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MADHAVA
MENON N.R. Dr.
Dr.N.R.Madhava
Menon is a pride for Kerala as a whole. He rendered
remarkable contributions in the field of legal
education in India. He started career as law
faculty in J.N.University, Delhi. He was the
Principal of Government Law College, Pondichery
and the founder Director of Dr.Ambedkar National
Law School, Bangalore. He was also appointed
as the Vice-Chancellor of National University
of Juridical Science (NUJS) University. Presently
he is the Director of National Judicial Academy,
Bhopal. Government of India awarded him ‘Padmasree’. |
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MADHAVAN
NAIR G. Dr.
Born
on 1943 October 31.
G.Madhavan Nair is an internationally acclaimed space
scientist. He has profound knowledge in space
technology. He is the Chairman of Indian Space Research
Organisation. He is a leading light in shaping the programmes
of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). He started
career as Scientist in TERLS (Thumba Equatorial Rocket
Launching Station). He is the colleague of Dr.Vikram
Sarabhai and Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, His Excellency the
President of India. He was Director of VSSC and gave
leadership in launching prestigious GSLV, PSLV, INSAT-3
and other Indian satellites. Government of India awarded
him Padmasree in 1998. |
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MADHAVAN
NAIR. G., ATTUKAL
Born
on February 1, 1929.
Father : P.Govinda Pillai Mother : J.Kuhilekshmy
Amma
Attukal G.Madhavan Nair is a social and cultural activist.
He is the Chairman of Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trust
from 1979.
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MADHAVAN NAIR.K
Born
on December 25, 1939.
Father : K.Keshava Panicker Mother : Parvathy Amma
Wife :.Radhamani. Children : Dr(Mrs).Usha Venugopal Menon (Mumbai). Mr.Shashikumar Nair (Dubai) Mrs. Sreekala Sethumadhavan Menon (Canada)
K.Madhavan Nair is the Financial Controller for the famous Abu Dhabi Mall in Abu Dhabi. He was born in a village,Karuvatta near Haripad in Central Kerala. His education was at NSS HS, Karuvatta., S.D College Alappuzha. He went to Mumbai and took his Graduation and Post graduation from Chetana's Hazairmal College of Commerce, Bandra , Bombay University, He was one of the first official who worked for the progress and prosperity of the Rotana Hotels, as its First Financial Controller. He is an ardent believer of God and contributes liberally to many temples of Kerala and used to visit the temples/charity institutions in and around his native place on his holidays every year. He took initiative to construct the Family Temple, Sree Bhadra Devi at Karuvatta. He is popularly known as "Madhavettan" among his friends and well wishers. His life is fully dedicated to the uplift of downtroden and poor Keralites. He is the main source behind the famous "NAIR" Facebook group, which has a membership of more than 37,000. He is active with Science India Forum, NSS Abu Dhabi, and participate with the activities of many other socio cultural organizations.
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MALABAR
K.DAMODARAN (Keezedath Damodara Menon)
Born
in 1912.
Malabar
K.Damodaran was an orator, historian, writer and an
eminent Marxist philosopher. His thoughts gave immense
contribution to the Marxian phiolosophy. He was a
scholar in Economics, Politics, Anthropology etc.
He was the Secretary of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee
for a short while. Later joined Communist party and
became a guide to the left movement. Pattabakki,
a drama written by him is famous and very popular.
His other important works are Indiyuude Atmavu, Bharatheeya
Thathwa Chinthakal.
He
died on 1 July 1976.
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MALI
Born
on 6 December 1915.
Father: T.K.Velu Pillai (Sadasya Thilakan). Mother:
Panapillai Bhagavathi Pillai.
V.Madhavan Nair who is popularly known as Mali was a
lawyer, journalist, musicologist, kathakali playwright,
dramatist, editor and a pioneer in the radio broadcasting.
But he is more known as a storyteller that attracted
both children and adults. His style of story telling
is so simple. He wrote thousands of stories from the
epics, history, folklores for children of present and
future. Mali Ramayanam, Mali Bharatham, Mali Bhagavatham,
Puranakathamalika, Bala Sammanam, Padinjaran Balakathal,
Bala Katha Malika, Janthusthan, Circus, Unnikale, Katha
Parayam, Porattam are some of his wonderful works.
