The Duchess Club

Honorary Members

Dr. Prithika Chary

Ms.Sivasankari

Ms.Suhasini Mani Ratnam

Ms. Anita Ratnam

Thamizhachi Thangapandian

Dr. C.K. Gariyali

Dr. Prithika Chary

Our friend, philosopher and guide always there to provide advice on any issue.
Dr. Prithika Chary has organized many workshops on creative karma, women’s health expo, the Secrets by Rhonda Byne.
Her innovative ideas have helped us to evolve.
The Duchess Club not only admires her professional side but also appreciates her personal rapport with us and our families.

Ms.Sivasankari

Fondly referred to as our Amma. Ms.Sivasankari has been a major pillar of strength with her emotional and encouraging talks.
She makes anyone she meets feel special. The Club has had the privilege to launch her books.
An evergreen speaker, she can enthrall you with her talks.
Her affection and motherly love keeps the child in us alive.

Ms.Suhasini Mani Ratnam

Multifaceted Personality, Versatile actor and above all a warm & affectionate person.
Ms.Suhasini Mani Ratnam has been involved in our club activities by helping us to get speakers, inspiring new ideas for meetings & constantly encouraging & motivating us.

Ms. Anita Ratnam

Ms. Anita Ratnam has always supported us for our cultural and dance programmes.
In spite of her hectic schedule as a versatile danseuse, her elegance and beauty has always been awe-inspiring.

Thamizhachi Thangapandian

Indian politician, poet, lyricist, orator, writer and performing artist.
Daughter of V. Thangapandian, an Indian politician who was Minister for Cooperation, DMK Party District Secretary and a MLA of Tamil Nadu.

Thamizhachi Thangapandian

A retired IAS officer and holds a Doctorate in Women Studies.
Has been Principal Secretary to the Governor of Tamil Nadu from 2005- 2008 ; Secretary to Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 2001-2002; District collector of Madras and South Arcot Districts from 1981-1984
Worked with various International Agencies like World Bank, DANIDA (Danish International Development Agency), CIRDAP (Centre for Integrated Rural Development in Asia and Pacific), IFAD (International Food and Agricultural Development Agency).
Involved in various community work with prime focus on women empowerment, poverty eradication and reduction, amongst the women through self- help groups/movements and she is a founder trustee of Equitas Development Initiative Trust.
Authored various books on women empowerment and received various state awards from the Government of Tamil Nadu and India and from NABARD for Excellence in Credit Linkage to Self Help Groups.