India, Sept. 13 -- Tamil scholar and TV personality Solomon Pappaiah died in Madurai on Friday following age-related ailments. He was 90. His funeral was conducted with full state honours on Saturday, as directed by actor-politician Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government. Pappaiah was best known for moderating traditional Tamil debate shows known as Pattimandrams. He was also seen in films such as Pudhu Varusham (1992), Boys (2003), Yes Madam (2003), and Rajinikanth-starrer Sivaji: The Boss (2007). Pappaiah is survived by son Thiagamoorthy and daughter Vimala. htc...