AMU confers honorary degree on AR Rahman Oscar winner music maestro A R Rahman was on Sunday (June 7) conferred with honorary D.Lit degree by the Aligarh Muslim University in Aligarh. The music director, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars his composition in 'Slumdog Millionaire', was honoured during the convocation function at the university.
Noted Urdu writer Gopi Chand Narang was also awarded with an honorary degree. Rahman, in his acceptance speech, called upon the members of the Muslim community, specially the youths, to analyse as to what has gone astray in the world of Islam in present times. "It is ironical that what the west calls the dark ages was one of the brightest spots in the history of Islam. Sadly the picture has changed today. Muslims are no longer perceived at the forefront of humanity's quest for progress and development," the music director said. Urging Muslim youths to have a fresh vision for the future he said, "We need to bring back the thirst for knowledge in our lives." He said that youths should work to build a strong and harmonious India. "With the AMU I share a vision that embraces diversity that each person can bring to the progressive development of our world," Rahman said. http://www.timesnow.tv/AMU-confers-honorary-degree-on-AR-Rahman/articleshow/4318976.cms Krish.. His Music ~ My Mother Tongue Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with Yahoo! India Travel http://in.travel.yahoo.com/
