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Kannan Rajarathinam

Kannan Rajarathinam (born 23 August 1962) is an Indian writer, teacher, and former United Nations officer. He worked for the United Nations for 28 years in different countries. He writes books and articles about Tamil Nadu's politics and leaders. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Georgia School of Law.[1]

Kannan Rajarathinam
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Kannan Rajarathinam in 2024
Born23 August 1962 (aged 63)
Chennai, India
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
Alma mater
  • University of Georgia
  • Tufts University
  • Madras Law College
  • New College, Chennai
Occupation
  • Writer
  • Diplomat
  • Teacher
Known forWriting about Tamil leaders and working with the United Nations
Children2

Early life and education

Kannan was born in Chennai, India. He studied science at New College in Chennai and law at Madras Law College. Later, he moved to the United States to study for a Master's degree in Law (LLM) at the University of Georgia. He also completed a Ph.D. in International Relations at Tufts University.[2][3]

Career with the United Nations

Kannan joined the United Nations in 1993 as a civil affairs officer in Croatia.[4] He worked in countries like Bosnia, Cyprus, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Sudan. In Cyprus, he helped open a Greek church for worship for the first time in 30 years.[5][6]

Writing and books

Kannan started writing articles in Indian newspapers like The Hindu, The Times of India, and The News Minute.[7] He wrote biographies of Tamil political leaders like C. N. Annadurai, M. G. Ramachandran, and a recent book on the DMK political party.[8]

  • Anna: The Life and Times of C.N. Annadurai (2010)[9]
  • MGR: A Life (2017)[10]
  • The DMK Years (2024)[11][12]

Personal life

Kannan married Usharani in 1989. They have two children. He says he respects all religions but prefers to call himself agnostic.

References

  1. ↑ "Kannan Rajarathinam | University of Georgia School of Law". www.law.uga.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  2. ↑ "Kannan Rajarathinam | University of Georgia School of Law". www.law.uga.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  3. ↑ "திமுக பெரியாருடன் முரண்பட்டாலும் அவரது சித்தாந்தங்களை ஆதரிப்பது ஏன்? ஓர் ஆய்வு". BBC News தமிழ் (in தமிழ்). 2025-01-18. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  4. ↑ Tamil Palam - 25 years of UN work. 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2025-04-02 – via YouTube.
  5. ↑ "Anna was able to tap into Kamaraj's success: Tharoor". The Hindu. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  6. ↑ Team, Education Plus (2025-02-12). "News from the world of Education: February 12, 2025" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X . https://www.thehindu.com/education/news-from-the-world-of-education-february-12-2025/article69210845.ece. Retrieved 2025-04-21. 
  7. ↑ "R-Kannan: Read Latest News from R-Kannan - Times of India". Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  8. ↑ "ஏப்ரல் 26 - காருகுறிச்சியார் நூற்றாண்டு: ராஜரத்தினத்தின் இரண்டு கண்கள்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  9. ↑ Rajarathinam, Kannan (2010). Anna: The Life and Times of C.N. Annadurai. Penguin. ISBN 0-14342-903-5.
  10. ↑ Rajarathinam, Kannan (2017). MGR: A Life. Penguin. ISBN 9-78938-649-588-4.
  11. ↑ Rajarathinam, Kannan (2024). The DMK Years. Penguin. ISBN 9-78935-708-732-2.
  12. ↑ MGR shooting incident revealed. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2025-04-02 – via YouTube.
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