As was reported a few months back (February to be precise), Aligarh Muslim University, one of India's most prestigious university, was to grant a doctorate degree to music maestro, A. R. Rahman, on March 25, during the annual convocation. The Pro of the university, Rahat Abrar had said, ''We have decided to celebrate Rahman's Oscar victory by presenting him the doctorate degree at the upcoming annual convocation, to be organized on the campus on March 25.'' The decision to award D. Lit (Honoris Causa) was taken by the varsity's executive council. Other eminent personalities who were to be honoured included Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata group, Professor M.S. Swaminathan, father of gre...
- 5/19/2009
- GlamSham
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