A Life that Inspires | A Presence that Enkindles | Leading with Heart | The Gift of Vision | Dr. Ronald Nazareth

NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

Some people walk into a room and instantly change the atmosphere. Their presence is calm. Their smile is gentle. Their words give confidence. Dr. Ronald Nazareth is one such person. His style of leadership is rooted in positivity. His approach is proactive. His presence is pleasant. He makes people feel that they are not at work. He makes them feel that they are living a larger purpose. For him, work is not just work. It is life itself. It is the essence of being alive with meaning.

The Spirit of Positivity
Positivity is not a tool he uses. It is the nature of his being. He looks for the good in people. He notices the promise in situations. He never wastes energy on complaints. Instead, he spreads hope. He spreads faith. He spreads joy. When people meet him, they leave with more courage than before. As a student counsellor and welfare officer for many years, he has seen students in their moments of fear, doubt, and crisis.
He guided them with patience. He reassured them with kindness. His positivity became their strength. In his presence, young people learnt that failure is not the end, but a step toward growth. He knows that education is not only about classrooms. It is about nurturing hearts. His philosophy has always been simple. A happy student learns better. A supported teacher teaches better. A respected colleague contributes better. For him, happiness is not outside education. Happiness is at the very heart of education.

Proactive Leadership
He is a proactive leader. He anticipates change. He prepares for challenges before they arrive. His leadership is about foresight. It is about guiding others towards what lies ahead. He enjoys in a team game scenario.

As Registrar of St. Aloysius University, he brings this proactive vision into action. Managing academic calendars, enrolment systems, and accreditation requirements are not easy tasks. Yet he carries them out with clarity and order. He ensures that students face no disruption in their learning journey. He ensures that teachers are supported to do their work with ease. He foresees possible hurdles and clears them before they grow.
Because of this, people around him feel safe. They know he has already thought about tomorrow. They know he is preparing for their success. They know he is walking ahead to make the path easier.

Pleasantness as a Strength
Pleasantness is his natural gift. He carries an ease that creates trust. He believes in listening first. He believes in patience. He believes in gentle words. When he guides a student, the student feels respected. When he talks with a colleague, the colleague feels valued. His leadership is not hard and cold. It is warm and human. It is pleasant and strong. It creates a culture of belonging. As Students Welfare Officer, he resolved grievances with sensitivity. As Associate NCC Officer, he trained young cadets with discipline and care. His pleasantness never weakened his authority. It only strengthened it. People followed him not out of fear, but out of trust.

The Teacher and Mentor
Teaching is his first love. He has taught undergraduate students for over thirty-one years and postgraduate students for seventeen years. In every classroom, he is not only a teacher of chemistry but a mentor of life. More than seventy-five students have completed their Master’s theses under his guidance. Each of them found not just an academic guide, but a mentor who believed in their abilities. Today many of them are successful professionals, carrying forward his lessons of discipline and kindness.
He is also a research supervisor for doctoral scholars. Four PhD students are currently working under his guidance. He is not only helping them complete a degree. He is shaping their journey into the world of research. He shares with them his values of honesty, patience, and creativity.

His classrooms are always alive. He brings real-life relevance into abstract subjects. He encourages discussion. He respects questions. He makes young people believe that they can create knowledge, not just consume it.

The Researcher with a Vision
He is a teacher, but also a seeker. He has produced more than twenty-one research papers in peer-reviewed journals. His work has been presented at more than twenty-five national and international conferences. He has shared his knowledge as a resource person in many seminars. His research is not confined to papers. He has also completed a UGC-funded project on functionalized nanoparticles and their role in corrosion prevention. This work shows his commitment to real-world problems. His science is not theory alone. It is applied, practical, and socially relevant.
He is also an innovator. He has published two patents on supercapacitors and gel polymer electrolytes. He believes that science must move beyond laboratories. It must enter life. It must improve society. In him, the curiosity of a scientist and the responsibility of a teacher meet in perfect balance.

