Outstanding Orator, Writer and former HOD of Commerce Dept and Dean Of Students, St Xavier's College , PalayamKottai Prof. Dr. C. Eugine Franco, M.Com, M.Phil, Ph,D,. Part -A. .

1987

Introduction:  Former HOD of Commerce Department of St. Xavier's College , Palayamkottai  Prof. Dr. C. Eugine Franco , M.Com. M.Phil. Ph.D was an outstanding orator , author, teacher , debater and unassuming multifaceted personality and he was a  native of Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.  By his illustrious career and accomplishment he has become an indelible and shimmering milestone in the social , educational  and literary history of kanyakumari district and Tamil Nadu..  He hailed from one of the illustrious christian families of Kanyakumari district and his life history has become an important chapter in the main-stream History of Tamil Nadu.

                       Prof. Dr. Eugine Franco, M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D.

His Parents and Birth :  There lived an educated eligible bachelor by name Mr.M. Cyril in Ramanputhur, Nagercoil and he married a smart modest young lady from Thalavaipuram, Nagercoil  by name Ms.I. Soosai Mary Annal on 31st August , 1959 and this lovely couple gave birth to a smart boy child on 12th October 1962 and the couple christened their boy child as Eugine Franco

Dr. Eugine Franco's siblings and families: Mr. M.Cyril , B.A, and Mrs I. Soosasi Mary Ammal couple gave birth to five boy children namely ;[1] Mr. Jude Andrew[ Andrew married Ms. Irene Selvadas and this couple is blessed with two daughters namely Ms Dhanya Sharon, B.Sc [Nursing] and  Assistant Professor Ms. Magdalene Diana, M.A, M. Phil., [2]  Prof. Dr. Eugine Franco, [3] Mr.. Edward Wilson and he  married Ms.Eunice Jemila and this couple is blessed with one daughter by name Ms E. Adline Prisca, B.E , [4] Prof. Dr. John Moses and he married Ms. Sobin Feria and this couple is blessed with two sons namely Mr. J.S. Joffen Moses, [B.E]and Mr J.S. Jeffner Moses, , and [5] Mr. Arul Jothi and he married Ms. K. M. Manjula and this couple has been blessed with two sons namely Master Jefrin .A. Mayo and Chriswin A. Mayo

Prof. Dr. C. Eugine Franco's wife and children : Prof.. C.Eugine Franco married Ms. Mary Prim Rose from Mathiravilai on 29th June 1987 [a daughter of Mr Savariyar Adimai and Mrs.Pushpabai  Savariyar]. Mr. C. Eugine Franco and Mrs. Mary Prim Rose Franco couple is blessed with two daughters namely Ms.E.Bono Filia, M.E, and Ms.E. Euginia Rosan, M.E. Ms E. Bono Filia Susan is married to Mr. Basto, B.E  and this Bono Basto couple is blessed with a male child by name Bryan . And Ms E. Jennie is married to Mr. Mervin ME, and this couple is blessed with a girl child by name Fiona .

Part Final Will Follow Soon.
By. P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,.[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be modified , enlarged or corrected later if needed]. 

Winner of the prestigious Cultural Scholarship from Govt of India, Acclaimed Tabalist, Miruthangam Player, Musician, and Singer Sri. Michael Alexander of Kattakada

Introduction:  Nationally acclaimed Tabalist, Singer and a former winner of the All India Miruthangam Competition conducted by the All India Radio Sri. Michael Alexander is really a born musical prodigy with multifaceted musical talents but  he is an unassuming human soul.. In spite of his great musical talent he has not been given the due recognition by the society, music social cirlces  and the government . Definitely he is an unsung hero and a shining  musical milestone and he has brought an indelible place to his native town Kattakada in the musical map of Kerala and India. A short write up about him is my sincere attempt to bring out his hidden  musical  accomplishment to the attention of the global music lovers and readers


                  
                                              Sri . Michael Alexander

Mr. Michael's Parents and Birth: Tabalist Sri Michael's father Mr. Alexander served as a Catechist in the Thiruvananthapuram synod of IELC  Catechist Mr. Alexander and his wife Ms Appipen Alexander couple gave birth to eleven children including Mr. Michael Alexander . Mr Michael was born on the 1st December 1956 at Kattakada town in Kerala state.

His Musical Education at the famous Swathithirunal Music College, Trivandrum : Mr Michael Alexander was a born musician .  He did his High School education at Katakada Government High School  but did his SSLC at the Kuttichal Paruthipalli Govt High School . After SSLC he did Pre-Degree course at the Christian College at Katakkadai. After his successful school and Pre degree   [1974-1976] education in Katakadai  in tune with his natural flair for Miruthangam and music his parents allowed him to do his 4 year Miruthangam Diploma course at the famous Swathi Thirunal Music College in Trivandrum. After having meritoriously passed his diploma course he continued his musical education and he did his  three year Post-diploma course in the same subject in the same college and passed his Post Diploma Course also with flying colors.  In the musical colleges  Mr. Mavelikara .K. Velukutti Nair, Palakadu C.S. Krishnamurthi, Chennithalai Krishnan Kutti Nair and Mr Prasanna Ravi were Michael's professors.

His wife  and Children : Mr. Michael Alexander married a God fearing and beautiful woman by name Ms. Suprabha  and Ms. Suprabha served as a Music Teacher.  Mr Michael and Mrs Suprabha Michael couple is blessed with two cute and smart daughters  namely Ms Aneeshya  S. Michael and Ms Maneeha S. Michael . The elder daughter Ms. Aneeshya S. Michael.did her MA in English language and literature and for some period of time formerly she worked as  a guest Lecturer at the famous Mar Thoma College for women , Perumbavoor. and Mr Michael's younger daughter Ms Maneesha is currently doing her first year M.A[ History ].
Musical Awards Won By Michael Alexander : Mr. Micheal stood first in the All India Miruthangam Competition conducted by the All India radio and received the Award from the then president of India Hon. Sri. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy in absentia in 1989.  As a corollary he got the Cultural Scholarship from the Government of India for two year higher studies on Miruthangam and Tabala.

He had the honor to play Miruthangam and Tabala for many famous Cinema Playback Singers: Mr. Michael is an extraordinarily talented Miruthangam  player and Tabalist.  As an accomplished Miruthangam player and Tabalist he had the privilege to accompany the following  celebrated cinema Playback singers namely  Sri. KJ. Jesudhas,  Ms.S. Janaki , Sri. M. G. Sivakumar, Ms. K. S. Chitra, Mr,. Unni Krishnan, Mr. P. Jeyachandran,and  Ms. P. Suseela to foreign countries like USA, Australia, Switzerland, Nigeria, Singapore , Canada, gulf countries etc and play Miruthangam and tabala in the concerned musical concerts in foreign countries.  He won the applause and appreciation of music lovers and audiences in those foreign countries as a great Miruthangam player and innovative Tabalist.

Mr. Michael and TV Channels ;Mr. Michael  Alexander was a regular  player of Miruthangam and Tabala in the musical programs conducted in  TV Channels namely Kairala, Asia net,etc,.

Conclusion : In the initial stage of his musical career Mr. Michael was recognized encouraged and helped by Rev. Paul Pollox and Rev. Dr/ Suviseshamuthu [ Vanmalr, IELC, Chennai].  Mr. Michaele is great creative Miruthangam playear, extraordinary Tabalist and talented singer  good human-being, honest, modest and unassuming. The vibrating echoes and sounds of his Miruthangam and tabala beats are still floating and vibrating  in the sky and definitely such musical instrumental sounds will last for eternity. As long as Miruthangam and Tabala are used in our Music concerts Mr. Michael Alexander will also be remembered .  Now  he is  not only  living   with his family at his home at Kattakadai. but also in the mindsof the music lovers . Yes he is a legendary Tabalist  and musician.

By. P. Babu Manoharan [All rights are reserved. This Article will be altered, modified or corrected later if needed ].

 

Author & Publisher of the famous You Tube Channel, " Chemistry Learning Simplified" and Former Prof & HOD of Chemistry Dept of Scott Christian College,Nagercoil Prof.C.Chitra Thomas, M.Sc, M. Phil.-Part Final.

Prof. Chitra Thomas' Wife and Children :  Prof. C. Chitra Thomas married his college-mate Ms Betty M.Sc [ Chemistry], and they are blessed with a daughter and a son .Mr.Chitra Thomas and Mrs.Betty Chitra Thomas couple's daughter Ms. Kavithanjali, B.Sc, M.A [S.W ] has married Mr. Vinesh Christopher, B.E . They are  U.S citizens now and they are living in Atlanta Georgia U.S, with their  twin children Michael Christopher and Michelle Christopher. Prof..Chitra Thomas and Mrs.Betty Thomas couples's son Mr Anu Chitrathomas, B.E, is a permanent resident of Australia and he  is living in Melbourne , Australia with his wife Mrs. Elizabeth  Anu Prakash and their son Joshua Chitrathomas.

                                                        

                                                               Pro. C. Chitra Thomas

Prof. C. Chirta Thomas' long teaching career and retirement  : Immediately after having successfully finished his M.Sc , Mr. Chitra Thomas joined as a Demonstrator  of Chemistry , in Scott Christian College , Nagercoil in August 1973. And afterwards there was no turning back.  As years passed by he was promoted as Assistant Professor, Professor  and HOD of the Chemistry Department of the Scott Christian College.  After having served the Chemistry department and Scott Christian College  in an envious and efficacious manner  for 36 years and 10 months he retired  from  active academic service in May 2010.

