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Sankara Nethralaya makes its presence in the city of prosperity
A visionary Leader visits an institution with a Vision
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Recognitions & Awards
Pharma giant
Pfizer recognizes
Sankara Nethralaya's
leadership and
contribution to
patient care
Senior Neuro-ophthalmology doctor receives high
accolade for niche research paper
Dr Shikha Talwar Bassi, Deputy Director, Department of NeuroOphthalmology, Sankara Nethralaya received the "S.D Athawale
Award" at the recently held APAO-AIOS 2013 "The 28th Asia-Pacific
Academy of Ophthalmology Congress" conducted at Hyderabad by
the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International
Council of ophthalmology, jointly with the All India
Ophthalmological Society, for her well researched white paper on the
topic "Optical coherence tomography in papilledema & pseudo
papilledema with and without disc drusen" which was presented by her at the AIOS
2012 held at Kochi.
Sankara Nethralaya Fellow stands out at prestigious quiz contest
Pfizer India the Indian
subsidiary of global
r e s e a r c h
a n d
pharmaceutical monolith,
Pfizer Inc conducted the
India Research and
Innovation Science (IRISConnect) meeting to
discuss various research
opportunities with medical
specialists, at Mumbai, on
January 27th 2013.
Dr. S S.Badrinath,
Chairman Emeritus,
Sankara Nethralaya was
chosen for the prestigious
'Healthcare Leadership'
award for his dynamic
leadership and significant
role and critical
contribution to the delivery
of better patient care in
India. Receiving the award
on his behalf Dr L. Vijaya,
Director, Smt Jadhavbhai
Nathamal Singhvi
Glaucoma Department,
Sankara Nethralaya
observed that she was
indeed fortunate to receive
the rare distinction on
behalf of the founder and
chairman emeritus of the
institution, whose dynamic
leadership has helped in
the establishment and
remarkable growth of
Sankara Nethralaya, as a
great ophthalmic and
humanitarian institution.
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Dr Sharanya Abraham pursuing her Post graduate Diploma in
Ophthalmology offered by the Diplomate of National Board of
Examination at the CU Shah Ophthalmic Post Graduate Training
Centre, Sankara Nethralaya qualified among the top 10 in the keenly
contested ERUDIO 2012 Allergan Quiz contest held at New Delhi on
the 5th & 6th of January 2013. The quiz which began with a huge
participation of 2,400 members had only 112 qualifying as finalists
after a few rounds of intense filtering, Dr Sharanya Abraham stood within the 'Top 10'
by capturing the 7th slot in this highly competitive all India evaluation exercise
conducted by the pharmaceutical giant.
Senior Research Fellow from the L&T Microbiology Research Centre
wins recognition at topical meet
Mrs. M.K. Janani, Senior Research Fellow, L & T Microbiology
Research Centre was awarded the "VRF " IAMM Young
Microbiologist Best Paper Award 2012" comprising of a certificate
and a cash prize of Rs. 1000/- for her oral presentation titled "Real
time PCR and PCR based genotyping of Epstein-Barr virus in
pediatric transplant recipients" made at the 1st Annual Meeting of the
Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM) -Tamil Nadu
and Puducherry Chapter for the year 2013, held at Salem on 2.2.2013.
Doctor of Philosophy Awarded to Ms.R.Selvi
Ms. R. Selvi, was recommended for the Ph.D degree by the Doctoral
Advisory Committee after her Viva voce presentation at BITS, Pilani
on 16th April 2013 for her thesis work titled,
"In vitro Studies on the Mechanism of Glucose Lowering Effect of
Amino Acids in CHO-K1 & Adipocytes cell lines and In vivo Studies on
the Amelioration of Molecular Changes in Retina of Streptozotocin
Induced Diabetic Sprague Dawley Rats". She was guided and
supervised by Dr. N. Angayarkanni.
