M. Rajendran is an Indian essayist, who 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.,Kanaiyazhi, 2018 June, page 3 He was the coordinator of academic committee, World Classical Tamil Conference 2010. He chaired the High Level Committee to amend the Tamil Nadu Public Library Act and Tamil Nadu Public Library Rules, which was constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu in January 2022. Kalingar Mu. Karunanidhi Classic Tamil Award, Muthamilkavalar Ki.Aa.Be. Vishwanatham Award has been given to him.
Birth M. Rajendran was born as a first son to classical musician Mahadevan and Gnanammal on 3 March 3, 1951, at Eda Annavasal, the hamlet of Itdangankottai KeelaiyurAlphabetical List of Villages in Taluks and Districts of the Madras Presidency; 1933; Re-printed by the Superintendent of Government Press, Madras; Page 586 alais Eda Keelaiyur in Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu state in India; but, his native village is Kudavasal,
Education Since the father of Rajendran died when Rajendran was one year old, he completed his schooling with the support of his maternal uncle. Mr. Su. Natesan.
Studied primary education (grades 1–5) at the Panchayat Union Primary School, Eda Annavasal. Studied upper primary education (classes 6–8) and secondary education (classes 9-11) at Government High School, Eda Melaiyur. 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. Studied M.A. (Tamil) at Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai. Awarded Master of Philosophy by Madras University in the year of 1979 against his research on "Ra.See.'s Novels – A Study" under the guidance of Professor Dr. N. Jeyaprakasam at Pachaiyappa’s College in Chennai.Researches on Tamil Studies (in Tamil); Professors Dr. Rama. Periyakaruppan and Dr. E. Muthiah; First edition 1983; Department of Publication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; p.181 (தமிழியல் ஆய்வு; இராம.பெரியகருப்பன் (தமிழண்ணல்), இ. முத்தையா; முதற் பதிப்பு 1983; பதிப்புத்துறை, மதுரை காமராசர் பல்கலைக்கழகம், மதுரை; பக்.181) Awarded Doctor of Philosophy in 1984, for his research on First Surveyor General of India Colin Mackenzie's (1754–1821) collection of manuscripts as "Mackenzie's Tamil Manuscripts'under the guidance of Professor Dr. N. Sanjeevi at Department of Tamil, Madras University.
Profession Rajendran served in Government of Tamil Nadu asCurriculum Vitae of Dr. M. Rajendran
President, Tamil Development Academy, Chennai. The Hindu, Chennai, November 02, 2024 Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Library Act and Rules Amendment – High Level Committee 2022 Website of Department of Public Libraries, Tamil Nadu from 31-01-2022 to 30-07-2022 Vice-Chancellor, Tamil University, Thanjavur, between 2008 June 19 and 2011 June 18, Coordinator of the academic committee, World Classical Tamil Conference between 2009 and 2010 Director (Honorary), International School of Dravidian Linguistics, Trivandrum between 2009 and 2011 Director (in charge), International Institute of Tamil Studies, between 2006 June and 2008 JuneJournal of Tamil Studies June 2006 Director (in charge), Tamil Etymological Dictionary Project during 2008 Special Officer (in charge), Kural Peedam – Tamil Nadu between 2001 and 2003 Director, Department of Tamil Development between 1999 April 1 and 2008 June 17 Director, Department of Translation between 1996 and 1999 Deputy Director, Department of Translation between 1993 and 1996 Special Officer for Research, International Institute of Tamil Studies – Two Years Lecturer and Special Research Fellow, Tamil University, Thanjavur between 1986 and 1989 Assistant Professor of Tamil, Pachaiyappa's College (Evening), Chennai during 1980–81 Tami Pandit (Tamil Scholar), Government Oriental Manuscripts Library, Chennai between 1974 and 1986.
