Former Member of the Planning Commission of India and Father of India's Tax Reform Padma Vibhushan Dr Raja Jesudoss Chelliah, M.A, Ph.D [USA} .

Introduction :  Dr. Raja Jesudoss Chelliah, M.A, Ph.D[U.S ] was one of the most outstanding Economists of India with international reputation . He was a multi faceted personality, he was a reputed Economist , Fiscal Policy Expert, Economics Professor , Author of many outstanding books and Founder of  National Institute of Public Finance and Policy and Madras School of Economics.,etc.,. He was called as Father of India's Tax Reform. He served as Member of Planning Commission of India, between 1985-1990 with great distinction.  and Fiscal Adviser to the then Finance Minister of India  . His outstanding service to the nation was  recognized   by the Government of India and the Government of India  honoured him the with prestigious Padma Vibushan Award in 2007.

Dr. Raja Chelliah , M.A [Eco], Ph.D,[USA ]

Raja Chelliah's Birth and Parents:   Fiscal policy Expert Dr Raja  Jesudoss Chelliah, was born on 12th December, 1922 at Kovilpatti  town in Thoothukudi District , Tamil Nadu,  to the lovely couple  Mr Chellaih and Mrs Masillamani Chelliah in an illustrious Christian family.. Dr. Raja J Chelliah's father  Mr. Chelliah was a famous Advocate and his mother was a committed and efficient   School Teacher. Dr. Raja Chelliah's parents were closely related to the famous Christian Tamil Poet H.R Krishna Pillai [ The famous Author of the  well known  Tamil Christian Epic , RetchaniyaYathrikam].

Raja Chelliah's Siblings and their families: Dr. Raja J Chelliah's parents were blessed with four smart children namely:[1] Dr. Raja Jesudoss Chelliah , [2]  Mrs.Dr .Vijayalakshmi Sekar ,[3] Samuel Devadas Chelliah , and  [4] Mrs. Suguna Priyam Durai Raj . It is pertinent here to mention that Ms. Dr. Vijyalakshmi married Dr. Sekar  from Srirangam and Dr Sekar served as a Super Senior grade Medical Doctor in the Government .Mrs Dr.Vijayalekshi  Sekar and Dr. Sekar couple was blessed with two smart sons and one lovely daughter.  Ms Suguna Priyam's husband Mr. Wilson  Durai Raj , IFS {Indian Forest Service ] worked in the Forest Department, Government of Tamil Nadu and retired  as Conservator of Forests , Government of Tamil Nadu . Mrs Suguna Priyam Durai Raj and Mr Durai Raj  couple was blessed with three sons including Dr. Suresh Chelliah. .Dr..Suresh Chelliah has married Ms. Sheela [ daughter of Mr Rev Robert Rajasekaran  and Mrs Johnny Annamuthu Robert Rajasekaran of Nagercoil].and this couple is blessed with two  lovely children namely;[1]Ms. Archana Chelliah, B.E, M.B.A, C.I.I. SCM Pro, and [2] Mr Daniel Chelliah and  now Daniel is doing his MA[English] at the famous Bishop Heber College , Trichy.. Dr Suresh Chelliah is a famous Child Specialist Doctor in Trichy.[ I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Raja Jesudoss Chelliah, when he attended his nephew Dr Suresh Chelliah's wedding with Ms Sheela, at Nagercoil ].

Dr. Raja Chelliah's Wife and Children    : Dr. Raja Chelliah was married to Ms Sita  and this couple gave birth to two daughters namely :[1] Ms. Dr. Masilla Mallika Chelliah and [ 2] this daughter's name will be provided here later .

Dr. Raja Chellaih got Fulbright Scholarship for his Ph.D :: Dr. Raja J Chelliah was a very  brilliant   student  all through his life. After having meritoriously  passed  his M.A in economics {Madras University ] he joined as a Lecturer in the Economics Department, in the prestigious Madras Christian College, Tambaram and after having worked as Lecturer for 5 years in an efficacious manner in Madras Christian College, Tambaram, he got a Fulbright Scholarship to do  his PhD in Economics at the famous University of Pittsburg,  Pennsylvania USA.

His Professional Career after his return from U.S. with a Ph.D  degree   : After having returned from US, Dr Raja Chelliah worked as a Senior Economist at the , "National Council of Applied Economic Research [ NCAER }, New Delhi [ 1958--1960 ]. Then Dr. K. Raja Chelliah got the privilege to work as a Reader and Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, at the prestigious University of Rajasthan for nearly six years. with distinction  [ 1960-- 1966 ] . After that Dr Raja Chellaiah served as Professor  of Economics at the famous Osmania University, Hydrabad  for nearly four years [ 1966--1969 ]. 

