A Former Student of Concordia High School Ambur ,Great Football Player, Track and Field Athelete , Singer, Dancer and Former Deputy General Manager of the Electronics Corporation of India [ Dept of Atomic Energy, Govt of India] Mr J. Nirmalanathan, B.Tech, P.G.D.C.A, and Family. Part . A .

Introduction   : Former Deputy General Manager of the Electronics Corporation of India [ Atomic Energy Department , Govt of India ] Mr J. Nirmalanathan, B.Tech, P.G.D.C.A. was really a colourful and multifaceted personality . He was a great Football player, an accomplished Track and Field Athlete, talented Singer, smart Dancer and a creative Researcher , yet he was unassuming and a  down to earth  man . His real life story will galvanise the readers and the youth of this nation to dream  about enviable goals and places in life 

           Former DGM of Electronics Corporation of India, Bangalore Mr. Nirmalanathan.

Mr. J. Nirmalanathan's Parents and Birth     : Some decades ago there lived a gentle man by name Mr Jeganathan with his smart wife by name Ms Gnanasoundari Jeganathan in  Ambur in the then North Arcot district and this couple gave birth to Mr Nimalnathan on the 26th  November 1958 .  Mr Jeganathan worked in the Indian Telephones Industry  Bangalore in the Administrative section  and Ms Gnanasoundari Jeganathan  was a great Home Maker.

Mr Nirmalanathan's Siblings   ;  Mr Jeganathan and Ms Gnanasoundari Jeganathan couple were blessed with all the conjugal blessings  and this couple gave birth to the following children namely  : [1] Mr. Dr. J. Parthiban , M.B.B.S, M.S  and he married Ms Rajini and this couple gave birth to  two children namely ;[a] Dr. Jegan Parthibam MBBS and [b] Dr. Shylaja Parthiban, MBBS, .  Dr. J. Parthiban is one of the famous General Surgeons in Ambur, [2] Late Mr J.Xavier Prabhakaran and  he was working in the Syndicate Bank as a Manager and he married Ms Santhya and she was also working  in the Syndicate Bank.  Mr Xavier and Ms Santhya Xavier couple gave birth to the following children namely : [a ]  Mr. Prasanna Xavier, B.E  and currently  he is working in New Zealand  and [b] Ms. Manju  Fabrice  and she lives in Vellore  [3] Mr Jeganathan and Ms.Gnanasoundari' couple's third child was a son and he  was working in the Mysore University in the Administrative department and he is blessed with two sons and both of them are B.E graduates,  [4 ] Mr. J.  Nirmalnathan, B.Tech, [He is the Hero of this Article ],  [5] Late Ms J.Rani and she married  Mr Parthiban and Mr Parthaiban worked  as the H.O.D of the H.R. Dept in B.H.E.L, Bagalore and now he is retired and this couple is blessed with a daughter  ,[6] Ms. J. Rukumani Kumar and she is a qualified Teacher and she married Mr Kumar B.E and Mr Kumar worked in the famous  Madras Refinery Ltd as  H.O.D of a Department,  and [7] Mr.J. Prakash,  and he is doing Business and his wife is a Teacher and this couple is blessed with two children. 

Mr Nirmalanathan's Educational Track   ; Mr. Nirmalanathan did his High School Education  at the famous Concordia High School at Ambur  and passed his SSLC meritoriously . Then he did his PUC in a famous College and passed his PUC with high marks. Mr Nirmalanathan pursued his B.Tech [ Electronics and Communication] at the prestigious P.S.G College of Technology , Coimbatore and Mr. Nirmalanathan  passed his B. Tech with high marks in the year 1983.. 

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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 ]. 

A Famous Former Student of Madras Christian College at Thambaram Chennai, An Outstanding Social Thinker and Former Commissioner of Income Tax Sri. P. Amba Sankar Dev, M.Sc, I.R.S and His Illustrious Family .,.

Introduction ; Former Income Tax Commissioner  Sri. P. Amba Sankar Dev, M.Sc, I.R.S, [ Rtd] is really a  magnanimous and multifaceted personality. He  is  a  great  financial, social   and creative thinker with valuable innovative ideas,.. He hails from one of the highly educated and intellectually enlightened families of our Kanyakumari District.  His brilliant educational reach, professional accomplishment and personal integrity  will be definitely an inspiration to the youth of the district and nation  . In his first attempt he cleared his Civil Service examination and at the age of 23 he became an Income Tax officer  in the Income Tax Department, Government of India.and obviously he is a shimmering milestone in the educational, cultural and social history of Kanyakumari District and Tamil Nadu. .

