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R.S. Maruti, the third child of R. Shanmugam and Indira Devi, was born on 23rd Dec, 1971 in Chennai. The youngest of three siblings, it was only natural that he was pampered, enjoying the love and attention that came his way from all family members. He spent most of his time with Lakshmi Patti (Indira Devi's step mother), whom he fondly called Sindu.
he has always believed inPut in your fullest efforts in the smallest things you do
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Lineage
R. Shanmugam and Indira Devi were married in the year 1952. Family anecdotes reveal how the couple are inseparable in both their love and their squabbles that usually accompany marital life. Indira was sure he would marry her Samba Mama even when she was just nine years old. A confident young girl with a beauty to match, it was only natural that they were both attracted to each other and turned out to be the best life partners there could possibly be. Indira was also very bold; an incident that has been faithfully retold by subsequent generations is when her husband asked her to fetch him his cigarettes. Contrary to what was expected, Indira crushed the cigarettes and threw them out of the window. When he looked on in surprise and possibly anger, she simply said, “You smoked before you became mine and I couldn’t lay down conditions. Now, this is it.”
R. Shanmugam and Indira were blessed with three children—Raja Ramasamy, Karpagam, and R.S. Maruti. Their first born was one of the very few people in the world to be born without an oesophagus. He was initially treated in India and basic first aid was done. When he was 2 years old he was taken to the United States of America and treated by the best doctors. He was accompanied by his mother and paternal grandfather to the Boston Hospital, USA. Consequently, all three children went to several schools in different parts of South India. Each of them studied in at least 3-4 different schools.
The family’s favourite time is when they spent it all together in Bangalore. It was where Karpagam studied medicine, Raja took up business administration and R.S. Maruti completed his high school. The story of R.S. Maruti getting into the prestigious Bishop Cotton School deserves mention. Shanmugam was such an effective marketer, that he merely walked in to the institution, had a hearty chat with the headmaster, and came back with an admission guarantee. This, when it was well-known that Cottons had an admission wait time of a minimum of 5 years.
Vocation
Shanmugam and his best friend from college, R. Thirupathiswamy started a children's text book publishing house - Samba Publishing Company. Both of them worked very hard and established it as a noteworthy enterprise in Chennai. Through it all, they received the able guidance of Justice K. Ramasamy Gounder. They eventually decided to explore separate interests but continued to build on their lifelong ties of friendship. This bond eventually forged into a new partnership—the marriage of their wards R.S. Maruti and Devi Karpagam.
R. Shanmugam and Indira live in Nochikatuvalasu, managing the farm and overseeing the activities of the village. They are fondly called Ejamanga and Aatha by the villagers. They have been together for 69 years through it all, bearing witness to events from India’s independence to the recent pandemic. They are loved, cherished and deeply respected by not only their family but the large extended family as well.
The sixty-year old publishing business was started by father and father-in-law, who were the best of friends from their time in college. R.S. Maruti joined the family business right after college. When he joined the business, he began to tirelessly work for it and has multiplied it by more than five times since.
He extensively travelled around the state, and built long-lasting, individual relationships with every single customer. He is known to have great work ethics and has instilled the same values in his children. In all his work life, R.S. Maruti has never taken a single day off. During the times he was very sick and unable to wear formals to work, he still turned up everyday in a veshti, and worked harder than he did on normal days. He lives by an adage he has always believed in: ‘Put in your fullest efforts in the smallest things you do.’
Lineage
R. Shanmugam and Indira Devi were married in the year 1952. Family anecdotes reveal how the couple are inseparable in both their love and their squabbles that usually accompany marital life. Indira was sure he would marry her Samba Mama even when she was just nine years old. A confident young girl with a beauty to match, it was only natural that they were both attracted to each other and turned out to be the best life partners there could possibly be. Indira was also very bold; an incident that has been faithfully retold by subsequent generations is when her husband asked her to fetch him his cigarettes. Contrary to what was expected, Indira crushed the cigarettes and threw them out of the window. When he looked on in surprise and possibly anger, she simply said, “You smoked before you became mine and I couldn’t lay down conditions. Now, this is it.”
