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R. Ramachandran
CHENNAI: R. Ramachandran, founder-secretary of the music sabha `Hamsadhwani,' died in Chennai on Thursday. He was ailing for quite some time. Popularly known among music aficionados as RRC, Mr. Ramachandran, 83, had many awards to his credit, including the prestigious Kalaimamani award given by the Tamil Nadu Government for his contribution to popularising Carnatic music. Born on January 1, 1924, Mr. Ramachandran did his schooling and college in Chennai, and was known for his oratory skills and for managing a Scout troupe. An ardent cricket player, journalist and civic activist, he had been active in the freedom movement since his school days. He was closely associated with Congress Socialism and the promotion of khadi. A respected journalist, he worked for various newspapers such as Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, and The Economic Times. Later, he joined The Hindu as sub-editor and became chief sub-editor before retirement in the late 1980s. He also pioneered the cause of trade unions for journalists. Known for his attention to detail and accuracy and for his command over the English language, he was an encouragement to young journalists who joined the newsroom. He served the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association for many years, apart from editing Straight Bat, the monthly cricket magazine. A founding member of the Civic Exnora movement in Chennai, RRC's love for the cause of music led him to found Hamsadhwani in south Chennai in 1990. The sabha, now with a membership of 2,000 music lovers, has grown into an outstanding institution for propagating Carnatic music in south Chennai. Hamsadhwani is known for its extremely popular NRI music festival in December, which enables musicians from abroad to perform in Chennai. The Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram had chosen the sabha for holding its annual music concerts for many years. With single-minded determination, Mr. Ramachandran nurtured the sabha into an organisation of excellence and brought Carnatic music to the forefront of the city's cultural activities. K. Narayanan, Readers' Editor, The Hindu , and one of his close associates, said that RRC's service to the cause of music also earned him the Kala Sevak title of the Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust and the Sangita Seva Niratha title given by the Delhi Music Trust. Mr. Ramachandran is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. The funeral will take place on Saturday.
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