Word: doon
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...accounts, Rajiv was one member of the house of Nehru who never lusted for political power. Born in 1944, he was Indira's first son. After attending the well-known Doon School in the hills to the north of New Delhi, Rajiv studied mechanical engineering at Trinity College, Cambridge. Back in India, he became a commercial pilot and joined Indian Airlines, where he flew Boeing 737s and other aircraft for 14 years...
...away. London's Daily Telegraph describes the salmon season, which began in January and continues until November, as "possibly the worst on record." Says a seasoned Scottish fishing guide: "Ye'll have observed that when Charles wants to give his Princess casting lessons he takes her doon to the Dee. But when he wants to catch fish, he makes awa' for Iceland." In fact, the Prince of Wales did better than most other anglers this year when he landed one salmon in only five days of fishing. On average, fishermen have had to spend 18 days...