Book of Memories for Venkatarama Krishnan

Condolence From A S S R Reddy

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:08:49 EDT

I was a student of Prof. Venkatarama Krishnan at IISC during 1972-1974, did my master's thesis with him. He is very good professor and loved his students. I talked to him a few years ago. I miss him.

Condolence From Leo G Pedregosa

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:37:43 EDT

Your legacy in the field of Probability is extremely appreciated. Your book: Probability and Random Process (2nd Ed.) is the most well-written textbook that I have ever encountered. Thank You for making me learn this challenging subject.

Condolence From Ananda Chakravarty

Tue, 16 May 2017 23:22:55 EDT

My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Krishnan and family. Such an amazing person who served on my masters thesis committee almost 17 years to the day. As an educator he surpassed his peers in understanding and was passionate about his craft- as teacher and researcher. For many, he set the bar high and ensured that his students left better armed in knowledge than when they came. A great loss to the intelligentsia and even more to those who followed his light and inspiration. He will be missed.

Condolence From Alak

Tue, 16 May 2017 07:00:56 EDT

Took a course on Network Theory with him and he made us use slide rules can never forget the experience. Was a jovial and knowledgable person and above all a great teacher who taught us the basics that we never forgot. Heartfelt Condolences to the family. May his soul rest in mathematical bliss

Condolence From Giacomo Porcelli

Sat, 06 May 2017 23:17:29 EDT

It leaves me deeply saddened to learn of the departure of my good old friend Dr. Krishnan. Our friendship started in the early 1960s, while working toward our PhD in the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. It grew stronger in the sharing of common hardships and objectives; both of us Fulbright scholars, far from our families and our countries, eventually graduating together at the end of 1963. The following August 1964, after attending together and presenting a paper at the Joint Automatic Control Conference at Stanford University, we undertook a cross-country camping trip back to Pennsylvania with stops in a number of National Parks, which, in the words of Dr. Krishnan and mine, has been the most beautiful and memorable trip of our lives. The memory of my good friend Krishnan will never fade from my mind. My heartfelt condolences go to his beloved ones.

Condolence From Vijaya Bashyam

Mon, 01 May 2017 22:40:17 EDT

Dear Aunty, Gayathri and Hema It breaks my heart to comprehend that Prof.Krishnan has reached God’s abode. He has shown so much passion towards the field of probability, mathematics, Sanskrit and Carnatic music. I am really going to miss talking to him and I feel awful that I was so far away during his last days. I pray to God that He provides all of you great strength to get through the void created by him. I cannot imagine the plight Aunty will be going through now. I would really like to talk to you once these initial days are over. I hope you get some solace by spending time with your children and grand children. Please accept mine, Anand and Medha and Divya’s deep and heartfelt condolences. Love Viji

Condolence From Mike Fiddy

Mon, 01 May 2017 22:31:04 EDT

Dear Mrs. Krishnan, thank you for your email below. I was very sad to hear that Krishnan had passed and please accept my sincere condolences. Krishnan was a towering figure and over the years I learnt so much from him. He was great intellectual and highly accomplished academic. It was a pleasure to work with him and continue our exchanges long after I left UML. His books were meticulously written with a clarity and attention to detail that were second to none and his legacy will be enduring. I will miss him as will everyone else who was privileged to know him. with my very warmest wishes Mike Fiddy

Condolence From Miodrag Lovric

Mon, 01 May 2017 22:24:06 EDT

Dear Mrs. Krishnan I am shocked and grief stricken to learn of Professor Krishnan' death. Please accept my profound sorrow and condolences for you and your family. He is my great friend and greatly contributed to my Encyclopedia of Statistics. We have exchanged hundreds of emails and he invited me and my family many times to visit him and you. Professor Krishnan was also my referee. Furthermore, he recorded a short movie that was presented here in Serbia at the University of Kragujevac, and also at the University of Banja Luka in Bosnia. His video was seen by the President of the Republic of Srpska and many ministers that attended the promotion of Encyclopedia in April 2011. I haven't heard anything from him during first six months in 2016 so I became extremely worried. Finally, he wrote me a short email and told me that he was ill. Words cannot express my deepest sadness. This planet has lost one of the kindest persons that were ever walking on it. I am proud and honored to call Professor Krishnan one of my best friends, He will always be a part of my thinking and my soul. With best regards Miodrag Lovric

