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{{short description| Director General of Tamil Nadu Police from 2021 to 2023 }}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| image =Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS.jpg
| alt = Sylendra Babu in Police Uniform
| native_name = சி.சைலேந்திர பாபு
| office = Director General of Police
| order = 31st
| term_start = June 30, 2021
| term_end = June 30, 2023
| 1blankname1 = Chief Minister
| 1namedata1 = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| predecessor = J.K. Tripathy
| successor = Shankar Jiwal
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|6|5|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Kuzhithurai]], [[Kanyakumari District]],<br />[[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| alma_mater = {{bulleted list |[[Tamil Nadu Agricultural University]]|[[Annamalai University]]|[[Bharathidasan University]]|[[University of Madras]]}}
|awards = {{bulleted list |[[Indian military decorations|President's medal for devotion to duty]]|[[Indian military decorations|Prime Minister's medal for life saving]]|[[Indian military decorations|Chief Minister's medal for gallantry]]|[[Indian military decorations|Chief Minister's medal for devotion to duty]]|[[Special Task Force (India)|TN Special Task Force]] [[Indian military decorations|Police Medal for gallantry, bravery and heroic action]]|[[Indian military decorations|President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service]]|[[Indian military decorations|Chief Minister's medal for excellence in public service]] }}
| website = {{ubl |{{URL|sylendrababu.com|Official website}}}}

}}

'''Dr. C. Sylendra Babu''' (born June 5, 1962) is a retired [[Indian Police Service]] Officer who served as the 31st [[Director General of Police]] and Head of Police Force, [[Tamil Nadu Police]].<ref>{{cite news|author=S. Vijay Kumar|title=Sylendra Babu to head Tamil Nadu police force|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/sylendra-babu-to-head-tamil-nadu-police-force/article35040188.ece|access-date=12 October 2022|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 July 2021}}</ref> In addition to his distinguished law enforcement career, he is a Tamil author, motivational speaker, mentor for civil services aspirants and a fitness influencer.

==Early life and education==
Sylendra Babu was born in the town of [[Kuzhithurai]], [[Kanyakumari district|Kanniyakumari District]], Tamil Nadu. He attended the Govt Higher Secondary School, [[Vilavancode]], [[Kanyakumari District]]. He has BSc (Agriculture) from the Agricultural College and Research Institute, [[Madurai]] and majored in agriculture from the [[Tamil Nadu Agricultural University]], [[Coimbatore]]. Later, he obtained [[Bachelor of Laws|BGL]] and [[Master of Arts|MA]] degrees in [[population studies]] from the [[Annamalai University]] and was awarded a [[PhD]] for his thesis on "[[Missing person|missing children]]" by the [[University of Madras]]. In 2013, he obtained a [[Master of Business Administration]] degree in [[Human Resources]].<ref>{{cite web|author=A. Selvaraj|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Top-Chennai-cops-hit-the-books-again/articleshow/29430814.cms?referral=PM|title=Top Chennai cops hit the books again |publisher=Times of India |date=27 January 2014 |access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> He holds a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] degree in [[Criminology]] from the [[University of Madras]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Selvaraj A|title=Tamil Nadu: Marathon man C Sylendra Babu scales police peak|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-marathon-man-c-sylendra-babu-scales-police-peak/articleshow/83973370.cms|access-date=20 October 2025|newspaper=Times of India|date=30 June 2021}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Babu has written a Tamil book on [[physical fitness]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/07/08/stories/2008070850051401.htm |title=Archive News |newspaper=The Hindu |date=8 July 2008 |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-date=29 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829031317/http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/07/08/stories/2008070850051401.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> During the course of his police training, he was awarded the RD Singh Cup for Swimming at the [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy|National Police Academy]], [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/Oct/01/the-endurance-specialist-ips-officer-sylendra-babus-tryst-with-endurance-sports-1879298.html | title=The endurance specialist: IPS officer Sylendra Babu's tryst with endurance sports | date=October 2018 }}</ref> In December 2004 he represented India for the [[100 metres]] event in the [[Masters athletics|Asian Masters Athletic Championships]], [[Bangkok]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=From Backbencher to Top Cop: A DGP's Journey |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/features/be-inspired/from-backbencher-to-top-cop-a-dgps-journey/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> He has also participated in several [[10k run]]s such as the [[Chennai Marathon]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/A-Marathon-Treat-in-Chennai/2013/12/02/article1922134.ece1#.UwcqcUB5f3g |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202071026/http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/A-Marathon-Treat-in-Chennai/2013/12/02/article1922134.ece1#.UwcqcUB5f3g |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 December 2013 |title=A Marathon Treat in Chennai |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=2013-12-02 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> and the Coimbatore Marathon.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/together-they-ran-to-fight-cancer/article5209286.ece |title=Together they ran, to fight cancer |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2013-10-07 |access-date=2016-12-01|last1=Sairam |first1=R. }}</ref> He led a contingent of 26 marine commandos for the [[Half Marathon]] event in the 2014 [[Auroville Marathon]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://marathon.auroville.com/index.php?option=com_raceresults&view=categorylist&Itemid=44 | title=AV Marathon – Run for the joy of Running ……. 09th feb 2020 | access-date=21 February 2014 | archive-date=6 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306225944/http://marathon.auroville.com/index.php?option=com_raceresults&view=categorylist&Itemid=44 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Police career==
Babu joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) as a member of the 1987 batch. He was trained at the [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy|National Police Academy]], [[Hyderabad]]. He has served as the [[Assistant Superintendent of Police|Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)]], in [[Dharmapuri]], [[Gobichettipalayam]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] and [[Dindigul]] and as the [[Superintendent of police (India)|Superintendent of Police]] (SP), in [[Chengalpattu district|Chengalpattu]], [[Sivaganga district|Sivagangai]], [[Cuddalore district|Cuddalore]] and [[Kanchipuram district|Kancheepuram]] districts and as the [[Deputy Commissioner of Police (India)|Deputy Commissioner of Police]], [[Adyar, Chennai|Adayar]]-Chennai. He has also served as the [[Deputy inspector general of police|Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police]] of [[Viluppuram district|Viluppuram]] Range and as the Joint Commissioner of Police, Chennai. Later, he became the DIG of Police, [[Tiruchirappalli district|Tiruchirapalli]] before becoming the Chief Vigilance Officer in [[Karur district|Karur]], served as [[Commissioner of Police (India)|Commissioner of Police]], Coimbatore prior to becoming Inspector-General (IG) for Northern Zone, Chennai.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3342493.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=22 April 2012 |title=Sylendra Babu promoted ADGP-Coastal Security Group |agency=PTI |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref>