What the international students and Scholars say about Prof. C.Chitra Thomas:  Of course his You Tube  Video channel has connected him with students , researchers and  universities of   many  countries including India. The overwhelming reception, appreciation and acknowledgement that he has been receiving are so heartening and encouraging and fill and propel  him with new energy and enthusiasm to work more for the cause of Chemistry education.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLMTODI0QSliLNLxyC2Akg This is the link to his You Tube  Video Channel , Chemistry Learning Simplified . 
Definitely it is only appropriate to cite a few  comments of appreciation that he has received  from the readers of his You Tube Channel. A Canadian Ph.D candidate studying molecular dynamics in ultrashort laser pulses has commented about  Prof C. Chitra Thomas, and his You Tube Video Channel in the following words, " This amazing set of lectures was obviously crafted by someone with a deep and profound mastery of abstract algebra, something most physical chemists unfortunately lack. I liked and subscribed ".  One Mr Umesh Acharya has commented on Prof. Chitra  Thomas like this, " Well put material . You did an awesome job. Inorganic chemistry is gonna be a piece of cake for most of those who watch your videos. Thanks a lot ". Mr. David Michael a graduate student at Indiana University, US, has commented in the following words, "  Hi Sir, ....Your work is significant and highly valued. It is hard to overstate the importance of people like you for the future of education".  Mr Jose Miguel Zabala Aragon from Spain who has a doctorate in chemical engineering has conveyed his appreciation to Prof. Chitra Thomas in the following words, " Thank you Mr. Chitra Thomas for your work. I am trying hard to learn Group Theory . Your method step by step, has covered many doubts I had in this new fields. One can follow several courses from MIT, Standford etc,.........or class videos , but your approach power point , is much more easy to understand ". Like these encouraging comments , everyday he has been receiving inspiring and galvanizing comments from students and scholars from across the world.

Conclusion: Prof. C. Chitra Thomas' contribution to chemistry education deserves still greater recognition. I will not be surprised if a foreign university invite him  surprisingly and confer a doctorate on him in recognition of the excellent educational service being rendered by him to the global students through his blockbuster  You Tube  Channel Chemistry Learning Simplified .  Definitely it is not at all possible to cover Prof. C. Chitra Thomas within the  limited space of this Article . Prof. C Chitra Thomas is a great Chemist,,Chemistry teacher, innovative thinker,and  he is very sharp, bold, creative and intelligent modest and unassuming.  I am really impressed by Prof. C. Chitra Thomas' profile and accomplishments 
By P. Babu Manoharan ,M.A,.[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be modified, enlarged or corrected later if needed }. 

Author and Publisher of the Famous You Tube Channel ,"Chemistry Learning Simplified" and Former Professor and HOD of Chemistry Dept of Scott Christian College, Nagercoil Prof.C.Chitra Thomas, M.Sc,M.Phil,. Part--A.

Introduction:   Former Professor and HOD of Chemistry Department of Scott Christian College , Nagercoil Prof. C. Chitra Thomas is an outstanding Chemistry Teacher and he is an expert to teach even the most complicated and abstract concepts  in the field of Chemistry, like Group Theory and Chemistry and Quantum Chemistry. He was a Member of the Elite Group of Experts of an American Online Tutoring Service answering questions from  American students. He is the author and publisher of the world famous You Tube Channel, CHEMISTRY LEARNING SIMPLIFIED, which helps the students to understand and learn Chemistry with ease . His educational service through his You Tube channel is  simply marvelous and deserves our spontaneous appreciation , and he has become an acclaimed and innovative global chemistry teacher and expert to teach abstract concepts in chemistry with ease.  He hails from one of the illustrious Christian families of Kanyakumari district. Definitely he is a valuable and shining intellectual milestone in the educational and intellectual history of Kanyakumari dist, Tamil Nadu. and India . I am sure his profile will be really an inspiration to the readers, researchers and students.

                                        
                                            Prof. C. Chitra Thomas,

Prof. C. Chitra Thomas and his acclaimed You Tube Channel ," Chemistry Learning Simplified : The famous  You Tube Channel, "Chemistry Learning Simplified" is the brain child of  Prof. Chitra Thomas. During his long teaching career in Scott Christian College , he found out the need and importance of teaching the abstract concepts like Chemistry and quantum Chemistry  and group Theory and Chemistry in a simplified and comprehensive manner and accordingly he made a through study in these fields  and  after his retirement he created his You Tube Channel "Chemistry Learning Simplified"  in December 2014.and started writing lessons in a comprehensive and simplified manner  in his  You Tube Channel to help students to learn abstract concepts with ease .And  he has has succeeded  in his mission and endeavor  beyond all normal expectations.

So far Prof. C.Chitra Thomas has written and published 218 You Tube Videos.in his You Tube channel .And his You Tube channel , "Chemistry Learning Simplified", has  been experiencing and witnessing regular views  from 50  federal states in US,  and from more than 450 universities from all over the world including IVY League Schools, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,  Harvard  University, Oxford University, Cambridge University , Indian Institutes of Science, all Indian Institute of Technology and so on. . We can proudly say his You Tube channel has regular views from more than 150 countries.This famous You Tube channel Chemistry Learning Simplified  has got and crossed 188664 views from across the globe from students, readers  researchers and university professors and it has 4436 subscribers.

Now before proceeding further I would like to give some basic biographical and educational  information
about Prof. Chitra Thomas.

His Parents and Birth:    Shri. Chitra Thomas' father Mr. D. Caleb, B.A, served in the Police Department, kerala State and retired as an Inspector of Police and his mother Mrs D.P. Bhaghyavathy was an affable and efficient Home Maker. Prof. Chitra Thomas was born in a historical village called Karkaud near Suchindrum, in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, on 3rd October 1951 in an illustrious family.

His Acedemic Qualifications:. Since his Primary School days Prof. Chitra Thomas had been a brilliant student . He did his high school education at the famous S.M.S.M High School at Suchindrum .  He did his B.Sc [ Chemistry] in the famous Scott Christian College,Nagercoil [1969-1971] and his M.Sc [ Chemistry] at the prestigious Madras Christian College, Tambaram, Chennai [ 1971-1973] and passed these  UG and PG degree examinations with flying colors. He meritoriously did his M.Phil in the famous Madurai Kamaraj University.

Part Final will follow soon
By. P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,.[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified or corrected later if needed].

The Historical Mead street at Nagercoil and Some Important Former Residents of Mead Street and its Glorious Forgotten History.------ Part Final.

Rev Mead brought  Some Pioneer Christian Families to settle at Nagercoil  from Mylaudy:  
The great Church historian Mr.C.M Agur writes  that  the first settlers at the newly formed Christian village at Nagercoil  near Rev Mead's bungalow,[ Inside the present W.CC.Campus, Nagercoil ] were Mr. Mead's servants and a few mission agents and boys from Mylaudy [ CM. Agur, Church History of Travancore, Madras, 1903, p. 681]. Rev.Charles Mead stayed at Mylaudy before moving to Nagercoil  and during that period of time we can infer that Mr. Mead's domestic servants were selected from the pioneer christian families of  Mylaudy Maharasan Vethamonickam , and those domestic servants might have formerly served as domestic servants and helpers  to Mr. Ringletaube. We know Ringeltaube stayed at Mylaudy from 1806 till he left Mylaudy, India in 1816 .After having moved to the bungalow presented to him by the then British Resident Col. Munro inside the present WCC campus, Rev Charles Mead wanted to establish a new ideal  casteless christian  village at Nagercoil near  his residence.. Mr Mead helped his servants and other willing poor people from Mylaudy with financial assistance to build their houses in line with his social vision in the sites allotted to them in and around Mead Street. Mr Mead settled his Servants  in the new neat small houses built in and around the Mead street. .Mead street was formed  not at a particular date but it was formed and developed during the course of some years.  I do not get any clear clue to name the servants of Mr. Mead. who settled in around Mead street. We can say  some relatives of Mylaudy Maharasan Vethamanicakm  were the privileged pioneers to settle down in the new Christian village at Nagercoil initiated and founded by Rev. Mead.                               

Mission Agents from Mylaudy who settled in and around Mead Street, Nagercoil :
The following persons  from Mylaudy who worked as Catechists at the Nagercoil Church  , and Teachers at the Nagercoil Seminary and Composers at the Printing Press at Nagercoil  and Native Assistants to Rev. Mead and Rev. Mault namely Mr. Devavaram Biddulp[ Poet,Catechist,Nagercoil church and Teacher at the Nagercoil Seminary, Native Assistant to Rev.Charles Mead and  Mylaudy Maharasan Vethamonikam's brother's son], Mr. Christian David of Mylaudy [Teacher , Nagercoil Seminary], Mr Masillmani of Mylaudy [ Catechist, Nagercoil Church- ], Mr. Moses of Mylaudy[Catechist , Nagercoil Church and Assistant to Rev. Charles Mault and a son of Maharasan Vethamonickam], Mr.Arumainaygam writer of Mylaudy [Teacher, Nagercoil Seminary],  Mylaudy Samathanam mastry[Nagercoil LMS Mission Printing Press], were initially  brought from Mylaudy and settled in the new Christian village in and around Mead Street with their families. And also Mr Packinathan [ kanakkan or Accountant and son-in-law of Maharsan Vethamoncakm and Head Gomestha or the chief ministerial officer of the Nagercoil Court when Mr Charles Mead worked as the District Judge , Nagercoil ] and some other people  from Mylaudy or connected with Mylaudy also lived in and around Mead Street.

