We, at Adyar Times, sadly announce the demise of our Founder Mr.S.P.Ambrose, IAS (Retd.), on the morning of December 1. He was 95. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
He was a guide to us on matters relating to the paper, a source of knowledge and inspiration, and a great one to articulate his appreciation for the staff.
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Under Mr.Ambrose’s astute leadership, Adyar Times became more than just a publication; it evolved into a voice for the community, a mirror reflecting the triumphs and challenges of the society it served. Through the lens of Adyar Times, we were able to illuminate stories that mattered, championing the cause of environment, camaraderie, and progress – his vision for the paper. The paper has played a major share in influencing and motivating our readers in the Adyar neighbourhood into a socially conscious community.
* S.P.Ambrose with the staff of Adyar Times at Adyar Times 10th anniversary.
* At the 25th Anniversary of Adyar Times with J.P. Janakan, Nalini Ambrose and Indrani Janakan.
* With Adyar Times staff in 2016.
* At Adyar Times Chess tournament in 2008.
Mr.Ambrose had a long and illustrious career in the Indian Administrative Service (I.A.S.) mostly under the State Govt. of Tamilnadu, and also held a few positions under the Govt. of India. His deputation by the Govt. of India to work as the Principal Govt. Liaison Officer in ICRISAT, an international crop research institute sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Bank, was a feather in his cap, at the tail end of his career. Though his deputation was for a period of three years during which time he retired from Govt. service, ICRISAT extended his service for a period of up to ten years. He retired from ICRISAT at the age of 65 years.
* S.P.Ambrose (standing behind Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru) introducing Mr.Paramaguru, IPS., Supt. of Police, to the Prime Minister.
* Mr.Ambrose (wearing a suit) with the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the then Union Minister for Agriculture C.Subramaniam and the then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu M.Bhaktavatchalam, at Coimbatore airport.
* Mr.Ambrose seated alongside the then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu K.Kamarajar, at a function.
* Welcoming Shri V.V. Giri, the then President of India and Dr. Kalaingnar Karunanidhi, the then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu.
After his retirement, he started Adyar Times in 1993, with his service colleague, K.S. Ramakrishnan, IAS (Retd.). Thirty years hence, it is still one of the leading neighbourhood newspapers in Chennai. Mr.Ambrose also engaged in organic farming in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli District. He has also been involved in a number of non-governmental organisations. At 94 years, with limited mobility, he continued to remain actively engaged with family and friends, and had lively conversations on politics, current affairs and culture.
In honouring the legacy of Mr.Ambrose, may we be inspired to continue the pursuit of a well-informed, connected, and compassionate community. We will miss the tall stature, kind face, and soft voice of Mr. Ambrose. May his soul rest in peace.
Readers can send in their tributes to [email protected].
Ambrose Sir very Affectionate Beloved Cheering Delightful Personality Adyar Times Amazing Founder Rest in Peace
Rajaraman Thiagarajan, Irvine, California State, USA
dated: December 3rd, 2023 -time here now is 12.27 pm afternoon.
I was a resident of the Adyar area from 1970 to 2003, with residences in Shastri Nagar and
later in Gandhi Nagar. The Weekly magazine of Adyar Times had right from its start been
giving very useful information for the residents of the area covering various aspects of
living in the greater areas of Adyar and neighbouring precints also. Information that was
being published and presented to the Citizenry were of great local importance to those
who read the same were greatly benefitted and all this information was made available
to the citizenry free of cost to them. As a Secretary and Office bearer of one of the
local Associations from around 1988 to around 2001, it was possible for me to make
the availability of the distribution of the Adyar times to my occupiers of the Association
and week after week this was possible to keep people informed of what goes on and
how they can benefit. Truly the Adyar tims and the Services of Shri. Ambrose was
very useful to Adyarites. We wish the continued operation of the Magazine as a tribute
to the departed soul and wish him to rest in peace.