                Sri. P. Amba Sankar Dev, M.Sc, I..RS [ Former Income Tax Commissioner ].

His Birth and parents: Sometime ago in a village called Iyampara Vilai located near Neyyoor in Kanyakumari District there lived an enlightened man by name Mr. A. Ponniah, B.A  and he married Ms Ramani  D/O Mr. Devadhas.  This blessed couple gave birth to four children including Mr Amba Sankar.   Mr..Amba Sankar was born  to this couple on 15th September , 1955 in Nagercoil. It will be useful  to say a few lines about  Mr. A. Ponnaih and his famous brother  late Sri. AK Chelliah. . Sri AK Chellaih  was an MLA and  a freedom fighter and also he was a trusted political companion of Marshal A. Nesamony .Many a time Mr A.K. Chelliah  was imprisoned for the cause of India's freedom. Amba Sankar's father late Mr A. Ponniah was a  B.A graduate  and he was an expert in teaching English grammar in a easy way  . After his BA Mr. Ponnaih  immediately joined the central Government Secretariat in New Delhi as a clerk. After having served in the Central Secretariat for nearly one year he moved to Trivandrum and  joined as clerk in the AG office in Trivandrum . As his mind was inclined towards the teaching of English grammar he left the job  and started a Tutorial College by name Model Tutorial College at Neyyoor, Kanyakumari District and quickly he became famous in teaching English grammar to the students in that part of the nation . He wrote a famous book called , "Grammar Through Mother Tongue" His book is considered as one of the best books on English Grammar.

Mr. Amba Sankar Dev's  Siblings :  Mr Amba Sankar's parents gave birth to the  following children namely :{1] Ms. Saraswathy, B.Sc, B.Ed,  and she is married and blessed with four children and all of them are doing extremely well in life, [2] Mr. P. Amba Shankar, M.Sc, IRS [ the hero of this article ], [3] Mr. P. Deva Prasad, B.E, M.B.A[ Finance,  IIM-Calcutta] and he is running his own consultancy firm in USA and he is living in US with  wife and children .Mr. Dev Prasad's wife Ms Brinda Prasad, MBA[ Finance ] hails from Vellore, Tamil Nadu  [4]Mr. Selvan Sahai, B.Sc, LL.M and he is a practising Advocate in Tirunelveli and he  works as a part-time Lecturer in Tirunelvelli Law College  and he is married to Ms. Meena Sasikala, M.Sc and this couple is blessed with some  lovely Children

Mr. Amba Sankar Dev's Academic Trajectory :  Mr. Amba Sankar Dev had been a brilliant student since his primary school days. He did his Primary School education at the London Mission  Primary School at Neyyoor.  He pursued his High School education at the famous S.M.SM English High school at Suchindrum. Then he did his PUC at the Sadakathulla Appa College at Palayamkottai [1971-1972 ]and passed his PUC with very high marks.  He pursued his B.Sc [Chemistry ] at the famous St. John's College [ 1972- 1975] and passed his B.Sc with distinction and joined the prestigious Madras Christian College in 1976 for his M.Sc[ Chemistry]  and passed his M.Sc in 1978 meritoriously 

Mr. P. Amba Sankar Dev's wife and Children :  In 1986 Mr Amba Sankar Dev married Ms. Sulochana and  she is a smart and responsible  Home- maker.. Mr. Amba Sankar and Ms Sulochana Amba Sankar couple is blessed with two children namely:[1] Mr. Priya Ranjan Dev [ He did his B.Sc {Chemistry] in Scott Christian College, Nagercoil and he bagged University Gold Medal in his B.Sc and he pursued his M.Sc[ Chemistry]  at the famous Madras Christian College , Thambaram and after having passed his M.Sc  with flying colours now he is doing his PhD in the same college in Chemistry],[2] Ms Pavithra Dev, and she did her B.A[ English Literature] at the Scott Christian College, Nagercoil and secured Gold Medal and pursued her M.A[ English Literature] at the famous Madras Christian College , Thambaram and passed her M.A English] meritoriously .  . She is a sharp Social Thinker and has natural flair for writing and she longs to become a great writer to voice for the cause of the marginalised sections of the society including women

