June 2005 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Re: [bytesforall_readers] Introducing: FSUG, Bangalore
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

Dear Rakesh and Friends: Congrats on your work to promote Free Software. I have a suggestion. You may also promote open access to scientific and scholarly journal literature. For a clear idea of open access and its tremendous benefits, please look up "Open Access News" the daily blog of Prof. Peter Suber. Or, if you live in Bangalore, visit NCSI at IISc and talk to Mr Francis Jayakanth. If you live in New Delhi, visit NIC and meet Mr Sukhdev Singh or Dr Naina Panditha. They are running 'OpenMED' an open access archive for biomedical literature. If you are in Bombay, you may talk to Dr D K Sahu of MedKnow Publications. Thanks and best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <fred(a)bytesforall.org> To: <bytesforall_readers(a)yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:03 AM Subject: [bytesforall_readers] Introducing: FSUG, Bangalore > Self-description. From "Rakesh 'Arky' Ambati" <rakesh_ambati(a)yahoo.com> > > Free Software User Group-Bangalore http://bangalore.gnu.org.in/ an > active group of Free Software enthusiasts, GNU users and students. We > started FSUG two years ago with a view to mentor, help the use Free > Software in Schools and colleges and for common good. > > Recently we have made a successful public campaign to adopt Free > Software Solution in educational courses by Visveswaraiah > Technological University. > http://bangalore.gnu.org.in/?VTU-FLOSS_Campaign > > Currently we are working on creating a massive directory of Indian Free > Software Projects, consisting of all the contributions from Indian > Sub-continent. http://bangalore.gnu.org.in/?IndianFreeSoftwareProjects > > END OF FORWARDED MSG > .......................................................................... > Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Journalist | Mobile +91 9822 122436 > Tel +91.832.2409490 | http://fn.swiki.net | http://www.bytesforall.net > .......................................................................... > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bytesforall_readers/ > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > bytesforall_readers-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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Dr. TBR - Heartfelt condolences from TCS
by bp.prakash＠tcs.com 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

This is really shocking and un bearable loss to our fraternity. Dr Rajshekar was instrumental in very many initiatives, be it academics, research or the industry. I still remember the starting days of NCSI (1983) with Dr Raj, Harish, tulsi, Kapaleaswaran, Seena & others . Both NCSI and Dr Rajshekar grew to great heights, complimenting each other's strengths & success. It will certainly create a void and wd take a long time to come to terms. Our respectful condolences to his family both at home and work. ( Will someone give more details of the unfortunate incident / accident ?) Bp Prakash Tata Consultancy Services Limited Mailto: bp.prakash(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you This is really shocking and un bearable loss to our fraternity. Dr Rajshekar was instrumental in very many initiatives, be it academics, research or the industry. I still remember the starting days of NCSI �(1983) with Dr Raj, Harish, tulsi, Kapaleaswaran, Seena & others . Both NCSI and Dr Rajshekar grew to great heights, complimenting each other's strengths & success. It will certainly create a void and wd take a long time to come to terms. Our respectful condolences to his family both at home and work. � ( Will someone give more details of the unfortunate incident / accident ?) Bp Prakash Tata Consultancy Services Limited Mailto: bp.prakash(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you

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Great Teacher no more !
by Dr. R M Vatnal 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

It is great loss for LIS profession in India. He was great teacher. As a NCSI'an, we all remember his personality and dedication to the profession. We pray GOD to REST HIS SOUL IN PEACE AND strengthen his family to over come the loss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. R M VATNAL Head, Computer Section, University Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003 INDIA Ph: 0836-2747121 Ext: 313(O) 2770907(R) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html

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Sad demise of Dr T B Rajasekhar
by theresa.williams＠wipro.com 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

Hello friends It is shocking news for the whole library community to loose such a pioneer in the field whose contributions are great! We are very sad about the untimely and sad demise of Dr.Rajashekar. More over it is so fresh and green in our memories as he was invited as a guest speaker 2 yrs ago to address us. We, all the team members express our deep condolences to the bereaved family . May God strenghthen the family to bear this loss and comfort them at this moment of grief. May his soul rest in peace. Regards Theresa ISD Wipro Technologies Theresa Williams Information Services Division Wipro Technologies 72,Keonics E-city Hosur road Bangalore 560100 Tel:91-80-51381791 91-80-28520408#1791 FAX:91-80-28520478 VOIP:808-5512 Mobile:9845324613 -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 2:26 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Dr T B Rajasekhar I am pained to inform you that Dr T B Rajasekhar, Associate Chairman, NCSI, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore died in a road accident yesterday night in Bangalore. We are extremely shocked to know about the sudden, untimely demise of a young bright professional whose contributions to the profession will be remembered forever, this listserv through which I am informing you about his sad, tragic demise was one of his early contributions to the professionals in the country. May God give peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the family members to bear the loss. with prayers Sangeeta Kaul _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender at Wipro or Mailadmin(a)wipro.com immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

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RE: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 27, Issue 5
by Sankar_kandepedu 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

