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Encyclopedia of

Prof Dr N Subbu Reddiar                    

'Ennai  Iraivan Nandraga  Padaithan; Thannai Nandraga Tamizh Cheyyumare' ....[TAMIL]

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• It is not the hours you put in your work that counts, it is the work you put in the hours.  <<  Sam Ewing

Synopsis

Professor's contribution to the development of Tamil literature and language, & education is noteworthy.  He is a prolific writer and authored nearly 125 books, ranging from pedagogy, educational technology, Tamil literature & language, to religion, philosophy, literary criticism, popular science, etc

Professor had converted his knowledge and experience into books; as a headmaster he was teaching science and mathematics, culminating the arrival of some books on physics, chemistry, genetics, popular science, etc; When he was a Professor in the Department of Tamil in a Training College, he produced several books on pedagogy and educational technology, such as Tamil Payitrum Murai, Aviriyal Payitrum Murai, Kalvi Ulaviyal Kotpaadukal, etc. His book, Tamil Payitrum Murai is considered as his magnum opus in pedagogy. During this period, Professor also produced several books on Tamil literature, Tamil language and literary criticism.

When he was a Professor and Head, Department of Tamil, Sri Venkateswara University, he produced variety of books based on religion, philosophy, Vaishnavism, and pilgrimage. After his retirement in 1977, he settled at Madras [Chennai] and during this period (till his death in 2006), he produced nearly 70 books out of total 125.  In fact, Sahitya Academy assigned the job of translating three books [Vemanar, CP Reddy and Gujarada]. On a specific assignment from Tanjore University, Professor conducted detailed research on Vaishnavism and produced an elaborate thesis  [in two volumes], entitled ‘Vainava Selvam’ , considered to be the  masterpiece in Vaishnavite circle.  His 14 works received awards from the University of Madras and Government of Tamilnadu.

When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.  <<  Henry J Kaiser

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