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Centenary celebrations & book release functionof

Dr. Sarada Raju

12 -12- 2012 Vestin park , Chennai

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A brief life history of Dr.Sarada Raju

Prof A.Sarada Raju was born in then MadrasPresidency to Mr. Avula Govindarajulu Naiduand Mrs.Seenamma on 12th December 1912.

A.Govindarajulu Naidu was a popular

contractor during the British period. He built the two tall, huge cooling towers

near Basin Bridge which were considered

as an engineering feat in those days.

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Dr.Sarada Raju studied in PresidencyTraining School for Girls at Egmore. Thename was later changed to PresidencyHigh School for Girls.

She attended Queen Mary's College forher Intermediate and then joined the

Presidency College for her B.A. Hons.

She was a recipient of Gold Medal inMadras Presidency in Economics.

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Dr.Sarada Raju was the first

woman to be awarded thePh.D degree from theDepartment of Economics,University of Madras in 1938.

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Her thesis entitled `Economicconditions in the Madras Presidency -1800-1850 was first published in 1941.

This book was one of the most sought afterby the students and research scholars inEconomics. It has always been widely

appreciated for the high scholarly researchwork by eminent academicians in the fieldof Economics and History.

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Reprint of the book was brought out by her in 1988.

This intellectual work is in considerable demand evenafter so many years.

The second reprint is being brought out by S.R.Publications, Chennai .

Her presidential address for The Indian History ofCongress in 1976 was highly acclaimed by thedistinguished gathering not only for the thoughtcontent of her address but for the flair of the Englishlanguage.

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She was married to Mr O.V,Raju on 10th February 1939 inSalem.

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The marriage was held in the Rajendra Millspremises. It was a very grand function

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Mr.O.V.Raju was thefounder and former

Chairman and Managing

Director of Salem

Rajendra Mills Ltd.

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The Blow room of his Mill wasinaugurated by Sir Visweswarayya

which is working till date.

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Mr O.V.Raju was an industrialist

He served asPresident, Bench Magistrate CourtVice president, District Chamber of

CommerceExecutive trustee of Sri Alagirinatha

Swami DevsthanamSri Sugavaneswara Swami

DevasthanamHon. Assist.Technical Recruitingofficer for Salem and South Arcotdistricts

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His oratory in English wasacclaimed by his friends andhis fluency in otherlanguages such as Tamil,Telugu, Malayalam, Hindiand Kannada was admired

by many.

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He was well versed in yoga.

He was known for mindreading and taking out thescorpion venom from thebody of the victims.

For his friends he was agenius.

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He was known for his philanthrophy

One of his generous contributions tothe religious society was consecrationof Durga idol in Shiva Vishnu Templein Springtown, Livermore, California.

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Dr (Mrs) Sarada Raju as a devout wife,took care of every need of her belovedhusband till her last breath.

As a mother she never hesitated to

sacrifice her bright career for takingcare of her children as well.

As a kind hearted women she was

highly concerned abut the well beingof every one dear to her.

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As a friend she maintained a very cordial relationship withher friends - To name a few;

* Mrs.Ammanna Raja Former M.P* Dr,Iravathy, Former principal of Queen Marys College

*Dr. Adiseshiah, Former Vice-chancellor the University ofMadras*Padmashri N.Sundaravadivelu , Former Vice-chancellor ofthe University of Madras

* Dr.K.Rajaratnam, Founder and Former Director of Crenio

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As a women she was graceful, modest,

dignified, unperturbed and religious.

On the whole she was an embodimentof an ideal Indian woman.

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Amma & Nanna !!

Whether you were born again or your souls are resting inpeace .Our heart throbs to see your smiling face and yearns for

your loving touch.Our mind tells us that it is impossible.But our heart prays for such a miracle.

Your children

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Thank you