The pioneer of modern Tamil poetry was an associate of what organization?
Laxman Mahadeo Chitale Laxman Mahadeo Chitale, (1892-1960) was an Indian architect, author and one of the first Indian associates of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He was the architect of several landmark buildings in India such as the Life Insurance Corporation of India building, Chennai, Ram Mohan Palace, Kochi which was once the seat of the High Court of Kerala, Subramania Bharati Monument, Ettayapuram, Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Adyar and the Reserve Bank of India building, Nagpur. The Government of India honoured him in 1957, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his services to the nation.
M. N. Ethiraj Vannar M. N. Ethiraj Vannar, better known as M. Ethirajulu (Tamil: எத்திராஜ் வண்ணார் ) (19 September 1919 – 18 September 1970), was a leading figure in Salavaithozlilalar Sangam and the first Vannar member of the Madras Legislative Council. He is most memorable for his effort to associate the Vannar community with the Self-Respect Movement.