The Author of Knowledge
Dr. Ronald Nazareth’s contribution to education goes beyond classrooms and laboratories. He has authored textbooks for pre-university students of Karnataka. These books were not just curriculum requirements. They became guiding lights for countless learners. He also created tutor books that helped students revise, practice, and strengthen their concepts. His commitment to student success made him go further.
He authored a book for CET, NEET, and JEE aspirants in chemistry. Through it, he reached thousands of young minds across the state, preparing them for competitive exams with confidence. Through his books, he extended his presence beyond the classroom walls. Many students who never met him in person have still been taught by him. His words continue to guide them as they prepare for their future.

 
Global Collaborator
Education, for him, is not local. It is global. As Director of International and Domestic Relations at St. Aloysius University, he has built 107 domestic collaborations and 39 international collaborations. He has represented the university in Portugal, Belgium, Spain, and even in discussions with American institutions. At Deusto University in Spain, he was part of the Assembly of the International Association of Jesuit Universities. He helped sign MoUs with universities in Lisbon, Porto, and Vila Real. He has organized bilateral discussions with universities of Pennsylvania and Namur. He also coordinated the RISHII programme, a European Union initiative on internationalization of curriculum in Indian institutions. His efforts brought global pedagogy into Indian classrooms. He proved that education is not bound by borders. Knowledge belongs to the world. For him, international collaboration is about connecting minds across cultures. It is about opening doors where others see walls. It is about giving students the chance to see themselves as global citizens.

Building Teams and Institutions
At the heart of his leadership is teamwork. He does not stand above the team. He stands with the team. He trusts people with responsibility. He empowers them to grow. As Coordinator of the Star College Scheme, as Director of the Loyola Centre for Research and Innovation, and as coordinator of national seminars, he has always believed in collective growth. His leadership does not simply take from teamwork. It also gives. He helps others rise. He teaches people how to create wonders together.
His office doors are never closed. Students come with dreams. Teachers come with ideas. Staff come with concerns. He listens to all. He values creativity. He encourages innovation. He believes that institutions thrive when fresh ideas are welcomed.

The Legacy in Motion
Dr. Ronald Nazareth dreams beyond himself. He dreams with the institution. He believes that a university is a living body. It is a heartbeat. The legacy of St. Aloysius University is deep in his heart. Founded in 1880 with the Jesuit motto Lucet et Ardet; Shine to Enkindle, the institution carries a heritage of light and inspiration. Dr. Nazareth lives this motto each day. He shines with knowledge. He shines with positivity. He shines with leadership. By shining, he enkindles others. He enkindles students with hope. He enkindles colleagues with motivation. He enkindles the institution with purpose. His life is a calling to serve, to inspire, to guide, and to create. His journey is proof that leadership is service. Leadership is joy. Leadership is the art of helping others shine.

Experts hail it as a landmark contribution blending strategy, diplomacy, and mathematical precision

NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

New Delhi: A ground-breaking book titled “Nuances of Transfer of Technology in Defence Domain & Its Mathematical Modelling” has been released, offering rare insights into one of the most critical aspects of modern defence strategy. Authored by Dr. Lakshman Singh and Gaurav Yadav, the book brings together both the technical and diplomatic dimensions of defence technology transfer, a subject often shrouded in secrecy and strategic sensitivity.

The work carries a foreword by Ambassador Pankaj Saran (IFS, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India) and Subrata Mondal, General Manager, HAL Nasik, along with an introduction by Saket Chaturvedi, CEO, MIG Complex, HAL.

Defence, Diplomacy, and Mathematics Interwoven

The book examines the delicate balance between national security, defence diplomacy, and technology acquisition. It also ventures into mathematical modelling of technology transfer, enabling policymakers and industry leaders to better understand project economics, timelines, and execution pathways.

“The book does justice to both the technical part of the Transfer of Technology and the geopolitical approach and skills required to achieve such transfer. It beautifully brings out the two facets of the same coin: technological knowledge and defence diplomacy,” remarked Gen. V.K. Singh (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC, former Union Minister and current Governor of Mizoram.

Endorsements from Defence Leaders

Several prominent voices from India’s defence and strategic community have hailed the book as timely and significant.