                              
                      Daniel Paramanandam Deacon's grandchildren and great grandchildren
 [ Dr.Schafter, [ in his military uniform] Mr.,Lamuel Peter, Mr.Chinnathmbi Peter, Mr.Nallathambi Peter and others including,Ms. Mathiabaranam, Mrs. Daya Manuel,  Mrs Josephine Retnammal ]

Some Important Descendants of the original Residents of Mead Street Nagercoil :  As C.M.Agur had written the Christians brought from Tanjore and people brought from Mylaudy mixed freely without caste discrimination, at the initiative taken by Rev. Charles Mead and his beloved wife Mrs Coelestina Horst Mead. After Vethmonikam's family lost its hold in the Mission, things started to change. As time passed the original dwellers of Mead street and the nearby area moved to other places and countries such as Trivandrum, Madras, Bangalore, Rangoon, Singapore, Malaysia , Ceylon and so on due to many social, economic, and personal reasons.  The last batch of the descendants of the original inhabitants of Mead street  were[1] Dr. Schafter and family[ Music Composer and Singer  Dr. Anand Chellappa'a maternal Grandfather],[2] Mrs.Mathiabarnam  [a daughter of Mr. Jonadab and Deivayi and mother in-law of former Methodist Bishop of Malaysia and Singapore Dr. Theodre R. Doraisamy. Mr Jonadab and Dr. Schafter were brothers  ],[3]Mrs. Josphine Retnammal Thomas [ a daughter of Mr. Jonadab, and sister of Mrs Mathiabaranam ,[4] Mr. Dharmaj[ generally called as Kutty mama, who settled in Rangoon], [5] Mr. Hawlockk, B.E [ a son of Mr . Jonadab,  and Mr Hawlockk was a qualified engineer and he worked as an engineer at the Rare Earth Company at Manavalakurichi].  Unfortunately  at present no descendants of these families live in Mead Street, Nagercoil.  Both the buildings and people are new. Only Mrs. Saro Asir, the daughter of Mrs. Josephine Retnammal Thomas lives near at Arul Nagar and at present  Ms Saro Asir and myself are attending the Calvary Lutheran Church Nagercoil .

Conclusion : Today Mead street looks so different with many new shops, bank buildings and new houses. It is pertinent to remember a historical fact that the  famous Tamil Christian Poet John Palmer who lived in Mead Street Nagercoil, resigned his Mission job supporting the cause of Rev. Charles Mead's resignation from the LMS in connection with Mr.Mead's  revolutionary marriage with Ms Luis Devaram Biddulph and moved to Trivandrum with his family . Some of John Palmer's descendants  moved to Malaysia after the death of John Palmer in Trivandrum during the last quarter of 19th century in search better job opportunities and settled in Malaysia. The descendants of John Palmer are doing very well in Malaysia and Singapore. It will be heartening to mention here that a direct descendant of Poet John Palmer Mrs Datin Alice Rajamanohari {Palmer] Samuel is the wife of the Assistant Anglican Bishop West Malaysia Dato Rt. Rev. Charles Samuel. 
                                
L to R: [1]Bishop Dato.Charles Samuel,[2] his wife Datin Alice Rajamanohari [Palmer] Samuel and {3] their daughter Ms. Miriam Samuel.

Whenevr I pass through Mead street tears of joy and sorrow brim my inner eyes. Definitely Mead street had played an indelible and historical role and the descendants of the original residents of Mead street, Nagercoil were/are shining as high profile Government officials, Educationists,  Bishops, Singers, Lawyers, Doctor, Music Composers, Pianists, Engineers and in short in all walks of life   in the diaspora , throughout the world.
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The Historical Mead Street at Nagercoil and Its Glorious Forgotten history. Part A.

Introduction; The Mead Street that lies north east of CSI Home Church and south of Nagercoil Municpal Office is  truly one of the most important streets in Nagercoil , and it has played a very core and crucial role in the social, educational, religious and economic history of Kanyakumari District , Tamil Nadu. and India.  .
    
                                                  
                               Rev. Charles Mead [ Founder of Mead Street,Nagercoil].]

The formation of Protestant  Christian[ LMS] settlement in Nagercoil:  The construction of the LMS Home Church  [Present CSI Home Church] at Nagercoil  and the Christian settlement near and around the Church started simultaneously due to the visionary initiative taken by Rev Chrles Mead of London Missionary Society.  Immediately after having transferred the Mylaudy Mission Head Quarters from Mylaudy to Nagercoil in April 1818,  Rev Mead purchased  eight pieces of  ground adjoining his house [situated inside the present day Women's Christian College compound] at Nagercoil  to construct buildings for the Central Church, Boarding Schools, Printing Press, Orphanages, and other necessary establishments.for the Mission . Mr Mead also purchased 2 acres of land at Nagercoil near the Church [Present CSI Home Church at Nagercoil.] for settling some Christian families which he longed and planned to bring from Mylaudy and Tanjore.

The first settlers in the Christian village near the CSI Home Church [LMS] Nagercoil:  Mr Mead not only brought the  willing Christian families   to nagercoil from Tanjore and Mylaudy[ The relatives of Maharasan Vethamonickam's family members and realives]  but also he gave financial help towards the erection of  their small houses near and at the present Mead Street at Nagercoil .Poor widows  and other  such poor people were housed fully at the Mission cost.. Thus the nucleus of a small Christian village was formed The first settlers at this newly formed small Christian village were Rev. Charles Mead's servants and a few LMS Misssion agents and boys from Mylaudy

Pioneer Settlers in and around Mead Street, Nagercoil : Mr.  Charles Mead's wife Mrs  Joanna Coelestina Horst Mead brought some native Christian families from Tanjore to settle at Nagercoil in1819. Rev..J.C. Kohlhoof , a brother-in-law of Mrs Joanna Mead induced many native Christian families of Tanjore to settle in  South Travancore under the direct care and protection of Mrs Joanna Horst Mead. .When Rev Mead established the Printing Press and boarding school, he was in need of experienced teachers and  experienced workers and as Mrs Mead was connected with the Old Danish Missionary families of Tranquebar and Tanjore Mr Mead was enabled and facilitated to bring experienced workmen and teachers  to South Travancore , from Tanjore and Tranquebar regions without much difficulty.

The famous Christian Tamil poet of Tanjore Vedanaygam Sastri's cousin Arulai accompanied Mrs Joanna Mead  with her husband and Arulai's husband Mr Arulanandam was appointed as catechist of Nagercoil. This couple was given a house near what is at present called Mead Street..Mrs. Arulai Arulandam's younger brother Christian who was one of the pioneer teachers at the newly established  Seminary at Nagercoil was given a house near his sister  Arulai's house.  Because of the  inducement offered by Mr. Mead there was a regular inflow of Christians from Tanjore and Tranquebar area and chief among them were Mr.Arulanandam Pillay and  Mr.Christian Pillay from Tanjore , Rayen Pillay and David Pillay from Tranquebar and some others from other places also moved to Nagercoil such as  Mr. Nallathambi Pillay from Palayamcottai, Mr.Gnanayutham Mudali from Vadakkankulam and Savarimuthu Pillay from Kattarapuram.  The inflow of Christian emigrants from Tanjore to  the newly formed Christian village at Nagercoil continued for sometime . Revd Rhenius had also given his  testimony about the emigration  that took place from Tanjore  to Nagercoil in his diary[ CM.Agur, CHT, Madra,1903, p.682].

The people called the new street in the new Christian village at Nagercoil as Mead Street: The newly formed street at the northeast of the  central LMS Church[ CSI Home Church Nagercoil] on the two acres of land bought by Rev. Charles Mead was called  "Mead street" by the people   Charles Mead formed this new Christian Village in tune with his egalitarian ideals and according to him Christians should not be discriminated on the basis of Indian caste system . it will be really pertinent to remember CM Agur's lines, "Under the fostering care of the Missionaries and through the help of the early Christian settlers from Tanjore who freely mixed with the Travancore Christians, the Nagercoil Mission Station grew to be an exclusively Christian village the very atmosphere  was Christian. We should not, however , omit,  to note this distinction, viz.,whereas in the Tanjore Mission the demon of caste played a prominent and undesirable part, in the Nagercoil and Travnacore Mission generally it was excluded by Mr. Mead and the early missionaries. Travancore Church was a model church  in this respect ".[CM. Agur, CHT,Madras ,1903,  pp.682-683].. We can  say due to the mixing of Tanjore and Mylaudy Christians  who  were settled in and around the Mead street  a new breed of Christians came into existence and this new breed of Christians played a deciding and crucial core role in the educational,social and religious history of Travancore, Tamil Nadu and Southeast Asia countries like Singapore and Malaysia.
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Part B.will follow soon [ Part B will deal with the Mylaudy Christians and their families who lived in Mead Street].
By P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,.[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later if needed].

Connoisseur, Founder of Thirukural Research Centre and Kumari Kalai Kazhaham, Writer , Thinker, Humanitarian Thirukural Dr. Kesava Subbiah . Part Final.

Dr. Kesava Subbiah founded the Kumari KalaiKazhaham in 1983:  Thiru Kesava Subbiah was not only a Tamil Scholar but also a great visionary and connoisseur . He was a great artist , lover of all fine arts like music, drawing, dance, painting, etc,. And as a creative visionary he wanted to inspire, encourage  and bring out the artistic and other related skills and talents of students and so he founded the famous Kumari Kalai Kazhaham in 1983. with the support of some like minded friends and well wishers.   Since its inception and inauguration Kumari kalai Kazhakam  has been conducting competitions annually every year for the students ranging from LKG to University.  Annually the Kumari Kalai kazhakam conducts Elocution competition, Singing competition, Drawing competition, Essay writing competition, Short Story Writing competition and Poem writing competition, Fancy dress competition, Quiz competition, Dance competition, Thirukural recital competition etc. for the participating students and recognize their talents by giving Prizes and Certificates to the winners. Dr. Subbiah's death was/is a great loss to Kumari Kalai Kazhaham and to the people of Kumari district. In his absence the  annual Competition and administration of the Kumari Kalai Kazham is carried out by PDG.MPHF. Dr V. Shanmugam [President], Mrs. Rajam Muray [ Director and Treasurer] and Mrs Velammal Arumugam[ general Secretary]  and some other office bearers with great commitment, interest and efficiency. 

