Sat Dec 06 15:51:26 UTC 2025: Summary:

M.N. Sudhan Appadurai, the 82-year-old founder and Editor of the evening dailies Pirpagal (Tamil) and Afternoon (English), passed away on December 6, 2025, due to age-related illness. He launched Afternoon in 1977 and Pirpagal in 1981. He was a former president of the Coimbatore Journalists’ Association and held various leadership positions in educational and religious institutions.

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Veteran Journalist M.N. Sudhan Appadurai Passes Away at 82

Coimbatore, December 6, 2025 – M.N. Sudhan Appadurai, the esteemed founder and Editor of the Tamil evening daily Pirpagal and the English evening daily Afternoon, passed away today, December 6, 2025, at the age of 82. He succumbed to age-related illnesses.

Appadurai, a prominent figure in Coimbatore journalism, launched Afternoon in 1977 in collaboration with his father, A.E. Solomon Appadurai. He later founded Pirpagal in 1981, solidifying his contribution to local media.

Beyond his publishing ventures, Appadurai was deeply involved in the community. He served as president of the Coimbatore Journalists’ Association and held key positions in several educational and religious organizations, including the Diocesan Executive Committee, CSI Christ Church, Bishop Appasamy College of Education, CSI Engineering College in the Nilgiris district, and CSI Girls’ Higher Secondary School.

His legacy extends beyond journalism, leaving a lasting impact on education and religious life in the region. He is remembered for his dedication to his community and his contributions to Tamil and English language media.

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