Mr. Ravi Prakash, Executive Director, HAL Korwa, noted that it provides a unique blend of technical detail and geopolitical insight, making it essential for anyone working on defence strategy and technology.

Dr. J.P. Das, Chief General Manager, National Academy of Defence Production, praised it as “an invaluable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, and academics alike”.

Prof. (Dr.) Nisha Kant Ojha, Advisor to the Ministry of Defence, highlighted its role in strengthening national security and guiding India’s path towards strategic self-reliance.

A Timely Contribution to India’s Defence Modernisation

With India accelerating its drive towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence, this book arrives at a crucial moment. It demystifies the complexities of technology transfer, combining real-world experiences with structured analytical models. For policymakers, defence professionals, and researchers, it offers a roadmap to navigate the intricate web of defence partnerships and technological advancements.

Published by Lancer Publishers, the book is being described as a must-read compendium for those engaged in the defence sector and national security policy.

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ആത്യന്തികമായി മനുഷ്യരെല്ലാവരും നന്മയിലേയ്ക്ക് സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്നു അല്ലെങ്കിൽ സഞ്ചരിക്കാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നു എന്നാണ് നവാസ് മേത്തറുടെ “ആ താലിമാല തേടി ആരും വന്നില്ല’ എന്ന പുസ്തകം വായിച്ചപ്പോൾ ആദ്യം തോന്നിയത്. ഒറ്റയ്ക്കൊറ്റയ്ക്ക് എല്ലാവരും നിലനിൽപ്പിനായി പ്രയത്നിക്കുമ്പോഴും ഒറ്റക്കെട്ടായി നമ്മൾ നന്മയിലേയ്ക്ക് സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്നു എന്ന് ഗ്രന്ഥകാരൻ കൂടെക്കൂടെ നമ്മെ ഓർമ്മിപ്പിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നു.

ജീവിത അനുഭവത്തിൻ്റെ  ആഴമേറിയ വേരുകൾ തേടി മനോസഞ്ചാരം നടത്തുന്ന ഒരു ചെറുപ്പക്കാരനെയും, യുവാവിനെയും, പക്വത വന്ന ഒരു പത്രപ്രവർത്തകനെയും നമ്മൾ ഈ പുസ്തകത്തിൽ കണ്ടെത്തുന്നു. മണ്ണിൽ വേരോട്ടമുള്ള ആൽവൃക്ഷം പോലെ നവാസ് മേത്തർ നമ്മുടെ മുൻപിൽ നിവർന്ന് നിൽക്കുമ്പോൾ ഒട്ടൊക്കെ സത്യസന്ധമായി കണ്ണൂരിൻ്റെ ചരിത്രം അവതരിപ്പിക്കാൻ തന്മയത്തത്തോടെ ശ്രമിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത് കാണാം.

സത്യത്തിൻ്റെ തിളങ്ങുന്ന മുഖം തേടിയുള്ള ഒരു യാത്രയിൽ മുഴുകിയിരിക്കുന്ന എഴുത്തുകാരനെ നിങ്ങൾ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടെങ്കിൽ അത് തികച്ചും സ്വഭാവികമാണ്.

ആർദ്രവും അഗാധവും മാനുഷികവും, അതേസമയം   അസംസ്കൃതവുമായ ബന്ധങ്ങളുടെ ചിന്തകൾ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് അനുഭവപ്പെട്ടെങ്കിൽ  ഈ സമാഹാരം വെറും വാക്കുകളുടെ സംയോജനമല്ല, അത് നിരവധി ജീവിതങ്ങളുടെ ക്രോഡീകരണമാണെന്ന് നമ്മൾ മനസ്സിലാക്കണം.