The SN family bows its head in homage to
Sri C.U.Shah
Sri.N.Narayana Gupta
Dr.K.Anji Reddy
Vice President,
Medical Research Foundation
Board Member,
Medical Research Foundation
Board Member,
Vision Research Foundation
Sankara Nethralaya makes its presence in the city of prosperity
Shri.Chandrasekhar, formerly L& T,
Dr.MYS.Prasad, Director, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Dr Vasanthi Badrinath, Director - Clinical Services,
Dr S.S.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya with distinguished invitees at the Sri City Sankara Nethralaya inauguration.
Sankara Nethralaya's presence in the city of prosperity on Tamil New Year's Day on 14th April 2013 marked the culmination
of a Special Economic Zone's dream to bring a human touch to its endeavour. The chanting of Vedas marked the auspicious
beginning to the inaugural function followed by the ceremonial ribbon cutting by Dr.MYS.Prasad, Director, Satish Dhawan
Space Centre, Sriharikota in the presence of the distinguished invitees, donors/supporters, well wishers, senior
management and staff members.Speaking on the occassion Shri Ravi Sanna Reddy, MD, Sri City Special Economic Zone
remarked that it was both the toughest and happiest day in his life as the 45 day challenge was completed with clockwork
precision and thanked Dr S.S.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya for consenting to his request for a joint
eye care initiative. Shri Reddy closed his address with a note of thanks to the Chief Guest, Guest of honour Professor Mani
Sundaram, the first Principal of the REC, Trichy and former Vice-Chancellor, Bharathidasan University, Shri
Chandrasekhar formerly of L&T who brought about the alliance.
Dr S.S.Badrinath started his address on a vibrant note that if the Sri Srinivasa Sankara Nethralaya embodied Balaji service
the Sri City Sankara Nethralaya would embody Sriharikota service. Dr SS.Badrinath declared that Nanobiotechnology and
stem cell therapy would bring about sweeping changes in the clinical processes in the years to come. Shri Chandrasekhar
made a surprise announcement that Dr Sathya Atluri, the world famous Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer from Phoenix,
USA and recipient of the Padma Bhushan for 2013 has made a large contribution to the new facility and read out his greeting
message. Delivering the Chief Guest's address Dr. MYS Prasad, Director, Satish Dhawan Space Centre thanked the
organizers for the honour.
A visionary Leader visits an institution with a Vision
Former President, eminent atomic scientist, litterateur, visionary and
above all a warm humanitarian, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is among
Sankara Nethralaya's most esteemed well wishers. On arrival at the
Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute for Research in Vision and
Ophthalmology the distinguished visitor was warmly welcomed by Dr
S.S.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, and escorted to the BioChemistry and Stem Cell laboratories and briefed on the ongoing
research initiatives, after which he was led to the Sri VD Swami
Auditorium for the day's proceedings.
Extending a most warm welcome to the visiting dignitary Dr Ronnie
George added that his mere presence was truly inspiring; this was
followed by the presentation of a very thoughtful memento dedicating
the free surgeries performed on the day in honour of the esteemed
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam interacting with research scientists
guest.In his welcome address, Dr.Ronnie George gave an interesting
account on the inception, growth, achievements, collaborative initiatives of the Vision Research Foundation, its proud
achievements like the discovery of the DNA macro chip. The much awaited Chief Guest's address on the topic 'Eye care
Research Mission'- Giving Light to the dark is God's mission” surpassed all expectations and was closely followed word to
word by the gathering.
The former President of India concluded his address by laying out the ideal role for doctors and social workers for the
realization of vision 2020 goals and an oath for the ophthalmic community followed by an interactive Q&A session.
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The embodiments of service and compassion pay a visit to Sankara Nethralaya
It was a day of learning, inspiration and recapturing of old
memories for the members of the Sankara Nethralaya family as two
towering personalities Dr.N.Namperumalsamy, Chairman
Emeritus and Dr Natchiar, Director Emeritus, Aravind Eye Care
Systems, known for their pioneering and compassionate work in the
field of ophthalmology honoured Sankara Nethralaya with a visit on
9th February 2013 and shared their invaluable experiences.
Dr Mohan Rajan, Head, Rajan Eye Care Hospital introduced
Dr.N.Namperumalsamy's multifaceted personality, the learned
doctor, the warm hearted human being and the architect of one of
the greatest monuments of service of our times, by listing out his
achievements and their recognitions in chronological order.