Condolence From Sita Amba-Rao

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 22:07:24 EDT

I am saddened to hear about our dear friend, V. Krishnan's passing. Though I knew him only recently and through the e-mail network of colleagues, we had great conversations with our common interest in Carnatic music. My visit to family near his place also gave opportunity to visit Kamala and him, and had a nice afternoon when he proudly spoke of his daughters. I remember him with a smile thinking of my birthday, when, just as I was cutting the cake demanded by my adopted family, his unexpected, casual phone call came--how do I do both; turned out funny and we all had a good laugh! May Krishnan be one with the Universe, and may Kamala heal from the grief of his loss, with her daughters.

Condolence From masooma bhaiwala

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 07:18:35 EDT

A great teacher has left us... I took a couple of courses with Prof Krishnan and have always remembered and admired him for his command of his subject, his ability to articulate and explain and his love for his students and how much he wanted us to learn and understand... Later I came to know that he was the dear uncle of Rita Ramnarayan and met him a few times through that connection - I was always in awe of his personality. He will be missed ... My sincere condolences to the family.

Condolence From Ping Zhou

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:15:48 EDT

So sorry to hear of Professor Krishnan's passing. Professor Krishnan is a great teacher and mentor to me. There was always a bright smile on his face every time I met him. He was so patient listening to my broken English and encouraging me to express my idea. He corrected my thesis word by word, phrase by phrase. He helped me to adjust to this new world. Rest in Peace Professor Krishnan. I will always remember your bright smile.

Condolence From Ashok Erramilli

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:40:21 EDT

I took one course with Professor Krishnan in 1977 at IISc but he left an indelible imprint on me, and everyone who took the course. He was a masterful teacher using a combination of challenging and cajoling to make sure we mastered what was a very difficult course for freshmen. A few years later, Professor Krishnan guided me in my graduate school search and was undoubtedly instrumental in getting me an admission. Few professors in my life have had such an impact on me. I will always be grateful for his kind interest in my career, and I will never forget his dynamism and brilliance. A truly great man,

Memorial Candle lit by S. Rajasekaran

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:12:45 EDT

S. Rajasekaran

Condolence From Sanguthevar Rajasekaran

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:45:43 EDT

I am deeply saddened by the demise of my beloved Professor Krishnan. I first met him in 1977 at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). He taught me one of the courses (Circuit Theory) in my first semester at IISc. He impressed me as a great teacher and subsequently I had the fortune of working with Professor Krishnan on my Senior Project. Throughout my stay at IISc Professor Krishnan has helped me immensely. For example, I had a health issue that warranted one year of academic leave. The department was not willing to grant me this leave. Professor Krishnan fought hard to ensure that I got this leave. He also helped me in procuring direct admission to the Masters program at IISc. After moving to the USA also, I have kept in touch with Professor Krishnan. He always encouraged me and was extremely happy about my accomplishments. I consider Professor Krishnan as one of the very best Professors I have known in my entire career as a student and a professor. I am just one example. Professor Krishnan has made a huge impact in the lives of thousands of students that he has taught. His scholarly books have also had an equal impact. A handful of people have made a huge impact in my life who have helped me at crucial times in my life, inspired me immensely, and served as role models. I am eternally thankful to them. Professor Krishnan is one of them. I will fondly remember him as long as my memory exists.

Condolence From S. Lakshmivarahan

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:19:52 EDT

I am extremely sorry to hear that Professor V. Krishnan is no more with us. I met him in the early 1970's when he first joined the Department of Electrical Engineering at IISc where I was a graduate student. He was loved classical music and we have attended several concerts in Bangalore. We have been in touch with each other ever since. I had a chance to talk to him about six months ago and I noticed changes in his voice. Our heart felt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.

Condolence From Pratik Gandhi (CACT)

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:31:17 EDT

It was my great pleasure to know Prof. Krishnan and his contributions to academia. We have lost a jewel. To his wife and family, please accept my deepest condolenc for your loss.