സത്യസന്ധമായി എഴുതുന്ന ആത്മാർത്ഥതയാണ് ഈ പുസ്തകത്തെ ശ്രദ്ധേയമാക്കുന്നത്. വായനക്കാരനിൽ മതിപ്പുളവാക്കാൻ അദ്ദേഹത്തിൻ്റെ വാക്കുകൾ  ഒരിക്കലും ശ്രമിക്കുന്നില്ല; പകരം അവ, ഓർമ്മ, വേദന, പ്രതീക്ഷ, പ്രതിരോധശേഷി എന്നിവയിൽ നിന്ന് സ്വാഭാവികമായി ഉയർന്നുവരുന്നു. ഓരോ ക്ഷണവും യാഥാർത്ഥ്യത്തിൻ്റെ മൂർച്ചയുള്ള നുകം വഹിക്കുമ്പോൾ, കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളുടെ തോളുകളിൽ ഉണ്ടാകുന്ന മുറിവുകൾ നിങ്ങളെയും വേദനിപ്പിച്ചേക്കാം. നിങ്ങൾക്കത് എഴുത്തുകാരനോടുള്ള പ്രണയമായി പരിണമിക്കുന്നു എന്നതാണ് ഈ കൃതിയെ വ്യത്യസ്തമാക്കുന്ന പ്രധാന സവിശേഷത.    

നോസ്റ്റാൾജിയയുടെ സുഗന്ധം ഈ കൃതി ഉടനീളം ആവഹിക്കുന്നു. അദ്ദേഹത്തിൻ്റെ ശൈലിയിൽ ഒരു ലാളിത്യമുണ്ട്. ആ ലാളിത്യത്തിനുള്ളിൽ വളരെയധികം ശക്തിയുണ്ട്. നിങ്ങളെ ഒരേ സമയം പ്രകോപിപ്പിക്കാനും അതേപോലെ സുഖപ്പെടുത്താനുമുള്ള ശക്തിയാണത്.

തലക്കെട്ട് പ്രതീകാത്മകമാണ്. ഇന്ത്യൻ പാരമ്പര്യത്തിലെ താലിമാല ഐക്യം, ബന്ധം, തുടർച്ച എന്നിവയെ സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. ഇത് കേന്ദ്ര രൂപകമായി തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുന്നതിലൂടെ, ഈ നദി ഒഴുകിക്കൊണ്ടേയിരിക്കും എന്ന ചിന്ത നമ്മളിൽ രൂഢമൂലമാക്കുകയാണ് കഥാകൃത്ത് പ്രധാനമായും ചെയ്യുക. എത്രത്തോളം ഇതിനെ മലിനമാക്കാതിരിക്കാൻ നമുക്ക് കഴിയും? ചോദ്യം ഓരോ വായനക്കാരനോടും ഉന്നയിക്കപ്പെടുന്നതിൽ കാര്യമുണ്ട്.    

നിറവേറ്റപ്പെടാത്ത വാഗ്ദാനങ്ങളുടെയും ആരും അവകാശപ്പെടാത്ത നന്മകളുടെയും മനുഷ്യ ബന്ധങ്ങളുടെയും ഓർമ്മപ്പെടുത്തൽ കൂടിയാണ് ഈ കൃതി. സാധാരണക്കാരുടെ നിശബ്ദ പോരാട്ടങ്ങൾക്ക് അദ്ദേഹം ശബ്ദം നൽകുന്നു. മനുഷ്യരുടെ കഷ്ടപ്പാടുകളോടുള്ള സംവേദനക്ഷമതയും അത് കലയിലേക്ക് അനുവർത്തനം ചെയ്യാ നുള്ള കഴിവും ഈ സാഹിത്യത്തെ വ്യത്യസ്തമാക്കുന്നു.

ഭാഷയുടെ പ്രയോഗം അലങ്കാരമായിട്ടല്ല, സത്യമായി കാണുന്ന എഴുത്തുകാരുടെ പരമ്പരയിലേയ്ക്ക് നവാസ് മേത്തർ അനായാസം തൻ്റെ ആദ്യ കൃതിയിലൂടെ തന്നെ നടന്ന് കയറുന്നു. സത്യസന്ധതയോടെ ഉയർച്ചയും തകർച്ചയും പ്രതിഫലിപ്പിക്കുന്ന ഒരു കണ്ണാടിയാണ് ഈ പുസ്തകം. അതിർവരമ്പുകൾക്കപ്പുറം മനുഷ്യൻ എന്ന യാഥാർത്ഥ്യത്തെ വരച്ചുകാട്ടുകയാണിവിടെ.