Speaking on the topic 'Human resource”- Key factor for any
successful eye care organization” Dr Natchiar, gave a most
interesting talk on changing attitudes of patients and doctors to the
sea changes in treatment methodology and healthcare delivery over
the last 4 decades. Dr Natchiar observed that it is unfortunate that
HR and its development do not get their due importance in healthcare. She highlighted that plush buildings and hi-tech
equipment cannot be a substitute to the warmth and care shown by the attending doctors and staff members.
Dr Mohan Rajan, Head, Rajan Eye Care Hospital,
Dr.N.Namperumalsamy, Chairman Emeritus, Dr.Natchiar,
Director Emeritus, Aravind Eye Care System, and
Dr.S.S Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya
In his speech on institution building and his experiences in building a social enterprise by Dr N. Dr.N.Namperumalsamy,
Chairman Emeritus, Aravind Eye Care Systems, started with the thought provoking line that “Vision is not about what is
possible but what may be possible”. Dr Dr.N.Namperumalsamy made it very clear that the medical profession is service
driven and not money driven, he emphasized that the need of the hour is optimum utilization of human and infrastructural
resources in a large and highly populated nation like India. He explained the outreach and self reliance and rural
employment being created by Aravind in the rural pockets surrounding Madurai, the drug and contact lens manufacturing
facilities and Aravind Eye Care's excellent self sustaining model.
The day's function came to an end with a warm Vote of Thanks by Dr Sumitha Agarkar, Deputy Director, Squint and Pediatric
ophthalmology department.
A powerful 'Book Reading' session of Insight draws high interest
The brilliantly lit spacious hall at the Vivanta Taj Connemara, filled
to capacity with enthusiastic audience, including members of the
Madras Book Club and Sankara Nethralaya on the cool evening of
Monday, the 4th Feb 2013, for a vibrant Book reading session of
Sankara Nethralaya's “In-Sight”- A Passion for Compassion',
shattered the myth that reading is slowly becoming a fading habit.
The presence of eminent personalities Shri.Kalyanam, Former
secretary to the Mahatma, Shri G.Sundaram, IAS, Shri
Chandrasekhar a senior executive from L&T and Shri. Muthiah,
Member, Madras Book Club, historian and newspaper columnist,
underlined the diverse attention and interest that 'Insight' the
subject matter of the day has drawn.
Veteran Theatre Actor and Voice Artist Sri.P.C Ramakrishna,
Noted Writer Smt.Uma Balasubramanian with Dr.Vasanthi Badrinath,
Director, Clinical Services, Dr.S.S Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus,
Sankara Nethralaya at the Book Reading session
Smt.Akila Ganesan, Senior General Manager, Sankara Nethralaya,
welcomed and introduced the Chief Guest Smt.Uma
Balasubramanian as a noted writer, and daughter of an illustrious father 'Vageesa Kalanidhi' Ki.Va.Jagannathan, a well
known Tamil Laureate and editor of the Tamil magazine 'Kalaimagal'. Smt.Uma Balasubramanian is a recipient of the 'Life
Time Achievement' award for her literary work 'Tamizh Saarndha Irai Pani'. Smt.Akila Ganesan introduced Sri.P.C
Ramakrishna as having been the 'Voice' of Sankara Nethralaya from the 80s and who had an extensive career both with the
All India Radio and Doordarshan as its premier and celebrated English news reader.
Smt.Uma stressed the importance of the reading habit adding that it was interesting to note that the purpose of 'In-Sight'
which was to generate funds for indigent eye care was so similar to the purpose of the institution it had attempted to portray.
Shri.P.C.Ramakrishna presented the meticulously compiled excerpts of 'In-Sight' delivering it in his inimitable baritone
observing that Sankara Nethralaya which was born blessed by the Paramacharyas of the Kanchi Mutt stands unique in its
Philosophy, adding that its position yesterday, where it is now and where it would be in future are distinctly recorded in the
book. He concluded his address with a note that Sankara Nethralaya today has challenges to retain its individuality, to focus
on broader research objectives and deliver more.
