M. Rajendran

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M. Rajendran
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BornMahadevan Rajendran
(1951-03-03) 3 March 1951 (age 73)
Annavasal, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationTamil Nadu Government Officer
Tamil University Vice Chancellor
Writer
Journalist
GenreFiction, Tamil Studies
Notable awardsKalaingar Mu. Karunanidhi Classical Tamil Award, 2020
K. A. P. Vishwanatham Award
SpouseMythili
ChildrenThendral and Ezhil

M. Rajendran served as Vice-Chancellor of Tamil University, Thanjavur, in Tamil Nadu, India. He is a Tamil Scholar, Writer and Publisher of Kanaiyazhi literary magazine in Tamil., [1] [2] He was the coordinator of academic committee, World Classical Tamil Conference 2010. He chaired the High Level Committee to amend the Tamil Nadu Public Library Act and Tamil Nadu Public Library Rules, which was constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu in January 2022. Kalingar Mu. Karunanidhi Classic Tamil Award, Muthamilkavalar Ki.Aa.Be. Vishwanatham Award has been given to him.

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Birth

M. Rajendran was born as a first son to classical musician Mahadevan and Gnanammal on 3 March 3, 1951, at `'Eda Annavasal, the hamlet of Itdangankottai Keelaiyur [3] alais Eda Keelaiyur in Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu state in India; but, his native village is Kudavasal, [4] [5]

Education

Since the father of Rajendran died when Rajendran was one year old, he completed his schooling with the support of his maternal uncle. Mr. Su. Natesan.

Profession

Rajendran served in Government of Tamil Nadu as [8]

Member of Committees

Rajendran was appointed by the Government of Tamil Nadu to the following expert committees:

Editor

Dr. M. Rajendran edited the following publications:

Awards

The Government of Tamil Nadu has given him the following awards to recognize his work in Tamil:

Author of

Dr. M. Rajendran authors the following books

TitleTypeYear of PublicationPublisherRemarks
Andhi Pozhudhil– At the Sunset
(அந்திப்பொழுதில்)
A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil1990Tamil Puthakalaym, Chennai-
Vidigira Velayil-At the daybreak
(விடிகிற வேளையில்)
A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil1992Kurinjippadi-
Kuttravaaligal- Criminals
(குற்றவாளிகள்)
A Collection of Novels in Tamil1995Dasara Trust, Chennai-
Valarppu- Upbringing
(வளர்ப்பு )
A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil1996Rudhra Publication, Thanjavur-
Collin Mackenzie Varalarum Suvadikalum
– Collin Mackenzie: History and Manuscripts
(காலின் மெக்கன்சி வரலாறும் சுவடிகளும்)
Research2002Kanayazhi, ChennaiPhD Thesis
Nindra Sol– Lingering Word
(நின்றசொல் )
A Collection of Essays in Tamil2003Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-
Mackenzie Suvadikalil Thamizhaga Pazhankudi Makkal
– Tamil Tribes in Mackenzie Manuscripts
(மெக்கன்சி சுவடிகளில் தமிழகப் பழங்குடி மக்கள்)
Research2003Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-
Omanadhi
(ஓமநதி)
A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil2004Kavitha Publication, Chennai-
Pazhaverkadu Varalaru 1816il: Mackenzie Suvadikalil Pathippaiyu
-Pazhaverkadu in 1816: Editorial Research on Mackenzie's Manuscripts
(பழவேற்காடு வரலாறு 1816: மெக்கன்சியின் சுவடி பதிப்பாய்வு )
Research2004Tamil University, Thanjavur-
Sirpiyin Vidhi- The Rule of the Sculptor
(சிற்பியின் விதி)
A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil2004Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-
Kanaiyazhi Thalaiyangam- Kanaiyazhi Editorials
(கணையாழி தலையங்கம்)
Editorials2007Kavitha Publication, Chennai-
Ninakkappadum – Random Thoughts
(நினைக்கப்படும்)
?2007Kavitha Publication, Chennai-
Nigazhvukalin Pathivil – Records of Events
(நிகழ்வுகளின் பதிவில்)
Nostalgia2011 March 3List of works were done at Tamil University [30]
Chol Puthithu Porul Puthithu – New Word New Meaning
(சொல் புதிது பொருள் புதிது)
Creation of Technical Terms in Tamil2017Kavitha Publication, Chennai [31] -

Translations

His works have been translated into English and published in the following books:

  1. Memory Mist; 2016 Dec 23; Pustaka Digital Media [32]
  2. TRIO Modern Tamil Stories; 2002; Writer's Workshop, Calcutta.

