It is hard to imagine that the dynamic and vibrant Broadcaster, Ananthi Akka as she is endearingly addressed by her friends and well wishers has departed from this world . Ananthi will always remain an unparalleled legend in BBC World Service (Tamil). I always cherish in the treasure house of my memory, my meetings and a few interviews with her at her ever-busy Office in BBC's Bush House , London. Ananthi's credibility and ethical commitment to news broadcasting added a bright feather to the trustworthiness of BBC in the Tamil world. My heartfelt t sympathies and prayers. A.J.V. Chandrakanthan, Toronto