Condolence From Yesh Subramanian

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:15:58 EDT

I had the privilege of meeting Prof Venkatarama several times socially when he visited the Bay area. But more importantly my memories come from Facebook where his targeted responses to questions pertaining to Math, Indian History and so many topics always left me learning something I did not know. Prof, your name is one which comes very first to mind when I think of sharp intellect, grasp of complex topics and depth of knowledge. I think you in the same sentence as the word "scholar". I pray for your soul to rest in peace and while you are at it, I would expect you to advise the heavens how to set run their prob and stats algorithms. I know the universe will be more accurate given your influence. I will miss not reading your comments and so very wish I had called you and Aunty after you had taken the time to call my home after my dad's passing away in Feb. Aunty please take care of your health and we hope to see you when you come here to the Bay area with much love and respect Yesh

Condolence From Thangam

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:57:22 EDT

I met Krishan uncle and Kamala aunty - who i called mama and mami nearly 10 years ago when Gayathri and Ravi moved to the Bay Area. Gayathri and Ravi are very dear friends of ours and so I got to chat with mama and mami every time they visited the Bay Area. Needless to say - my husband Yesh and I were just bowled over by the breadth and depth of his knowledge during our chats with him. 2 incidents stand out in my memory - I emailed mama few years ago to get his ideas for a math research paper that my son wanted to do. Mama took the time to compile an exhaustive document with various resources that my son then took and wrote his paper. This was for a middle school project - but mama treated it as if it was a PhD paper and in addition to compiling the resources he also took the time to talk to us about it. I remember his effort with gratitude in my heart. More recently was when my father in law passed away very suddenly in India. My entire family left the US in a couple of days to attend his funeral. In that short 2 days of receiving the news - one of the kindest phone calls was from mama and mami - who took the time to call me and share their concern and provide the space for me to share my memories. Mama was already ailing at that point - so it meant even more that he took the time to call me. I really regret that I did not manage to call them over the past couple of months after coming back. I really wished I had called and spoken to mama and mami - as Gayathri updated me about his failing health. It was a privilege to have known mama. My namaskarams to mama.

Condolence From Vijaya Ramachandran

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:16:56 EDT

This is sorrowful news. I have known Dr. Krishnan since being a student in his class at IISc, and have had the good fortune of keeping in touch with him and Kamala Mami over all these years. His scholarship, enthusiasm and warmth have touched me over the decades, and I am glad that I was able to visit him and Kamala Mami last summer. Dr. Krishnan will be missed, but not forgotten. My deepest condolences to Kamala Mami, and to Gayathri and Hema and their families. Regards, Vijaya

Condolence From Arun Rau

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:04:54 EDT

Aunty, Gayathri and Hema, Dr Krishnan Uncle will be greatly missed but his warmth, intelligence, passion and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. Like my sister Chitra mentioned we remember the good old days in Malleshwaram, Long debates and discussions he used have with my father. Always bubbling with energy. On behalf of Father, R S N Rau, Mother once again our deepest sympathies and condolences. May god give give you strength in the days ahead. regards, Arun Rau.

Condolence From Sintayehu Dehnie

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:21:49 EDT

Dr. Krishnan was a respected teacher, mentor and caring professor. My deep condolences to his family.

Memorial Candle lit by Jing Tsui & Jay Fu

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:44:45 EDT

Jing Tsui & Jay Fu

Condolence From Dr. David Simkin

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:11:02 EDT

4/26/17: The skies cried today for the loss of Dr. Krishnan Dr. Krishnan was a shining light. A magnificent blend of brilliance and youthful enthusiasm. I was blessed the day he and devoted wife, Kamala, walked into my office for help. I thank them both for their trust and friendship. May his passion for life continue to inspire us. And whenever we accomplish anything good may we think of him.

Condolence From Kailash Pareek

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 21:40:09 EDT

Had been student of Dr. Krishnan at IISc, Bangalore 1980-81. He is one of few you remember all your life. My heartiest condolence to his family. May his soul keep teaching some, up there.

Condolence From George Tasiopoulos

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:09:14 EDT

Dr Krishnan was more than just a professor. As an alumnus BSEE'90, MSEE '92, I remember Dr Krishnan through my years at university. He acted as a mentor, friend, and teacher to many. He was one of three on my thesis board and despite the friendliness and heartfelt concern for all students, he always held you accountable for your work and you were in for a tough challenge. Dr Krishnan wanted you to understand the material, not just pass the class. Always a kind word with a smile, he will be a tremendous loss to academia and to his family. Condolences to his family. May his memory be eternal. Sincerely, George Tasiopoulos

Condolence From max denis

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:03:52 EDT

Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies for your loss. Professor Krishnan was a true gentleman, teacher and scholar.

