Today is the 111th Birth Anniversary of the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. N. Annadurai, popularly known as Arignar Anna.<br />''He was also a Member of Rajya Sabha from 1963 to 1967. Well known for his powerful oratorical skills, Anna was a prolific writer too.<br />'' <br />''Subsidy mechanism for rice and two language policy are some of his prominent administrative innovations. Several functions are being conducted in various parts of the state in memory of Arignar Anna today.<br />'' <br />''The Tamil University in Thanjavoor has announced a 50 per cent discount sale of its prestigious publications in connection with Anna Birth Anniversary today. <br />''<br />''Today also happens to be the day on which the Tamil University was founded in 1981.<br />'' <br />''The main purpose of the University was higher level research into Tamil language, literature and culture – all close to the heart of Arignar Anna.<br />