R. Shanmugam and Indira were blessed with three children—Raja Ramasamy, Karpagam, and R.S Maruti. Their first born was one of the very few people in the world to be born without an oesophagus. He was initially treated in India and basic first aid was done. When he was 2 years old he was taken to the United States of America and treated by the best doctors. He was accompanied by his mother and paternal grandfather to the Boston Hospital, USA. Consequently, all three children went to several schools in different parts of South India. Each of them studied in at least 3-4 different schools.
The family’s favourite time is when they spent it all together in Bangalore. It was where Karpagam studied medicine, Raja took up business administration and R.S Maruti completed his high school. The story of R.S Maruti getting into the prestigious Bishop Cotton School deserves mention. Shanmugam was such an effective marketer, that he merely walked in to the institution, had a hearty chat with the headmaster, and came back with an admission guarantee. This, when it was well-known that Cottons had an admission wait time of a minimum of 5 years.
Vocation
Shanmugam and his best friend from college, R. Thirupathiswamy started a children's text book publishing house - Samba Publishing Company. Both of them worked very hard and established it as a noteworthy enterprise in Chennai. Through it all, they received the able guidance of Justice K. Ramasamy Gounder. They eventually decided to explore separate interests but continued to build on their lifelong ties of friendship. This bond eventually forged into a new partnership—the marriage of their wards R.S. Maruti and Devi Karpagam.
R. Shanmugam and Indira live in Nochikatuvalasu, managing the farm and overseeing the activities of the village. They are fondly called Ejamanga and Aatha by the villagers. They have been together for 69 years through it all, bearing witness to events from India’s independence to the recent pandemic. They are loved, cherished and deeply respected by not only their family but the large extended family as well.
The sixty-year old publishing business was started by father and father-in-law, who were the best of friends from their time in college. R.S Maruti joined the family business right after college. When he joined the business, he began to tirelessly work for it and has multiplied it by more than five times since.
He extensively travelled around the state, and built long-lasting, individual relationships with every single customer. He is known to have great work ethics and has instilled the same values in his children. In all his work life, R.S Maruti has never taken a single day off. During the times he was very sick and unable to wear formals to work, he still turned up everyday in a veshti, and worked harder than he did on normal days. He lives by an adage he has always believed in: ‘Put in your fullest efforts in the smallest things you do.’
Rotary
Projects
RCC Texcity in association with Ganga Women & Child Center inaugurated a week long Breast Feeding Awareness program from August 2nd to Aug 7th in the august presence of AG Rtn. Basheer Ahmed. During this time, Inauguration of Breast Feeding Helpline, an initiative for the first time by a private hospital was inaugurated by Dr. Chitra Ramamurthy.
Conducted an Art Exhibition of painting done by Autism Children in Brookefields Mall. There were more than 20 paintings that were kept on display and the were all for sale.
Rotary Clubs of East, Ikons, Coimbatore, Central, Downtown & Texcity conducted a program called "Blind Date" which started at 06:30 a.m. and ended by 07:30 p.m. on Sep 26th. During this program, Rotarians, Rotaractors, Invitees blindfolded themselves and took a half round around Coimbatore Race Course as an awareness towards National Eye Donation Fortnight. This program was well covered by media and was done in support with the police department.
RCC Texcity in association with GKNM Hospital did a Champions Walk around Race Course in the morning of October 2nd - Gandhi Jayanthi Day. Survivors of Cancer along with the doctors & nurses did a half round around Race Course as a support for people who have survived cancer.
Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity conducted a mega event called Coimbatore Career Conclave in Indian Public School. This program was aimed at 1X to X1std student. Around 2000 students benefitted out of this program. The students were motivated to be\"Job Creators\" instead of\"Job Seekers\". The chief guest of the program was Lakshminarayanan, ViceChariman of CTS. The Speakers of the day were Sree Vidya of RSPL, Chennai, Balachandran of VIT, Vellore, & Rtn PDG K A Kuriachan. The program started at 10 a.m. and concluded by 1:30 p.m. The students were picked by bus from their respective schools and dropped back once again.
Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity in association with Cosmos Sports, GiantStarkenn, & Swarga Foundation organized CYCLATHON to observe International Child Abuse Prevention Day on Sunday, November 9th 2014. The cycle ride was flagged off by Dist CollectorShrimathi Archana Pathnaik at 05:45 a.m. in front of her residence in Race Course. CYCLOTHON spanned 5kms (two rounds of Race Course) and finished in CSI School, Race Course followed by Breakfast for all the participants.
Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity in association with Cosmos Sports, GiantStarkenn, & Swarga Foundation organized CYCLATHON to observe International Child Abuse Prevention Day on Sunday, November 9th 2014. The cycle ride was flagged off by Dist CollectorShrimathi Archana Pathnaik at 05:45 a.m. in front of her residence in Race Course. CYCLOTHON spanned 5kms (two rounds of Race Course) and finished in CSI School, Race Course followed by Breakfast for all the participants.
Library books of Rs.1 lac was distributed to 10 girls school in and around the Karamadai. These books were bought from Samskriya Foundation by Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity.
Inaugrated "Happy Village" at Ettimadai Village in the presence of AG Rtn. Basheer Ahmed. The Village has 800 families and they all will benefit out of the project that we do under Happy Village
DG Rtn Venugopalan Menon inaugurated the Happy Village Program in Velarugampalayam Village. The streets were cleaned, pictorial representations were done in water tanks, toilet block was inaugurated, bins were distributed, and the villagers were educated on the importance of a clean village.
The first Ladies of the G30 clubs were honored on International Women's day towards their commitment and dedication in supporting the presidents to perform well.
Logophilia- a literacy workshop with 72 beneficiaries was held from june 20th to 29th and a profit of 1,25000 was made. This program was conducted byAnnets club of Texcity. The Annets also sponsored 5 children to participate in the program free of cost, which was worth Rs. 25,0000.
Uyirin Nanban program was launched in CIT college in Coimbatore on Dec 9,2014. The program benefitted around 4500 students of the institution. Corporation commissioner K. VijayakarthikeyanInaugurated the programme and spoken on the importance of saving life. Rapid Action Force Commandant K.K.Pauly elaborated on the efforts taken by the force to maintain thousands of saplings. The program was inauguratedin the presence of AG Rtn A G Basheer Ahamed.
RCC Texcity is celebrating its 25th year this rotary year 2014-2015. In line with the celebrations, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity launched a unique service program called "Uyirin Nanban -Friend of Life - Jeevan Mithra" on Oct 10, 2014 in GRD Auditorium in PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore at 11 a.m in association with Rotaract Club of PSG CAS & the Rotaract Club of LIA. It will be an ongoing service program which will focus on Five Action Plans namely: (Tree Planting & Sustaining, Water Conservation & Clean City, Organ Donation & Blood Donation, Emergency First Aid Training & Road Safety Awareness, Anti-Abortion Awareness & Protection of Girl Child)
Conducted a seminar on Emergency First Aid Training &Road Accident Awareness for about 400 participants in Ganga Hospital . The seminar was convened by Dr Kannan Balaram of Ganga Hospital .It was a 2.5 hour seminar .The program was inaugurated by Dr Rajasekar, Chairman of Ganga Hospital.
Uyirin Nanban program was inaugurated by Dr SUdhakar SP for Rural Coimbatore. The Guest of Honor was P P Pauly , Commandant of RAF, Coimbatore .Naresh ,GM OF DRDA was also present with the Secretary of the college Mrs Saraswathi Khannaiyan. Rtn Kuriachan ,Rtn R.S Maruti, & Rtn Prasanna joining the eminent guests on thedias. The program was attended by 5000 student.
Uyirin Nanban (Friend of Life) Award for Rev Fr David Chiramel for donating his kidney to an electric who is not known to him, which is a noble act by him.
The second Covid wave of the pandemic was devastating. Life came to a standstill and many became helpless. Sanjeevani is a community service project initiated and coordinated by then District Director(DD) R.S Maruti.
Conducted a self-defense awareness program for about 2300 Girlstudents of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science.