Member of Committees Rajendran was appointed by the Government of Tamil Nadu to the following expert committees:
Member, Madurai Kamaraj University vice-chancellor search committee,Madurai Kamaraj University vice-chancellor search committee The Times Bureau, 9 November 2021 Member, Tamil Nadu Open University Vice Chancellor Search Committee 2022The Government of Tamil Nadu vide G.O. (D) No.116, Higher Education (K1) Department dated 4 May 2022 Member, Committee for Dravida Kalanchiam
Editor Dr. M. Rajendran edited the following publications: Translation of Sangam Literature in Hindi Proceedings of the World Classical Tamil Conference, 2010 (10 Volunres) Journal of Tamil Studies (4 volumes from June 2006 to December 2007), published by International Institute of Tamil Studies, ChennaiTamil Studies
Awards The Government of Tamil Nadu has given him the following awards to recognize his work in Tamil:
Kalaingar Mu. Karunanidhi Classical Tamil Award 2020; Central Institute of Classical Tamil Studies, Chennai.Govt Letter No.4031/Tamil Development 1.2./2022-2, Dated:13-08-2022 K. A. P. Vishwanatham Award 2021; Department of Tamil Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Author of Dr. M. Rajendran authored the following books
W.No Title TypeYear of publicationPublisher Remarks01Andhi Pozhudhil– At the Sunset (அந்திப்பொழுதில்) A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil 1990 Tamil Puthakalaym, Chennai-02Vidigira Velayil-At the daybreak(விடிகிற வேளையில்) A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil 1992Kurinjippadi-03Kuttravaaligal- Criminals(குற்றவாளிகள்)A Collection of Novels in Tamil 1995Dasara Trust, Chennai-04Valarppu- Upbringing(வளர்ப்பு )A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil 1996Rudhra Publication, Thanjavur-05Collin Mackenzie Varalarum Suvadikalum – Collin Mackenzie: History and Manuscripts(காலின் மெக்கன்சி வரலாறும் சுவடிகளும்) Research2002Kanayazhi, ChennaiPhD Thesis 06Nindra Sol– Lingering Word (நின்றசொல் )A Collection of Essays in Tamil 2003Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-07Mackenzie Suvadikalil Thamizhaga Pazhankudi Makkal – Tamil Tribes in Mackenzie Manuscripts(மெக்கன்சி சுவடிகளில் தமிழகப் பழங்குடி மக்கள்)Research2003Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-08Omanadhi (ஓமநதி) A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil 2004 Kavitha Publication, Chennai-09Pazhaverkadu Varalaru 1816il: Mackenzie Suvadikalil Pathippaiyu -Pazhaverkadu in 1816: Editorial Research on Mackenzie's Manuscripts(பழவேற்காடு வரலாறு 1816: மெக்கன்சியின் சுவடி பதிப்பாய்வு )Research 2004 Tamil University, Thanjavur-10Sirpiyin Vidhi- The Rule of the Sculptor(சிற்பியின் விதி) A Collection of Short Stories in Tamil 2004 Kanaiyazhi Publication, Chennai-11Kanaiyazhi Thalaiyangam- Kanaiyazhi Editorials(கணையாழி தலையங்கம்)Editorials2007Kavitha Publication, Chennai-12Ninakkappadum – Random Thoughts (நினைக்கப்படும்)?2007Kavitha Publication, Chennai-13Nigazhvukalin Pathivil – Records of Events (நிகழ்வுகளின் பதிவில்)Nostalgia2011 March 3 List of works were done at Tamil University 14Chol Puthithu Porul Puthithu – New Word New Meaning(சொல் புதிது பொருள் புதிது)Creation of Technical Terms in Tamil2017Kavitha Publication, Chennai15India Ilakkiya Sirpi - Kalaignar Mu. Karunanithi - Indian Literary Sculptor - Kalaignar Mu. Karunanithi (இந்திய இலக்கியச் சிற்பி: கலைஞர் மு. கருணாநிதி)Biography2023Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi16Kālā picācukaḷ - Time demons (கால பிசாசுகள்) Short Stories 2024Yavarum Publications, Chennai
Translations His works have been translated into English and published in the following books: Memory Mist; 2016 Dec 23; Pustaka Digital Media TRIO Modern Tamil Stories; 2002; Writer's Workshop, Calcutta.
