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PADMANABHA
MENON K.P.
Born in October 1857.
Father: Diwan Peshkar Sankunny Menon. Mother:
Parvathy Amma.
K.P. Padmanabha Menon was the son of Diwan Peshkar
Sankunni Menon who for the first time attempted
to write the history of Travancore. Through
his work Kerala Charithram (History of
Kerala), Padmanabha Menon surpassed the talents
of his father. Padmanabha Menon was an
eminent Advocate, Judge and Historian.
He also wrote Kochi Rajya Charithram
(History of Cochin). He was also the Advocate
General of Madras Government and member of Marumakkathayam
Committee. He died on 1 May 1919. |
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PADMANABHA
PILLAI, SREEKANTESWARAM
Born
on November 27, 1864 at Thiruvananthapuram.
Father: Narayana Pillai Mother
Aanantha Pillai Lekshmy Pillai.
Sreekanteswaram Padmanabha Pillai is the author of Sabdatharavali,
the first authoritative dictionary in Malayalam.
An authentic Shabdakosham was not available in
Malayalam till the preparation of the elaborate dictionary
named Sabdatharavali. The contribution of Sreekanteswaram
will be remembered forever. |
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PADMANABHAN
T.
Born
in 1931.
T.Padmanabhan is an accomplished author and short story
writer. He has written a number of short stories, which
have a special beauty and attractiveness. He was the
Estate Manager of the FACT, Cochin. His important works
are Prakaasam parathunna penkutti, Oru kathakrithu
kurisil, Makhan Singhinte Maranam, T. Padmanabhante
Theranjetutha kathakal, Saakshi, Harison Sayvinte Naaya,
Veetu Nashtappetta Kutti Gouri etc. |
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PADMARAJAN
P.
Born
on 23 May 1945.
Father : Anantha Padmnabha Pillai Mother :
Devaki Amma.
P.Padmarajan was a Novelist, Malayalam Film Director
and Script Writer. He started his career as a programme
announcer and remained there till1986. He retired voluntarily
when he began writing scripts to the films. His stories
deal with violence, romance, mystery, passion and jealousy,
anarchism. All stories written by him are the best ones
in Malayalam literature. His very first novel Nakshathrangalaey
kaaval won the Kerala Sahithya Academy award. |
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PADMINI
Father :
Thankappan Pillai Mother : Saraswathy Amma
Padmini
is a blessed dancer and actress. She excelled
herself in many different styles of dance from Bharatnatyam
to Western. She has acted and danced in more than 250
films. She was a top star not only in Bollywood but
also in four other Indian regional language films -
Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu. She was trained
classical dance under Guru Gopinath. She made her film
debut when she was at her age of 17, in Uday Shankar's
"Kalpana". She had a film career that spanned
over 40 years.
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PANICKER
K.C.S.
Born
in 1911.
Father: Madhava Menon. Mother:Narayani Amma.
K.C.S. Panicker was a veteran visual artist. He
had inborn abilities in the field of drawing and each
of his work were always different and quite modern.
He had done his first work at the age of 12 years. He
was the Principal, Fine Arts School, Chennai and he
established “Kalakendra” at Chennai. He was a
Member Lalithakala Academy and won several national
level awards. He died in January 1977. |
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PANICKER
K.M., SARDAR
Born
on 3 June 1895.
Sardar K.M.Panicker was a distinguished diplomat, author
and historian. He published more than 50 works. He was
Indian Ambassador to China, France and Egypt. He was
also the Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University. He was
the Member of the State Re-organization Committee immediately
after independence. He founded the daily, ‘Hindustan
Times’ in 1925. He died on 10 December 1963. |
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PANIKER
P.N.
Born
on 3 March 1909.
Father: Govinda Pillai.
Mother: Janaky Amma.
Sri.P.N.Panicker
was the life and soul of the father of literacy movement
in Kerala. The Grandhasala programme, which developed
and spread throughout Kerala with the active involvement
of people, was an outcome of the relentless efforts
of Sri.P.N.Panicker.
He died on 19th June 1995
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PARAMESWARAN
PILLAI, CHANGANASSERY
Born
in 1877.
Father: Vazhappilly Narayana Pillai.Mother: Narayani
Amma.
Changanassery Parameswaran Pillai played an important
role in the political history of Travancore and attained
a high position through his tireless work and efforts.
He played crucial role in getting Nair Regulation Act
passed by the Travancore Assembly. He participated in
Vaikom Sathyagraha. He was also the president
of Harijan Seva Sangh, Kerala Karshaka Sangh etc. He
was also the President of Nair Service Society.
The success of his struggles was a source of inspiration
to all. He died on Midhunam 17, 1115 (ME) (AD 1935) |
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PILLAI.G.P.
BARISTER
Born
on February 2, 1863.
