What part of Derby in the UK is named after Saalumarada Thimmakka?
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A street in Derby, UK is named after Saalumarada Thimmakka. Thimmakka is a centenarian environmentalist and social worker from Karnataka, India. She is known for her work on afforestation and planting trees. In 2019, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. The street in Derby was named after Thimmakka in 2020.
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