Sri. P. Amba Sankar Dev's Professional Career :  Sri. P. Amba Sankar Dev passed his UPSC group one examination in his very first attempt and he was selected for IRS cadre. He joined the Central Income Tax department as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in Bombay [Mumbai]in the year 1985.  In 1989 he was promoted as Joint Commissioner of Income Tax and transferred to Mangalore .In 1995 he was transferred to Trivandrum and in 1998 he was promoted as Additional Commissioner of Income tax and transferred to Cochin. In 2001 he was promoted as Commissioner of Income tax and transferred to Trivandrum and as Commissioner of Income Tax Department and he was discharging his duties with great distinction and efficacy  After his voluntary retirement in 2006  he is residing  at Suchindrum with his family

Conclusion: After his voluntary retirement Mr. Amba Sankar Dev took special interest in Capital Investment business. Now Sri.. Amba Sankar Dev is leading and living  a peaceful and blessed life with his wife and children at Suchindrum. He is a good reader and a creative thinker.and his heart is inclined towards the cause of social justice, intellectual and economic development of the marginalised and poor people. He is a good writer and fluent speaker both in English and Tamil and he is unassuming, kind and honest. I had the privilege to meet him in person and  I was instantly impressed by his vision, views, knowledge and love for the common man. I hope and wish that Mr Amba Sankar' children to reach great heights in life like their father. Sri. P. Amba Sankar Dev, M.Sc,I.R.S [ Rtd]  is really an outstanding personality.

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

Efficacious and Easily Accessible Sub Divisional Engineer of B.S.N.L Nagercoil , Mr S Titus, D.M.E and other Promising Achievers of His family.

Introduction   : Efficacious and Easily accessible   Sub Divisional Engineer working in  B,S.N.L, Nagercoil,   Mr. S Titus, D.M.E, is a  Sharp  Social Thinker ,  Companion of the  common  people , a devoted BSN.L officer.   He  is a smart and remarkable personality. and he hails from an educated  middle class family from Kanyakumari District. He is blessed with great grasping power and a  compassionate heart and he is always willing to fight  for the cause of justice and he is a moral strength to his colleagues, companions and co-workers . He  never fails to speak against  the denied justice . His and  his siblings' accomplishment will definitely will inspire and galvanise the  youth,  specially the rural youth with new grit,hope, confidence and guide them to become achievers in their life against all odds and challenges 

Mr. S. Titus, D.M.E, Sub Divisional Engineer , BSNL

Mr. S. Titus's  parents and Birth   :.    Eluppayady is one of the beautiful idyllic villages in Agasteeswarm taluk and it lies near Kottar in Nagercoil City and in that neat and cute village there lived a  Secondary Grade School teacher by name Mr D.Samraj with his beloved Secondary Grade School teacher wife by name Ms.K.  Subbammal Samraj and this couple gave birth to Mr Titus Sam on the 5th June 1967 . 

Mr. S. Titus's Siblings   :.    Mr.  D. Samraj and Ms Subammal Samraj couple gave birth to the following children namely : [1] Mr. S Titus, D.M..E, Sub Divisional Engineer, BSNL [ The main  hero of this Article ] , [2]  Dr. S. Samuel Sam ,M.B.B.S, D.C.H ,. and currently he is working as Deputy  Medical Director in the famous Catherine Booth Hospital [ CBH] , Nagercoil and  he has married  Ms. Veslin Anita . Dr Samuel Sam and Ms Veslin Anita Samuel couple is blessed with the following children namely [a] Mr. Senric and he is doing his MBBS  and [b] Mr . Alric and he is doing his B.E, [3] Dr. S. Nelson , B.V.Sc, PhD, and he is working as  Manager of Business Dairy , in charge of  South India at the famous US based multinational company called  Alltech  . Dr. S. Nelson has married Ms Indira, B.E and this couple's daughter Ms Subutha  is doing her Plus two, ,  [4] Mr . S. Kathir , B.E  and he has married Ms Sharmila , M.Sc { Nursing] and this couple's son is doing his 8th standard , Mr kathir works in a company in Singapore and he lives  in Singapore with his family and [5] Ms. S.K. Bidu, M.C.A  and she has married Mr Bagvath Singh, B.E,M.E and Mr Bagavatha Singh is working as Assistant Divisional Engineer in Highways  Govt of Tamil Nadu and this couple is blessed with two children namely :[a] Mr Cherwin and he is doing his Plus one and [b]Mr Saswin and he is doing his 9th standard .  and Ms.S.K.Bindhu Bagvath Singh is living in Chennai with her husband and children 

Mr S. Titus's Educational Track  : Mr. S. Titus did his High school studies at the famous S..LB. Govt High School in  Nagercoil and passed his SSLC examination in the year 1982 and he continued his Plus Two in the same  S.L.B school and passed his Plus Two examination in the year 1984. After having passed his Plus two Mr S. Titus pursued his D.M.E in the Government Polytechnic College in Nagercoil and passed his D.M.E meritoriously  in the year 1986.

