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Nataraja Sarma passes away

CHENNAI, OCT. 21. P.S. Nataraja Sarma, bridge player, writer and administrator, passed away here on Wednesday. He was 89. A chemist by profession, Sarma was a popular figure in the world of competitive bridge not only as a player for the Mylapore Club but also as an efficient organiser of tournaments.

A former president of the Chennai District Bridge Association, Sarma wrote extensively and authored a book, One Trick Short, published by the International Bridge World. He was also the founder editor of the Indian Bridge Magazine, and a long time columnist for The Hindu.

Sarma wrote on various other subjects as well. His interests included music and gardening.

He is survived by four sons and a daughter.

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