In April 2012, he was promoted to the rank of [[Additional director general of police|Additional Director-General of Police]] (ADGP) of Prisons, Tamil Nadu. Later, he was appointed the ADGP of Coastal Police and then appointed as the ADGP of [[Railway Protection Force|Railway Police]]. In March 2019, he was promoted as the [[Director general of police|Director General of Police]] (DGP) of Railway Police.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2019/Mar/11/five-ips-officers-get-promoted-as-dgps-in-tamil-nadu-1949476.html |newspaper=New Indian Express |date=11 March 2019 |title=Five IPS officers get promoted as DGPs in Tamil Nadu |access-date=20 October 2025}}</ref>

During his tenure as the commissioner of [[Coimbatore]] city, he introduced computer literacy program in various schools in association with ''[[Lead India]]'' 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Computer lab for schoolchildren dedicated|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/13/stories/2010121358130700.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217141348/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/13/stories/2010121358130700.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 December 2010|access-date=9 November 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 December 2010}}</ref> The schools are also adopted by the local police station under the program. He has organised free karate camps for children from the poor economic section. He has also initiated karate camps in various women's colleges.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eves yes, but pushovers they're certainly not|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/27/stories/2005072716520300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916202606/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/27/stories/2005072716520300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 September 2008|access-date=13 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 July 2005}}</ref>

Babu played a pivotal role in building the TN Coastal Security Group<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movers and Shakers of the Deep get Set for Any Tsunami |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2014/may/31/movers-and-shakers-of-the-deep-get-set-for-any-tsunami-619597.html |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=The New Indian Express|date=31 May 2014 }}</ref> of Tamil Nadu and its interoperability with other forces. He organized several security and disaster response drills<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-06-03 |title=Sea rescue drill captivates crowds on Marina beach |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Sea-rescue-drill-captivates-crowds-on-Marina-beach/article11624489.ece |access-date=2023-06-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and camps<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-02-23 |title=Camp train officers to deal with disasters |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/camp-train-officers-to-deal-with-disasters/articleshow/46336816.cms |access-date=2023-06-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> with the [[Indian Navy]], [[Indian Coast Guard]], [[National Disaster Response Force]] (NDRF), State Disaster Management Agency<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-02-22 |title='Survival skills must to prevent deaths during disasters' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/survival-skills-must-to-prevent-deaths-during-disasters/article6923644.ece |access-date=2023-06-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and NGOs like India Red Cross and Survival Instincts.

