Now my degree certificate would have a star value :)

On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 4:59 AM, Sam <samsing...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>   CHENNAI: Local Administration Minister M.K. Stalin, music composer A.R.
> Rahman and space scientist Mayilsamy Annadurai will be awarded honorary
> doctorate this year by Anna University-Chennai.
>
> Vice-Chancellor P. Mannar Jawahar said: “At the syndicate meeting we have
> decided to celebrate the Anna centenary year by awarding honorary doctorates
> to people who have worked for the socially downtrodden. We submitted these
> names to the Governor and he has given his approval.”
>
> Mr. Stalin would be given an honorary doctorate in Humanities and Social
> Sciences, primarily for his work for all sections of society in building
> flyovers and encouraging Self-Help Groups, he said.
>
> Mr. Annadurai would be given an honorary doctorate in aerospace technology
> for his achievements in space technology, especially the Chandrayan mission,
> while Mr. Rahman would receive his doctorate in media sciences for his
> achievements in music, including the recent Oscars.
>
> “Annadurai (the first DMK Chief Minister) believed that science and
> technology should always be used for the benefit of the downtrodden. These
> awards are being given by Anna University in respect for this idea,” Mr.
> Jawahar said.
>
> The doctorates would be awarded at a special convocation at the university
> in the last week of March, the Vice-Chancellor said. The date would be
> announced soon.
>
> http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/01/stories/2009030153140400.htm
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