184 Girls from Chennur Higher Secondary School & 175 Girls from Alandurai Higher Secondary School were thought self defense. Self demonstration was done by Sonika Vikram & her team of trainers. The girls were benefitted out of this program and they were motivated.
RCC Texcity Donated 16 Tables to the Government School in Ettimadai Village. This will help the children in sitting comfortably and studying. Theannets contributed significantly for this project.
RCC Texcity conducted a program on Child Abuse called Parenting 2020 on August 12, 2014 in HotelAnnapoorna R S Puram. Well-known child psychologist Purni Krishnakumar steered the entire event. She spoke on Child Abuse, Bullying, Sexual Values, & Empathy. The project was done as part of the ROTARY DISTRICT 3201 GOVERNOR'S PRIORITYCHILD ABUSE.
DG Rtn MD Venugopalan Menon launched the Video of Podhum Vanmurai on Child Abuse during this official visit to RCC Texcity.
Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity conducted a mega event called "Positive Parenting for THE 21st Century" in Avila Convent, Coimbatore for the parents of students studying from Std V to Std XII in the same school on Sep 24, 2014 free of cost. The District Collector Ms Archana Patnaik & DG Rtn Venugopalan Menon inaugurated the day-long program which started at 9 a.m. and ended by 5 p.m. A total number of 2800 parents benefited out of this program. Similar programs will be subsequently conducted in all cooperating schools in Coimbatore District in the coming year. PDG Rtn K A Kuriachan emphasized on Organ Donation.
Postal Stamp of Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity released.
124x7 breastfeeding helpline ganga hospital
2Art Exhibition By Autism Kids
3Blind walk
4Cancer Champion Walk
5Clean Coimbatore
6Coimbatore Career Conclave
7Cyclathon for Child Abuse
8Disabled RYLA Brain Child
9Donation of library in 10 Schools
10Happy Village - Inaugration Ettimadai Village
11Happy Village - Velarugampalayam
12Honoring G 30 first Ladies
13India’s 75th Independence’s
14Jamboori
15Logophilia A Literacy Workshop
16Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary
17Make a wish foundation
18UTSAV
19UTSAV FUN
20Uyirin Nanban - CIT
21Uyirin Nanban - Friend of Life Jeevan mithra
22Uyirin Nanban - Ganga hospital
23Uyirin Nanban - HCAS
24Uyirin Nanban Award Rev. Fr. David chiramil Jeevan mithra
25Public Image Director
26Sanjeevani
27Self Defense Avinashilingam Institute for Home Sciences
28Self Defense for Under Privileged Girls
29Tables for Government School Ettimadai
30MEGA MARATHON
31Parenting 2020
32Podhum Vanmurai Musical video on child abuse
33Positive Parenting for 21st Century
34Postal Stamp Texcity 25 years
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Samba
Shanmugam
R. Shanmugam, born in 1929, showcased remarkable wisdom. At Pachaiyappa's College, he formed a lifelong friendship with Thirupathiswamy and shared a special bond with Indira Devi, connected to his family through a close relationship.
Indira
Devi
R. Shanmugam and Indira Devi got married in 1952, commencing a lifelong partnership founded on mutual respect and trust. Indira's remarkable confidence and beauty had predicted their union, exemplifying her exceptional strength of character
Devi
Karpagam Maruti
Director of Samba Publishing Company.
Abinithi
Sammbavi
Sustainable fashion entrepreneur and founder of Sambhavi. Experienced in design, production, and business development. Holds MSc in International Business from Cass Business School, with certifications from Harvard and Central Saint Martins.
Govindh
Rajkumar
Results-driven business leader and entrepreneur with experience at Bain & Company. Director at Mahasakthi Group, driving business growth and strategy. Alumnus of CEMS, with degrees from top universities and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
Abbisree
Saadhvi Maruti
Talent Partner at BlocHaus, connecting companies in blockchain and Web3 with top marketing and brand management talent. Expertise in recruitment solutions, driving innovation in the rapidly evolving field of blockchain and Web3.
Mithran
Aravind
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