M. Rajendran

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.

Dr. M. Rajendran
BornMahadevan Rajendran
(1951-03-03)3 March 1951
Annavasal, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationWriter
NationalityIndian
GenreFiction, Tamil Studies
SpouseMythili

Birth

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

Education

Since the father of Rajendran was passed away when Rajendran was one year old, he completed his schooling with the support of his uncle. He studied at Rajah's College of Tamil Studies and Music, Thiruvaiyaru and obtained Pulavar (Tamil Scholar) degree, while Mr. Gopaliyar was his teacher and principal.[3] Then studied M.A. (Tamil) and did M.Phil at Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai. He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy in 1984, for his research on “First Surveyor General of India Colin Mackenzie’s (1754-1821) collection of manuscripts.[4]

Profession

Rajendran served in Government of Tamilnadu as[5]

  1. Tami Pandit (Tamil Scholar), Government Oriental Manuscripts Library, Chennai between 1974 and 1986.[4][Assistant Professor of Tamil, Pachaiyappa's College (Evening), Chennai during 1980-81
  2. Lecturer and Special Research Fellow, Tamil University, Thanjavur between 1986 and 1989 [4]
  3. Special Officer (in charge), Kural Peedam – Tamilnadu between 2001 and 2003
  4. Deputy Director, Department of Translation between 1993 and 1996
  5. Director, Department of Translation between 1996 and 1999
  6. Director, Department of Tamil Development between 1999 April 1 and 2008 June 17 [6]
  7. Director (in charge), Tamil Etymological Dictionary Department during 2008
  8. Director (in charge), International Institute of Tamil Studies between 2006 June and 2008 June [7]
  9. Vice-Chancellor, Tamil University, Thanjavur, between 2008 June 19 and 2011 June 18,[8][9]
  10. Director (Honorary), International School of Dravidian Linguistics, Trivandrum between 2009 and 2011[10]
  11. Coordinator of the academic committee, World Classical Tamil Conference between 2009 and 2010[11]

Editor

Dr. M. Rajendran edited the following publications:

  1. Translation of Sangam Literature in Hindi [12]
  2. Proceedings of the World Classical Tamil Conference, 2010 (10 Volunres)
  3. Journal of Tamil Studies (4 volumes from June 2006 to December 2007), published by International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai [13]

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-
Collin Mackenzie Varalarum Suvadikalum
- Collin Mackenzie: History and Manuscripts
(காலின் மெக்கன்சி வரலாறும் சுவடிகளும்)		Research2002Kanayazhi, ChennaiPh.D. Thesis
Kanaiyazhi Thalaiyangam- Kanaiyazhi Editorials
(கணையாழி தலையங்கம்)		Editorials2007Kavitha Publication, Chennai-
Kuttravaaligal- Criminals
(குற்றவாளிகள்)		A Collection of Novels in Tamil1995Dasara Trust, Chennai-
Mackenzie Suvadikalil Thamizhaga Pazhankudi Makkal
- Tamil Tribes in Mackenzie Manuscripts
(மெக்கன்சி சுவடிகளில் தமிழகப் பழங்குடி மக்கள்)		Research2003Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-
Ninakkappadum – Random Thoughts
(நினைக்கப்படும்)		?2007Kavitha Publication, Chennai-
Nindra Sol– Lingering Word
(நின்றசொல் )		A Collection of Essays in Tamil2003Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-
Omanadhi
(ஓமநதி)		A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil2004Kavitha Publication, Chennai-
Pazhaverkadu Varalaru 1816—Pazhaverkadu in 1816
(பழவேற்காடு வரலாறு 1816 )		Research2004Tamil University, Thanjavur-
Sirpiyin Vidhi- The Rule of the Sculptor
(சிற்பியின் விதி)		A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil2004Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-
Valarppu- Upbringing
(வளர்ப்பு )		A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil1996Rudhra Publication, Thanjavur-
Vidigira Velayil-At the daybreak
(விடிகிற வேளையில்)		A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil1992Kurinjippadi-

References
  1. Argumentative Tamil goes boldly public, The Times of India, 2015-Aug-01
  2. Kanaiyazhi, 2018 June, page 3
  3. சமூக மதிப்போடு சம்பாத்தியமும் தரும் மொழி தமிழ்! - தினமணியின் ஞாயிறு கொண்டாட்டம் 2008 சூன், ம. இராசேந்திரன் கி. மஞ்சுளாவிற்கு வழங்கிய செவ்வி
  4. M. Rajendran is Tamil varsity Vice-Chancellor, The Hindu, 2008 June 15
  5. Curriculum Vitae of Dr. M. Rajendran
  6. Website – Department of Tamil Development, Government of Tamilnadu
  7. Journal of Tamil Studies June 2006
  8. Tamil Wikipedia Page of Tamil University Thanjavur
  9. Varsity to develop Tamil into a modern tool: New V-C, The Hindu, 2008 June 20
  10. Tamil University VC elected chairman of ISDL, The Hindu, 2009-July-02
  11. Ramakrishnan T, 500 scholars called for World Classical Tamil Conference; The Hindu, Chennai; 2009 December 02
  12. Hindi translations of Sangam Literature released; The Hindu, Thiruchirapalli; 2011-March-11
  13. Tamil Studies
  1. Wikipedia-Tamil page on M. Rajendran
  2. Rajendran M; Power unto the language; The Hindu; 2010-June-23
  3. சாதி, மதம், வட்டாரத்தைக் கடந்து தமிழை பொது மொழியாக்க வேண்டும் - ம. இராசேந்திரன் 25 - ஏப்ரல் 2010 கீற்று மின்னிதழில் வெளிவந்த நேர்காணல்
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