Chronicler of Chennai, writer, journalist and teacher S. Muthiah, who kindled people’s interest in the history and heritage of the City, died on Saturday. Muthiah was one of the personalities instrumental in organising Madras Week Celebrations every year. Mr. Muthiah has worked hard to save a number of heritage monuments in Chennai. Though born in Pallathur, one of the Chettinadu Villages in Tamil Nadu, Muthiah came from the Nagarathar community in Chettinadu who are ardent lovers of Tamil language and pioneer in the field of Tamil publishing industry. in international affairs, Muthiah began his journalistic career with the Times of Celyon and worked for the paper between 1951 and 1968.

Source: The Hindu April 20, 2019 14:48 UTC