Dr. Raja Chelliah  worked In I.M.F   : Dr. Raja Chelliah got the privilege to work as Chief of  the  Fiscal Analysis Department of IMF for nearly seven years  between 1969-- 1975. with great efficacy and proved himself as a great Economic and Fiscal Analyst and Thinker  

He Founded the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy     ; As an innovative Economic thinker and an expert in the  field of Public Finance Dr Raja Chelliah founded the famous National Institute of Public Finance and Policy in 1976 and served as its Founding Director with great commitment between 1976-- 1985  and during this period he built this Institution into a full fledged Research Institution in fiscal matters..

 

Dr. Raja Chelliah served as a Member of Planning Commission [ 1987--1989 ]  : The  Government of India appointed Dr. Raja Chellaih as a Member of Planning of India in  1987 and he worked as a Member of Planning Commission during  the period  from 1987 to 1989 with great  efficiency , vision , brain storming economic ideas and efficacy .

Dr. Raja Chelliah Served as Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee [ 1991-  1993]  ; The then Government of India rightly recognised his economic wisdom and appointed Dr. Raja Chelliah  as the Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee of the  Government of India. And as Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee, Dr. Raja Chelliah introduced many notable and note worthy recommendations and reforms  and he was appreciated both by the Government and countrymen. And aptly he was called as the Father of Tax Reform in India .  As Chairman  of Tax Reforms Committee he set up the the basement  for reducing Import Duties and  paved the way for the economic liberalisation in India 

 

Conclusion   : Dr. Raja Chelliah  served as the Chairman of the Tax Reforms and Revenue Augmentation Commission of Govt of Tamil Nadu during 2002 -- 2003 with great expertise and efficacy  Dr. Raja Chelliah was a remarkable Institution builder   He was the Founder of the prestigious Madras School of Economics and there he served as a Professor Emeritus . He also had the privilege to serve as a Member in the 9th Finance Commission, Govt of India  and also to serve  as Fiscal Adviser in the Ministry of Finance , Govt of India [1993-- 1995 ] . He had authored some famous books namely :[1] Towards Sustainable Growth : Essays in Fiscal and Financial Sector Reforms in India [1996], [2] Eco Taxes on Polluting inputs and outputs [2007 ], [3] Income - Poverty and Beyond [2002], [4] Reports on India's Reforms with Vijay  l. Kelkara-[2003] , etc,.  The Government of India honoured Dr. Raja Chelliah with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Award in 2007.  Dr. Raja Chelliah died on 7th April , 2009 and on his death Mother India had lost a great Iconic Economist and a Patriotic Son  . 

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By P. Babu Manoharan .[ Rights reserved . this Article will be enlarged , modified and corrected later if needed ].

Famous Senior Environmental Scientist [ NEERI, CSIR } Dr.SPM .Prince William, M.Sc, Ph.D,. Part-A

Introduction : Famous  Senior Scientist of the National  Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, [NEERI,] Shri S.P.M. Dr. Prince Williams , M.Sc , Ph D,  of Harithasapuram, Agasteeswaram, Taluk,  Kanyakumari District, was really a colorful  milestone in the scientific map of India  Even though he is not alive today the  innovative  scientific contributions made by him  in the filed of  Bio-processing  of Waste to Energy, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management , Eco Texiology, etc, will remain as a permanent milestone  and memory stone in our minds for many more years  to come... He was a proud son of Kanyakumari District and within a short span of time by his hard work, competent intelligence, creative analysis, and innovative research,  he did bring lasting indelible fame to his  parents, family members and native village. His recent untimely death was really a great loss to our country and to the scientific world.

Dr. SPM. Prince Williams , his birth and Parents: . SPM. Prince William's native village , Harithasapuram is  a beautiful idyllic hamlet lies amidst verdant paddy fields and coconut fields, in between Kotaram Village and the historical Vattakottai [Round Fort]  , in Kanyakumari District  Dr. Prince Williams was born to   Mr. M. William Dhasan and Mrs Manonmani William on the 14th February, 1971. And Mr William Thasaon  and Mrs Manonmani William couple  also blessed with a beautiful and intelligent daughter by name Ms.Gnana Regin .Ms Gnana Regin , M.Sc, M.Ed, M. Phil is married to Mr Rathan Chandavat , B.E,[ Son of Mr Ponnusamy, a retired  Higher Secondary School Head-Master] and Ms Gnana Regin Rathan Chandavat is living in Coimbatore with her family. Mr Rathan Chandavat is a promising upcoming industrialist.