On June 30, 2021, he took charge as DGP of [[Tamil Nadu Police]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-06-30|title=Tamil Nadu's new DGP, C. Sylendra Babu, takes charge|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadus-new-dgp-c-sylendra-babu-takes-charge/article35049197.ece|access-date=2021-06-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=June 29, 2021|first=A.|last=Selvaraj|title=Sylendra Babu appointed Tamil Nadu DGP|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/sylendra-babu-appointed-tamil-nadu-dgp/articleshow/83956966.cms|access-date=2021-06-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

===Ranks held===

{| class="wikitable"
|+ [[Indian Police Service]]
! Insignia !! Rank !! Date Acquired
|-
||[[File:Director General of Police.png|55px]]|| DGP and [[Director General of Police|Head of Police Force]]||30 June 2021
|-
|[[File:Director General of Police.png|55px]]||[[Director General of Police]] – DGP||11 March 2019
<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/govt-promotes-5-ips-officers-to-dgps-raises-number-to-15/articleshow/68349908.cms
|newspaper=The Times of India|title=TN Government promotes 5 IPS officers to DGPs, raises number |date=11 March 2019|access-date= 17 August 2019}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Director General of Police.png|55px]]||[[List of police ranks in India|Additional Director-General of Police]] – ADGP|| 22 April 2012<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/sylendra-babu-promoted-adgpcoastal-security-group/article3342493.ece
|newspaper=The Hindu|title=Sylendra Babu promoted ADGP-Coastal Security Group|date=22 April 2012|access-date= 17 August 2019}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Insignia of Inspector General of Police in India- 2013-10-02 16-14.png|55px]]||[[List of police ranks in India|Inspector-General]] – IG||2007
|-
|[[File:Deputy Inspector General of Police.png|55px]]||[[List of police ranks in India|Deputy Inspector-General]] – DIG||2001
|-
|[[File:Superintendent of Police.png|55px]]||[[List of police ranks in India|Superintendent of Police]] – SP||1992
|-
|[[File:ASP IPS.png|55px]]||[[List of police ranks in India|Assistant Superintendent of Police]] – ASP||October 1989
|}

===Awards and honours===
*[[Special Task Force (India)|Special Task Force]] [[Indian military decorations|bravery medal]] upon death of the forest bandit [[Veerappan]] in 2004, for leading operations against him as the [[Assistant superintendent of police|Assistant Superintendent of Police]] of [[Gobichettipalayam]] in 1989<ref>{{cite news|title=STF to continue, says Jaya|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2004/dec/06veer.htm|date=6 December 2004|website=Rediff India Abroad|agency=PTI|access-date=23 February 2014}}</ref>
*[[Indian military decorations|President's Medal for Meritorious Service]] in 2005
*[[Blue Cross of India|Blue Cross of India 2007 Award]] presented by [[Menaka Gandhi]], [[President (corporate title)|President]] of the [[People for Animals]] in [[Chennai]], for implementing effective preventive measures against animal cruelty<ref>{{cite news|title=Stop fighting and be united, Maneka Gandhi tells animal rights activists|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/stop-fighting-and-be-united-maneka-gandhi-tells-animal-rights-activists/article1781421.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=11 January 2007}}</ref>
*The Best Alumnus Award presented by then [[Governor]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Surjit Singh Barnala]] in the Annual Convocation function held at the [[Tamil Nadu Agricultural University]], [[Coimbatore]] on 25 July 2008, to felicitate 15 years of motivating [[Civil Services of India|Civil Service]] aspirants
*[[Indian military decorations|President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service]] 26 January 2013<ref>{{cite news|title=second-string 3 TN cops bag President's Medal, 21 in merit award list|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/article1436128.ece|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=NewIndianExpress|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128101202/http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article1436128.ece|archive-date=28 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Indian military decorations|Chief Minister's Medal for excellence in public service]] 15 Aug 2019<ref>{{cite news |title=Independence Day: Here is the list of 16 Tamil Nadu police officers who will receive CM's excellence awards|newspaper=New Indian Express|date=14 August 2019 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2019/aug/14/independence-day-here-is-the-list-of-16-tamil-nadu-police-officers-who-will-receive-cms-excellence-awards-2018991.html}}</ref>

