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Solomon Pappaiah, Tamil Scholar and Padma Shri, Dies

12 September 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSSolomonPappaiah, TamilScholar andPadma Shri, Dies12 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A celebrated Tamil speaker and academic passed away in September 2026 at the age of 90.

Key facts

  • Person: Solomon Pappaiah, Tamil scholar and orator.
  • Age at death: 90.
  • Known for: chairing Pattimandrams, Tamil debate shows.

Honours

AwardYearGiven by / field
Padma Shri2021Literature and Education
Kalaimamani Award2000Tamil Nadu Government

Exam angle

  • Format he is linked with: Pattimandram (Tamil debate).
  • Civilian honour and year: Padma Shri, 2021.
  • State award: Kalaimamani, 2000.

Test yourself

1. Solomon Pappaiah, who died at 90, was widely known for moderating which programmes?

He moderated Pattimandrams, Tamil debate programmes.

2. In which year did Solomon Pappaiah receive the Padma Shri?

He received the Padma Shri in 2021 in Literature and Education.

3. Which award did the Tamil Nadu Government give Solomon Pappaiah in 2000?

The Kalaimamani Award came from the Tamil Nadu Government in 2000.

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