Dr.Prince William's enviable Educational Track  :Dr.  Prince William did his fabulous  School education in the Government Higher Secondary School at Kottaram and  did his  B.Sc[Botany ] in the famous Vivekananda College , Agasteeswaram . And  he bagged Gold Medal for his B.Sc, from the Vivekananda College and also got  University Rank for the same . Then he joined the reputed Bhathiar University,Coimbatore for his M.Sc[ Botany]. he passed his M.Sc  degree with high distinction . His flair for research and higher education led him to continue his Ph.D  in Environmental Sciences  For his Ph.D study he received Senior Research Fellowship [SRF ], from CSIR , Ministry of Human Resource and Development , New Delhi ..He had an enviable track record of educational accomplishment  ;to cite a few , Dr.Prince William cleared National Eligibility Test for Lectureship [UGC].
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Dr. Prince  William and his wife and Children : Dr. SPM. Prince William married Ms. P. Renji Mary, M.E , a beautiful daughter of Mr V. Samuel, MA, B.Ed, and Mrs Nirmala Samuel .Mr. V. Samuel worked as Head.Master of the famous Corley Higher Secondary School , Thambaram,Chennai and Mrs Nirmala Samuel was a daughter of the famous Head-Master late Mr. Chidambaram , B.A, LT, of Trivandrum.Dr. SPM. Prince William and Mrs Renji Mary William couple  is blessed with two lovely children namely :[1] Master.P. Jonathan William ans[2]Master Jeno Sam William .

[ Part Final will follow  later ]
By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, [ Rights reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later if needed ].

Historical Couple Mrs. Patience Dhanaraj and Mr.Dhanaraj J.T.Ambrose of Nagercoil and family

Introduction:  Historical couple  Mrs Patience Dhanaraj and her husband Mr Dhanaraj J.T . Ambrose of Nagercoil, hailed from two  of the most famous Christian Families of South India . This couple's forefathers' history was closely connected with the Christian , Social, Musical  and Educational history of  Nagercoil Tamil Nadu and South India . Mrs Patience  was the daughter of the legendary Mr. Moses Devadasan of Nagercoil[Injikandakku] and sister of Rev D.M. Devasayhaym B.D, the First B.D, of Serampore University . Mr Dhanarahj was the grandson of  Mr Joseph Munshi and Mrs Marthal Fanny Joseph Munshi [ Marthal Fanny was the third daughter of Mr Daniel Paramanandam,  the first Deacon of Nagercoil Home Church].

Mrs. Patience's Parents  and siblings :Ms. Patience was the 8th child of Mr Moses Devadasan [1859- 1920] and Mrs Annama Devadasan [1865-1927 ] of Nagercoil,  Mr Moses Devadasan and his wife Annamma Devadasan couple was blessed with the following children :-
[a]  Mr. D.M. Devasahayam, B.D,[ Remained as Bachelor].
[b]  Mr  D.George Dawson and he married his cousin Ms. Agnes.
[c]  Ms. D.Victoria  and she married her cousin Mr. Jeevanandam.
[d]  Mr. D.Charles Samuel Dawson and he married Ms  Leelamal
[e] Ms. D. Lily and she married Mr J.M Joseph, former Head Master, Scott Christian   H,School,Nagercoil.
[f]   Ms.D. Grace and she married her Cousin Mr. Edward
[g]  Ms.D. Chinnathai  and she married her paternal cousin Mr. Israel Washington
[h]  Ms.D. Patience and she married Mr.Dhanaraj [ a son of Mr.J.T..Ambrose and Ms Louisa Ambrose ]
[i]   Ms.D. Bernice and she married her  paternal cousin Mr.  Paul Ebenezer.
[j]   Ms.D. Dorothy  and she married Mr Ponniah.


Mr. Dhanaraj's Parents and Siblings  :Mr. Dhanaraj's Parents Mr. J.T. Ambrose, B.A, L.T, and Mrs Louisa [ Mr. J.T. Ambrose was a brother of Dr.A.J. .Schafter  and Dr. Schafter was the maternal Grandfather of the famous Singer , Accordionist and Music Composer Dr.Anand Chellappa ,U.S.A ] J.T Ambrose Couple was blessed many children but only the following names alone available :-
[1] Ms. Daya Manuel ,
[2] Mr  Dhanaraj ,
[3] Mr. Mahimai Das Victor,
[4] Mr  Kamelesan ,
5]         Name not known [died early]],
[6] Ms. Dorothy, and
[7] Ms. Hilda.

