New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Monday conferred honorary doctorate by the country's premier agriculture research body Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in recognition of his contributions to the development of the farm sector. Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar presented the 'Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)' to the Prime Minister at 50th convocation of IARI in New Delhi. Being the country's premier national institute for agricultural research,...
05:36 PM, Feb 20, 2012
Noida: Amity University on Thursday awarded an honorary doctorate to Raghav Bahl, the founder and managing director of Network18 for his immense contribution to the media. The university acknowledged the effort, which has contributed to the creation of Network18 a media empire across broadcast, print, Internet and cinema. While being felicitated, Bahl said that he enjoys creating jobs and shaping dreams. "It has been a long journey and I have...
07:47 PM, Dec 15, 2011
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan, who had turned down an honorary doctorate from an Australian university two years back as a mark of protest against racial attacks on Indian students, has finally decided to accept it. The Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane has offered the 69-year-old veteran his fourth doctorate for his contribution to the world of entertainment. "The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) honors me with a Doctorate on...
06:19 PM, Oct 16, 2011
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished students to have ever studied at Punjab University. But his name seems to be curiously missing from a list of those given an honorary doctorate of law degree. A Right to Information (RTI) inquiry by activist Rajinder K Singla shows that the Prime Minister's name does not figure in the list of those honoured by the university with...
10:41 AM, Jul 28, 2011
Mumbai: Ace Indian choreographer Shiamak Davar, who recently received an honorary doctorate from London's Middlesex University, says he felt honoured and blessed to have contributed to dance education. Shiamak, who is known for contemporary dance style, received the honorary degree at a ceremony in London last week, in recognition of his contribution to entertainment in India and throughout the world. "I am truly honoured to receive the award of Doctor...
05:10 PM, Jul 25, 2011
The honour has been bestowed upon him by the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), the U.K. for contribution to cinema ...
05:28 PM, Jul 26, 2010
Rahman was being conferred a Honorary Doctorate by Anna University. ...
10:17 PM, Aug 01, 2009
Rahman signed an MoU between K M Music Conservatory and the University. ...
01:49 AM, Jul 18, 2009
The actor has received a doctorate from University of Bedfordshire. ...
02:12 AM, Jul 12, 2009
The actor was honoured for his contribution to arts and culture. ...
09:36 AM, Jul 11, 2009
Shah Rukh will receive his first doctorate on July 10. ...
09:15 PM, Jun 27, 2009
Big B declined a honorary doctorate in the wake of a series of racist attacks. ...
03:32 AM, Jun 03, 2009
Queensland University of Technology, had offered a doctorate to Bachchan. ...
03:16 PM, May 30, 2009
The Uni said the tribute was in recognition of his professional success. ...
02:27 PM, Mar 24, 2009
The honour will be awarded by Chennai's Anna University. ...
02:42 AM, Mar 04, 2009
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