Published by W.No Year of publication Name of bookGenrePublisher/Publisher References 01 Thirukural Madurakeertham – (திருக்குறள் மதுரகீர்த்தனை) Music SongsTamil Nadu Government021999History of Tamil Language (தமிழ்மொழி வரலாறு) Articles Department of Tamil Development, Government of Tamil Nadu032000Kuralamutham (குறளமுதம்)Articles Department of Tamil Development, Government of Tamil Nadu.042000Thirukural Books (திருக்குறள் நூல்கள்) Department of Tamil Development, Government of Tamil Nadu.051988Achhil Vara Aruthamil Athisoody – Parimelazagar Text (அச்சில் வாரா அருத்தமிழ் ஆத்திசூடி – பரிமேலழகர் உரை)Text Department of Tamil Literature, Madras University, Chennai.Journal: Research 2 & 3, 1984–85; First Ed. June 1988.061981Kathalkothu (காதல்கொத்து)Poetry Department of Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu072000Glossary of Administrative Words in Tamil: General (ஆட்சிச்சொல்லகராதி: பொது)DictionaryTamil Nadu Stationery Printing Department6th Edition, Compiled by Department of Tamil Development,.08 Rulers Oriental Traces Tables (அரசினர் கிழக்கியல் சுவடிகள் அட்டவணைகள்)Bibliography Government of Tamil Nadu092005M. S. Pooranalingampillai (எம். எஸ். பூரணலிங்கம்பிள்ளை) Study International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.102007Professor A. M. Paramasivanandam (பேராசிரியர் அ. மு. பரமசிவானந்தம்) ResearchInternational Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.12009Science and Tamil (அறிவியலும் தமிழும்)ArticlesTamil University, Thanjavur.Co-authored with Dr.Krithinamurthy, Dr.Rama Sundaram122010Chola Paintings (சோழர்கால ஓவியங்கள்)Fine ArtTamil University, Thanjavur.132016Kaniyazi – Poems:1995–2000 (கணையாழி – கவிதைகள்:1995–2000) PoemsKavita Publications, Chennai.142016Kaniyazhi – Stories:1995–2000 (கணையாழி – கதைகள்:1995–2000)Stories Mugavitha Publications, Chennai. 152016Kaniyazhi – Essays:1995 -2000 (கணையாழி – கட்டுரைகள்:1995–2000) EssaysKavita Publications, Chennai.162019Kaniyazhi – Volume 1 : 1965 July – 1966 July (கணையாழி – தொகுதி 1 :1965 சூலை – 1966 சூலை)MagazinesKanyiyazhi Press, Chennai.172019Kaniyazhi – Volume 2 : 1966 August – 1967 July) (கணையாழி – தொகுதி 2 : 1966 ஆகஸ்டு – 1967 சூலை)MagazinesKanyiyazhi Press, Chennai.182019Kaniyazhi – Volume 3 : 1967 August – 1968 July) (கணையாழி – தொகுதி 3 : 1967 ஆகஸ்டு – 1968 சூலை)Newspapers Kaniyazhi Creative, Chennai.192019Kaniyazhi – Volume 4 : 1968 August – 1969 July) (கணையாழி – தொகுதி 4 : 1968 ஆகஸ்டு – 1969 சூலை)MagazinesKanyiyazhi Press, Chennai.202019Kaniyazhi – Volume 5 : 1969 August – 1970 July) (கணையாழி – தொகுதி 5 : 1969 ஆகஸ்டு – 1970 சூலை)Newspapers Kaniyazhi Creative, Chennai.212019Pulamai vaṇakkam - Salute to Scholar (புலமை வணக்கம்) Kavita Publications, Chennai.
Published journals Publisher, Kaniyazhi, since 1995 Editor, Journal of Tamil studies, 2006–2008, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.
Family M. Rajendran's siblings are two girls. He is married to Mythily. They have two daughters Thendral and Ezhil and three grandchildren Meghnaa, Kevin and Thillana.
References
External links சாதி, மதம், வட்டாரத்தைக் கடந்து தமிழை பொது மொழியாக்க வேண்டும் – ம. இராசேந்திரன் 25 – ஏப்ரல் 2010 கீற்று மின்னிதழில் வெளிவந்த நேர்காணல் Rajendran M; Power unto the language; The Hindu; 2010-June-23 சிந்துவெளிக்கு ஒளி தந்தவர் - முனைவர் ம. இராசேந்திரன் - தினமணி; 2018 நவம்பர் 27 மொழி மிரட்டல் | ம.இராசேந்திரன் | M.Rajendran | சென்னைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் - பகுதி 1 மொழி மிரட்டல் | ம.இராசேந்திரன்(ம.ரா) | M.Rajendran | சென்னைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் பகுதி - 2