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" To: "Subbiah Arunachalam" Cc: "Les Carr" 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:

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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" To: Cc: ; Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 10:15 AM Subject: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Dr. T B Rajashekar

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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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