R. Rajaram, a differently-abled student of Class X of Balakrishna Joshi Gurukulam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kolathoor, won the first place in an essay competition on ‘Rajaji’ conducted by Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs, Nanganallur. At the prize distribution function, Ela Ganesan, President, Member Executive Committee, BJP, was the chief guest. He presented the cash award and merit certificate to the student. He also gave away the Excellence Award and honoured the following social activists: V. Kalyanam, former personal secretary to Gandhiji; Keeranur Ramamoorthy Thinnai Ramayana Sirpi; T. Kirupasankar, G. Periannar, writer and publisher; and P.S. Ramamurthy, Sanskrit scholar. The centre can be contacted at 91764 89312.