Mr. S, Titu's Wife and Children   :  Mr S. Titus has married Ms V.K. Mathi, M.A, B.Ed d/o Mr  Vellayutham and Ms Kamalam on the 24th October 1994.  Mr. S. Titus and Ms V.K. Mathi Titus couple is blessed with the following children namely : [1] Mr. Sajay, B.E and [2] Ms Brinda and she is doing her M.Sc { Agri].   Mr Titus' father in law  Mr Velayutham worked as Head Master of a Govt Middle School and his mother in law Ms kamala Velayutham worked as a teacher in a Govt Primary School.  

Mr. S. Titus' Professional Track : Mr. S. Titus after passing his  D.M.E  joined the Department of Telecom, Govt of India, as Junior Engineer on the 18th December 1988  and afterwards there was no turning back , He has been  serving the Telecom  Department [ BSNL ] with great devotion and efficiency and he was promoted as Assistant Engineer  in 2007 and currently he is working  as Sub Divisional Engineer, BSNL , Nagercoil  with distinction and great efficacy 

Conclusion   : Mr. S. Titus's real life story will enlighten and inspire the readers and the youth of this nation  to dream high with hope. The educational achievement of his siblings and his professional achievement deserve our attention and admiration. His Family has given new status to his native village He has been playing an active and leading role in the Employees Unions connected with BSNL in various capacities and has been voicing for the cause of his Colleagues and coworkers effectively and earnestly with great commitment, spirit  and mission . Mr.S. Titus is unassuming , intelligent and compassionate  and easily accessible . Definitely he will reach better places in his professional career. I would like to end this Article , with the following  simple sentence ,  "Dear Mr Titus we are proud of you and  your siblings "  .

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By.P. Babu Manoharaan, M.A,. { All the rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified or corrected later if needed ] 

 

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Winner of the Dr. M.G. Mokashi Best Physiotherapist / Best Teacher Award, Winner of the Significant Contribution Award in the Field of Physiotherapy from the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, currently HOD and Professor of Physiotherapy in K.L.E University's Institute of Physiotherapy, Balgaum Dr. Jeba Chitra , B.P.T,M.P.T .

Introduction    : Dr. Jeba Chitra , B.P.T, M.P.T. no doubt is one of the highly talented, efficacious and innovative Physiotherapists in India and also one of the outstanding and  iconic Physiotherapy teachers in India . She is very smart , active , service minded and winner of many prestigious Awards. and  considerable number of  her Physiotherapy related  Research Articles have been published in various national and international  Research Journals. Dr. Jeba Chitra's real life story and accomplishments will inspire many students and youth to become great Physiotherapists and serve the cause of the sick people  and meet the increasing medical demand of India and the world 

Prof.  Dr. Jeba Chitra , M.P.T

Dr. Jeba Chitra's  Parents and Birth   :  Mr Jeba Dhas Ponnuswamy and his beloved wife Ms Beaulah Jebadhas  couple gave birth to Dr , Jeba Chtra on the 7th May 1976  in Nagercoil. Mr Jeba Dhas Ponnuswamy hailed from one of the illustrious Christian missionary families in Kanyakumari District. and it would be apt to say here that Dr Jeba Chitra's father hailed from the famous Samy Vaithiyar family of Nanjil Nadu

Dr. Jeba Chitra's Siblings  :  Mr. Jeba Dhas Ponnuswamy and Ms Beaula Jebadhas Couple gave birth to the following children namely :  [1] Ms. Jeba Shanthini , [2] late Mrs. Praba Rajendran, [3] Mr . Jeba Shaker , M.C.A  and currently he is working and living in Boston , USA , [4] Mrs. Jeba kala Arputharaj , B.Tech, M.B.A, and she is also working and living in Boston, U.K. and [5] Dr. Jeba Chitra [ the heroine of this Article ].

Dr. Jeba Chitra's Marraige  : Dr. Jeba Chitra is married to Mr. Selva Kumar Durairaj, B,A, B.Ed, M.Ed and this couple's marriage was conducted in Nagercoil on the 5th June , 2008.