                           

                                          Dr. Kesava Subbiah [ Front row middle]

Awards and recognition received by Dr. Kesava Subbiah : The world recognized the valuable  and indelible services rendered by Dr. Kesava Subbiah  for the cause of Thirukural and fine Arts  and society , and he deservingly received many medals, awards, honorary degree and citations from  eminent individuals and institutions from India and abroad. The following are some of the important recognition and titles that he received :[1]  Star of Asia  award from International Open University , [2] Doctor of Hon SW  from International Open University, Malaysia  [3] Visvakarma Retna  award from Minister Shri. Sarguna Pandian,[4] Viswakarma Mootha Marabu Kani award from Architect Selvaraj, [5]  Thirumanthira Aaivu Chemmal award from Dr.S.Chokkalingam, [6] Thirukural Chemmal award from Dina Mani Editor Shri. K. Vaithiya Nathan,[7] Samuthaya Chirpi  award from Minister Vezha Vanthan, [8] Ashta Avathani award from Rev. Dr.N.P.Immanuel, [9] Adhithanar Memorial Prize from the president of Chennai Bharathiyar Sangam Shri..Gandhi, [10]  Bharathi Puhazh Parappunar award from Malaysia minister Datto Saravanan,[11] kalai Kavalar  award from World Tamil Kalai Ilakkiya Mambattu Paravai , [12]  Raja Kalainjan award from Thrichy kalai Pannpaattu  Paravai and many other awards.

Books written by him: Dr. kesava Subbiah had written many outstanding books ; [1] Then Paandi Thantha Thiruvalluvar, [2]Mayan in Tamil literature, [3]Bharathiyin Pannokku Paarvai [Poetry],[4] Thiru Manthirathil Oru Manthiram , [5] Dr. Vaasthu Vinjani Sthapathy Ganapathy Valkai Varalaru, [6]Ainthirama Ainthirrama ? Ore Aaivu., [7] Vunarvum Ninaivum [ Poetry]. 

Conclusion:  Dr. kesava Subbiah  also payed a vital role for the total development of his Visvakarma community. he served as the  general Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Viswakarma Seva sangam . He also served as the president of  Bharathiyar Sangam  and Thirumanthira Aaivu kazhaham of KK Dist, Dr K. Subbiah also served as the Director of Viswa karma Educational Trust, KK dist,  He enrolled and continued as the life member of the Kanyakumari District Tamil Writers Welfare Association. He also served as the President of the Brama Gnana Sabai, Kanyakuamri district. with great distinction.  He proved himself as an efficacious journalist by seving as the Editor and publisher of  V.K. Seithi Malar . Out of his spontaneous love of Tamil he also founded Thol kappiar Paravai and served as its president in an enviable manner. He loved Tamil  language and Tamil people . He was a great humanitarian and championed the the cause of equality, human dignity and fraternity among all human beings. He had conducted many inportant Thirukural conferences and Tamil Research conferences and had presided and presented many valuble research papers in thse conferences. This Article will not not have enough space to record all his literary, intellectual and soical contributions. So long as Thirukural will be remembered Thirukural Dr kesava Subbiah will also remembered. He was really a remarkable Tamilan.
By. P. Babu Manoharan , M.A.[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be modified, enlarged and corrected later if needed ].

Tamil Scholar,Connoisseur, Founder of Thirukural Aaivumaiyam and Kumari kalai kazhaham, Author of much debated book 'Thenpandi Thantha Thiruvalluvar' , Dr. Kesava Subbiah . Part . B.

Thiru kesava Subbiah's wife and Children and their families:  Thiru kesava Subbiah married a modest and lovely lady by name Ms. U. Rajeswari without any dowry in line with his progressive thinking. . Mrs Rajeswari Subbiah also worked as a teacher. Thiru Kesava Subbiah and Mrs Rajeswari Subbiah led a blissful conjugal life and this couple was blessed with two sons namely S. Velkumar and S. Suresh Kumar . Thiru Subbiah's  eldest son,S. Velkumar M. A, is working as Health Inspector, Government of Tamil Nadu and his wife Mrs Dr.K.R. Beena Velkumar, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D, is working as a Teacher at the famous SBI Junior College, Anna Nagar, Chennai .  Mr. S.Velkumar couple's son S.V. Akash stood first in Tamil Nadu, in Karnatic music state level competition conducted for the Higher Secondary.School students. Mr K. Subbiah's second son Mr.S. Suresh Kumar, B.Com, is working with Muthoot Finance and Suresh's wife Mrs Senthil Kumari Suresh is also working with Muthoot Finance. and this couple is blessed with two brilliant children and Janani one of these two  children bagged the prestigious  Little Scholar Award while she was doing her LKG .  Thiru kesava Subbiah was very proud of his brilliant grandchildren and loved them so much.

                              
               Thirukural Dr. Kesava Subbiah with his wife Mrs. U. Rajeswari Subbiah


Dr. Kesava Subbiah's early struggles and teaching career : . Thiru Kesava Subbiah started his teaching career as a Varanda Tuition Master in 1958. in Ponmudi estate, then with the help of the Estate workers he started a Primary School in the  Ponmudi Estate , Kerala ,  and started a handwritten Tamil magazine by name , 'Vazhkai Choozhal' and he himself distributed the hand written news letter to the people. In this juncture an Ex Minister of Labour, Kerala Government  appointed Thiru Kesava Subbiah as Secretary of a Trade Union consisting of workers from 12 estates with a total membership of 40000 laborers.  During this period as the Secretary of the Trade Union he conducted a strike and as a result he lost his job in the estate. He returned to Palliyady and started a Tutorial  in Palliyadi and simultaneously he studied for his Tamil Vidhuvan Course and passed his Tamil Vidhuvan Course in 1959, from the University of Kerala. . After having passed his Tamil Vidhuvan Course he got an appointment as a Tamil Teacher in the famous St. John Vianney's Covent,Palliyadi in 1959. . In 1960 Thiru Kesava Subbiah joined St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Asaripallam as a Tamil Teacher . He was an efficacious Tamil teacher and inspiring guide to his students, he loved teaching;and  for nearly 32 years he was serving the cause of education with sincere devotion, dedication, involvement and interest. During his teaching career he read hundreds of books and enriched his mind with valuable information and innovative ideas.

Thiru kesava Subbiah  and Thirukural: Thiru Kesava Subbiah loved Thirukural so much and sincerely longed to dissipate the wisdom and message of Thrurukural to all the people and so he founded Thirukural Aaivumaiyam [ Thirukural Research Centre ] at Nagercoil. in 1996 and he served as the Founder President of this Thirukural  Research Centre till he breathed his last. He regularly conducted a monthly meeting at a small conference hall near Maniadichan Koil,  north of Meenankshipuram, Nagercoil  and invited Tamil Scholars and Researchers  to speak on a selected Chapter from Thirukural regularly and the interaction part of the meetings were used to be very interesting, inspiring and of high order.
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As we know there exist many controversial and different opinions about the birth place of Thiruvalluvar among the Historians and Tamil Researchers.  Thiruvalluvar is generally and traditionally believed to have born at Mylapore, Chennai. At this context we are bound to notice the view expressed by the well known historian and researcher Dr. S. Padmanabhan; and according to Dr S. Padmanabhan, Thiruvalluvar the author of Thirukural, was born at Thruunainar Kurichi near kadapatiinam in Kanyakumari District. The honorable former President of India Dr.APJ. Abdul Kalam on 25th may 2009 during his interview to Dinamalr tamil daily,  he requested the Tamil Scholars and Historians to do necessary research to finalize the birth place of Thiruvalluvar,  In response to Dr. APJ Kalam's reasonable request, Dr. Kesava Subbiah has written his epoch making research book , THENPANDI THANTHA THIRUVALLUVAR[Nagercoil, 2014, Total pages  228]]and has concluded his research on Thiruvalluvar's birhth place  with a candid conclusion  that Thiruvalluvar was born at THIRUMADAVIZHAHAM KURATHIARAI, village that lies adjacent and south of "KEERANKULAM" village and east of the historical Azhahiyapandipuram village in Thovali Taluk, Kanyakumai Dist.  But unfortunately the historical and literary importance of the cute tiny village KEERANKULAM  has not been explored, visited and researched by the historians and researchers so far. More than one hundred Researchers have given their reviews to this iconic book of Dr. Kesava Subbiah. Dr. A. Govinda Pillai former Principal of Puthukottai Mamannar College and historian has said in his review that he acknowledges KORATHIARAI as the birth place of Thiruvalluvar  and agrees with Dr. Kesava Subbiah in this regard.

[ Even though the difference of opinion found between Thirukural Dr. kesava Subiah and  researcher Dr. S. Padmanabhan still remains to be solved,  the people of Kanyakuamri district can be proud and happy that both of them agree that Thiruvalluvar was born in Kanyakumari district not in Mylapore, Chennai. Research is a continuous process.]
Part Final will follow soon.
By. P. Babu Manoharan, M.A, .[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later if needed].

Tamil Scholar, Connoisseur, Founder of Thirukural Aaivumaiyam and Kumari Kalaikazhaham, Author, Star of Asia Thirukural Dr. Kesava Subbiah . Part - A.