The most popular attakkatha (kathakali play)
Karnasapatham was authored by Mali. Mali’s Kerala
Sangeetham is a reference book for students of carnatic
music. Mali was tennis champion and a high jump record
holder also. He was serving in the All India Radio for
many years and he was the Station Director at the time
of his retirement. |
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MALLOOR
GOVINDA PILLAI
Born
in 1878.
Father: Neelakantan Pillai. Mother: Malloor Kochu Parvathy
Amma.
Malloor Govinda Pillai was an eminent advocate who specialized
in criminal cases. Due to his extra ordinary
abilities he won recognition and fame. He was
elected as a Member of Sreemoolam Praja Sabha. He was
also a noble worker who made substantial contribution
to the Nair community.
He died in 1969. |
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MANMADHAN
M.P.
Born
in 1915.
Father: Kalleli Veettil Narayana Pillai. Mother: Mangalathu
Veedu Saradamma.
Sri.Manmadhan toiled hard for the welfare of the society.
He was an excellent orator, respected teacher and a
talented artist. He was an embodiment of all virtues.
He was the Professor and Principal of NSS Colleges.
He also served as the Registrar and General Secretary
of NSS. He participated in Bhoodan Movement led by Acharya
Vinobabhave. He was also the leader of Anti-liquor movement
in Kerala.
Died on August 14, 1994. |
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MEESAN
(KRISHNA PILLAI.K.S.)
Born
on March 12, 1914 at Thiruvananthapuram.
Father: P.Parameswara Kaimal. Mother: Kochammini Amma.
K.S.Krishna Pillai was a satirist. He has written
more than 100 works mainly satire and dramas. Bharatha
Vanitha, Mr.Kombath, Tuition Master, Jeevitha Vijayam,
Paradikkavithakal, SreenarayanaGuru (Ottamthullal),
Kudumbasoothranam (Ottamthullal), Prathichaya, “Tto”
are his main works.
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MENON
K.P.S.
Born
on 18 October 1898.
Father: Kumara Menon. Mother: Janamma.
K.P.S. Menon was an eminent administrator and diplomat.
He was a Padmabhushan laureate. He secured first rank
and selected to Indian Civil Service and started career
as Assistant Collector. He was Secretary to Government,
External Affairs, Indian Ambassador to China and Soviet
Union. He was also a member in UN Commission to
Korea. He authored “Delhi-Chunking” and “Russian
Panorama”, two great works related to diplomacy. ‘Playing
Tokyo’ and ‘Many Worlds’ are his other important works.
Moscow University awarded him D.Lit.
He died on 21 November 1982 |
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MENON
M.G.K. (Mambillikalathil Govinda Kumara Menon)
Born
in1928.
Father: Sankara Menon. Mother:Mambillykalathil Narayanikutty
Amma.
M.G.K.Menon is an outstanding scientist in the field
of Atomic Energy. He conducted deep-rooted studies in
physics especially in cosmic rays, which won international
fame to him. He was the Director of Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research. He also served as the Director
General of Council for Scientific & Industrial Research
(CSIR), Secretary of Science & Technology Board
of the Government of India, and Advisor to Electronic
Commission. He is the President of National Science
Academy. Government awarded him Padmabhushan. |
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MENON
V.P.
Ottappalam
is a small town in Kerala that captured national attention
as the birthplace of V.P. Menon. A person not even passed
the eighth standard steered the integration of native
countries to the Republic of India – that is the incredible
story of V.P.Menon, who became an eminent administrator
and diplomat.
He was the right hand of Sardar Vallabhai Patel,
who was the Home Minister of India, immediately after
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MOHANLAL
Born in
1959.
Father: Viswanathan Nair. Mother: Santha Devi.
Mohanlal is one of the most gifted and noted
cine artists who rose to the level of famous
national actors of India.
He captured the appreciation of the public
through his top performance in various rolls.
He won ‘Bharath’ award twice. |
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MRNALINI
SARABHAI
Born in
1920.
Mother: Ammu Swaminathan. Father: Dr.Swaminathan.
Mrnalini Sarabhai was a world famous dancer
and internationally famous artist. She studied
basic lessons of dance from Vishwabharathi.
She completed here course in Bharathanatyam
classical dance from Kalakshethram of Adayar
and Kath Kali dance from Kerala Kala Mandalam.
She was the first women dancer who won “Veera
Shringala”. She was the wife of Late Dr.Vikram
Sarabhai, the famous space scientist. |
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