Dr. Jeba Chitra's Educational Track   :  Dr. Jeba Chitra did her High School education at the famous Kodaikanal Public School and passed her S.S.L.C meritoriously in the year 1992 and pursued her Plus Two studies at the famous Good Shepherd  Matric Higher Secondary School and passed her Plus two in the year 1994. scoring very high marks. Then  Ms Jeba Chtra  pursued her B.P.T at the reputed Saveetha College of Physiotherapy in Chennai and passed her B.P.T in 1999. and  then Dr. Jeba Chitra did her M.P.T at the famous SRM college of Physiotherapy, Chennai  and passed her M.P.T with flying colours in the year 2002.

Dr. Jeba Chitra's Professional Track  : After having passed her M.P.T, Dr. Jeba Chitra joined in the  Y.M.C.A college of Physiotherapy as a Clinical Therapist and worked with great devotion [ 1999- 2000 ]. Afterwards she served as Vice Principal at the White Memorial College of Physiotherapy at Attor in Kanyakumari district with great efficacy during period 2002 -- 2003. Then she got many offers from many Physiotherapy colleges to serve as a Teacher and so she  moved to Maharaja College of Physiotherapy , Besant Nagar, Chennai and worked as its Vice Principal [ 2003 -- 2004]  She longed to work in different Institutions and upward professional mobility became a part of her professional career  , Dr. Jeba Chitra served as the Vice Principal of the famous K.L.E Institute of Physiotherapy for nearly 15 years with great innovative  commitment [ 2004-- 2019 ]. and also as Dean II [ 2019- 2022].  Currently Dr. Jeba Chitra is working as the H.O.D and Professor in the prestigious  K.L.E. University's Institute of Physiotherapy, karnataka with great distinction and devotion . 

Some Awards Won by Dr. Jeba Chitra   :     Dr, Jeba Chitra received the prestigious , " Significant Contribution Award in the field of Physiotherapy,from the Indian Association  of Physiotherapists in 2013.  She also won the Dr. M.G Mokashi Best Physiotherapist / Best Teacher Award in  2015 and 2017

Conclusion  :  Dr. Jeba Chitra, M.P.T  is a devoted and innovative Physiotherapist and successful and efficacious  Teacher . She is a great Researcher  and to her credit she has published many Physiotherapy related Research Articles in the national and international  research journals such as ,  International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research,  Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, etc.  .Dr. Jeba Chitra is very popular among the  Physiotherapists in India . Dr. Jeba Chitra serves as a National Board Member of the Indian Journal of Physical Therapy Research.  Reading books  and playing Sudoko Puzzles are her favourite hobbies . She is very simple, unassuming, smart, and loves her fellow human beings and she is a God fearing woman.. It is not possible to cover all the chapters of her prolific life in this Article  Her Research Articles speak about her innovative mind . Really her contribution to the field of Physiotherapy is laudable . I am quite sure that  she will reach greater and enviable  heights in her professional career . I would like to end this Article with the following words , " "Dr. Jeba Chitra we are proud of you and  thank God for you" .

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

 

 

Space Scientist, Former Deputy General Manager of the L.P.S.C [I.S.R.O}, Mahendragiri, Mr Gnanapragasam Moses, B.E, [Mech], M.Tech,[ Aeronautical Engineering ...I.I.T Madras ], Part Final

Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses'  Marriage    :  Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses married his paternal first cousin Ms .Grace Gnanachudar [maiden name]  daughter of Mr Joseph and Ms Rajamma Joseph, in the year 1974 and this couple's marriage was solemnised at the Tamil Baptist Church at Valayapatti. .Ms Grace Moses' parents were  Higher Elementary School Teachers .

                                

 Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses, B.E, M.Tech [ IIT..Madras]

                                             Mr. G. Moses  and his wife Ms. Grace Moses 

Mr. G. Moses and Ms Grace Moses Couple's Children     Mr Gnanapragasam Moses and Ms Grace Moses couple  are blessed with the  following children namely :[1]  Dr. Samuel Eliot , M.B.B.S, M.R.C.P, F.R.C.P, [U.K] and he has married Ms Monica, M.Sc {Nutrition] and Ms Monica Samuel Eliot is a close relative of the great Evangelist Bro. Joshua Daniel [ A former Head of the Laymen's Evangelical Fellowship International ].  Dr. Samuel Elliot  and Ms Monica Samuel Eliot couple is blessed with the following children namely : [a] Ms Ruth and [b] Mr Mathews. Dr. Samuel Eliot works in N.H.S in UK and he lives in UK with his family ; [2] Mr Charles David Moses , B.E  has married Ms Nirmala. M.Sc,[ Nursing ] and this couple is blessed with the following children namely : [a] Ms Olivia. and [b]Mr. Nathan  Mr. Charles David Moses works in U.S and he lives in U.S with his family  ,  .  [3] Mr Wesley Jeremiah Moses , B.E,M.S, Ph.D , is working in USA.and Mr Wesley Jeremiah Moses has married an American woman by name  Ms Barbara, M.B.A, and Ms Barbara Wesley J Moses hails from a reputed Christian  Missionary family in US  and this couple is blessed with a son by name Mr.Jessiah Joel  and [4] Ms Susan Hepsibah , B.E, M.E, and she has married Mr John Devadhason and this couple is blessed with a daughter by name Ms Amy faith 

