ravi shankar Honoured For Commitment To Music

By Cara

Monday, March 22, 2010, 13:39

World-renowned sitar player, composer, teacher and writer, ravi shankar will receive the highest honour, given by the University of Melbourne. Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), as it is called, will be conferred to him in a special ceremony at the University.

By awarding the degree, the University of Melbourne would recognise Pundit ravi shankar"s outstanding commitment to music and humanity. The degree will be conferred by University of Melbourne Chancellor and Chairman of the Australia India Institute, the Honourable Alex Chernov.

The honorary degree is awarded to recognise people who are distinguished by eminent public service or outstanding cultural achievement. A proposal for the award of the degree is approved by the majority of the members of the University"s Academic Board