A biography of Ramakrishna Raja, a tall leader in the Rotary world and a Past Treasurer of the Music Academy, authored by me, was released yesterday ( 1st September) at a packed Tag Auditorium by N.Murali, Director of the Hindu and President of Music academy. The first copy was received by Mr Laxman, Chairman of the Rane group. R.T Chari of the Tag who sponsored both the book and the event, PDG Nagoji Natarajan, and Mrs Prema Srinivasan spoke on the occasion. It was my 12th book in 15 years, covering the 8th genre of writing.
I have done condensed versions of biographies of nine eminent personalities of Chennai and bio sketches of scores of Chennai–based achievers – all published in Madras Musings and released as a book titled `Bright Stars in the Chennai Sky` two years ago. However, I had not attempted a full biography of another eminent personality. I thank my friend R.T. Chari, a close friend of Raja's, who sponsored both the book and the event, and Raja’s family for allowing me to write Raja's biography.
The book is divided into five parts: Ram`s Early Years, Ram as a Quintessential Family Man, Ram - a Cherished Friend, Ram with Music Academy and other institutions, and Ram in Rotary as a Supreme Mentor.
When you finish reading the book, you will realize what a great human being Raja was. He touched the life of anyone he came in contact with. His advice was sought by many eminent people in business, and he was a mentor, nay a supreme mentor, for many PDGs in our Rotary District. He was as popular with every one of his family members as he was with others. He was a rare human being—a gentleman to the core—a complete Gentleman!
So `Ramakrishna Raja – A complete Gentleman` is the title of the book. Designed and printed by Compuprint, It is a thin book with only 100 plus pages packed with interesting anecdotes from Raja`s life which you can read in one sitting.
Once again I thank Chari and the family for giving me the opportunity to write the story of a great Rotarian and friend.
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