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The text is from “The Hindu” e-paper, dated December 13, 2025, published on December 14, 2025. It contains various sections, including world affairs from an Indian perspective, film reviews, technology news, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews. The main news item is the passing of Prof. R. Thandavan, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras, after a prolonged illness at the age of 75. He served as a professor at Pachchaiyappa’s College and later at the University of Madras, where he was the Head of the Department of Anna Centre for Public Affairs and a member of the Syndicate. He served as the Vice-Chancellor from 2013-2016. He is survived by his wife and two sons, with the funeral scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m.

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Former University of Madras Vice-Chancellor Prof. R. Thandavan Passes Away at 75

Chennai, December 14, 2025 – Prof. R. Thandavan, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras (UoM), passed away this morning after a prolonged illness. He was 75 years old.

Prof. Thandavan had a distinguished career in academia. He joined the University of Madras in 1987 as a Reader and the first Head of the Department of Anna Centre for Public Affairs. Prior to his tenure at UoM, he taught history at Pachchaiyappa’s College for a decade.

A respected figure within the University of Madras, Prof. Thandavan was elected as a member of the Syndicate for three terms before retiring in 2010. He later served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University between 2013 and 2016.

He is survived by his wife and two sons. The funeral is scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.

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