Even before forming the idea of national feeling among
he rulers of India, Barister G.P.Pillai shook the British
Empire through his powerful writings. His career
for 39 years was eventful and lasting for many years.
He did many great deeds during his short life span.
He was an eminent Journalist and Advocate. He fought
against the autocratic rule of Diwan of Travancore and
thus became a sour to the eyes of authorities. He wrote
innumerable articles mainly criticizing the authorities.
“Represent India” is his famous work. He also wrote
a book entitled “Indian National Congress Men”.
He
died on October 21, 1903. |
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PRAKASH KARAT
Born in 1948 in Myanmar.
Prakash Karat was elected as the General Secretary
of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on
the 11th of April; 2005.Karat was attracted
to the Left movement in the 1960s while he was
a student in the Madras Christian College. Later
he to the University of Edinburgh for his higher
studies. There he participated against the apartheid
policy of authorities and dismissed from the
college, but taken back on good manners. At
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, he founded
the Students Federation of India and joined
the CPI (M) in 1970. Karat went underground
for one-and-a-half-years during the Emergency.
He was elected to the party Central Committee
in 1985 and the politburo in 1992. He married
Brinda a social activist and his party colleague.He
is a member of famous Karat family at Palakkad
belonging to Karat Achutha Menon who wrote Viruthan
Sanku, a famous Malayalam Novel.
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Dr. K.P.PANICKER.
Born
in Makaram 24, 1060 (ME) (1885 AD)
Took Post-graduation in Medicine from Edinburgh University.
Started career in Indian Medical Service. He was elected
as NSS President.
Died in April 19, 1963 |
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PARAMESWARAN
PILLAI. K.G.
Born
in Vrichikam 15, 1059(ME) (1884 AD)
Father : Govinda Pillai
Mother : Easwari Amma
Sri.Prameswaran Pillai was an active social worker.
He was a talented journalist and editor. He established
Sree Rama Vilasom Press at Kollam. He was the Editor
and Publisher of Malayala Rajyam weekly
and daily. He was also the President of NSS.
He died on 1123 (ME) (1949 AD) |
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PARAMESWARAN
PILLAI N. Advocate.
Born
on March 20, 1911.
Sri.Parameswaran Pillai was a respected personality
who rendered valuable service to the society in his
capacity as General Secretary of NSS (from 1962 onwards)
and Member of Legislative Assembly (1954).
He died on May 26, 2002. |
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Prof. K. PARAMU PILLAI
Born
1872 (ME 1045 Meenam 4)
Mother : Kalyani Amma.
Sri. Paramu Pillai was the first M.A. degree holder
in Travancore and hence known as M.A.Paramu Pillai.
He was English Professor and active worker of Nair Brithyajana
Sangh. It was he proposed the name “Nair Service
Society”. He was a great leader who had place
in the mind of the lovers of community. He worked hand-in-hand
with Mannam for the progress and uplift of the community.
Died on 1094 Tulam 16 (1919 AD) |
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PADMANABHA MENON, Kanakath,
Varakavi
Born
on 2 Medom 1055 (ME)
Father: Ittikkaran Nair
Mother: Iymu Amma
Varakavi Kanakath Padmanabha Menon was a blessed personality
who concentrated in bringing changes and reformations
in the society. He fought to eradicate the evil practices
like “kettukalyanam” prevalent in the Nair community.
His important works are Kavanamala, Thenari Theerthayathra,
Kettukalyanam, Ente Gurunathan.
He died on 18 September 1961. |
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PARAMESWARAN PILLAI, Kalady
Born
on 3 Kumbhom 1072 (ME)
Kalady Parameswaran Pillai was a famous Ayurveda Physician
of the past generation. He also established his hold
in the Malayalam drama as a respected actor. He was
the Principal of Government Ayruveda College, Thiruvanathapuram.
He was also the honorary Physician of Dr.S.Radhakrishnan,
former President of India. He was also the President
of Ayruveda Mandalam.
He
died in 1151 (ME) |
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PARAMESWARAN
PILLAI, Kumarakom
Kumarakom Parameswarn
Pillai is a famous ayurveda physician. He was the Principal,
Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. He
established Dhanwanthari Matom at Thiruvananthapuram.
He
was one of the Chief Physicians to the Prime Minister
of India.
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PARAMESWARAN
PILLAI, Nanthyarveetil
Born on 18 November
1875
Father : Pappunni Pillai
Nanthyarveetil Parameswaran Pillai was a pandit, critic
and model teacher. The writings of Kumaran Asan were
read first by Nanthyarveetil Parameswaran Pillai before
publication. Kumaran Asan had recorded in his works
that he was always ready to incorporate the sugguestions
pointed out by
Parameswaran Pillai. He
was the assistant of famous poet A.R.Raja Raja Varma
while he was working as a teacher in the Royal College
of Thiruvananthapuram.
He died in 1943. |
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