The King of Tea Gardens All he wanted was just a chance; he got one and turned the tide in his favour. An aspiring student Vinod Dayalbhai Vadera flew to London to study law in around 1950 from Uganda, and why not… his father was a flourishing businessman of tea estates. However, Vinod was forced to come back when his father’s health deteriorated. He was not the one to be disheartened. As he started assisting his father’s business he noticed a few flaws and suggested some remedies. His father gave him a chance to prove himself and his methods. Could he have disappointed? Leaving no stone unturned, Vinod led to a better yield. He was discovering new aspects to the business, but surely encountered just as many hiccups; he felt confident with his father by his side. His confidence, sharp...