Story shared: The skies cried today for the loss of Dr. Krishnan

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:59:04 EDT

Dr. Krishnan was a shining light, A magnificent blend of brilliance and youthful enthusiasm. I was blessed the day he and devoted wife, Kamala, walked into my office for help. I thank them both for their trust and friendship. May his passion for life continue to inspire us, And whenever we accomplish anything good may we think of him. With love, Dr. David Simkin

Condolence From Harish Balan

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 06:02:22 EDT

Dear Kamala Auntie, Gayathri and Hema I wish I could be there to be part of Mama's last journey. He was a distinguished scholar and a revered teacher but above all he was a through and through family man devoted to his family and his heritage. I will miss his wisdom and counsel very much and especially the long conversations I used to have with him over the phone. I consider myself lucky to have met him in Chelmsford last year after many years. God bless you all. RIP Dear Mama.

Condolence From Padmini Govind

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:14:25 EDT

My memories of Uncle will be the tall, distinguished gentleman we used to meet in our school and college days in your Bangalore home. Always smiling and sharing anecdotes over a coffee, on a wide range of topics from classical music to academics. I still treasure some of the classic music LPs he gave us. My father and all of us send you our deepest condolences. May he rest in peace.

Memorial Candle lit by Chitra Rao

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:04:40 EDT

Chitra Rao

Condolence From Chitra Rao

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:58:00 EDT

Dear Kamala aunty, Gayathri & Hemalekha, I am deeply sorry to read that Krishnan uncle passed away. I will always remember his visits to my childhood home in Malleshwaram. The long conversations he had with my father over a cup of coffee are still very vivid. More recently after connecting with him in the United States after a long hiatus, he was delighted to learn that he and my daughter share the same alma mater - the Univ. of Pennsylvania. I pray that time will give you the strength to heal and overcome your profound loss. With love and prayers, Chitra, Ashok, Swaroop & Raj

Condolence From Vasudev Gabbiur

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:54:04 EDT

Our deep condolences to Kamala Gayathri Hemalekha.Krishnan was our first contact in New York when moved in 1969 to NY. I had a very long association with him. I remember all the long conversations with him. We cannot believe that he is no longer with us. He was very knowledgeable and would enlighten us with any subject on the planet. We feel this loss acutely He was very helpful to us. Krishnan we are deeply indebted to you for sharing your life and philosophy You will live in our memories for ever. Vatsala and Vasudev

Condolence From Subramanya Hoysala

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:44:59 EDT

Parents are so much in our life, we can only understand when we grow older. Especially dad and daughter bond is very special. Our condolences with you and your family. We pray almighty for strength for you all during this difficult times

Condolence From Saloni and JV

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:37:41 EDT

Dear Hema and family, Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathies for your entire family. As your ex-roomie, I will always remember uncle as the fun and funny dad who had a way about him. His drive for excellence was unparalleled! May his soul Rest In Peace. Love and hugs, Saloni and Jeetu

Memorial Candle lit by Kathy and Chinna Kannan

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:52:11 EDT

Kathy and Chinna Kannan

Condolence From Kathleen M Padmanabhan

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:37:15 EDT

Dear Uncle Krishnan you were a big part of our lives. We will miss our telephone chats, as well as hearing your wonderful and educating stories. You are now our Guardian Angel in heaven. May God in his tender mercy lighten the burdens of Ramani, Gayathri, Ravi, Manya, Arya, Hema, and John. May He help them through this very difficult time, and console their grieving hearts. With Deepest Sympathy, Kathy and Chinna Kannan

Memorial Candle lit by Dr. William O\'Donnell, Rebecca and Peggy

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:57:30 EDT

Dr. William O\'Donnell, Rebecca and Peggy

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Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:23:39 EDT

ALWAYS A FRIENDLY SMILE!

Memorial Candle lit by Mrs. Sundari Ramachandran

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:13:24 EDT

Mrs. Sundari Ramachandran

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Mon, 24 Apr 2017 09:09:35 EDT