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MGU honour for ISRO ex-chief

Managing Director, French Space Agency Liason Office and Diplomat at Embassy of France in Bangalore, Mathieu J. Weiss (2L) looks on as Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dr K. Radhakrishnan (C) receives a momento from the Ambassador of France Francois Richier (R) during the inauguration of 4th edition of Bengaluru Space Expo-2014 held in Bangalore on November 19, 2014. Bengaluru Space Expo 2014 is Asia's only focused exhibition on Space Technologies, Products and Innovations. The 3-day event that began on November 19 will be showcasing the latest technological advancements, related products and technical services while providing a platform for space agencies, specialists, entrepreneurs and space industry heavyweights to display their visions. AFP PHOTO/Manjunath KIRAN

K. Radhakrishnan, Former Chairman of ISRO, will be conferred with honoris causa DSc by Mahatma Gandhi University on Tuesday. Governor and Chancellor of the University P. Sathasivam will officiate the ceremonial function.Dr. Radhakrishnan is the 11th person to be honoured with honoris causa by MGU. Others include Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, M.T. Vasudevan Nair, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, K.J. Yesudas, K.G. Balakrishnan, P.K.R. Warrier, C.N.R. Rao, N. Ram, A. Ramachandran, and V Dakshinamurthy.According to a press note, the ceremony will commence by 11.30 am. Education Minister and Pro Chancellor P.K. Abdu Rabb will deliver the special address on the occasion.The ceremonial academic procession, led by the Chancellor will consist of the Education Minister; Vice Chancellor Babu Sebastian; Pro Vice Chancellor Sheena Shukkur; registrar-in-charge Sabu Thomas, members of the syndicate and the Senate, and deans of faculty. The procession will commence from the Students’ Amenities Centre and conclude at the university assembly hall. The procession will be accompanied by music by Naval Band.