==Sports==
Babu was manager of the Indian national athletic team in various events. He held this role for the [[2002 Asian Athletics Championships]] – [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Second-string Indian team for ATF meet|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2002/aug/07atf.htm|access-date=9 November 2012|newspaper=Rediff Sports|date=7 August 2002}}</ref> the [[2003 World Championships in Athletics]] – [[Paris]], [[France]] and the [[2007 World Championships in Athletics]] – [[Osaka]], [[Japan]].<ref name="thehindu-2007-08-24">{{cite news|title=Sylendra Babu to be athletic team manager|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/sylendra-babu-to-be-athletic-team-manager/article1897812.ece|access-date=24 February 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|date=24 August 2007}}</ref> He was also appointed an observer of the Indian athletics contingent for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], [[Beijing]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Second-string Indian team for ATF meet|url=https://presswire18.com/c-silendra-babu-became-the-dgp-of-tamil-nadu-measured-on-a-cycle-in-32-days-from-kashmir-to-kanyakumari/|date=June 29, 2021}}</ref>

Babu was the president of the [[Throwball in India|Throwball Federation of India]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.throwballfederationofindia.com/states/tamilnadu.htm |title=Tamilnadu |publisher=Throwball Federation of India |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=25 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225115236/http://www.throwballfederationofindia.com/states/tamilnadu.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> and also the vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association.<ref name="thehindu-2007-08-24" /> During his tenure as the president of the [[Coimbatore]] [[Shooting range|Rifle Club]], from February 2010 to June 2011,<ref>{{cite news|title=Coimbatore starts favourite|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/27/stories/2010102755371800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101054612/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/27/stories/2010102755371800.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 November 2010|access-date=13 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 October 2010}}</ref> he took the initiative to open rifle clubs in various schools across Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rozario|first=Rayan|title=Shooting, on a strong growth trajectory|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/28/stories/2010102862230200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101055032/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/28/stories/2010102862230200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 November 2010|access-date=13 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Rozario|first=Rayan|title=Shooting gets a fair share|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/18/stories/2010121850800200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223030731/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/18/stories/2010121850800200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 February 2014|access-date=13 December 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=18 December 2010}}</ref>

On 8 February 2013, Babu organized and participated in an 890 km cycle rally from [[Chennai]] to [[Kanyakumari]] along with the members of Coastal Security Group and [[Indian Coast Guard]]. The rally was over a period of 10 days and aimed at creating awareness about the functioning of Coastal police and the Coast Guard among coastal residents.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/csg-will-ensure-perfect-functioning-of-all-vessels-adgp/article4391839.ece |title=CSG will ensure perfect functioning of all vessels: ADGP - TAMIL NADU |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2013-02-08 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> He has also participated in various police and civilian shooting competitions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/shooting-gets-a-fair-share/article960163.ece |title=Shooting gets a fair share - TAMIL NADU |newspaper=The Hindu |date= 18 December 2010|access-date=2016-12-01|last1=Rozario |first1=Rayan }}</ref>

While serving as the ADGP coastal security group, Babu cycled from Chennai to Kanyakumari - which is approximately 700 km.<ref name = "endurance sports">{{cite news|title=IPS officer's tryst with endurance sports|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/oct/01/the-endurance-specialist-ips-officer-sylendra-babus-tryst-with-endurance-sports-1879298.html}}</ref> In 2017, he was a member of a cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari covering 4,500 km in 32 days.<ref name="endurance sports"/> Babu is a [[Randonneuring|Super Randonneur]],<ref>{{Cite news|author=Ashish Ittyerah Joseph|title=I am a Super Randonneur, and I did it at the age of 58,' says DGP C Sylendra Babu|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/i-am-a-super-randonneur-and-i-did-it-at-the-age-of-58-says-dgp-c-sylendra-babu/articleshow/91968980.cms|access-date=12 October 2022|newspaper=timesofindia|date=3 June 2022}}</ref> having completed 600 km bicycle ride between Chennai to Rameshwaram in 36 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Lifestyle Desk|title=Railway cop pedals 600 km in 36 hours to promote cycling among the youth|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/railway-cop-peddles-600kms-cycling-awareness-youth-7104136/|access-date=12 October 2022|newspaper=indianexpress|date=14 December 2020}}</ref>