Mr Gnanapragasam Moses Professional Track   : After having passed his I.S.R.O Scientist Recruitment examination Mr Gnanapragasam Moses joined  as an Engineer SC 2, [ Group 1 Post] in the Thumba Rocket Launching Station in Trivandrum in 1971.  . Afterwards there was no turning back in his career. The Space Department of the Govt of India / ISRO sent Mr. G. Moses to France to undergo an advanced and specialised Training in Rocket Launching Technology and he stayed in France for 5 years [ 1974-1979 ]and during this period his family also stayed with him in France .  After having successfully completed his Study cum Training in France [Society European DePropulson]  Mr G. Moses returned to  Thumba Rocket Launching Station, in Trivandrum and resumed his duty with new energy and and enthusiasm. He worked in the important Rocket Software Integration Unit of the L.P.S.C,. It would be appropriate to say here that  Mr G. Moses and his Team [ Colleagues] developed the First Liquid Propulsion Engine in India  After having  served in the I.S.R.O  continuously for nearly 36 years  with great efficacy, dignity  and devotion Mr Gnanapragasam Moses retired as a Deputy General Manager of the Liquid Propulson Systems Centre, [ I.S.R.O ] at Mahendragiri  in the year 2007. Now he lives a peaceful and happy life with his wife in Nagercoil 

Conclusion   : Scientist Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses is a remarkable person and he is one of the tallest Space Scientists in India .He is smart, unassuming, honest and he is a great humanitarian and he loves and respects people without any discrimination.. He has rubbed his shoulders with great personalities and scientists like  former President of India Bharat Ratna Dr A.P.J. Abdul kalam, Padma Vibhushan Sri, G.Madhavan Nair, Mr. S Srinivasan, Dr Muthunayagam and many other outstanding personalities  . But he is a simple man with high ideas and  ideals . Now he  is in charge of the Laymen Evangelical fellowship , Nagercoil Circle . He is a devoted Christian, a Good Samaritan , a voracious reader and a great compassionate Soul . God has  blessed Mr Gnanapragasam Moses  with all the blessings mentioned in Psalm 128. . It is not possible to  cover all the important aspects of his fertile, prolific  and  meaningful life.   He has  travelled almost all the countries in Europe , U.K, and USA.. I end this Article with the following words , "dear and respected Mr. Gnanapragassam Moses I love you and proud of you ".

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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 . ] 

Space Scientist , Former Deputy General Manager of the L.P.S.C [ I.S.R. O ], Mahendragiri. Mr Gnanapragasam Moses, B.E [Mech], M.Tech[ Aeronautical Engineering , I.I.T Madras ] ,. Part A

Introduction   :  Former Deputy General Manager of the Liquid Propulson Systems Centre [ L.P.S.C--I.S.R.O]  Mahendragiri, near Panagudi in  Tirunelveli District , Sri Gnanapragasam Moses, B.E [ Mechanical ], M.Tech,[ Aeronautical Engineering, I.I.T , Madras ] is one of the colourful and outstanding Space Scientists of India . We can say that he is one of the tallest unsung Space Scientists . His galvanising profile will illuminate the minds of the readers and the youth of this nation with self-confidence, grit and higher aim to reach high places in life including landing on the moon.  Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses is a galvanising milestone in the scientific , social, educational, intellectual and Space Research  history of Tamil Nadu and  India 

                                   Sri. Gnanapragasam Moses, B.E, M.Tech [ I.I.T,  Madras ]

                              Former Deputy General Manager of L.P.S C [ ISRO ], Mahendragiri   

Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses' Parents and Birth   :  Vaalayapatti is a small village near Sattur  in Viruthunagr district [formerly in Ramnad District]  and in that unsung and unknown tiny village there lived a gentleman by name Mr Gnanapragasam with his modest wife Ms Yesammal Gnanapragasam  and this couple gave birth to Mr Moses [ The Hero of this Article ]  on the 27th July 1947 .    