Introduction; The great Tamil Scholar and Researcher Thirukural Dr. Kesava Subbiah, the founder of Thirukural Aaivumaiyam [Thirukural Research Centre] and Kumari Kalaikazhaham, Nagercoil  and the author of the epoch making book, ,"Thenpandithantha Thiruvallur" is no more with us physically but his indelible memory still haunts our memories and he lives in our thoughts.. He loved Thirukural wholeheartedly and lived for the cause of spreading the message of Thirukural to all human beings. We can rarely come across a person who loved Thiru Valluvar and his book Thirukural like our Thirukural K. Subbiah. Kanyakumari district is really proud of Thirukural Kesva Subbiah , and so long as people remember Thirukural, people will also remember Thirukurla Dr. kesava Subbiah . We can call him a prominent, unique and shimmering milestone in the social, artistic and literary history of Kanyakumari District and Tamil Nadu. 

His Parents and Birth:  Some time ago at a pleasant village called Palliyadi [ Vilavancode taluk, KK Dist ] A Tamil gentle man by name Thiru C. Kesavan Achari was living happily with his beloved wife Mrs Bagavathiammal and as a blessing of their conjugal life a smart and intelligent boy child was born to this couple on 24th August 1931,.and this couple christened their boy, 'Subbiah'. .

                                

                                         Thirukural Dr. Kesava Subbiah 

Education :  Thiru Kesava Subbiah did his Primary School Education at his native village Palliyadi and did his High School education at a  famous High School at Kattathurai [SSLC-1952].  He did his FA [ Intermediate Course ] at the famous ST Hindu College , Nagercoil during 1955-1957. Since childhood Thiru Kesava Subbiah loved Tamil so much and so he studied and passed his Tamil Vidhuvan course from the University of Kerala with flying colors in 1959.  He longed to become a Teacher and accordingly he passed his B.Ed examination [ Madras University ] . In tune with his thirst for knowledge he continued his education and passed his M.A[History] from the University of Madras and  M.A [ Tamil] from Madurai Kamaraj University.  He was a born Artist and so in line with his natural flair for drawing and Art he passed the 'Drawing Master Certificate'  Course conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He was a multifaceted personality ,  he was a brilliant Violinist, Palmist, Astrologer, Drama Director,  Actor, Editor, Connoisseur, Social Thinker, Orator, Organizer and so on .
Part B will follow soon.
By P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,.[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged , modified, and corrected later if needed].

Award Winning Journalist, winner of the prestigious Cry Media Fellowship, Photographer, Writer, Social Researcher Ms.Sangeetha Neeraja, B.Sc, M.S.W, M.Sc [ UK]. Part Final

  

Sangeetha Neeraja's Higher Education in UK : Quest for knowledge has been Sangeetha's unquenchable thirst since her early childhood. and this quest for knowledge has been doing all the difference in her life. She wanted and decided to do her higher Education in a reputed University in the United Kingdom and accordingly she applied to Swansea University, Wales, UK and she was selected and given a scholarship of excellence and she pursued her M.Sc in [ Social Research Methods] in the Swansea University, UK [2015-2016 ]. This Program has Research Training [ RT ], accreditation from the Economic and Social Research Council [ESRC ], of UK, and ESRC is the UK's top Research and Training agency addressing economic and social concerns . She also did a a module in Criminology. as a part of her studies  She  meritoriously passed her M.Sc [ Social research methods] in high first class [ with Merit] in June 2016  from the department of Public Health, Policy and Social Sciences of Swansea University. Swansea University has been adjudged as the 3rd  best in the UK in the subject category of Social Policy and Administration by the Guardian University Guide 2017, which ranks the Universities in UK . As part II of the course curriculum Sangeetha submitted a dissertation titled , "Poverty Policy Making --The Distance traveled : A Narrative View of the last 25 Years This path breaking study addressed the key question, how have the various Poverty approaches led to the measures and definition of poverty globally and also in the UK and India during the last 25 years. 


                                          


                                                    
                                                           Sangeetha Neeraja


At Present ; Sangeetha is a promising entrepreneur and has co-founded a Company in UK.

                          
                                              Photo by Sangeetha  Neeraja
Conclusion :  A notable number of Sangeetha Neeraja's Articles and Stories that appeared in the English Dailies like the New Indian Express over the time had been used as reference by many Research students in their thesis and dissertations, and also have been used in many Compilations of National Reports on Human Rights,  and by NGOs of both national and international, and also by Committees and Bodies which work on Social Justice, Child Rights and Human Rights.   Every line she writes the Writer  in herself  spontaneously comes out.from those words. She has also worked as an editorial member and Project Coordinator of the Gourmet Guide, Chennai 2007 [ Pages 218 +] brought out by the Indian Express. She has also authored a Biography of a Leprosy Activist of international repute , which is yet to be published. She loves photography and gardening so much and she is a creative and talented photographer. Those who have known her expect still greater achievements from her in the days to follow.  Unrelenting positive thinking is the most predominant trait of her personality.

By. P.Babu Manonoharan, M.A,.[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged , modified and corrected later if needed].

Winner of Laadli Media Award, CRY Media Fellowship, Delegation Member Of Journalists who visited Srilanka after the War on the invitation of the Govt of Srilanka, Ms.Sangeetha Neeraja, MSW, M.Sc [UK}. Part B.

Sangeetha Neeraja and her Marriage:    Ms.Sangeetha Neeraja married Mr. Sanjit Daniel , son of Mr Rodney Daniel, B.Sc {Agri] and Ms. Annie Daniel, B.A, [ Mr. Rodney Daniel is the second son of the famous Lawyer Shri. Packia Raj, BA, BL,and Ms Annie Daniel is a granddaughter of the renowned Parliamentarian Marshal A.Nesamony ,B.A, B.L,, Ex. M.P ]. Mr. Sanjit Daniel is a Software Programmer and Entrepreneur and currently resides in London.

Her journalistic career: Natural flair for writing has been Sangeetha's  inherent trait and inclination.  In line with her innate aspirations and goal in 2005 she joined the famous Indian Express [Business Division ] as Correspondent, in Chennai for the following magazines , Express Travel World, Express Aviation World, Express Hospitality, Express Pharma and Express Healthcare and continued in the same job till she did quit the job in 2008. In 2008 she joined the famous Times of India as News Reporter and in the same year she  resigned the job and joined the New Indian Express, Chennai [2008-2013 ] as a News Reporter and continued as News Reporter till she resigned her job in 2013..

                                               
                                    Sangeetha Neeraja, B.Sc. MSW, M.S[UK].

While working with these leading national English News papers as news Reporter/ Correspondent she had written  on a whole range of human interests over a decade . She has cogently and extensively covered and reported on Woman, Girl Children, Lesbians and the abuses they suffer in silence . She has given voice to the marginalized children, tribal people, slum dwellers, differently abled, bonded laborers, children of coastal dwellers, child abuse victims, child laborers, children affected by HIV + , migrant laborers , dispossessed rural children, neglected girl children and so on.  Naturally the sensational reports and stories written by her got the attention of many social thinkers, readers and social organization and she was recognized by deserving Media Awards and Media Fellowship.

                      
Sangeetha Neeraja[L] receives Laadli Media Award[ 2010-2011]in Bangalore, from Parvathi Menon[ The Hindu Bureau Chief, Bangalore]

She Won Laadli Media Awards Twice: Sangeetha Neeraja won the UNFPA[ United Nations Population Fund] supported , "Laadli Media Award " for gender sensitivity given by the Population First in the consecutive years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 [ Southern Region- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Pondichery ] in the category of Print Media  . In 2010-2011, the Laadli Media Award was given to her for the story   , "City's Suicide Point" in the category , Print Media- English Best feature. In 2011-2012 the  Laadli Media Award was given to her in the category of Print Media- English Best Feature for a collection of her stories on pavement dwellers,Trans-men[Woman-man], lesbian woman, Hiv+ woman and the stigma they suffer when they seek health care.


                           

Sangeetha Neeraja Receives Laadli Media Award[ 2011-2012- Southern Division,in Trivandrum , from the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Kerala 

She was selected for the CRY Media Fellowship [2011-2012]:  She was one of the two Journalists selected by the CRY [ Child Rights and You] in 2011-2012 in the whole of India for the prestigious, "Growing Up in War"   Media Fellowship [Rs. One Lakh + travel expenses]  for working Journalists to study the impact of conflict on children ,women, communities at the Maoist Conflict Area in India . As a part of the Fellowship she traveled deep into the most backward hinterland of Telegana [a part of then Andra Pradesh] and Gadchiroll district of Maharashtra in India and reported the Stories she saw , heard, and observed on issues like , Malnutrition, Healthcare , Addiction to Toddy, Mass Migration in search of livelihood, , Quality of education in single teacher schools, . Displacement and resettlement of the Chenchu tribal people, question of safe drinking water, and rebuilding life/lives after a decade of displacement due to police violence , were explored by her.

Nirangal Award and Sangeetha Neeraja:  In 2012, Sangeetha won the famous Nirangal Award for the excellence in journalistic coverage of LGBT[ Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender] issues for Sensitivity and in-depth reportage

She Visited Columbo , Srilanka as a Member Delegation of Journalists after the War:  Sangeetha Neeraja was a part the Delegation of Journalists[ She represented the New Indian Express]  from India who visited Columbo, Srilanka after the ethnic conflict war, on an initiative taken by the Government of  Srilanka as they showcased the Post War. An official dinner was hosted to the Delegation Members by the  then first lady of Srilanka,  .
Part Final will follow soon
By. P. Babu Manoharan , M.A,.[ All the rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later if needed].

