Background
Ramamurthy, J. R. was born on December 23, 1943 in Bharamasagara, Karnataka, India. Son of Rudrappa Jinka and Krishnamma Rudrappa.
Ramamurthy, J. R. was born on December 23, 1943 in Bharamasagara, Karnataka, India. Son of Rudrappa Jinka and Krishnamma Rudrappa.
Bachelor, Center College, Bangalore, 1964. Master of Arts, Center College, Bangalore, 1973. Diploma in library science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 1967.
Master of Library Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 1971.
Assistant librarian Bangalore University, 1968-1982. Consultant information center Deccan Herald, Bangalore, since 1982. Lecturer Library Science Department, Bangalore University, 1974-1981.
Rapporteur-general First All India Workshop Journalists, 1987.
Member Amnesty International, Bangalore, 1985-1987. Coordinator Third World Network, Bangalore, 1986-1987. Vice president Padmasale Education Association, Molakalmuru, Karnataka, since 1986.
Member Karnataka Library Association, Indian Library Association, Karnataka Union Working Journalists. Clubs: Press (Bangalore).
Married Savitri, May 9, 1977. Children: Malavika, Rajanika, Charulatha.