Mr Gnanapragasam Moses's Siblings and Families    :  Mr Gnanapragasam and Ms Yesammal Moses couple gave birth to the following children namely  :  [1]  Mr. G.Moses  [ The Hero of this Article ], [2] Mr. G. Devadhas , B.Sc. B.Ed  and he married Ms. Margaret . Mr G. Devadhas retired as a Head Master of an Elementary School  and Ms Margaret Devadhas was a Staff Nurse  and this couple gave birth to the following children namely [a] Ms Glory [ Staff Nurse ] , [b] Ms Julie [ Staff Nurse ] and [c] Ms..Lily Jessimma , B.Sc { Nursing] and she is working in a reputed private Hospital.; [2] Ms Annathai , M.A, M.Ed, and she is working as a Teacher in Chennai. Ms Annathai has married her first cousin Mr Ebenezer Samraj, M.A, M.Ed, Ph.D and he  worked as a Lecturer    in the famous  S.B.O A &  Junior College, Anna Nagar West, Chennai. Ms Annathai and Mr Ebenezer Samraj couple is blessed with the following children namely ;[a] Ms. Fanny Mercy, M.B.A and [b] Ms Monica Ruby, B.E, M.B.A  and Ms. Monica Ruby is working as a Lecturer in the famous Women's Christian College , Chennai , and ;[3] Ms Santhamma [ died] 

Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses' Educational Track    : Mr. Gnanapragasam Moses did his High school education at the Board High School at Alankulam in the then Ramnad district and after having passed his S.S.L.C with high marks he did his P.U.C at the famous Loyola College in Chennai and passed his  P.U.C meritoriously, Mr. G. Moses pursued his B.E [ Mechanical ] at the famous College of  Engineering, Guindy [ Anna University] and passed his B.E [ Mech] in 1969 in First class. Then Mr. G. Moses did his M.Tech [ Aeronautical Engineering]at the prestigious .I.I.T Madras and passed his M.Tech with flying colours in the year 1971. 

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

An Efficacious Mechanical Space Engineer, Talented Hockey Player and Technical Officer Grade D in ISRO Propulson Complex [IPRC] Mr. S. Pradesh Kumar, B.E .

Introduction   : The great English Dramatist  and Writer William Shakespeare said " Some are born great , some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them". Mr Pradesh  Kumar, B.E [ mechanical Engineering] belongs to the second category, he is great by his achievement.. If one has the  will to come up in life he/she can rise up to his/her expectation and goal and  Mr Pradesh  Kumar is a living example to prove the above statement. His  noteworthy and spectacular  rise  as a Technical Officer Grade D[  Group One Service Post] ] in 2022  from the post of Technical Assistant in 2007 gives us great hope that he will reach enviable height and places in I.S.R.O before his retirement. Definitely Mr Pradesh Kumar's professional and educational reach and accomplishment will inspire many educated youth to join ISRO and make noteworthy contribution to Space science venture and make India a great nation among the nations of the world ..

                           Mr. S. Pradesh Kumar , B.E and his wife Ms Jeyavathy Pradesh  Kumar 

Mr. Pradesh Kumar's  Parents and Birth  :     Mr Pradesh Kumar's  parents  Mr. V. Saloman and Ms Cathrine Vasantha Saloman  are natives of Kanyakumari district and  this lovely couple gave birth to Mr Pradesh Kumar on the 25th may , 1983 .   Pradesh Kumar's father Mr .V.. Saloman is an intelligent and smart  person. , After having passed his Fitter Technical course [I.T.I ] Mr. V. Solomon  joined the famous ISRO as a  Technician [Fitter ], and after having served I.S.R.O, for 28 years tirelessly and efficiently Mr. V. Saloman  retired as a Junior Engineer . Mrs Catherine Vasantha Saloman proved herself as a  smart and model  Home Maker

Mr. Pradesh Kumar's Siblings   :.  Mr V. Saloman and Ms Catherine Vasantha Saloman couple gave birth to the following children namely [1] Mr Pradesh Kumar, B.E,[ The Hero of this Article ], [2] Ms S. Nisha, M.Sc [ Nursing] and she currently works as a Nursing Tutor in the famous CBH Hospital in Nagercoil and she has married Mr Mahesh and Mr Mahesh is working as a Dental Technician in the Government Medical College, Asaripallam.Nagercoil

Mr. Pradesh Kumar's Educational Track   :  Young Pradesh  Kumar did his Primary School education at the Government School at Veenyanoor , kalkulam taluk, Kanyakumarai District ,  Then he pursued his High School studies at the famous S.L.B high School in  Nagercoil and after having passed his S.S.L.C, he did his Plus Two studies in the same School. and passed his Plus Two Examination with high marks in 2002. Then Mr Pradesh  Kumar pursued his DME[ Mechanical Engineering] at the Sri Krishna Poly Technic College  at Kaliyakavilai and passed his DME  in First Class .