Published by

W.NoYear of Publication'Name of Book'GenrePublisher/PublisherReferences
01Thirukural Madurakeertham
(திருக்குறள் மதுரகீர்த்தனை)
Music SongsTamil Nadu Government
021999History of Tamil Language
(தமிழ்மொழி வரலாறு)
ArticlesDepartment of Tamil Development, Government of Tamil Nadu
032000Kuralamutham
(குறளமுதம்)
ArticlesDepartment of Tamil Development, Government of Tamil Nadu.
042000Thirukural Books
(திருக்குறள் நூல்கள்)
Department of Tamil Development, Government of Tamil Nadu.
051988Achhil Vara Aruthamil Athisoody – Parimelazagar Text
(அச்சில் வாரா அருத்தமிழ் ஆத்திசூடி – பரிமேலழகர் உரை)
TextDepartment of Tamil Literature, Madras University, Chennai.Journal: Research 2 & 3, 1984–85; First Ed. June 1988.
061981Kathalkothu
(காதல்கொத்து)
PoetryDepartment of Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu
072000Glossary of Administrative Words in Tamil: General
(ஆட்சிச்சொல்லகராதி: பொது)
DictionaryTamil Nadu Stationery Printing Department6th Edition, Compiled by Department of Tamil Development,.
08Rulers Oriental Traces Tables
(அரசினர் கிழக்கியல் சுவடிகள் அட்டவணைகள்)
BibliographyGovernment of Tamil Nadu
092005M. S. Pooranalingampillai
(எம். எஸ். பூரணலிங்கம்பிள்ளை)
StudyInternational Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.
102007Professor A. M. Paramasivanandam
(பேராசிரியர் அ. மு. பரமசிவானந்தம்)
ResearchInternational Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.
12009Science and Tamil
(அறிவியலும் தமிழும்)
ArticlesTamil University, Thanjavur.Co-authored with Dr.Krithinamurthy, Dr.Rama Sundaram [33]
122010Chola Paintings
(சோழர்கால ஓவியங்கள்)
Fine ArtTamil University, Thanjavur.
132016Kaniyazi – Poems:1995–2000
(கணையாழி – கவிதைகள்:1995–2000)
PoemsKavita Publications, Chennai.
142016Kaniyazhi – Stories:1995–2000
(கணையாழி – கதைகள்:1995–2000)
StoriesMugavitha Publications, Chennai.
152016Kaniyazhi – Essays:1995 -2000
(கணையாழி – கட்டுரைகள்:1995–2000)
EssaysKavita Publications, Chennai.
162019Kaniyazhi – Volume 1 : 1965 July – 1966 July
(கணையாழி – தொகுதி 1 :1965 சூலை – 1966 சூலை)
MagazinesKanyiyazhi Press, Chennai. [34]
172019Kaniyazhi – Volume 2 : 1966 August – 1967 July)
(கணையாழி – தொகுதி 2 : 1966 ஆகஸ்டு – 1967 சூலை)
MagazinesKanyiyazhi Press, Chennai.
182019Kaniyazhi – Volume 3 : 1967 August – 1968 July)
(கணையாழி – தொகுதி 3 : 1967 ஆகஸ்டு – 1968 சூலை)
NewspapersKaniyazhi Creative, Chennai.
192019Kaniyazhi – Volume 4 : 1968 August – 1969 July)
(கணையாழி – தொகுதி 4 : 1968 ஆகஸ்டு – 1969 சூலை)
MagazinesKanyiyazhi Press, Chennai.
202019Kaniyazhi – Volume 5 : 1969 August – 1970 July)
(கணையாழி – தொகுதி 5 : 1969 ஆகஸ்டு – 1970 சூலை)
NewspapersKaniyazhi Creative, Chennai.

Published Journals

  1. Publisher, Kaniyazhi, since 1995
  2. Editor, Journal of Tamil studies, 2006–2008, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.

Family

M. Rajendran's siblings are two girls. He is married to Mythily. They have two daughters Thendral and Ezhil and three grandchildren Meghnaa, Kevin and Thillana.

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  1. Wikipedia-Tamil page on M Rajendran
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  3. சாதி, மதம், வட்டாரத்தைக் கடந்து தமிழை பொது மொழியாக்க வேண்டும் – ம. இராசேந்திரன் 25 – ஏப்ரல் 2010 கீற்று மின்னிதழில் வெளிவந்த நேர்காணல்