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<div class="itg-mosimage"><amp-img src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997December%2Fsign1_090512092351.jpg" alt="" height="425" width="650" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img><b>Resigned: </b><p>Mahesh Bhatt, noted filmmaker, as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) governing council, following protest by the students against "mismanagement" of the institute. Bhatt's resignation came during FTII's 21st convocation.<br><br><b>Honoured: </b>Nanaji Deshmukh, social worker and founder of the Deendayal Research Foundation, with an honorary doctorate of letters by the Pune University. It is being given in recognition for Deshmukh's work in the field of education and social work, especially in rural areas.<br><br><b>Honoured: </b>K.R. Narayanan, President, by the International Bureau of Universal Postal Union with its Medal of Merit. The medal was given to the President by the Union Director-General Thomas Leavey. The medal is usually presented to heads of state for their support to the postal service and philately.<br><br></p><div class="itg-mosimage"><amp-img src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997December%2Fsign2_090512093135.jpg" alt="" height="425" width="650" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div><b>Conferred: </b></p><p>Kishori Amonkar, well-known vocalist, the first Sangeet Samradnee award for her contribution to Indian classical music in the past 50 years. Instituted by the Samraat Sangeet Academy, the award comprises a citation and Rs 2 lakh in cash.<br><br><b>Declared: </b>Justice P.C. Balakrishna Menon, chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission, as "Man of the Year, 1997" by the American Biographical Institute for his overall accomplishment and contribution to society. Menon is also Lok Ayukta (ombudsman) and chairman of the state Law Commission.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Dec 29, 1997</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div></div>

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<div class="itg-mosimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  title=""  class="" alt="" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997December%2Fsign1_090512092351.jpg" loading="lazy" /></div><b>Resigned: </b><p>Mahesh Bhatt, noted filmmaker, as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) governing council, following protest by the students against "mismanagement" of the institute. Bhatt's resignation came during FTII's 21st convocation.<br><br><b>Honoured: </b>Nanaji Deshmukh, social worker and founder of the Deendayal Research Foundation, with an honorary doctorate of letters by the Pune University. It is being given in recognition for Deshmukh's work in the field of education and social work, especially in rural areas.<br><br><b>Honoured: </b>K.R. Narayanan, President, by the International Bureau of Universal Postal Union with its Medal of Merit. The medal was given to the President by the Union Director-General Thomas Leavey. The medal is usually presented to heads of state for their support to the postal service and philately.<br><br></p><div class="itg-mosimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  title=""  class="" alt="" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Fmedia2%2Findiatoday%2Fimages%2Fstories%2F1997December%2Fsign2_090512093135.jpg" loading="lazy" /></div></div><b>Conferred: </b></p><p>Kishori Amonkar, well-known vocalist, the first Sangeet Samradnee award for her contribution to Indian classical music in the past 50 years. Instituted by the Samraat Sangeet Academy, the award comprises a citation and Rs 2 lakh in cash.<br><br><b>Declared: </b>Justice P.C. Balakrishna Menon, chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission, as "Man of the Year, 1997" by the American Biographical Institute for his overall accomplishment and contribution to society. Menon is also Lok Ayukta (ombudsman) and chairman of the state Law Commission.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Dec 29, 1997</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div></div>

Mahesh Bhatt, noted filmmaker, resigned as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India governing council, following protest by the students against "mismanagement" of the institute.

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Mahesh Bhatt resigns as chairman of Film and Television Institute of India

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Mahesh Bhatt resigns as chairman of Film and Television Institute of India

Mahesh Bhatt, noted filmmaker, resigned as chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India governing council, following protest by the students against "mismanagement" of the institute.

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