Winner of Laadli Media Award Twice 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 , Prestigious CRY Media Fellowship 2011-2012, Nirangal Award [2012]. Ms. Sangeetha Neeraja , B.Sc, MSW, M.Sc [ UK}. . Part A.

Introduction Ms. Sangeetha Neeraja, B.Sc, M.S.W, M.Sc [ Swansea University U.K] had served as News Reporter in some of the well known national  English News Papers like Indian Express, Times of India and the New Indian Express for nearly a decade and had won the following prestigious media awards, "Laadli Media Award" [2010-2011 and 2011-2012],  Growing Up in War--"CRY Media Fellowship" [2011-2012] to study the impact of conflict on children, women and communities at Maoist conflict area and "Nirangal Award"in 2012 for excellence in Journalistic coverage of LGBT.  She was/is well appreciated for her splendid aesthetic sense and exemplary photographic skill. Definitely her accomplishment in the field of development journalism as an impartial, fearless and efficacious News Reporter/ Journalist will inspire many youth and young journalists of the globe. Definitely she is one of the outstanding journalistic milestones from our Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. 
                                                  

                                      Sangeetha Neeraja .B.Sc, M.S.W,  M.S[ UK ].


Her Birth, Parents and Siblings :  Sangeetha Neeraja was born as the eldest daughter to Mr P. Babu Manoharan and Mrs Ann Vanitha on  12th January 1975 at Nagercoil . Sangeetha's brother Praveen Reuben is living in United kingdom with his wife Heroline Reuben  and two daughters Michelle Reuben and Rachel Reuben and her younger sister Anuraga Vimal is also living in United kingdom with her husband Mr. Vimal  and daughter Varsha Vimal.

Her Education in India :  Ms Sangeetha Neeraja did her high School and higher Secondary School education at the famous Duthie Higher secondary School, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India.  She did her B.Sc [ Chemistry- 1992- 1995 ] at the prestigious Holy Cross College, Nagercoil.[ Manonmaniam Sundaranar University] . While she was doing her studies at the Holy Cross College she served as the Secretary of the Chemistry  Student Association of the college[ 1994- 1995 ]and also she had the privilege to serve as the President of the Rotaract Club of Holy Cross College, Nagercoil [ 1994-1995]. She did her M. S. W [ Master of Social Work ] at the famous Bishop Heber College, Trichy  [Bharathidhasan University, Trichy]. She passed her M.S.W degree with flying colors; she stood first in her class and got 4th rank in the Bharathidhasan University. While she was doing her MSW she got a Diploma in Labour Law as a private student from Annamalai University.

Part B will follow soon 
ByP. Babu Manoharan, M.A,[ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later if needed ]. 

A Brilliant Physicist , Gold Medalist [BA--Physics],Former HOD of Physics Dept and Vice Principal of Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Kumari CSI Diocesan Council Member, Prof. A.D.Yesudas, M.Sc, M.Phil and his Children .Part Final

Prof AD Yesudas' Children :  Prof. A.D. Yesudas and his Children  remind us the famous Thirukural  69 & 70... Prof.A.D Yesudas and Ms Jeeva Geetha Yesudas  couple gave birth to the following children namely :-  [1]Dr. Y. Daniel Premchand , M. Sc, M. Phil, Ph. D , after his Ph.D from the University of Madras he worked in different research capacities as a Postdoc, Research Associate, Scientist, and Research Professor.at renowned Universities like ETH Zurich, Aix Marseille University France, Universities of Liverpool, Leeds, and Cambridge in the U.K, and Sungkyunkwan University , South Korea,  [2]  Prof. AD Yesudas' daughter , [2]Ms.Y.Premila  Rachelin, M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D,  is married to Mr S. Anandh, M.Tech, and Ms.Y Premila Rachelin Anandh has been working as Assistant Professor of Physics at the prestigious Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. . Mr.Anandh, M.Tech is working as an Assistant Professor in a reputed University in Saudi Arabia . Mrs.Premila Anandh and Mr.S..Anandh couple is blessed with one smart son and one cute daughter.  A few of the Research Articles of Asst .Professor Premila Rachelin have been published in some globally famous Scientific/ Research Journals. [3]  Prof. ADY's next daughter Ms. Y. Dorothy Manchula , MCA, M.Phil is married to Mr .D. Stanely, MBA, and Mr Stanely works as  Chief Executive Officer in a reputed Software Company, Bangalore.. This lovely couple is blessed with one lovely son. [4] Prof. AD. Yesudas's younger son is Mr.Y. Edwin Miller , B.Pharm, is married to Ms Deepa , B.Sc[N] and this couple is blessed with one smart son .and [5]  The youngest daughter of  Prof. AD. Yesudas and Ms Jeeva Geetha Yesudas couple , Ms Y. Ellen Diana , MCA, M.Phil is married to Mr. Jeeva S. Vasanth , MSW, MBA[ Son of Dr. Christopher JR Christopher Sekaran, M.Sc, M.B.B.S, D.C.H,  Rtd DMO]. . Mr. Jeeva S. Vasanth is working as manager, H.R. Department of Orchid Chemicals , Nungambalkam, Chennai. 

Prof. YD. Yesudas's Professional Carrier : Shri. A.D. Yesudas joined the Scott Christian College as Assistant Professor of Physics, in 1966 and served in the same capacity till he was promoted as Professor in 1980. In 1989 he was promoted as HOD of UG . In 1991 he was elevated as HOD of PG Physics Department of Scott Christian College. and he served as an efficacious HOD of PG Physics dept [1991- 1998].During this period  when Prof. AD.Yesudas was working as HOD, M.Phil [Physics] research course was introduced in Scott Christian College[ 1996]. Prof. A.D. Yesudas had the privilege to serve as Chairman of Board of Examiners for BSc and MSc  for one year.

In 1990 Prof. A.D .Yesudas was appointed as the College Hostel Warden and in 1991 he was appointed as the Bursar of Scott Christian College, Nagercoil but he worked only for three months as Bursar. In 1991 Prof. A.D. Yesudas was promoted as Vice principal of  Scott Christian College, Nagercoil   and served in the same capacity till his retirement in 1998 with great devotion  and efficiency.

Prof. A.D. Yesudas was appointed by the Higher Education Department of Tamil Nadu Government to work as Master Educator to visit all the Higher secondary Schools in KK District and send evaluation Reports periodically to the Higher Education Ministry of TamilNadu Government . He functioned as an efficacious and Master Educator and conducted Orientation Classes to the P.G Teachers at the nearby local colleges[1984- 1985] 

Prof AD. Yesudas and Kanyakumari CSI Diocese : Prof. AD. Yesudas served as an Executive Committee member of Kanyakumari  CSI Diocese  for 8 years [1988-1997] and also he has been serving as Kanyakumari CSI Diocesan Council Member for 33 years and  from 1984 till date .. In the local Pastorate church [Vadesery CSI Church] also he has been  playing an important  and meaningful role as Secretary for nearly 32 years, till to date. 

Conclusion ; Prof. A.D. Yesudas is generally and fondly called as ADY in the close circle. Really he is a remarkable  multifaceted  personality.  His accomplishments astonish the readers of his biography ; His hard work, relentless will to come up in life , natural enviable intelligence and trust in God  have helped him and placed him at enviable places . He is  very ardent in preaching the gospel of Christ, and so  on Sundays he visits nearby Churches in the District and preaches the word of God with great power, passion  and enthusiasm. Due to age factor he is slightly affected health wise and he remains at his home and spend time reading Bible  and other useful books . . He loves his grandchildren very much . Since School days writing poems in Tamil has been his favorite hobby  . He is  a good conversationalist and very much interested in local Church History and he is also a great Social Thinker. His grasping power, integrity  and boldness and trust in God  have placed him  as one of the remarkable sons of KK District and Tamil Nadu It is not easy to confine all his accomplishments , endeavors and activities within the space of this Article . Yes he is a brilliant Physicist, shrewd thinker, strong Christian Believer and his profile will definitely inspire the younger generation towards better goals and heights. 

By. P. Babu Manoharan, M.A.[ all Rights are reserved. This article will be modified, enlarged or corrected later inf needed].

A Brilliant Physicist, Gold Medalist [ B.A--Physics], Former HOD of Physics Dept and Vice Principal of Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Prof. A.D. Yesudas, M.Sc, M.Phil,. Part B,.

Shri. A.D. Yesudas Joined Scott Christian College as a Demonstrator: After having bagged a Gold Medal  in his BA [Physics ].University examination, Mr AD.Yesudas joined the prestigious Scott Christian College as a Demonstrator in the Physics Department of the College  [ 1959-1961].
He Worked as Research Assistant at the Atomic Energy Establishment Trombay: Shri AD. Yesudas was selected by the concerned authority to work  as Research Assistant at the famous Atomic Energy Establishment Trombay, and he had the privilege to work  as Research Assistant  at the Atomic Energy Establishment Trombay in the year 1961 for a very short span of time. . However due to some personal family situation he did quit this prestigious promising job and returned to Nagercoil .

He Rejoined Scott Christian College as Demonstrator :   Mr. AD . Yesudas rejoined the Scott Christian College as Physics Demonstrator in 1962 and continued to work till he joined his MSc[ Physics ] at the American College, Madurai in 1964.

                                        
                                                   Prof. A.D. Yesudas
                                  Former Vice Principal of Scott Christian College.