In March 2018, Babu lead a team of 9 Coastal Police Officers and swam 18 nautical miles across the [[Palk Strait]] ([[Thalaimannar]], [[Sri Lanka]] to [[Dhanushkodi]]) in 12 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|author=PTI|title=10-member TN police team swims across Palk Strait|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/10-member-tn-police-team-swims-across-palk-strait-1199061-2018-03-27|access-date=12 October 2022|newspaper=indiatoday|date=27 March 2018}}</ref>

==Books==
* ''You Too Can Become an I.P.S. Officer'' (2008, {{ISBN|9788172542818}})<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.surabooks.com/ProductDisplay.asp?RefID=81 |title=Book for IPS Exam guidance by IPS Officer - Tamil Books & Entrance Exam including Bank Exams, Railway Exams, TNPSC Exam, MBA & MCA Entrance Exam |access-date=26 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101115020315/http://www.surabooks.com/ProductDisplay.asp?RefID=81 |archive-date=15 November 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''Neengalum IPS Adigaari Aagalam'' (2008)<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.sylendrababu.com/neengalum.html | title=Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS - Personal / Professional Info| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090829144405/http://www.sylendrababu.com/neengalum.html| archive-date=29 August 2009}}</ref>
* ''Boys & Girls - Be Ambitious'' (2009, {{ISBN|9788184494082}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Sylendra Babu motivates students|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article2214947.ece?css=print|access-date=9 November 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=10 July 2011}}</ref>
* ''Principles of Success in Interview'' (2009, {{ISBN|978-8174789846}})<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.surabooks.com/ProductDisplay.asp?RefID=60 |title=Principles of Success in Interview - Tamil Books & Entrance Exam including Bank Exams, Railway Exams, TNPSC Exam, MBA & MCA Entrance Exam |access-date=26 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113165728/http://www.surabooks.com/ProductDisplay.asp?RefID=60 |archive-date=13 November 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''A Guide to Health & Happiness'' (2012, {{ISBN|9788184494730}})<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.surabooks.com/Books/78861/a-guide-to-health-happiness |title = Sura's - Buy Book Online Shopping : TNPSC Books | Tamil Nadu School Books}}</ref>
* ''Sathikka Asaippadu'' (2014, {{ISBN|9788184495478}})<ref>{{cite book |isbn=978-8184495478|title=Sathikka Asaippadu|year=2014}}</ref>
* ''Udalinai Urithi Sei'' (2015, {{ISBN|9788184492644}})<ref>{{cite news|last=S. Thyagarajan|title=Physical fitne|url=http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/07/08/stories/2008070850051401.htm|access-date=9 November 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=8 July 2008|archive-date=29 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829031317/http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/07/08/stories/2008070850051401.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''Avarkalal Mudiyum Endral Nammalum Mudiyum'' (2016, {{ISBN|9788184467741}})<ref>{{cite book |isbn=978-8184467741|title=அவர்களால் முடியும் என்றால் நம்மாலும் முடியும் |year=2016 |publisher=Vijayā Patippakam }}</ref>
* ''Americavil 24 Naatkal''<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.sylendrababu.com/24days.html | title=Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS - Personal / Professional Info| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090829144003/http://www.sylendrababu.com/24days.html| archive-date=29 August 2009}}</ref>
* ''Ungalukana 24 por vidhigal'' (2017, {{ISBN|9788174783660}})<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.surabooks.com/Books/216045/ungalukana-24-por-vidhigal |title = Sura's - Buy Book Online Shopping : TNPSC Books | Tamil Nadu School Books}}</ref>
* ''Unakkul oru Thalaivan'' (2017, {{ISBN|9788184462739}})<ref>{{cite book |isbn=978-8184462739|title=கண்ணதாசன்: ஒரு காலப்பெட்டகம் |year=2016 |publisher=Vijayā Patippakam }}</ref>
* ''Sinthiththa Velaiyil'' (2018, {{ISBN|9788193366998}})<ref>{{cite book |isbn=978-8193366998|title=சிந்தித்த வேளையில் |year=2018 |publisher=Cikstcen̲s Papḷikēṣan̲s }}</ref>

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Janamkatha at 05:59, 24 January 2026