The Book reading session concluded with an interesting question and answer session with Dr.S.S.Badrinath.
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The Kamalnayan Bajaj institute for research in vision and
ophthalmology acquires cutting edge technology
The 1st of March 2013 marked the reaching of a new
milestone in its march towards achieving greater
efficacy and accuracy in research through
modernization and sophistication by the
Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute for Research in Vision
and Ophthalmology. The day marked the
inauguration of the Fourier Transform Infra Red
Spectroscope by Shri Lakshmi Narayanan, Vice
Chairman, Cognizant Foundation and the delivery
of a most appropriate lecture on 'Advancing the
frontiers of Medical knowledge' by Dr MK Mani,
Chief Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals.
Shri Lakshmi Narayanan, Vice Chairman
Delivering the welcome address Dr S.Bhaskaran,
Cognizant Foundation at the FTIR inauguration
Chairman, Sankara Nethralaya highlighted the
human values ingrained in Dr MK Mani which made him a most worthy ideal to emulate, he also had a high word of praise for
Shri Lakshmi Narayanan, Vice-Chairman, Cognizant Foundation which had funded the acquisition of the equipment, as a
man who fully understood and empathized the criticality of research in the field of health care. Dr.Ronnie George, DirectorResearch, Vision Research Foundation, underlined the research studies in the fields of glaucoma, retinopathy and the
developing of the twin surgical bus. He rued on the low priority and funding that research as an activity received in the
country and attributed it for the low number of research findings.
Dr MK Mani, Chief Nephrologist,
Apollo Hospitals at the FTIR inauguration
Delivering the Chief Guest's address Dr MK Mani laced his observations on the changing face of diagnosis and treatment and
attitude of doctors with a generous mix of humour. He underlined that being a good medical professional either with a
commercial or social objective demanded a good degree of skills, care, ability to teach and impart knowledge. He emphasized
the need for corporate support of research and lauded the massive grants made by Mr. Bill Gates, the Founder of Microsoft
Corporation as a shining example of support for research. The function came to an end with a warm vote of thanks by Dr
S.Krishna Kumar, Head of the department, L&T Ocular pathology.
The Union Bank of India makes a thoughtful and generous gesture
The Union Bank of India has a place of pride among the
nationalized banks in the country offering customer friendly
service spanning 92 glorious years. It would be noteworthy
to mention here that its Chairman and Managing Director
Shri D. Sarkar was awarded the prestigious 'Banker of the
Year Award' for year 2012 in January 2013, by the Skoch
Consultancy Services. As a bank with a strong social
commitment and a firm belief in giving back to the
community, the bank chose 'Insight' the highly absorbing
biography of Sankara Nethralaya whose sale proceeds go
towards providing cost free eye care to visually impaired
poor patients, as a corporate gift to its customers and
purchased 100 copies of the same as part of its corporate
service responsibility.
The Assistant General Manager of the Bank's Industrial
Finance Branch Shri R.Shyamsundar visited Sankara
Shri R.Shyamsundar, Assistant General Manager,
Nethralaya Main campus on 15th March 2013 and handed
Union Bank of India along with Dr.S.S Badrinath,
over the cheque towards the cost of the books to
Chairman Emeritus and members of Sankara Nethralaya
Dr SS.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya.
Speaking on the occasion Shri R.Shyamsundar explained that the idea of reaching out to the poor and needy by choosing
'Insight' as a corporate gifting option and purchasing a good number of the same was the brainchild and initiative of Shri
D.Sarkar, Chairman and Managing Director and Shri Ashok Gupta, Field General Manager, Union Bank of India. He
expressed the Bank's pride and happiness in being able to participate in Sankara Nethralaya's charitable eye care initiatives.
Dr S.S.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya expressed his profuse gratitude on behalf of Sankara Nethralaya
and observed that it needs the wholehearted support of philanthropic individuals and corporate bodies like the Union Bank
of India to fight its battle against blindness, aimed at banishing blindness from the face of the earth. He added that while the
price paid by the bank towards the cost of the books would help in providing cost free eye care comprising transport, food and
treatment including surgery to indigent patients, the distribution of the book across 100 plus readers would help in
spreading the goals and philosophy of Sankara Nethralaya and win more champions like the Union Bank of India to its cause.
