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K. R. Narayanan
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition K. R. Narayanan (Raman Kocheril Narayanan) , 1921-2005, Indian government official. An "untouchable...of Economics, he joined India's foreign service in 1949. Narayanan served as ambassador to Thailand (1967-69), Turkey (1973...

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	K.R. Narayanan.(K. R. Narayanan, a remarkable president of India)(Kocheril Raman Narayanan)(Obituary) Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 11/26/2005; 700+ words ; Kocheril Raman Narayanan, a former president of India, died...roots so quickly. The life of K.R. Narayanan suggests an answer to the puzzle...today. It was into this group that Mr Narayanan was born, one of seven children...
	State minister of India gives speech at graduation. (Kocheril Raman Narayanan) PR Newswire; 6/15/1987; 700+ words ; ...political and economic stability. Kocheril Raman Narayanan, who served as ambassador from...doctoral degrees were conferred. Narayanan, who received an honorary doctor...fifth of the income and wealth, Narayanan said, "it is important to...
	Former President K R Narayanan passes away News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 11/9/2005; 700+ words ; ...Referral Hospital in New Delhi, Narayanan, 85, was admitted to the hospital...homage to the departed leader. Kocheril Raman Narayanan was born at Uzhavoor in Kottayam...fourth of seven children of Kocheril Raman Vaidyar, a physician...
	K.R. Narayanan set to become the 10th President of India Newspaper article from: India Abroad; 6/27/1997; 700+ words ; ...Abroad 06-27-1997 K.R. Narayanan set to become the 10th President of India Vice President Kocheril Raman Narayanan last week became the near unanimous...support for his candidacy. Narayanan filed his nomination papers...
	K R Narayanan's last rites to be performed today News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 11/10/2005; 700+ words ; ...during the mourning period. Narayanan, the first Dalit President...former President. "He (K.R Narayanan) served the nation with dedication...Vijay Kumar Malhotra said. Kocheril Raman Narayanan was born at Uzhavoor in Kottayam...
	Narayanan eager to contest a second term Newspaper article from: India Abroad; 2/8/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...horse in the form of the incumbent, Kocheril Raman Narayanan. Despite his poor health and occasional...Bhavan, the presidential palace, said Narayanan is eager to contest a second term. Narayanan is learnt to have sent emissaries to...
	Narayanan, India ex-leader OBITUARY Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune; 11/11/2005; ; 561 words ; ...Herald Tribune 11-11-2005 Kocheril Raman Narayanan, India's first Dalit, or...system of caste discrimination, Narayanan, a member of Hinduism's lowest...in the nation's affairs.Narayanan, an academic, administrator...
	First Dalit president Narayanan is dead News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 11/9/2005; 427 words ; ...FORMER PRESIDENT K.R. Narayanan, who died here on Wednesday...pro-active" Presidency. Kocheril Raman Narayanan was born at Uzhavoor in Kerala...practitioner of siddha and ayurveda. Narayanan's family, like many families...
	K.R. Narayanan dead News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 11/9/2005; 688 words ; New Delhi, Nov 9 -- KOCHERIL RAMAN Narayanan was a Congressman who rose above...concerns of the disadvantaged. Narayanan's life, before he became the...Kerala's Kottayam district, Narayanan had to trudge 15 km to attend...
	OBITUARY K.R. NARAYANAN - A President with a difference News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 11/9/2005; 694 words ; New Delhi, Nov 9 -- KOCHERIL RAMAN Narayanan was a Congressman who rose above...concerns of the disadvantaged. Narayanan's life, before he became the...Kerala's Kottayam district, Narayanan had to trudge 15 km to attend...