Mr. Pradesh  Kumar's Wife and Children and Wife's family    : Mr. Pradesh Kumar married  Ms. S. Jeyavathy  d/o Mr P. Selvaraj and Ms Shantha Vijaya Bai Selvaraj on the 4th September 2008 at the Lutheran Church at Keerangulam. Mr Pradesh Kumar and Ms S.Jeyavathy Pradesh Kumar couple gave birth to two children namely :[1]Ms. P.J. Pooja and [2] Ms. P.J. Veronica . Ms. S. Jeyavathy's father  Mr P. Selvaraj worked as a  Teacher  in Lutheran Mission Schools and retired as a Teacher and Ms Shantha Vijaya Bai worked in the Dept of Microbiology in the Tamil Nadu Govt  Hospitals. Ms Jeyavathy Pradesh kumar's elder sister Ms Prathiba is working in the Govt Medical College Asaripallam as a Bio-Chemist Lab Assistant 

                                     Mr. Pradesh Kumar sits with his Wife and Daughters 

Mr. Pradesh Kumar's Professional track   :  Mr. Pradesh Kumar joined ISRO as a Technical Assistant in 2007 in  ISRO  Propulson Complex at Mahendragiri  near Kavlakinaru. . Afterwards there was no turning back , Mr Pradesh Kumar was promoted as Senior Technical Assistant in 2012 and in 2017 he was promoted as Technical Officer [ Group A Service Post]

Mr. Pradesh Kumar's Higher Education    : As a smart man Mr Pradesh Kumar was aware of the need and importance of an Engineering University degree for further advancement in his professional career and so he joined as an Evening College student in the Government Engineering College in Nagercoil [ Anna University }in the year 2012 and passed his B.E [ Mechanical Engineering ] in 2014 in First Class. .

Mr Pradesh Kumar, B.E [ Mechanical Engineering ]  was Promoted  :  Mr.. Pradesh Kumar was promoted as Technical Officer [ Grade D. Group A Service ] in July 2022. And he  has been discharging his professional duties with great dedication, efficacy, and innovation  . 

Mr Pradesh Kumar and the His Noteworthy Working Projects In ISRO   Mr. Pradesh Kumar , B.E  had worked and has been  working in many important Projects in IPRC . He had the privilege to work as an Engineer/ Technical officer in the Engine Assembly Team/ Unit  of Polar Satellite Launching Vehicles [PSLV ]launched by ISRO and in the Engine Assembly Unit of  Geo Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle  Mark 11,[ GSLV, Communication Satelite , C.E 25]..  Mr Pradesh  Kumar had the special privilege to work as an Engineer in the Engine Assembly Team of the India's First Mission to the Moon " Chandrayan..  1 / PSLV ..C11 , launched on the 22nd October 2008. . Since 2015 he had been working in the Engine Assembly unit of GSLV .. Mark 11 and Mark 111 and Currently since 2022 Mr Pradesh  Kumar has been working as a Technical Officer  in the Semi-Cryo Engine Integration Assembly  Team / Unit  [ Replacement of PSLV ].with great  efficacy .

Conclusion   : Mr. Pradesh Kumar, B.E, has proved himself as a promising Space Engineer and his achievement in IPRC has given new hope and aspiration  to the rural and first generation youth of India that they can also become Space Scientists and Engineers . His consuming thirst for knowledge in the field of Space Science and Engineering , his love for the common man , his special love for his native village, his honesty, and his unassuming attitude deserve our attention and appreciation.. Definitely he is a leading a blessed family life with his caring wife and loving two daughters  Mr Pradesh  Kumar is a talented Hockey Player also he has represented IPRC in many Hockey tournaments. conducted by the ISRO. I will end this Article , with the following words  "Mr Pradesh  Kumar is a 'Simple Man with Lofty Ideas and Ideals and so we are proud of him and wish him enviable and blissful success in his life " 

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

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