Mrs Patience Dhanaraj and  Mr. Dhanaraj  couple's  and children :Mr. Dhanaraj and Mrs Patience Dhanaraj couple was blessed with the following Children namely :-
[1] Mr. D.  Vethananthadas,
[2] Mr  D.. Noble ,
[3] Mr. D.  Edmunds
[4] Mr. D.. Premdas
[5] Mr. D.  Charles
[6] Mr. D.. Earnest Gunesekaran
[7] Mr  D. A.V..Mohandas


[11 Mr. D. Vethanandadas and family : Mr .Vedanandadas  married Ms. Chandra ,a grand daughter of Mr Sundram Iyer and Mr. J.M.. Joseph

[2] Mr. D. Noble and family : Mr D. Noble  was a great Labor Leader , in that capacity he did  visit Russia. He married an Anglo Indian girl by name Ms. Florence  Elizabeth and this couple was blessed with four daughters namely[1] Shyamala , [2] Ms. Susi , [3] Ms Parimazha, [4] Ms. Anitha .
Ms. Shyamala married Mr. Rajendran and this couple is blessed with two children namely [a] Pearl and [b] Hanna .Ms Susi married Mr Srinivasan and this couple is blessed with one daughter [  Australia ]and one son who lives in USA.

[3]Mr. D..Edmund and family : Mr Edmund married Ms. Violet Devakirubai  and this lovely couple was blessed with three pretty daughters and one smart son . Mr Edmund worked with Imperial Tobacco Company and Ms.Violet Deva Kirubai  Edmund was a  teacher

[4]Mr. D. Premdas and family : Mr Premdas married Ms. Daisy Padmini. This lovely  couple was blessed with one daughter by name Ms Pramila and a son by name Mr John Prabahar .Ms Pramila married Mr. Santhakumar who worked with C.B.I, Govt of India  Ms Pramila and Mr.Sathakumar couple is blessed with a  son  by name, Mr. John Prabahar ,   and he  is a trained Pilot, at present he lives in USA
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[5] Mr. D. Charles and family : Mr Charles married Ms Grace and and this lovely  couple  was blessed with a son by name , Mr Dhanaraj. Mr Charles was working  with Neyveli Lignite Corporation.


[6] Mr. D. Earnest Gunasekaran and family : Mr. Earnest Gunesekaran is a mechanical engineer and he was working with the famous Shaw Wallace Company. He  married Ms. Leema Rose and this lovely couple was  blessed with a daughter by name Ms. Renjini Papu  and two sons by name Mr. Addington Premkumar and Mr.Sam  Ms. Renjini Papau married Mr.Ebenezer Noble and Ebenezeer Noble is a Charted Accountant working in Bangalore. Ms. Renjini Papu and Mr. Ebenezer couple is blessed with a daughter by name Ms Rebecca and a son by name Moses ,B.E. Ms. Rebecca is married and lives in USA with her husband and family  Mr. Moses B.E, is working in Bangalore. Mr Earnest Gunesekaran couple's son : Mr Addington Premkumar ,B.E,   is working with Neyveli Lignite Corporation as Deputy Chief Engineer and Mr Addington Premkumar  and his wife Ms. Latha Premkumar couple is blessed with a daughter by name Ms Ammu, B.E, and a son [ who is also an Engineer] . Ms Ammu is got married  to Mr. Sujith and  now she lives in  Singapore with her family. Mr..Earnest Gunesekaran couple's second  son Mr Sam married Ms Rosalind  and this couple is blessed with a lovely daughter. Mr Sam is looking after  his own business .

[7] Mr D.A.V  Mohan Das and family :  Mr . D.A.V Mohandas married Ms Josephine Sneha Malar daughter of Mr.Thamson Joseph and Ms Annaretnam T. Joseph , of Nagercoil  and this couple is blessed with the following Childen namely:- [a] Ms. Geetha , [b] Mr. Paul Vasantha Kumar  and [c] Mr Thimothy.

[a] Ms. Geetha  married Mr Eric Purushothaman . Ms Geetha Eric was a teacher and now she is a Home maker and her Husband Mr. Eric Purushothaman was working as Managing Director in German Company, Chennai, and now he is managing his own Company. Ms.Geetha  and Mr Eric Purushothaman couple is blessed with a daughter by name Ms .Nisha and Nisha is married to Mr. Rishi, B.Tech . Nisha is working to complete her Charted Accountancy  course. Ms Nisha Rishi and Mr. Rishi Couple is blessed with two children namely  Nathaniel and Stephen.

[b] Mr. Paul Vasanth Kumar ia married to Ms Vasanthy and this couple is blessed with  two sons namely Rohith and  Vinoth.

[c] Mr. Thimothy Madukar is got  married to Ms Siporah [  Ms.Siporah is a half German ].. and this lovely couple is blessed with the following children namely :- [1] Mathew , [2] Like and [3] Obeth .