This is very bad news for all. Heart felt condolences from Satyam computer Services Ltd., Library Team. Regards, Sankar Kandepedu Tel: +91 80 23460616 x 4997 -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:56 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 27, Issue 5 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar (Subbiah Arunachalam) 2. Re: Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar (Subbiah Arunachalam) 3. Re: Condolence from KAU on the demise of Dr. Rajashekahr (Aloor Thomas Francis) 4. Condolence - from library staff IGIDR, Mumbai (G. K. Manjunath) 5. This is very tragic (K M Haneefa) 6. Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar (HENAG) 7. Re: Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar (Jitender Sharma) 8. Heart felt condolences (SCKumaresan) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 14:03:21 +0530 From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar To: "Jobish P" <jobish_p(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, "Prof N. Balakrishnan" <balki(a)serc.iisc.ernet.in>, <agmenon(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Message-ID: <005c01c568e0$6fc45cf0$791e09c0@Arun> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Dear Prof. Balakrishnan/ Prof. Menon/ Francis: Kindly accept my heart felt condolences. Please convey the same to Mrs Rajashekar and other members of his family. Raja was one of the best information professionals of our country and had earned a reputation around the world. He played an important role in training young professionals in modern information dissemination tchniques and in promoting the open access culture in India. His passing away is a great loss to the profession. RIP. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jobish P" <jobish_p(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: <broadcast(a)iisc.ernet.in> Cc: <ncsi-net(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>; <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 10:15 AM Subject: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar > > > > We are very sad to inform you that Dr. T B Rajashekar, Associate Chairman > of NCSI expired on 3-6-05 in an accident. His body will be brought to his > residence at 10.15 A M today(4-6-05). The funeral is expected to take > place by 3 PM today. > > Residence Address > > #676 > 4th Cross, Near Swimming Pool > Mahalakshmi Layout > Bangalore > > Burial Ground : > > Chamarajpet > Near TR Mills > > (Left turn after the end of 5th main) > > > CHAIRMAN > NCSI > > > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 15:48:53 +0530 From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar To: "Stevan Harnad" <harnad(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk>, "Prof N. Balakrishnan" <balki(a)serc.iisc.ernet.in>, "Niranjan V Joshi" <nvjoshi(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in>, <franc(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, oa-india(a)dgroups.org Message-ID: <00ad01c568ef$07ca0640$791e09c0@Arun> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Yes Stevan, it is the same Raja. Melissa of OSI and UNESCO had recognised his worth and invited him to some conferences and workshops. I always thought he was very good in his work. In fact, I had to face some harsh comments from other Indian colleagues when I mentioned in a discussion list that NCSI was a good training centre for young Indian librarians. He is no more. Why should such an accomplished expert die when he has so much more to give to the rest of us, I do not understand. Nature's ways are inscrutable. Arun ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stevan Harnad" <harnad(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk> To: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Cc: "Les Carr" <lac(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar > Dear Arun, > > Can this really be Raja, whom I know, who did so much to set up the > IIS archive? who helped host Les Carr's visit to India? > > A great loss of a dedicated man, in his prime. > > If possible, please convey my condolences to his family, and my gratitude > and appreciation for all his important work. > > Stevan > > On Sat, 4 Jun 2005, Subbiah Arunachalam wrote: > >> Dear Prof. Balakrishnan/ Prof. Menon/ Francis: >> >> Kindly accept my heart felt condolences. Please convey the same to Mrs >> Rajashekar and other members of his family. Raja was one of the best >> information professionals of our country and had earned a reputation >> around >> the world. He played an important role in training young professionals in >> modern information dissemination tchniques and in promoting the open >> access >> culture in India. His passing away is a great loss to the profession. >> RIP. >> >> Arun >> [Subbiah Arunachalam] >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jobish P" <jobish_p(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >> To: <broadcast(a)iisc.ernet.in> >> Cc: <ncsi-net(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>; <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 10:15 AM >> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar >> >> > We are very sad to inform you that Dr. T B Rajashekar, Associate >> > Chairman >> > of NCSI expired on 3-6-05 in an accident. His body will be brought to >> > his >> > residence at 10.15 A M today(4-6-05). The funeral is expected to take >> > place by 3 PM today. >> > >> > Residence Address >> > >> > #676 >> > 4th Cross, Near Swimming Pool >> > Mahalakshmi Layout >> > Bangalore >> > >> > Burial Ground : >> > >> > Chamarajpet >> > Near TR Mills >> > >> > (Left turn after the end of 5th main) >> > >> > >> > CHAIRMAN >> > NCSI >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > LIS-Forum mailing list >> > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >> > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum >> ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 03:34:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Aloor Thomas Francis <francisaloor(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Re: Condolence from KAU on the demise of Dr. Rajashekahr To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: <20050604103452.74992.qmail(a)web54501.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Dear professionals, Dr.TB Rajashekahr was a great prefessional with novel ideas. His contributions are remarkable. His demise is a great loss to the entitre profession. iisc.ernet.in wrote: Library prefessionals in the Kerala Agricultural University and myself express our deep condolence. A.T. Francis Assistant Librarian Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656 francisaloor(a)yahho.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 22:04:30 +0530 (IST) From: "G. K. Manjunath" <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Condolence - from library staff IGIDR, Mumbai To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.4.30.0506051906030.510634-100000(a)brahma.igidr.ac.in> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII We are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Dr.T.B.Rajashekhar. It is shocking and unbelievable. We have lost an eminent information scientist and a dedicated teacher. Our condolences to his family and also to all the NCSI members. G.K.Manjunath S.M.Pujar Sangeeta H Vinita H Library staff IGIDR, Mumbai ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 02:41:16 -0700 (PDT) From: K M Haneefa <haneefcalicut(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] This is very tragic To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com, iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com, nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, dlrg(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Message-ID: <20050604094116.42650.qmail(a)web33509.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dear Friends, I am deeply shocked to know the unexpected death news of Dr. T B Rajashekar......... This is very tragic....................... Myself and my department would like to express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Dr. T B Rajashekar. May ALLAH rest his soul in peace and give strength to his family to bear this loss. K M Haneefa Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala E-mail : haneefcalicut(a)yahoo.com Phone No: 09895842431 --------------------------------- Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM & more. Check it out!

