Tribute: Kala Ramesh. She died in helicopter crash while on pilgrimage
Recall the recent tragedy in Kedarnath? The helicopter crash that killed some pilgrims visiting the pilgrim town of Kedarnath who were returning by flight. Some of them were from this city. And among...
View ArticleTribute; V. Aiyah, retired senior company executive
V. Aiyah a retired senior executive in INDAL company who led his evening years in Alamelumangapuram passed away on October 24. He was 90. Aiyah completed his FICWA, ACMA (London Institute) studies and...
View ArticleObit: N. Maninarayanan. senior advocate, fourth generation resident of...
A fourth generation resident of Abiramapuram, senior advocate N. Maninarayanan, 86 passed away on October 27. He was the son of Dr Natesan, grandson of Raosahib Narayana Iyer and great-grandson of...
View ArticleTribute: S. A. Govindaraju. Rare books collector, seller in R. A. Puram
R. A. Puram’s senior resident, S. A. Govindaraju, well known for being a collector and seller of choice old books, documents and clippings, passed away in late October, after a prolonged illness. He...
View ArticleObit: Kalpagam Sekar, active member of Srinivasa Ladies Club
Kalpagam Sekar, longtime resident of Mandavelipakkam and R A Puram passed away on November 5. She was 62. She worked for some years in Indian Express newspaper, Chennai in its advertisement...
View ArticleObit: A. R. Balasubramanian
A. R.Balasubramanian passed away in Mumbai on November 9, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Gokul Flats on R.K. Mutt Road in R.A.Puram for the past 10 years and before that resided in Sri...
View ArticleObit: J. Jayakanth, chartered accountant
J. Jayakanth, a long-time resident of Mylapore passed away at his home in Warren Road on November 8. He did his schooling in Children Garden School, Mylapore and later at DAV, Gopalapuram. He did his...
View ArticleExecutive officer of Sri Kapali Temple passes away. Kaveri managed the temple...
The joint commissioner managing the Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, D. Kaveri passed away this December 7 morning due to illness. She resided in Triplicane. She was a senior officer of the HR & CE...
View ArticleTribute; Manohar Devadoss; Padma Shri awardee, designer, artist, writer,...
The multi-talented Manohar Devadoss of San Thome who was decorated with a Padma Shri some years ago passed away this December 7 morning at his residence. He fell ill last weekend and passed away at...
View ArticleObit: Jenbagalakshmi, known for sampradaya namasankeertanams
Long-time resident of Mylapore, Jenbagalakshmi, wife of late Kumbkonam S. S. Mani Bhagavathar, passed away on November 24. She was 96. Popular for her sampradaya namasankeertanams, she, along with her...
View ArticleObit: Vijaya Srinivasan of Warren Road
Vijaya Srinivasan, a Warren Road resident passed away on December 2. She was born on August 12, 1936. Said her family – Amma was a very loving and vibrant personality and found great joy in cooking...
View ArticleObit: G. Vasantha of R. A. Puram
G Vasantha, aged 83 years, passed away on January 17. She was a long time resident of R A Puram. She was the mother of Shankar, Ravi and Sheela. Her family said that Despite losing her husband early in...
View ArticleMemories of singer Vani Jairam; her Mylapore connect
Internationally known singer Vani Jairam who passed away on the weekend at her home in Nungambakkam had many. Mylapore connections. One was her schooling and then study at Queen Marys College. V....
View ArticleTribute: S. A. Govindaraju. Rare books collector, seller in R. A. Puram
R. A. Puram’s senior resident, S. A. Govindaraju, well known for being a collector and seller of choice old books, documents and clippings, passed away in late October, after a prolonged illness. He...
View ArticleCouncillor Sheeba passes away
The civic councillor of Ward 122, V. Sheeba passed away. She was ill for sometime. She was 73. She was a resident of a colony off Cenotaph Road. She was a member of the DMK party. This ward covers...
View ArticleTribute: N. S. Rajam, Carnatic music artiste and senior teacher
Renowned Carnatic music artiste and senior music teacher, N. S. Rajam passed away on February 28 at the age of 84. She was a Kalaimamani decorated artiste and longtime Mylaporean. Rajam was born in...
View ArticleTribute: T. C. A. Ramanujam, retired chief commissioner of income tax,...
Multi-faceted Mylaporean T. C. A. Ramanujam, retired chief commissioner of income tax who passed away at 88 on February 21, was also an advocate, Sanskrit scholar and newspaper columnist and author....
View ArticleTribute: Environmentalist Kamala Kasturi
Kamala Kasturi, a life-long, dedicated environmentalist and resident of Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet passed away on Feb.20. She was 89 years old. She was the wife of G. Kasturi, former Editor of The...
View ArticleTribute: K. R. Srinivasan, automobile industry expert
A senior professional in the Indian automobile industry, K. R. Srinivasan of Mylapore passed away on March 8. He was 75. He retired as vice president in Mitsubishi Electric Automotive after career...
View ArticleObit; V. Viswanatha Rao, longtime Mylaporean of Mada Street
V. Viswanatha Rao, son of late E. Vinayaka Rao passed away on March 22. He was 76 years old. Viswanatha Rao was born in Mylapore and resided all his life at Shivner, 30/4, East Mada Street, Mylapore....
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