ഡോ. ജോൺ ബ്രിട്ടാസ്, ആർച്ച് ബിഷപ്പ് മാർ ജോസഫ് പാംപ്ലാനി, ഷാഫി പറമ്പിൽ, ഡോ. ആസാദ് മൂപൻ തുടങ്ങിയ ബഹുമാന്യരായവരിൽ നിന്നുള്ള പ്രശംസ ഈ കൃതിയെ ജനകീയമാക്കുന്നു. ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് അടക്കം വിവിധ ഭാഷകളിലേയ്ക്ക് ഈ കൃതി വിവർത്തനം ചെയ്യപ്പെടേണ്ടിയിരിക്കുന്നു. ഭാഷയുടെ അതിർ വരമ്പുകൾക്കപ്പുറം മാനവികതയുടെ ശബ്ദമായി ഈ കൃതി മാറുമെന്ന കാര്യത്തിൽ ഒരു സംശയവുമില്ല.

യഥാർത്ഥ ജീവിതത്തിൻ്റെ താളവും സമൂഹത്തിൻ്റെ ഹൃദയമിടിപ്പും വഹിക്കുന്ന ആധികാരിക കൃതിയാണ്  “ആ താലിമാല തേടി ആരും വന്നില്ല’ എന്ന പുസ്തകം.

വാക്കുകൾക്കും പേജുകൾക്കുമപ്പുറം പച്ചയായ ഒരു മനുഷ്യൻ മറഞ്ഞ് നിൽക്കുന്നത്‍ വായനക്കാർക്ക് മനസ്സിലാകും. നവാസ് മേത്തർ എന്ന ആ മനുഷ്യൻ സത്യത്തിൽ ഈ കഥകളിൽ നിറഞ്ഞ് നിൽക്കുകയാണ്. ഖസാക്കിൻ്റെ ഇതിഹാസത്തിലോ, ഒരു ദേശത്തിൻ്റെ കഥയിലോ പോലെ ഇവിടെയും ഈ കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളെ പലരും പലപ്പോഴായി തിരിച്ചറിയുന്നു. കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ സ്വയം വിലയിരുത്തുകയും പലപ്പോഴും തിരുത്തലുകൾക്ക് സ്വയം വിധേയമാകുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നതും സാമൂഹ്യരംഗത്ത് നില ഉറപ്പിച്ചവർക്ക് മനസ്സിലാകും.

അത് ഞാനാണ്. ആ പറഞ്ഞത് സത്യമാണ്. അതിൻ്റെ കാരണം അന്നത്തെ പ്രത്യേക സാഹചര്യമാണ് എന്നെല്ലാം അവർ പറയുമ്പോൾ കാലം കുറിച്ച് വച്ച പച്ചയായ യാഥാർത്ഥ്യങ്ങൾ കഥാകൃത്ത് സത്യസന്ധമായി പറഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നതിൽ വായനക്കാരന് അഭിമാനിക്കാം. എഴുത്തുകാരൻ കാലത്തിൻ്റെ കണ്ണാടിയാണെന്ന് പറയുകയും ചെയ്യാം.  

വായനക്കാരോട് ചേർന്ന് നിൽക്കുന്ന, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ വായനക്കാരനിൽ ഒരാൾ തന്നെയാണ് എഴുത്തുകാരൻ.  

അദ്ദേഹത്തിൻ്റെ ഉൾക്കാഴ്ചകൾ ആരിൽ നിന്നും കടമെടുത്തതല്ല, പിന്നെയോ, ജീവിതാനുഭവങ്ങളുടെ നേർക്കണ്ണാടിയാണ് എന്ന് നമുക്ക് വേഗം മനസ്സിലാകും.