He Pursued Higher Education in American College, Madurai:   In tune with his burning and  lofty ambition and goal , Mr. A.D . Yesudas pursued his M.Sc[ Physics], in the prestigious American College, Madurai [1964-1966], and he had the privilege to be a student of the world famous Physicist  Prof.Dr. Richard P. Riesz . Mr. Y.D. Yesudas passed out his M.Sc with First Class and became a trailblazer. He was the first student of the American College who passed MSc[Physics] examination with First Class, since M.Sc[Physics]course was introduced in the American College. Madurai.. He did his M. Phil also in the American College, it is pertinent to mention here both in his M.Sc and M.Phil he  secured very high grade and stood first in the American College Madurai..

Shri A.D. Yesudas joined Scott Christian College as Assistant Professor in 1966:  After having passed his M.Sc in 1966 with flying colors , Mr AD. Yesudas,M.Sc, joined the prestigious Scott Christian College as Assistant Professor of Physics and worked as an efficacious Assistant professor till 1998.

Shri. A.D. Yesudas married Ms.E.Jeeva Geetha :      Mr.A.D. Yesudas married  Ms. Jeeva Geetha , a beautiful daughter of Mr. Edwin Monickam and Mrs. Thayammal. on 16th April, 1971.at Nagercoil  It is pertinent to mention here that Mr. Edwin Monickam was one of the  direct descendants of Mylaudy Maharasan Vethomonickam.,

The blessed couple Shri AD. Yesudas and Mrs. Jeeva Geetha Yesudas and their Children:
Shri A.D. Yedudas and Mrs Jeeva Geetha Yesudas couple has been  blessed with the  following Children namely:[1]Dr. Y. Daniel Premchand, [2] Ms. Y. Premila Rachelin Anandh,[Scott Christian College- Physics dept], [3] Ms. Y.Dorothy Manchula, [4] Mr. Y. Edwin Miller and [5] Ms. Ellen Diana. In the interest of the social historians and smart readers I will give a precise introduction about each children of Prof. YD Yesudas, in the following page.

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By P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,.[All Rights are reserved. This Article will be modified, enlarged  and/or corrected later if needed]. 

A Brilliant Physicist , Gold Medalist[B.A--Physics}, Former HOD of Physics Dept and Vice Principal Of Scott Christian College Nagercoil Prof. A.D.Yesudas, MSc, M.Phil - Part A

Introduction :  Former Vice- Principal of Scott Christian College Prof. A.D Yesudas was a brilliant student and teacher of Physics and a multifaceted personality .  From the very beginning of his educational career he was a studious and smart student and by virtue of his inherent outstanding  intelligence  and unrelenting hard work he stood first in his BA [Physics]  University Examination and bagged the Gold Medal from the University of Madras. He was born in a lower middle class family, but economic hardship could not block his  goal and envious educational accomplishment . While he was a Third Form student at the famous SMRV High School , Vadasery Nagercoil he won the Travancore Maharaja's Educational Merit Scholarship and availed the same to meet his educational expenses during his High School Studies  His life and accomplishment will definitely inspire many  poor and lower and upper middle class youth of this country to fight against the challenges of life with great hope and perseverance.  He had been  the Topper in his batch or class throughout his educational career.  His hard work , brilliance and integrity  and faith in God , elevated him to work  at the Scott Christian College in various capacities such as Assistant Professor, Professor , HOD of Physics Dept, Burzar,  and finally as Vice Principal  till his retirement in1998.. Some are born great and some achieve greatness, Prof. A.D. Yesudas belongs to the second category. Definitely he is a trailblazing  achiever and milestone in the educational, church  and social history of Kanyakumari district and Tamil Nadu.

                                  
                                    Prof. A.D. Yesudas , MSc, M. Phil
                            Former Vice Principal , Scott Christian College


His Birth and Parents:: Shri AD Yesudas was born as a male child to Mr. A. Daniel and Mrs Paramayee Daniel on 2nd December 1939 at Vadasery Nagercoil. in a faithful Christian family . Mr A. Daniel and his wife Mrs Paramayee couple was blessed with one daughter and three sons including Prof. AD Yesudas.
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His School Education  :  Mr AD Yesudas did his Primary School Education at the then LMS  Primary School [Present Government Primary School ] at Kalungady, Vadesery and joined SMRV High School for his High School studies.[1949-1955]. While he was a student at the SMRV High School Vadesery, Nagercoil  he bagged the first prize for Tamil every year and also he bagged  the  best Student Prize of the School ,  continuously  for six academic years from First Form to Sixth Form[SSLC],  by securing the highest marks  in each Class and while doing his 7th std , 10th std and 11th std he won first prizes in Thirukural Competition conducted by the school .  In SSLC public examination he secured  very high and enviable marks and stood first in the four  southern Tamil Speaking Taluks of the then Travancore State. He also  scored centum in  Mathematics, in the SSLC Final Examination.

                               Prof. A.D. Yesudas Stands next to Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman

His Collegiate Education : Shri AD.Yesudas did his Intermediate course [1955- 1957 ] at the famous Scott Christian College , Nagercoil after having meritoriously passed his FA final examination [ Intermediate Final ]with flying colors he  did his BA {Physics] at the prestigious Scott Christian College [1957-1959 ] . and bagged Gold Medal  for his outstanding performances in his BA [Physics] University examinations from the University of Madras.
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By.P. Babu Manoharan, M.A, [ All Rights are reserved. This Article will  be modified, enlarged or corrected later if needed ].

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Computer Sciences and Information Technology for Education [IJCSITE ], A member of New Zealand Qualifications Authority [NZQA ] Accreditation Visit Panel for Master of Information Technology , Academic Staff Member at Wellington Institute of Technology, New Zealand Mr. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa, B.E, M.S[ Computer Networks].--. Part Final

Mr S.Clement Sudhakar's  marriage and married life:  Er. Dharma Raj, B.E, married Ms Kamali  B.A, a daughter of late Mr. Sundaram and Mrs. Arulappu Sundram  of Nagercoil and this lovely couple gave birth to two sons and one daughter by name Ms Bindhu . Er S.Clement  Sudhakar married Ms Bindhu , B.E , the only daughter of  Mr Dharma Raj  and Mrs. Kamali Dharmaraj couple , on  18 th June 1998. at Nagercoil   Mr. S. Clement Sudhakar and Mrs. Bindhu Clement Sudhakar  couple is blessed with one lovely daughter by name  Ms. Bernice Cassandra. and Ms Bernice is doing her studies in New Zealand . Mr Clement 's father -in-law  late Er. Dharmaraj, B.E  retired as an Executive Engineer ,Govt of Tamil Nadu .

                       
                    Shri. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa

Er. Clement Sudhakar's  Brilliant Professional Career:        After having meritoriously passed his B.E , Mr. Clement Sudhakar joined Sri Venketeswara College of Engineering, Chennai  as a Lecturer in Engineering in July 1990 . and  he  went to Malaysia and in March 1995 and joined at the  Institute of Technology Jaya, Kuala Lumpur,  in Malaysia as a Lecturer of Engineering and IT  and worked there for about three years [ March 1995- May 1998]. In May 1998 Mr. Clement Sudhakar joined the prestigious German Malaysian Institute , Malaysia  and worked as Project Coordinator and Industrial Electronics Management Systems Team Leader for  five years[ May 1998-June 2003 ] in an efficacious manner. In July 2003 he joined the prestigious Multimedia University , Malaysia as a Lecturer , faculty of Engineering and Technology, and for six years he worked in this prestigious University with distinction [ July 2003- June 2009 ]..In August 2009 he joined the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand as a Lecturer in the Department of Open Distance Learning , School of Information and Social Sciences. and worked with great dedication till February 2011.. In Feb 2011 he joined the Wellington Institute of Technology, New Zealand, as Partnership Coordinator [ Part Time] and from February 2013 he has been working  as  Academic Staff Member in the School of Business and Information Technology, Wellington Institute of Technology, New  Zealand till date. in an envious manner.

Some Highlights on his Professional Career: Er. S. Clement Sudhakar has worked  in India and Malaysia in various capacities . During his  promising professional career Er. S .Clement Sudhakar has efficaciously served as  a Program Coordinator for Bachelor of Engineering Program [ Industrial Electronics and Robotics ] . He has also served as a Member of Academic Planning Committee [ACP} for Master of Science in Embedded Systems Course Design and Moderation,  Project Supervision and Training Management. . He has also worked as an Industry Partnership Coordinator for Wel Tec establishing core relationship with the industry,securing placement for students in the form of jobs and internship.  . His current responsibility includes tutoring students at Diploma, Graduate and Graduate Diploma level in the area of IT , Web Design, Web Scripting,and Development , E.commerce Application and Development  and Human Interface Technology  and  he also serves as Project Adviser for Bachelor of Information Technology [BIT] students.

Er. S. Clement Sudhakar  Swarnappa works as an Editorial Board Member of IJCSITE: Er. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa is one of the well experienced and qualified teachers in Computer Science and Information Technology and a great innovative Researcher and  he moves with the times and shines with the up- to-date knowledge in this field.  Currently  he is working as an Editorial Board Member of the ," International Journal Of Computer Sciences and Information  Technologies for Education [ IJCSITE ]. This reputed journal is published by Global Vision School Publication, Australia and it is reputed biannual computer science and IT research journal.. This  journal helps and equips the Academic and Industry Professionals to interact with the recent progress, trends,  development and inventions in the a field of Computer Sciences and Information Technology

Some Colorful feathers on His Professional Cap : Er. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa's commanding hold on Computer Science and Information Technology  is well recognized by the Education Department of Government of New Zealand and accordingly  Er. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa has  been selected to work  as a  Member of the prestigious  NZQA [New Zealand Qualification Authority ] Accreditation Visit Panel for Master of Information Technology.  And also he has been  working  as NZQA  EER  Panel Member for Bachelor of Information Technology..

