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Mint
30-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Who was T N Manoharan? Ex-ICAI President and Padma Shri Awardee known for Satyam revival, passes away
Padma Shree awardee and former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mumbai. Manoharan was a practising Chartered Accountant for over thirty years. The government appointed him to the Board of Satyam Computer Services to protect the interests of depositors and wind up the business. Manoharan was the ICAI President from 2006 to 2007 and held positions as Chairman of its Accounting Research Foundation and the National Committee on Accounting Standards of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He served as a member on the Board of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) from 2006-07 and on the Committees of Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Central Board of Direct Taxes. Manoharan also served as the Non-Executive Chairman of Canara Bank for five years, from 2015 to 2020. He received the Business Leadership Award and was named Indian of the Year in 2009 as part of the Satyam revival team. Additionally, he was honoured with India's prestigious civilian award, the Padma Shri. He specialised in Accountancy, Economics, Banking, Risk, Agriculture and Rural Economy, Small-Scale Industry, Finance, Law, Human Resources, Business Management, Administration, and Corporate Governance. Manoharan pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Madras, a Master's in Commerce from Sri Venkateshwara University in Andhra Pradesh, and a law degree from the Madras Law College. Sharing details on Manoharan's demise, Dinesh Wagerah, a member of ICAI, wrote on X, 'Big loss to CA fraternity. It's saddening to know the news of the sudden and untimely passing of our beloved past president of ICAI, Padma Shri CA. T.N. Manoharan, earlier today in Mumbai, following a massive heart attack. CA. Manoharan was not only a towering figure in our profession but also a true statesman of our nation.' He added, 'His wisdom, humility, and unwavering integrity inspired generations of Chartered Accountants. He was a remarkable ambassador of the profession, earning respect and admiration across the globe. His passing is an irreparable loss—not just to the professional fraternity, but to the nation at large. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace.'
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chartered Accountant stalwart passes away: TN Manoharan dies; ex-ICAI president leaves rich legacy
File photo: TN Manohar T N Manoharan, renowned chartered accountant, former chairman of IDBI Bank and one of India's most respected financial minds, passed away on Wednesday. He was widely acknowledged for his leadership in major institutional recoveries, including the turnaround of Satyam Computers following one of India's biggest corporate frauds. A former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Manoharan, was appointed as special director on the board of Satyam Computer Services Ltd by the Government of India. His contributions during the crisis earned him the 'Business Leadership Award' and the title of 'Indian of the Year 2009'. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was also conferred the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours. According to ET, he also served as a government-nominated director at Sahara India Finance Corporation during its winding-up process, protecting the interests of depositors. From 2015 to 2020, he held the post of non-executive chairman of Canara Bank . Manoharan was widely respected for his deep understanding of accountancy, banking, finance, corporate governance, law, and rural economy. He was known for his contributions to sectors ranging from agriculture and small-scale industries to risk management and human resources. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo His academic credentials were equally impressive. He held a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Madras, a Master's in Commerce from Sri Venkateshwara University in Andhra Pradesh, and a law degree from the Madras Law College. He was also a distinguished Fellow Chartered Accountant. T N Manoharan's legacy leaves a lasting imprint on India's financial and corporate governance landscape. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Discover stories of India's leading eco-innovators at Ecopreneur Honours 2025
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
VMY2026: Tourism Malaysia backs 'Worth The Wait' to boost country's global appeal
VMY2026: Tourism Malaysia backs 'Worth The Wait' to boost country's global appeal Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia is stepping up efforts to promote the country by leveraging the global reach of international films, in preparation for Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026. The latest initiative is through the film 'Worth The Wait', a collaborative project between the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) and King Street Pictures, an international production company. Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Manoharan Periasamy said film is a powerful medium for showcasing Malaysia's beauty to global audiences, and the ministry fully supports foreign production companies that choose the country as a filming location. "One of our key objectives is to promote Malaysia through cinema. We strongly encourage more international film companies to select Malaysia as their filming destination," he said at the premiere of Worth The Wait today. He said Tourism Malaysia is actively involved in promotional efforts, positioning Malaysia as a filming destination and leveraging the film's cast and producers as ambassadors for the VMY2026 campaign on social media platforms. Manoharan said the film's cast, predominantly of Asian descent, with millions of followers on digital platforms, can significantly boost Malaysia's appeal among international travellers. In addition to the collaboration with Worth The Wait producers, he said the ministry and Finas are also actively engaging with more international production companies. He noted that film-based promotion offers broad and rapid reach, as movies today are distributed not only in cinemas but also via online streaming platforms. He said this collaboration presents a win-win opportunity