ഈ കൃതി വായനാനുഭവത്തേക്കാൾ ഒരു ജീവിതാനുഭവം ഓരോ വായനക്കാരനും പ്രദാനം ചെയ്യുന്നു എന്ന് പറഞ്ഞാൽ അത് ഒട്ടൊക്കെ ശരിയായിരിക്കും. ആ താലിമാല തേടി ആരും വന്നില്ല എന്ന് പറയുമ്പോൾ കലി തുള്ളിയ ആ കാലഘട്ടം മനുഷ്യഹൃദയങ്ങളിൽ ഏൽപ്പിച്ച ഭയവും ഭീകരതയും പുനരവതരിക്കുന്നു. ഒരിക്കലും ഓർക്കാൻ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടാത്തതും എന്നാൽ ഒരിക്കലും മറക്കാൻ കഴിയാത്തതുമായ എത്രയെത്ര കഥകളാണ് നമ്മുടെ ചരിത്രം രേഖപ്പെടുത്തിവച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്.

ലക്ഷ്യബോധമുള്ള പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളിൽ ഏർപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്ന ഒരു വ്യക്തിയായി ഓരോ എഴുത്തുകാരനും മാറുമ്പോൾ സാഹിത്യം കാലത്തിന് നേരെ പിടിക്കുന്ന ആൾകണ്ണാടി ആയി മാറുന്നു. കൃതികൾ വജ്രം പോലെ തിളങ്ങുന്നു.  അത് മറ്റുള്ളവർക്ക് പ്രചോദനം നൽകുകയും തുറവിയോടെ ജീവിക്കുന്നവർക്ക് സംതൃപ്തി നൽകുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. 

കാലം കഴിയുന്തോറും, സ്വയം തിരുത്തുന്ന ഓരോ നിമിഷവും നമ്മെ കൂടുതൽ മിനുസപ്പെടുത്തുകയും കൂടുതൽ ഫലപ്രദവും മികച്ചതുമായ പ്രകടനം കാഴ്ചവയ്ക്കുന്നതിന് നമ്മെ പ്രാപ്തരാക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. മൂല്യാധിഷ്ഠിതമായ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങൾ വജ്ര തേജസ്സ് പോലെ എന്നേക്കും നിലനിൽക്കുന്നു.  വളരെക്കാലത്തിനുശേഷവും തലമുറകൾക്ക് പ്രചോദനം നൽകുന്ന പാണൻ്റെ പാട്ടുകളായി ഈ കഥകൾ പ്രചരിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. ആ താലിമാല തേടി നിരവധിപേർ വരട്ടെ എന്ന് ഹൃദയപൂർവ്വം ആശംസിക്കുന്നു.  

The Journey of Creativity Nurtured by Humility and Strengthened by Capability | heartfulness and mindfulness merged immensely

NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

God’s Own Country! The phrase has become the soul of Kerala’s tourism and a proud identity for the state. But very few people know the visionary behind these timeless words. This gentle whisper awakens every heart, drifting through the quiet mornings of Kerala, as the backwaters unveil their silver mist and the first light of dawn rests tenderly upon the waiting coconut palms.

The campaign of God’s Own Country was the gift of K. Jayakumar IAS. He is remembered not only as a senior civil servant but also as a poet, painter, lyricist, translator, teacher and thinker. His life is a rare blend of administration and art. He handled the responsibilities of governance with the same grace with which he wrote poetry or painted on canvas. To know him is to understand how service and imagination can exist together.

Childhood and Family
K. Jayakumar was born on 6 October 1952 in Thiruvananthapuram. His father, M. Krishnan Nair, was a well known Malayalam film director. His mother, Sulochana Devi, looked after the family with warmth and care. Creativity was part of his environment from the beginning. Films, literature, and discussions on art were natural in his home.

He grew up along with brothers who also carried the creative flame. His brother K. Harikumar became a writer, and his brother K. Sreekumar Krishnan Nair became a film director. Surrounded by this artistic energy, Jayakumar was drawn to words and ideas from a young age. He read widely, wrote early poems, and learned to look at the world with sensitivity.