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Condolances - Dr TB Rajashekar
by Vyasamoorthy＠icicikp.com 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

Could not believe when I heard the sad news of Dr TB Rajashekar's passing away in an accident. We at VIC of ICICI Knowledge Park, Hyderabad gained a lot with his involvement in our project -- his team developed a very useful Online library of web resources for us. He was a thorough professional and a fine gentleman. An irreparable personal loss to me. May His Soul Rest in Peace. My condolances to his bereaved family members. Dr.P.Vyasamoorthy, Advisor, Virtual Information Centre, ICICI Knowledge Park, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shameerpet Mandal, RR District, Hyderabad 500078 INDIA Email: vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Phone - Office: +91(40)23480053 Fax: +91(40)23480007 Phone Residence: +91(40)27846631

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Sad demise of Dr.T.B.Rajashekar - Lose of An Inspiration
by Sukhdev Singh 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

I am greatly pained to hear the sad demise of Dr.T.B.Rajashekar. It was difficult to believe as only few days back he replied to my personal email commenting on OpenMED [ http://openmed.nic.in ]. Dr. Rajashekar was the key inspiration to me for OpenMED. He was one of the great professional we had in our times. His contribution to the profession and his inspiration to many young professionals, especially for initiating the Open Access Movement in India, will be remembered for ages. My heart felt condolences for bereaved family and pray almighty for his soul to rest in peace. --Sukhdev Singh, Principal Systems Analyst, Bibliographic Informatics Division, National Informatics Centre, New Delhi

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Re: SadDemise of Dr. T.B. Rajashekar
by sibli＠nic.in 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

It is very difficult to believe that Dr. T.B. Rajashekar is no more. He was such a nice personality, dynamic person and pioneer in the field of Library and Informatin Science. I was one of his students as NCSI trainee during 1991-92 batch. I have known him very closely and have a great respect for him. May his soul rests in peace. Md. Sibli Sirajee Senior Systems Analyst NIC, New Delhi

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Dr T B Rajashekar
by Prafulla Chandra 06 Jun '05

06 Jun '05

Dear All, I vaguely remember having a glimpse of Dr T B Rajashekar during the Caliber meet held at the University of Madras. Although I didn't have any opportunity to meet him personally or to talk to him, I could form a mental picture of the type of person he was through his rare but measured, sensitive and considerate postings to the LIS- Forum, which he moderated so successfully with tremendous impact. For some inexplicable reasons, over the years my heart was filled with admiration, affection and high respect for this humane personality who provided inspiring leadership to many a LIS professional like me. During my earlier years, I used to copy and paste some messages to LIS-Forum. This used to create problems. Dr Rajashekar sent a detailed reply on the proper procedure to be followed while posting messages. I repeated the same mistakes a couple of times. Even then, he didn't spike even a single message of mine. He used to send a personal message, marked with utmost politeness and considerateness. It is very rare to find such finest human qualities these days. When I first learnt about this shocking news on Saturday, it was a numbing experience. I felt as if we have lost one of our family members. The news is particularly more painful in the light of the fact that our National Knowledge Commission has just been constituted. Dr Rajashekar would be made significant contribution to its activities had he been alive. I express my heartfelt condolensces to the members of the bereaved family. T.V. Prafulla Chandra Senior Editor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NISC Export Services Pvt. Ltd. (an affiliate of NISC International, Inc. USA) S-1 Ballad Estates, St.Ann's School Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 017 Andhra Pradesh, India - Tel:+91 40 27001517 Tel/Fax:+91 40 27002538 WWW.NISC.COM A company in service to NISC worldwide. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar
by Jobish P 05 Jun '05

05 Jun '05

We are very sad to inform you that Dr. T B Rajashekar, Associate Chairman of NCSI expired on 3-6-05 in an accident. His body will be brought to his residence at 10.15 A M today(4-6-05). The funeral is expected to take place by 3 PM today. Residence Address #676 4th Cross, Near Swimming Pool Mahalakshmi Layout Bangalore Burial Ground : Chamarajpet Near TR Mills (Left turn after the end of 5th main) CHAIRMAN NCSI

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