for the ministry, government agencies and international filmmakers in promoting and showcasing Malaysia's unique attractions. During the screening, producer Rachel Tan shared that the film is loosely inspired by her personal love story, which began as a long-distance relationship between Malaysia and the United States. "Worth The Wait is not just entertainment, but also a reflection of love, faith and hope. Dan Mark (producer) and I wanted to create something that celebrates our Asian identity while speaking to audiences around the world. "The response so far has been incredibly encouraging," said the former Miss Malaysia. Partially filmed at various locations across Malaysia, Worth The Wait reflects ongoing efforts to promote Asian representation in North America while also showcasing Malaysia's diverse natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage and renowned hospitality, qualities that continue to position the country as a world-class travel destination. Produced by King Street Pictures, the film is scheduled for theatrical release in Malaysia this August, with distribution by Astro Shaw. Directed by Tom Shu-Yu Lin, the film features a star-studded cast including Ross Butler, Lana Condor, Andrew Koji, Sung Kang, Elodie Yung and Golden Horse Award-winning actress Karena Lam, acclaimed across Hong Kong and Taiwan, alongside Malaysia's own Kheng Hua Tan. The film marks a significant milestone for Malaysian cinema, standing as one of the few romantic dramas to achieve both international theatrical and streaming success. It has already gained popularity as a streaming original in Hollywood, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and is set to premiere in cinemas across Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia. – Bernama
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hockey India and TN government sign MoU, unveil official logo of FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025
Hockey India and the Government of Tamil Nadu on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and unveiled the official logo for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 to be held in the State. The 14th edition of the international hockey tournament will be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10 and will see the number of participating teams rise from 16 to 24. Each city will host 12 teams during the initial phase of the tournament before the bandwagon shifts to the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in the capital for the semifinal and the final. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayinidhi Stalin, announced that the State government has sanctioned Rs. 65 crore for the conduct of the tournament. 'Chennai and Madurai will be the proud hosts for this grand event, showcasing our hockey legacy and rich infrastructure. Tamil Nadu has a proven track record of hosting major hockey events, dating back to the first edition of the Men's Champions Trophy in 1996,' the Deputy Chief Minister said. 'The sanctioned amount will be spent not only for the event but also for infrastructure development, including a new world-class synthetic turf in Madurai,' he added. 'Hosting back-to-back high-profile hockey events [Asian Champions Trophy in 2023 and the Junior World Cup in 2025] is a testament to the excellence in hosting and the support provided by the Tamil Nadu State government,' Hockey India Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, said. Hockey India Treasurer, Sekar J. Manoharan, lauded the decision to host the event in Madurai, providing people from the southern parts of the State an opportunity to witness top-class hockey in their backyard. 'The southern zone in Tamil Nadu is a hockey hub. Building a stadium there and hosting an event will be a huge success. The decision to build a viewing gallery along with the new pitch in Madurai will allow many people to come and watch the games and get inspired,' said Manoharan, the President of the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu. 'Our junior team has been doing well, and we hope to see the side finish on the podium in front of the home crowd,' he added. Manoharan also confirmed that all the clearances have been sought from the central government to allow Pakistan, which qualified for the tournament after finishing runner-up in the 2024 Junior Asia Cup, to participate in the under-21 event.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kerala: Even six years after getting titles, tribals of Nelliyampathy denied right to pay land tax
NELLIYAMPATHY (PALAKKAD): 'How can a government give us titles and then deny us the right to prove we own the land?' asks Manoharan, his voice trembling with a mix of anger and heartbreak. A member of the Malasar tribe in Nelliyampathy residing in the Bhagavathi Mooppan Tribal Colony, Manoharan is among 127 tribal families caught in a cruel paradox - granted land titles after a 16-year-long struggle, yet they are being denied the basic right to pay tax in their own names. The land ownership titles, or pattayas, were distributed in 2018 to 127 tribal families from the Malasar and Irular communities during a highly publicised government function in Palakkad by the then government. The gesture was seen as a long-overdue acknowledgement of their fight for land, which began in 2002 - a few weeks ahead of the well-known Muthanga land agitation. 'It took 16 long years for the authorities to finally allot one acre each to 127 families,' 52-year-old Manoharan told TNIE. 'Today, 186 families are living on the land, which was once part of the state-run Nelliyampathy Orange Farm. But even now, we can't pay land tax in our names. What kind of ownership is this?' The problem, according to officials, lies in the fact that the allotted land was originally classified as a forest village. The subdivision records necessary to complete the transfer of ownership are still being prepared. As a result, local village offices have refused to process tax payments, citing jurisdictional limitations under the forest department. 'This is not just about land tax. It's about dignity, recognition, and the right to live without fear of eviction,' said V S Prasad, a local political leader who has been supporting the tribal community's demands. 'Without proper documents and recognition, these families remain vulnerable, despite the pattayas in their hands.'