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





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Mrs .Patience Dhanaraj and Ms. Bernice Paul Ebenezer daughters of Mr Moses Devadasan [Injikandakku, Conductor of Dr Robert Caldwell's Woodland Estate] ], Nagercoil.

Introduction :

8.      Mrs. Patience [d/o Mr. Moses Devadasan].

             Mrs. Patience [W] and Mr. Dhanaraj [H].

Mrs. Patience Dhanaraj was the 8th child of Mr Moses Devadasan .After  her

School education she did her collegiate education at the famous Sarah Tucker 

College , Palayam Kottai. After her graduation  she worked as a Teacher at the 
famous Duthie Girls High School, Nagercoil. Ms. Patience married Mr. Dhanaraj 

,a son of Mr.J.T. Ambrose of Nagecoil. It is apt to mention here that Mr Dhanaraj's

sister Mrs Daya Mauel was the mother of the world famous Pianist Padma Shri

Handel Manuel. Mr Dhanaraj's another brother Mr.Mahimai Das Victor 

Ambrose,served as Secretary of theTamilnadu PublicServiceCommission .

Mr .Victor Ambrose married Ms Saratha,  a great granddaughter of the 

Christian Poet Mr. John Palmer. Mr . Dhanaraj died at an early age,. 

                                                 
8-1          Mrs Patience and   Mr. Dhanaraj Couple was blessed 
               With the following  7 Children including Mr. VedanthaDas. The
 names of  the other children of Patience and Dhanaraj are not available 
So those names will be provided in a succeeding Article 

9.     Ms Bernice is the 9th child of Mr Moses Devadasan 
              Ms. Bernice [w[ and Mr. Paul Ebenezer [H]
                                        
                                     
Ms Bernice   d/o Mr. Moses Devadasan, after her Matriculation, continued

her Collegiate education at the famous Sarah Tucker College, Palayam Kottai.

After her collegiate education she worked for some years at the famous

Duthie Girls High School, Nagercoil . She married her cousin Mr. Paul Ebenezer, 

son of  Mr Moses Devadasan's sister Ms Gnambal. Soon after the marriage Ms

Bernice Paul Ebenezer moved to Ceylon with her family. Mr Paul Ebenezer worked 

as  Head  Tea- Maker  in a Tea Estate in Ceylon. . During this period of time, as the Second            
World war broke out ,again Ms Bernice with her family returned to Nagercoil  on 

the request of her eldest brother  Mr. D.M.Devasahayam , B.D [ DMD was the the
first B. D,in the wholeof India , Serampore University] and Paul Ebenezer took charge
of theWoodlandsEstate[Woodlands Estate was originally owned by Bishop Dr. Robert
Caldwell].Paul Ebenezer and his family built a beautiful house at Mead Street, Nagercoil

and resided in the same house for the rest of their life  During 1960 ies 

Mr Paul Ebenezer died and his wife Ms. Bernice also died after a few years.

Ms. Bernice and Mr Paul Ebenezer couple was blessed with the

following Children

9-1- [1]  Mr.   Barnabas Dharmaputra,[eldest Son] 
        [2]  Mrs.  Padma  [ Was the only daughter and she died as a spinster ]
        [3]  Mr.   Leslie Janakiraman 
        [4]  Mr.   George
        [5]  Mr.   Alexander Devadas
        [6]  Mr.   Clement Mohan Das
9-1- [7]  Mr.   Paul Surendra [ the last son of Bernice].

9-1-[1]   Mr.   Barnabas Dharmaputra 
         

Mr Barnabas  Dharmaputra was the first born child of Mrs Bernice and Ebenezer
After his matriculation Mr Barnabas joined Indian Air Force  and after  some years of service

with Indian Air Force he got a job in the Food Corporation of India , Cuddalore. After some years

with the FCI he got a good job in Customs Department , Govt of India, in Madras.  Due to  his       

unblemished character and dedication  he was quickly promoted to the cadre of Deputy

Superintendent of Customs and he was privileged to work in Madras till his death . Mr Barnabas
married Ms. Alice a daughter of the great Artist Mr A.P. Chelliah of  Cine Field .It is pertinent

here to remember the historical  fact that Artist AP Chelliah had the privilege to serve as the Art

Director of the famous Cinema Charanrleka produced  in  a grand scale by Gemini Studio Owner

Mr Vasan.  Ms Alice B Dharmaputra and Mr Barnabas Dharmaputra couple was blessed with two
smart daughters namely :[1] Ms Anitha Spurgeon , and [2] Ms.  Sunitha  Paul Devendran.
Unfortunately Mr Barnabas Dharmaputra happened to die 10 years before his regular retirement date. On
compassionate ground his daughter Anitha got a job in the Customs Department.


