest subscriber still turning pages at 101

Published on 7 Aug 2026 5:23:19 PM

At 101, P.A. Verghese remains one of The Star's oldest subscribers, crediting his lifelong habit of reading the newspaper every morning with keeping his mind sharp and active.

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At 101, P.A. Verghese remains one of The Star's oldest subscribers, crediting his lifelong habit of reading the newspaper every morning with keeping his mind sharp and active.

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