Kerala University recommends honorary doctorates for Madhu, Sreekumaran Thampi, K. Radhakrishnan, P.R. Sreejesh

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Published - August 13, 2026 08:12 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

The Syndicate of Kerala University, which met on Thursday (August 13, 2026), decided to recommend to the Governor that honorary doctorate degrees be conferred on veteran actor Madhu, poet Sreekumaran Thampi, former ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan, and former Indian hockey team captain P.R. Sreejesh.

Dr. Radhakrishnan will be awarded an honorary DSc degree, while the others will receive honorary DLitt degrees.