Javed Akhtar to receive honorary doctorate from London's SOAS University
Mumbai, Mar 30: Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar will be felicitated with an honorary doctorate by SOAS University of London.
According to a press release, Akhtar will receive a Doctor of Literature (DLit) (honoris causa) in recognition of his significant contribution as a poet, lyricist, screenwriter and activist to Indian cinema.
"I am deeply honoured because the University of London is one of the most highly respected universities in the world and the citation makes me stand humbled," the 78-year-old veteran said in the statement.
SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London bestows honorary doctorates on individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to scholarship, public life, or in areas which are relevant to the school's mission.
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Fire breaks out at building in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (PTI): A fire broke out in some parts of the fourth and fifth floors of the Sattva Elixir building located in the Madhapur area here, a Telangana Fire Department official said on Saturday.
Shaik Khaja Karimulla, the District Fire Officer of Rangareddy, said four fire tenders are in the process of dousing the fire, and no casualties or injuries have been reported.
TV visuals showed thick smoke emanating from the building.
He further stated that the cause of the fire will be determined after an investigation.
