Routine, reading and happiness: The secrets of Lucknow centenarian’s long life

Pratibha Joshi, a centenarian from Lucknow, credits routine, healthy eating, and happiness for her long life.

Despite limited vision, she reads English and Hindi newspapers daily and follows cricket closely.

Born on July 16, 1926, in Almora, she topped the Anglo Vernacular Middle School examination in 1940 and the high school exam in Almora district in 1944.

She continues to manage daily chores independently and maintains a disciplined lifestyle.