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 9-1-[1] Mr.   Barnabas Dharmaputra [H] and Mrs. Alice Chelliah Barnabas[ W]. 
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                                    -            Children[daughters]
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9-1[1]-A      Ms.Anitha  Spurgeon         9-1-[1]-B.Ms.Sunitha Paul Devendran

9-1[1]-A.   Ms Anitha is the eldest daughter of  Mr Barnabas Dharmaputra  and Mrs Alice Barnabas couple. Ms Anitha married Mr Spurgeon , son of Christy , from Nagercoil [  Mr. Spurgeon

is a Grandson of   the famous Thumbu Office Samuel ].. Mrs Anitha and  Mr.Spurgeon couple is blessed with one son  and one daughter namely ;[1] Emmanueal Christopher, [2] Ms.Ann Sarojiline. Ms. Ann Sarojiline is a product of the famous Sathyabama deemed University, Chennai and she is a Computer Engineer. Now Ms Anitha Spurgeon is working as Superintendent in the Customs Department , Govt of India ,Chennai 

9-1-[1]-B   Ms Sunitha Paul Devendran is the second daughter of Mr Barnabas  and Sunitha married Mr Paul Devendran .  Pau Devendran's   forefathers  accepted Christianity from  a respectable Hindu  Naidu family  Mr Paul Devendran is  a businessman  and is flourishing as a successful Customs Clearing Agent in  Chennai . .Ms Sunitha and Mr Paul Devendran couple is blessed with one smart son and one pretty daughter namely;[1]Mr. Sunil Baranabas,, B.E. [I.T} and [2]Ms Rebecca Paul, B.A. {Eng. Lit].

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By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A,[ Rights reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later , if needed].

Scientist M. Arul Muthiah Received the Prestigious National Geoscience Award from the Honorable President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee , New Delhi on 5-4 -2016. Part Final

Scientist M. Arul Muthiah and His wife and Children : Arul Muthiah married  Ms. Chitra, M.C.A, daughter of Mr.Murugan [Indian Bank Manager, Rtd] and Mrs. Chandra Leela  from a beautiful village near Suchindrum , Kanyakumarri dist. Scientist M. Arul Muthiah and Mrs Chithra Arul Muthiah couple is blessed two lovely children namely [1] Master.Tharun A Muthiah and baby Ms. Suruthi A. Muthiah . Scientist M Arul .Muthiah is living with his family in Chennai.

Arul Muthiah  and his Career as Scientist:  After  having passed his ME  with distinction , M Arul Muthiah joined the prestigious National Institute of  Ocean Technology [NIOT] , Chennnai as Scientist  in 2003 and since then he has been working as Scientist in NIOT in very efficacious and innovative manner.

M. Arul Muthiah was honored  by the Govt Of India ,in July 2008:  The Department of Earth Science, Government of India noticed and recognized the contributions made by scientist  M Arul Muthiah in the field of Ocean Technology  and  was honored with  Certificate of Merit , This Award was conferred on 27th July , 2008,  in  New Delhi on Arul. Muthiah by the then Chief Minister of Delhi  Ms Sheela Dixit in the presence of Dr.T. Ramasamy, Secretary, Dept of Science and Technology and Secretary[ in Charge] Ministry of Earth Science and Dr. Anil Kokodkar , Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary to the Government of India.
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Indian Scientists Team consisting of M Arul Muthiah installed  IndARC in North Pole in Arctic : An Indian team of scientists, consisting of M. Arul Muthiah ventured and visited Arctic and had successfully installed,  India's first multi sensor moored Observatory. IndARC, near North Pole in July 2014. .  The Ministry of Earth , Govt of India considered and  described this achievement as a major break-through  and milestone in India's endeavor in the arctic region.  As there is a Tele link between Indian monsoon and Arctic, the data that India would collect in the Arctic using this indigenously developed observatory IndARC would be very helpful  to know more about Indian  Monsoon  tele connection and climate studies .. By deploying IndARC in the Arctic region , India has joined an Elite league of nations , who  have moored Observatories in the harsh polar conditions in the Arctic. Moreover  the Sea Truth data that India  gets form the frigid waters of the Arctic through IndARC could give immense opportunities to Scientists and Researchers .India's break through in this respect has been endorsed by International Arctic Science Committee, the Apex Body governing Scientific affairs in the Arctic. So Government of India decided to honor the concerned  team  of Scientists connected with IndARC. with National Geoscience Award

