NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, one of the largest and oldest NSS institution of higher education in Kerala. It was founded in 1947 by Bharata Kesari

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and is situated in Changanassery (Town). Hindu College is an institution of the

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History

NSS Hindu College is the first college of Nair Service Society (NSS) and one of the prominent institutions came into being in 1947. The college epitomizes the glorious vision and objectives of

Mannathu Padmanabhan Mannathu Padmanabhan (2 January 1878 – 25 February 1970) was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. He is recognised as the founder of the Nair Service Society (NSS), which represents the Na ...

the founder of Nair Service Society which has been well known presence in the Kerala Social and cultural activities. The college was formally inaugurated in 1956 by

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, the

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. On this occasion is inaugurated by hoisting the flag by His Highness The Maharaja of

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Sri. Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. The college building was formally opened by

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, the Governor of

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.Title Reminiscences of My Life Author Mannathu Padmanabhan Translated by Pisharikovil Chandrasekhara Menon Contributor Kerala (India). Dept. of Cultural Publications Publisher Cultural Publications Department, Government of Kerala, 2003 Original from the University of Michigan Digitized 20 Jul 2009 Length 264 pages

Notable alumni

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Divya Padmini Divya Vishwanath, also known as Divya Padmini, is an actress in Malayalam and Tamil television programs and films. She made her television debut on Manapporuttam serial alongside Prem Prakash. Career While Padmini was studying at NSS College, ...

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References

Nair Service Society colleges Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Universities and colleges in Kottayam district Educational institutions established in 1947 1947 establishments in India Changanassery {{Kerala-university-stub