Though art was in his blood, he chose a different career path. He decided to enter public service through the Indian Administrative Service. But he never left behind his love for literature and art. Instead, he carried them with him and made them part of his service to society.

The Journey in Administration
In 1978, Jayakumar joined the Indian Administrative Service in the Kerala cadre. By 1980 he was working as Assistant Collector. From the beginning he was known for his ability to balance firmness with compassion. For him administration was not only about rules and files. It was also about people.

As District Collector of Kozhikode, he won respect for handling civic challenges with efficiency and care. Over the years he held many important positions: Director of Tourism, Director of Public Instruction, Secretary for Culture and Tourism, Managing Director of the Film Development Corporation, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in the Government of India, and later Agriculture Production Commissioner. Each assignment became an opportunity for him to leave behind improvements and fresh ideas.

In 2012 he became Chief Secretary of Kerala, the highest position in the state administration. Even at this peak, colleagues remember his calm approach. He could take important decisions without losing his gentle nature. He believed that an officer should not only command respect but also inspire trust.

The Story of “God’s Own Country”
One of the greatest contributions of Jayakumar is the phrase that gave Kerala its global identity. When he was serving as Director of Tourism in the late 1980s, the state was trying to build its name in world tourism. Many destinations across the world were already famous. Kerala needed something unique.

It was then that Jayakumar suggested the words God’s Own Country. He saw Kerala not just as a place of natural beauty but as a land blessed with a divine harmony between people, culture and nature. The phrase caught the imagination of everyone. It was simple, powerful, and true.

With the support of the tourism department and later officers who carried the campaign forward, “God’s Own Country” became more than a slogan. It became an identity that every Keralite could be proud of. Today, wherever Kerala is mentioned, these words follow. This gift of expression will remain as a permanent tribute to Jayakumar’s vision.

The Poet and the Writer
Alongside his demanding career, Jayakumar remained a poet and a writer. He has written twenty five books in Malayalam and four in English. His poems reflect human values, spiritual thoughts, and social questions. His words are gentle yet powerful.

His poetry collection Pingalakeshini won the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award in 2024. It was praised for its deep reflection on the decline of values in society. He had earlier received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions in 2021 and the Asan Poetry Prize in 2021. These recognitions confirm his place as one of the respected voices in contemporary Malayalam literature.

He is also a translator of rare talent. He has translated into Malayalam the works of Rabindranath Tagore, Kahlil Gibran and Rumi. Through these translations he has brought timeless wisdom into his own language.

The Lyricist of Evergreen Songs
In Malayalam cinema, Jayakumar is known for his unforgettable lyrics. He has written songs for nearly one hundred films. His lyrics stand apart because they are not only for entertainment but also for reflection. They have poetry in them, and they remain in the hearts of people even after decades.

Songs like Kudajadriyil Kudikollum, Chandanalepa Sugandham, Souparnikamritha Veechikal and Sooryamsuvoro Vayalpoovilum are now part of Kerala’s cultural memory. They are sung in households, played on radios, and remembered by generations. In these songs one can hear his poetic vision as well as his understanding of human emotions.

The Painter
Not many administrators are painters, but Jayakumar is one. He has held seventeen solo exhibitions in India and abroad. His paintings are colourful, expressive and filled with inner meaning. They often explore nature, spirituality, and human feelings.

For him painting is not just a hobby but another language of expression. Just as his poems use words, his paintings use colours to express beauty and truth.

The Teacher and Institution Builder
After his retirement from active service, Jayakumar continued to contribute through education. He became the founding Vice Chancellor of Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University in Tirur. Under his leadership, the university grew as a centre of language and culture. He gave it vision and direction.

He later became Director of the Institute of Management in Government in Kerala, where he guided future administrators. He also serves as Chairman of the Sathya Sai IAS Academy at Thonnakkal, where young aspirants are prepared for civil services. In all these roles, he has been more than a teacher. He has been a mentor, encouraging students to live by values and to see service as a calling.