Conclusion ; Definitely Er. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa is an innovative  multifaceted personality. He has natural flair for research  and currently he is involved in research around the issues involved in Mobile Web based learning and its impact on technical education.. He has successfully completed 26 Projects, eg: [1] E- Commerce Web Application Development,[2] Ultrasonic Range Finder , etc,. He has published   many important Research Articles in many famous international research journals and also has presented research papers in international seminars and conferences.. He has done many valuable Certificate courses also  in the fields of his interest   Moreover he is a practicing Christian   and staunch Christian believer and he serves as a Trustee and Executive Board Member of a  local Church in New Zealand.  He is a good Samaritan and willingly helps people who are in need . Silently and relentlessly he has been investing his intellectual and scientific capital  for the conducive development of humanity through his valuable knowledge in Computer Science and Information technology in an unassuming manner. Definitely he will reach still greater and enviable heights in his field of interest  and bring greater glory to Tamil Nadu and India.

By P. Babu Manoharan , M.A [ All Rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later if needed ]. 

An Outstanding Former Lecturer at the University of Multimedia, Malaysia, An Editor of International Journal Of Computer Sciences and Information Technology for Education [IJCSITE } , Academic Staff Member of School Of Business and Information Technology at the Wellington Institute of Technology , New Zealand ; Microsoft Certified Professional , Coordinator of Management Information Systems, , Researcher, Innovative Web Designer , Mr. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa, B.E, M.S, MCP ,.. Part A

Introduction :  Sri. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa, B.E, M.S, M.C.P,[ Microsoft Certified Professional ], is really a remarkable, creative, dynamic  and multi faceted personality . He is an  efficacious University/ College Lecturer, Researcher, Web Designer, Information technology Expert and Editor of the famous International Journal of Computer Sciences and Information Technology for Education T [ IJCSITE], a man of learning  and a great man of God . He is a native of Kanyakumari District  and hails from one of the well known middle class families of the district and now he is working as IT Lecturer at  the prestigious Wellington Institute of Technology , Wellington, New Zealand .  Many people  born in Kanyakumari District are decorating many significant posts, places, professions  and  roles through out the globe,  and likewise Er.S. Clement Sudhakar is also shining in the IT field  and his profile will galvanize the readers  and students to achieve something worth  in .their life .

  

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                                                   Sri. Clement Sudhakar Swarnappa
Mr. Clement Sudhakar's  Paternal  Grandparents , Parents and Family Members :  Mr.Clement Sudhakar's paternal  grandparents Mr Subrmanian and Ms. Marthal Devahi Subramanian  couple was blessed  with the following children namely ,[1] Mr. S.Pauliah, [2] Mr.S. Thangappan, [ Father-in-law of Mr. Devnath Ponniah, a  former Assistant General Manager of Indian Overseas Bank ] [3] Mr.S. Chellappan, {  DMK-Murasoli Artist }, [4] Mr.S.Swarnappa [ Mr. Clement Sudhakar's father ], and[5] Ms S.Vimala Muthiah.. Mr. S.Swarnappa worked with the Indian Railways.

Mr Clement Sudhakar's Siblings :Mr. S. Swarnappa married Ms.Esther and this lovely couple was blessed with the following children namely ;[1]  Mr. Clement Prabhahar, [2] Mr. Clement Sudhakar , B.E, M.S, and  and he was born on 28th October,1968 [3] Ms.Mercy Anita . Mr. Clemet Prabahar is a businessman  and his son Mr Jaison  did his BE at the famous SRM College, Chennai. . Mr.Clement Sudhakar's sister Ms.Mercy Anitha's husband Mr. Selvaraj is working as a Branch Manager with the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation  [ECGC] , and it is an Auxiliary unit of Reserve bank of India [RBI ] .

Mr. Clemt Sudhakar's Education : Mr. Clement Sudhakar  was a brilliant student since his early school days and he did his School Education  at the famous St. Mary's Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai.[1972- 1984] . In 1986 he joined the Sri Venketeswara College of Engineering [ University of Madras ] and passed his B.E[Elec and Tele] meritoriously in 1990..In 1991 he joined the SVCE college as a Lecturer. In 2000 , he became a Microsoft Certified professional . In 2002 he  received his M.S [ Master of Science - Computer  Networks] from the  prestigious University of Putro Malaysia .

Part Final will Follow Soon
By.P. Babu Manoharan, M.A,. [.All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later , if needed ].

An Outstanding and Innovative Anesthesiologist, Winner of theTamil Nadu Govt State Award For the Best Employee- Locomotor Disability[ 2011], A Former Assistant Professor at the Madras Medical College, Chennai, A Relentless Fighter Against The Challenges of Life, and Former District Medical Superintendent Shri Dr. D. Manoharan , M.B.B.S, D.A, M.D,. Part Final .

Dr. D. Manoharan's Post Graduate Medical Education : In tune with his thirst for more knowledge , Dr D. Manoharan pursued his DA course at the famous Madurai Medical College  and passed his DA examination meritoriously in 1984.  He pursued his MD [ Anesthesia and Critical Care] at the famous Stanley Medical College,Chennai.[ Dr. MGR. Medical University ] and meritoriously passed his MD in 1991..Dr. D. Manoharan in line with his unquenchable quest and thirst for Medical Knowledge has successful completed a course offered by the American school for Continuing Medical Education  titled," Managing Hyper Tension: In Clinical Practice According to Risk Profile"

                         
                                    
        Dr.D. Manoharan is receiving the TN  State Award for Best Employee--Locomotor Disability {2011]                At  Vivekanantha Hall ,Anna University, in the presence of high profile dignitaries

A Great Calamity Happened to Dr. D. Manoharan:  While  Dr. D. Manoharn was working at the Tuticorin  Govt HQ. Hospital, one day on invitation  he was dinning in one of his friends' house , unfortunately a dog bit  him  while he was eating and in spite of taking necessary injections, on 27th Sept 1991 he developed Post ARV Immune Reaction. So he was referred to Tirunelveli Govt Medical College. Due to improper diagnosis and treatment in the Tirunelveli Medial College  by the concerned doctors Dr. Manoharan developed  coma and the doctors discharged him against medical justice...  Dr. D. Manoharan was admitted at the Meenakshi Mission hospital for treatment and there the doctors of the hospital started steroids. Slowly he recovered his consciousness but there was total paralysis at C5 level [Spinal Cord ]. So he was taken to CMC Vellore for Physiotherapy treatment .   He was treated for a period of one and half years in the Rehabilitation Center  of CMC at Bagayam , Vellore; but recovery was very slow. In 1992, Madras Medical Board advised Dr. D. Manoharan to change his profession .  But Dr. D. Manoharan  with consistent  and indomitable will  power started fighting his disability . There were times when his wife Mrs.Nirmala Manoharan, had to lift and carry him  to move to different places.  His body started to show gradual improvement and recovered some strength and stamina  to walk with callipers and crutches.  And deservedly  he got his posting again in Tuticorin Govt Hospital

His Promotion  as  District Medical Superintendent and Retirement.  He was transferred to many places in Tamil Nadu  and in all the places he served the sick people with great devotion and love and earned their love and respect He was promoted and posted as the Superintendent of Kanyakumari District Head Quarters Hospital , Padmanabapuram  and till his retirement he discharged his official duty with great devotion, dignity and service mindedness,.  He retired from the Tamil Nadu Government  Medical Service as a Group A  Officer on 28th February 2011.

Demise of his beloved daughter Dr. Ramya, BDS and Ramya Clinic at Manaparai; His life was filled with consistent challenges and calamities . His beloved daughter Ramya's death on 3rd March 2011, tremored and shook his soul, body  and mind. This was his second great tragedy in his life . He thought service to the needy and sick people  at low charges ,will help him to come out of frozen melancholy caused on account of his daughter's untimely death , so he opened a clinic at Manapari in the name of his deceased daughter Ramya., : Ramya Clinic". Without any turning back, he has been serving the people who live around Manaparai . He has saved countless lives till date from critical conditions right from poisonous Snake bites, Poison intake, Suicide attempt and Paediatric emergency at a very low fee and free service for the extremely poor.

Dr. D. Manoharan Received State Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu: In recognition of his life long service to the cause of the sick people , in spite of his personal disability; the State Award For  Best Employee- Locomotor Disability was presented to Dr. D. Manoharan by Ex Minister for Social welfare  Selvi. Ramajayam, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu  in December, 2011, at a grand special function held at  the Vevekananda hall, Anna University Chennai in the presence of some high profile dignitaries.

Conclusion : Dr. D. Manoharan decorated all the posts  held by him during the period of his Government service  He had the privilege to serve as Assistant Professor at the prestigious Madras Medical College for a short period of six months .Dr. D Manoharan has been serving the poor sick people with great compassion  love and devotion in spite of his physical disability; his compassion  for sick and needy is so great . . He has donated blood a few times  and his kind gesture of donating blood to Patient Mrs.Petchiammal  to save her life, from critical condition has been duly recognized by the then District Medical Officer, Madurai at Periakulam in 1990.. Every morning Ramya Clinic is thronged by poor sick people , and by people affected by snake and scorpion bites . Dr. D. Manoharan willingly  and sympathetically  treat the affected sick people and charge very low fee from them . The relieved patients when they go back, look at Dr. D. Manoharan with a grateful smile and  in the smile of those poor and sick people Dr. D. Manoharan find the smile of the his deceased daughter Ramya.  During his student days he was a good sportsman and this athletic spirit has helped him a lot to meet the challenges of life in a manly manner.The country  need more  service minded doctors like Dr. D. Manoharan.

By. P. Babu Manoharan, MA,.[ All Rights Are Reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected  later, if needed ].