C. R. Srinivasan

C. R. Srinivasan
Born (1889-11-28)November 28, 1889
Died January 29, 1962(1962-01-29) (aged 72)
Madras, India
Occupation journalist
Known for journalism, banking expertise
Religion Hindu
Children C. S. Narasimhan

C. R. Srinivasan (28 November 1889 - 29 January 1962) was an Indian journalist who served as Managing Director of the Tamil language newspaper Swadesamitran from 1934 to 1962.

Early career

Born on 28 November 1889,[1] Srinivasan graduated from the Presidency College, Madras in 1910 and joined Swadesamitran, a newspaper run by his maternal uncle, A. Rangaswami Iyengar as Manager and Assistant Editor in 1915.[2] When Rangaswami Iyengar moved over to The Hindu in 1928, Srinivasan became the editor of the newspaper.[2] He also became the Managing Director in 1934.[2]

Death

Srinivasan died on 29 January 1962 at the age of seventy-two.[1][3] He was succeeded as Managing Director by his son, C. S. Narasimhan.

Notes

  1. 1 2 Raghavan, K. Ranga; Seshayangar Srinivasa Raghavaiyangar (1993). About Bygone Cherished Days: Life, Times, and Work of Dewan Bahadur S. Srinivasa Raghavaiyangar, C.I.E., and Other Distinguished Personalities. Pankajam R. Raghavan. p. 290.
  2. 1 2 3 Nair, A. A. (1966). Peeps at the press in South India: a short survey of the achievements of editors and publishers. p. 152.
  3. "Important Events". Land and people of Indian states and union territories. 25. Tamil Nadu. p. 523.

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