Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, a former Govt. of India Secretary and a member of UN Habitat Housing Expert Committee has authored a book PARPIDAM (Housing) in Malayalam was released in New York at a glittering ceremony during the anniversary of the Kerala Center. The Center which was established 26 years ago was the first one to be established as a secular community enter. Dr. Bose was the chief guest at the anniversary program which included colorful dances by Malayalam language students of the Kerala Center.
The book published by Kerala Bhasha Institute, is also in Hindi and English. Dr. Bose put together this book looking at the housing constructions in over 50 countries in 30 years covering human, animal and temples of God. Housings have been covered from the time of caveman to the current modern housing. The 302 page book is well illustrated with colorful photos by Nemam Pushparaj.
Dr. has been an eminent administrator, writer, orator and innovator, Dr. Ananda Bose pioneered path breaking administrative innovations in rural development, affordable housing, eco-tourism development, redressal of public grievances, women's empowerment, development of weaker sections of society and promotion of art and culture. Dr. Bose served as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Education Society and also launched the ASTER Project (Application of Science & Technology in Educational Reforms). After retirement, Government of India asked Dr Bose to continue with this mission and currently serves as the Chairman and Nominee Director of Central Warehousing Corporation.
The book was released by Prof. Ponisseril Somasundaran, Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Columbia University by presenting the copy to Kerala Center President Thambi Talappillil and Kerala Center Chairman of Board Dr. Madhu Bhaskaran. Kerala Center’s Founder Member and Trustee Dr. Thomas Abraham who is also the Founder President of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) conducted the book release. This is the first time a book from the Kerala Bhasha Institute is released outside Kerala before it is released in Kerala.
Photo: Photo: Releasing Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose’s new book PARPIDAM in New York on April 23 at the Kerala Center. From l. to r.: Kerala Center Secretary Jimmy John, GOPIO Founder President and Kerala Center Trustee Dr. Thomas Abraham, Prof. P. Somasundaran of Columbia University, Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, Kerala Center President Thambi Thalappillil, Kerala Center Board Chairman Dr. Madhu Bhaskaran, Kerala Center Founder E.M. Stephen and Kerala Center Treasurer Thomas Thottam