The Govt of India Honored M Arul Muthiah with the prestigious  the Geoscience Award for 2014: Definitely recognition with Awards makes the Recipients more happy and galvanize them to work more with dedication  and interest. National Geoscience Award was instituted by the Ministry of Mnes in 1966 to honor individuals and team of Scientists for their extraordinary achievement and outstanding contribution in fundamental and applied Geoscience and Mining and allied fields. In recognition of the significant contribution in the field of Glaciology and Arctic and Antarctic research , Hon'ble  President of India Sri Pranab Mukherjee, presented the National Geoscience Awards-2014 to Dr. R.Vekatesan [Scintist-G], Mr.M. Arul Muthiah [ Scientist-D] and Mr. B. Kesavakumar [Scinetist-C] , of Ocean Observation Systems , N.I.O.T, on 5th April , 2016, at a function held at Rashtrpari Bhavan, New Delhi,. in the presence of Central Ministers  and high dignitaries.





Scientist Er.M. Arul Muthiah is receiving the prestigious NATIONAL GEOSCIENCE  AWARD  2014
from the Honorable PRESIDENT OF INDIA SRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE




Conclusion: No doubt Scientist M Arul Muthiah has brought outstanding laurels to his family and Kanyakuamari district, by his enviable achievements and research contributions to the field of Ocean Technology. He has received many Citations, and had read Research  Papers in many important international, national and university level   Seminars and Conferences . We need more Scientists like M. Arul Muthiah to take India forward quickly .. He is unassuming ,down-to-earth and very intelligent and  I wish him all the success in life .
By. P. BABU MANOHARAN. M.A.,[  All Rights reserved. This Article will be enlarged , modified and corrected later , if needed ].

Scientist M.Arul Muthiah received the prestigious National Geoscience Award for 2014 from the Honorable President of India Shri. Pranab Mukherjee, New Delhi on 5-4-2016. Part A

Introduction : By bagging the prestigious National Geoscience Award for 2014, from the Honorable President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee, on 5th April, 2016 at the Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Scientist M. Arul Muthiah  has brought lasting and enviable laurel to  his parents and Kanyakumari District and his accomplishment has become a shining milestone,  in the Scientific map of  India and world.



Scientist .M Arul Muthiah  and his Parents and Birth: M. Arul Muthiah was   born to Mr. M. Monickavasagam and Mrs Kasthurui Monickavasagam at Ganesapuram , Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District on 25th October ,1977 . Mr. M. Monickavasagam served in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and retired as Assistant Accounts officer. And it is really interesting to remember Mr.A. Muthiah , father of Mr Monickavasagam, who worked with the Treasury Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu and retired as Sub Treasury Officer.

Mr.Monickavasagam and Mrs kasthuri Monickavasagam couple's Children:  Monickavasagam and his smart wife Mrs. Kasthuri Monickavasagam couple  is  being blessed with the following children namely;[1] Ms.Indrani Suresh, M.Com,H.D.C, M.B.A, [2]  Scientist  M. Arul Muthiah, M.E, works with National Institute of Ocean Technology [NIOT], Chennai [3] Mr. M. Sankaran, B.E, M.B..A.;  now Er. M. Sankaran  works with Koodankulam  Nuclear Power Project , as Technical Officer .

M. Arul Muthiah and his Education :  Scientist M. Arul  Muthiah's father  Mr. Monickavasagam  very wisely planned and admitted his son at the Christ the King English Primary School , at Ganesapuram , Nagercoil.  Following his Primary School , education ,Arul Muthiah did his High School and Higher Secondary school  education, at the famous S.L.B. Govt  Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil. Then  he did his B.E, at the famous Retnavel Subramaniam College of Engineering  [ RVS College] , Didugal and passed his B.E  degree with very high marks. Arul Muthiah got admission at the prestigious  Regional Engineering College Trichinapalli [Now it is called as National Institute of Technology ,in short , NIT] for his M.E and did his M.E. in V.L.S.I  [ Very Large Scale Integration ] and passed his M.E ,with distinction.

By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A,  {All Rights are received. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later, if needed .  Part  B , will follow ].

Musical Prodigy Violinist Mr.Jehshua Karunakaran [U.S ] gave a Violin Performance at the United Nations [U.N ] Building at the age of 15. Part A

Introduction : Young  blooming Violinist Jehshua karunakaran of Reston , USA is one of the most promising and outstanding Violinists  of the 21st century  and he had the rare privilege to give his Violin Performance  at the United Nations Building on 11th September 2009 at the young age of 15. He can be definitely called  a musical prodigy and  I am really delighted to write about   his great musical accomplishments in  this Article. Some Descendants of some of our pioneer Christian families of Nagercoil , have produced some outstanding and highly gifted Musicians of global standard like Padma Shri Handel Manuel, Dr. Anand Chellappa, and a few others and now young blooming and promising Violinist Mr Jeshua Karunakaran has joined their row..  It is our duty to appreciate the Achievers who are connected to Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu and India  I am happy to mention that Violinist Jehshua Karunakarn's mother Mrs Rachel karunakaran is related to the great Musicians Padma Shri Handel Manuel [Chennai] and great  Christian Music Composer and Accordionist Dr. Anand Chellappa [U.S ] . I am really glad to introduce  this great young Violinist and Musician  Mr Jehshua Karunakaran the  winner of  the First Place in the Advanced Division of WPAS's , 38th Feder String Competition, at the age of 14.