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The XII Dr E Vaithilingam Memorial Scientific session
Enthusiastic participants at the XII Dr.E.Vaithilingam Memorial Scientific session conducted by ESO
The XII Dr EV Memorial Scientific Session conducted recently at the Sri V D Swami Auditorium, Sankara Nethralaya had
three hundred delegates from 11 optometry colleges located across the country enthusiastically participating in it. The
proceedings started with an inspiring talk on “Social Accountability in health care education” the central theme of the
session by Dr Anand Zachariah from CMC Vellore. This was followed by a thought provoking talk on “ Social accountability
of Optometrists in Low Vision Care” by Dr Namita Jacob, from the Chetna Foundation which concluded with the famous
quote “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” given by M K Gandhi leaving the audience highly impressed.
Prof. Pichaimuthu, Professor of Principles of Lighting, ESO gave an interesting note on Dr. E. Vaithilingam and recalled his
association and memorable experiences with the great man.
The occasion witnessed the presentation of several papers and around 72 abstracts on varied themes such as Binocular
vision, Low Vision, Contact Lens, Pediatric optometry & Visual acuity charts, Refractive error, Cornea, Cataract & External
eye diseases, Innovations in Optometric education, Community eye care, Glaucoma and Retinal diseases. An expression of
deep gratitude by a patient whose low vision improved significantly with the help of CCTV a low vision aid prescribed by the
Low Vision Clinic at Sankara Nethralaya was a very touching moment. Ms. Rekha Srinivasan, B.S. Optometry final year
student at the Elite school of Optometry won the Best Scientific presentation in the student category and Dr. Shrikant
Bharadwaj, Associate Director of Optometry, L V Prasad Eye institute was selected for the same in the regular category.
While Essilor India Private Ltd the optical major announced the sponsorship of travel grants for 10 eligible researchers
beginning this year, companies like Vision Rx, Hoya, Vakil & co & Shoham Low Vision Aids sponsored the session.
19th Sri Mahaperiyava Aradhana and release of a divine CD
The Sankara Nethralaya family observed its annual homage and
thanksgiving to its patron saint and moving force the
'Mahaperiyava' of Kanchi to whose blessings it owes its inception
and growth, on January 8th 2013. The Sri VD Swami Auditorium
the venue of the 19th Mahaperiyava Aradhana was a picture of joy
and piety with members of Sankara Nethralaya and a multitude of
the Acharya's bhakthas assembling enthusiastically making the
hall jam packed.
The programme started with a captivating rendition of a song
capturing the memory of the Sage by the highly talented Trichur
brothers, accompanied with rare snippets of his life running on the
screen, transferring his bhakthas to a world of ecstasy after which
Dr. S.S.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus, Sankara Nethralaya
Sri Ahobila Math 46 Pattam Srimad Azhagiyasingar His Holiness Srivan extended a warm welcome to all those present. Ardent devotee of
Satakopa Sri Ranganatha Yatheendra Maha Desigan Swami and
Mahaperiyava and eminent speaker Shri S.Ganesa Sharma took
Eminent religious speaker Sri.S.Ganesa Sharma offering prayers
the audience on a fascinating story spanning more than 6 decades,
tracing the genesis of Periyava Kural- God's own voice, a CD compilation of the Sage's commentaries on a broad spectrum of
subjects during his Dig Vijayam to Madras in 1957-59 being released on the auspicious occasion.
Delivering the keynote address, visiting Professor at the Harvard University, eminent Parliamentarian, President of the
Janata party and staunch devotee of Mahaperiyava Shri Subramanian Swamy, gave a most interesting account of his
experiences with the God who lived amongst us, how his words governed all his actions and the impact that these actions had
on the world, his talk brought out the Mahaperiyava's involvement in the day to day developments of the world and his
concern on the same.
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The Elite School of Optometry captures the spirit of World Optometry Day
World Optometry Day has always been an occasion for the
Elite School of Optometry (ESO-run by Sankara Nethralaya
in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology and
Science, Pilani) to demonstrate its concern care for society.