Reflections at Seventy
We witness a new beginning as he steps into his seventies, carrying with him the wisdom of experience and the freshness of renewed creativity. After decades of public service, Jayakumar chose not to rest on his achievements but to turn more deeply toward writing, painting, and other creative expressions that had always been close to his heart. What could have been a time of quiet retirement became instead a season of new discovery. His journey reminds us that age does not diminish the human spirit but can refine it, allowing new chapters of imagination to unfold.

Awards and Recognition
The path he has walked has been marked by honours that acknowledge both his service as an administrator and his brilliance as a writer. He received the K. P. S. Menon Memorial Award in 2008 for distinguished service, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for his overall contributions to literature, the Asan Poetry Prize in the same year, and the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award in 2024 for his poetry collection Pingalakeshini.

Yet the truest recognition does not rest in awards alone. It is found in the affection of readers, the admiration of colleagues, and the quiet respect of people whose lives he has touched. When the memory of an administrator endures in poems, in stories, and in institutions, it is a sign that his work has crossed the boundaries of official duty and entered the realm of lasting cultural legacy.

The story of K. Jayakumar is A Life to Cherish, It is a lesson on how life can be lived in fullness. He has shown that administration can be human, and that art can be public service. He has shown that one can serve the state with efficiency and also serve the soul with creativity.

His contributions as Chief Secretary, as the person who gifted the phrase God’s Own Country, as a poet and lyricist, as a painter and teacher, and as a builder of institutions make him a unique figure in modern Kerala.

When a tourist steps into Kerala and hears the phrase God’s Own Country, when a family sings his songs on a quiet evening, when a young student discovers his poems, when a civil service aspirant is inspired by his words, the legacy of Jayakumar continues to live.

His life is a bridge between worlds that are often kept apart: the world of governance and the world of imagination. In him, both worlds meet. That is why his story is not only to be remembered but to be cherished for a long time to come.

We win in competition by defeating others. We win in collaboration by complementing others.

NV Paulose, Chairman, Global TV +91 98441 82044

Education today needs more than classrooms and examinations. It needs compassion, humility, and the ability to prepare people for life. My recent conversations with Dr. Sathyanarayana Reddy, Vice Chancellor of Srinivas University, gave me the opportunity to reflect on how leadership in education can combine both vision and humanity.

A Leader Grounded in Humility
What touched me most was the simplicity with which Dr. Reddy carries himself. In many situations where others may expect formalities or attention, he chooses the path of humility. I saw this in small but powerful moments, such as when he preferred to walk to the guesthouse without waiting for a vehicle. His approach makes it clear that education without humility does not serve its true purpose. The more knowledge a person acquires, the more gentle and humble that person must become.

Learning Beyond Classrooms
In our exchanges, I was reminded that education should move beyond rote memorisation and narrow academic boundaries. We discussed the need for case study based learning, where students explore real world situations in service, healthcare, governance, and rural development. This method of learning brings depth and prepares students to face challenges with both competence and confidence.

Building Bridges with Industry
Another important area is the integration of industry with academia. We reflected on how institutions can create training centres within their campuses, where professionals mentor students directly. This model can especially help students in smaller groups to work in collective internships. This will bridge capability and specialization gaps and give the students a fair chance to wind in the competitive world. We win in competition by defeating others. We win in collaboration by complementing others.

Education of the Heart
Equally important is the education of the heart. Dr. Reddy and I agreed that learning should not stop with technical knowledge. It should also include emotional well being, personal stability, and the strength to manage relationships. A person who is well educated but emotionally weak cannot serve society in the right way.

Sharing Knowledge and Building Legacy

I believe that whatever knowledge and experience we gain in life should be shared with the next generation. This was also reflected in Dr. Reddy’s thoughts. He values the importance of dissemination, and this reminds me of the way Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam lived his life. Knowledge gains meaning only when it flows freely and benefits others.

My conversation with Dr. Reddy reaffirmed my belief that the future of education lies in blending humility with reform. It must prepare students not only for jobs but also for life. It must equip them with skills, values, and courage. And above all, it must remind us that education is not meant to lift one individual above another, but to lift society as a whole.