                                               JESHUA KARUNAKARAN

Jehshua Karunakaran, his Birth and  Parents:  Mr. karunakaran   and Mrs Rachel Karunakaran are the blessed Parents of   Jehsua Karunakaran . Mr kaunakaran and his beloved wife Mrs Rachel  Karunakaran are living in Reston, VA, United States America. Mr. Jehshua was born on 26, May 1994 and Jehshua Karunakaran  is the only child to his parents. As Jehshua's Parents are having natural flair for Music  they supported Jehshua Karunakaran  in his musical journey with great sacrifice.  Jeshshua's mother Mrs Rachel Karunakaran hails from  one of the outstanding musical families of South India [ Family of Padma Shree Handel Manuel and Dr. Anand Chellappa] it was she who convinced young Jehshua to learn Violin instead of Guitar.


Jehshua Karunakaran and his Educational Track :  Jehshua Karunakarna showed great interest for learning since his childhood. Jehshua karunakaran did his  High School studies in the famous Northern Virginia Christian Academy and graduated in 2009. Along with music and string he had sound thirst for academic education also. He received his associate degree from the Northern Virginia Community College.  Mr. Jehshua karunakaran was a student at the prestigious The Juilliard Music School in the Pre-College Division, [ Diploma, Violin performance -2009-2012 ]. He did his Bachelor Degree [ Liberal Art, Biology/Biological Sciences, General ] at the famous Harvard University [2010-2013].. .He did his Master of Science [M.S] in Biotechnology at the famous The John's Hopkins University [2015 to 2016].

His Musical Training and Education ; Mr. Jehshua Karunakaran  is a born Musician of very high order. Since childhood Jehshua  karunakaran was spontaneously and magnetically attracted towards music specially to string music  Mr. Jehshua karunakaran started to learn and play Violin and Piano at the tender age of 6 ..   His parents gave spontaneous and galvanising encouragement and supported  young Jehsua Karunakaran, to develop his talents in music as per his own choice.  Jehsua Karaunakaran was privileged to learn Violin  for six years with the  internationally famous Violin Teacher Ms.Olga Khroulevitch , before joining , Julliard School for  music training.   It is not easy to get admission at the internationally acclaimed  Juilliard School, Manhatttan, NewYork , but young Jehshua Kaurankaran got admission at the prestigious Juilliard School by giving a convincing  audition in person before the faculty and administrative members of the Julliard school .He was admitted  in the Pre-College Division  [Diploma , Violin Performance,] in the Julliard Juilliard School. During the years from 2009 to 2012, Jehshua was doing his Pre-College Division Diploma Course in Violin Performance in the famous Julliard Music School , New York. During  the years from 2009 to 2012 as a student he had the privilege to learn Violin from the internationally acclaimed Violin Teacher Mr. Lewis Kaplan.  Jehshua Karunakaran was a member of the Juilliard Pre College Chamber Ensemble or Orchestra and High School Chorus.

Jehshua Karunakaran and his first music teacher Olga  Khrouletvich:  Before joining the Pre-College Division  at  the Juilliard School, New York;  Jehshua karunakaran had the rare privilege to study for 6 years with the  outstanding and internationally acclaimed Violin Teacher Ms. Olga De Valvo Khroulevitch at the Levine School of Music in Washington D.C, USA . Before proceeding further  it is appropriate to get some basic information about Jehshua's first Violin Teacher Ms.Olga Khroulevitch. Ms.Olga.Khroulevitch  has been  honoured with, "Outstanding Musicians of the Twentieth century" Award and "One Thousand Great American "  Citation and Award.. Definitely it was a great blessing and  privilege to young Jehshua Karunakaran to  have Professor of Violin, Ms Olga Khrouletvitch as  his Violin teacher. As an young violin student Jehshua  karunakaran , impressed his violin Professor Ms. Olga very much. Though Violinist  Jehshua Karunakaran has got many honours and awards for his musical talent ,  the words of appreciation he has received from his Music teacher  Ms Loga Khrouevitch  deserves a special mention here, Olga Khroulevitch said, "Jehshua has tremendous insight into music that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.".
PART.  Final. Will Follow .
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