Right from its early days, ESO has taken small steps to create
awareness about eye care among the public, through
exhibitions, rallies, interactive sessions, competitions for
schools and vision screening.
This year, in a different move to raise awareness among the
public on various ocular problems like Diabetic Retinopathy
and Glaucoma, a door to door campaign by the students of
Optometry was arranged in the residential areas of
Nanganallur on Sunday the 7th April 2013, between 9:00am
and 11:30am. Student and faculty members of ESO went on a
door to door campaign and explained about Diabetic
Retinopathy and Glaucoma, as the symptoms and critical
implications of these conditions are yet to reach the public in
large.
Students of ESO actively participating at the awareness camp
on World Optometry Day
Imbibing the culture and value of “social accountability” from its alma mater Sankara Nethralaya, the Elite School of
Optometry with its 140 members as 15 teams, spread the light of eye care awareness among 1020 families in Nanganallur.
The Elite School of Optometry and Sankara Nethralaya conduct free eye camp for the public on the second Sunday of every
month between 8.00 am. and 1.00 pm in the Nanganallur Anjaneya temple premises.
Sankara Nethralaya conducts an intensive and informative
workshop on Contact lens and systems
The Contact lens department at Sankara Nethralaya conducted an
in-depth workshop on the usage and impact of Contact lens. The
workshop titled “Care, Clean and Comply to continue successful
contact lens wear” was aimed at educating Contact lens
practitioners on every aspect of Contact lens usage including tear
biochemistry, microbiology and pharmacology of solutions and
help them to decide on the materials and care regimen
combination in a scientific manner.
The session had insightful lectures on the various aspects of
Contact lens usage by Dr.Mahalakshmi from the microbiology
department, Dr.Angayarkanni from the biochemistry department
and the Contact lens team of Dr.Rajeswari, Ms. Madhumathi, Ms
Dr.M.Rajeshwari, In-charge, Contact Lens Department along with
Sakunthala, Ms Raji, Mr. Biman Das and Ms. Karpagavalli. The
enthusiastic participants at the Contact lens workshop
workshop evoked enthusiastic response with participation by
delegates from major eye institutions and Fellows from Sankara Nethralaya.
Tele-Ophthalmology team conducts eye screening camp at Triplicane
The Sankara Nethralaya Tele-Ophthalmology team conducted a
vibrant Eye Camp jointly with the Uttaradi Mutt at the Ramanuja
Koodam, Singarachari Street, Triplicane on the 27th of January 2013.
The event started with the ceremonial inauguration of the camp by
the Pontiff of the Uttaradi Mutt, His Holiness Sri Satyaatma Tirtha
Swamiji in the presence of Dr.S.S.Badrinath, Chairman Emeritus,
Dr.Vasanthi Badrinath, Director, Clinical Lab and Dr K.S.Vasan, MD,
Sankara Nethralaya. The Free Eye camp witnessed an overwhelming
response despite the chilly morning, from members of the public keen
to participate and benefit from it. Over 170 patients underwent
comprehensive Eye check up at the camp of whom 32 were diagnosed
His Holiness Sri Satyaatma Tirtha Swamiji at the camp
as needing cataract surgery, 5 of whom were brought to the Sankara
Nethralaya base hospital and treated absolutely free of cost and discharged the very next day. The camp concluded with a
sumptuous lunch for the participating public and team members.
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We seek your kind patronage for 'Insight' the
poignant narration of Sankara Nethralaya's
growth to a world class humanitarian eye care
institution and success of a social enterprise by
noted biographer Sri VV.Ranganathan, with
interesting inputs from eminent personalities.
'Insight' is a most enjoyable and informative
book and a wonderful gifting option for all age
groups and occasions. Entire sales proceeds go towards
providing cost free eye care to the poor and needy. Please
pick your copy of this great literary work of compassion at
the SN main centre, Higginbotham's and Rasi Silk
emporiums at Anna Nagar, Mylapore and Nanganallur.
Printed at Gnanodaya Press, Chennai.