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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Top Canadian honour for India-born prof who lost family in Kanishka bombing
Toronto: Canada has announced this year's appointments to the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour, and among the 83 distinguished recipients is Professor Mahesh Chandra Sharma, an Indo-Canadian academic who suffered immense personal loss in the Air India Flight 182, the Kanishka, bombing in 1985. Professor Mahesh Chandra Sharma, an Indo-Canadian academic who suffered immense personal loss in the Air India Flight 182, the Kanishka, bombing in 1985. Among the 329 victims of what remains the worst incident of terrorism in Canadian history were the wife, two children and mother-in-law of Prof Mahesh Chandra Sharma. On Monday, as governor general Mary Simon announced the list of 83 honorees for this year, he was made a member of the Order of Canada. The citation with the honor noted: 'Mahesh Sharma is a civic-minded philanthropist and leader. A beloved professor and mentor at Concordia University, he established scholarships to honour the memory of his family who were victims of Air India Flight 182. He also actively champions social causes supporting vulnerable individuals and the wider community.' Sharma, who is a professor of supply chain and business technology management at Concordia University in Montreal, studied mechanical engineering in India before moving to Canada. Also on the list was another Indo-Canadian academic, Dr Saroj Saigal, professor emeritus at McMaster University in Hamilton, who was admitted as an Officer of the Order of Canada. She 'helped shape the field of neonatology', the citation stated. 'She is internationally renowned as the first researcher to examine the lives of extremely premature infants from a qualitative perspective and is praised for this humanistic approach. She has shifted attitudes towards preterm infants and increased our understanding of their long-term outcomes,' it added. Dr Saigal obtained her medical degrees and received paediatric training in India before moving to Canada. Other prominent honorees on the list were two healthcare leaders who were at the forefront of Canada's battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Theresa Tam led the country's effort to counter the pandemic as Canada's Chief Public Health Officer. She retired from the position in June. She was made an Officer of the Order of Canada as was Dr Bonnie Henry, who was the provincial health officer in British Columbia during the pandemic. In a release, the governor general's office described the Order of Canada as 'the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System'. It said that since its creation in 1967, over 8,200 people from all sectors of society have been appointed to the Order. 'The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country,' it added.
India Today
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Top Canada honour for India-born prof who lost wife, daughters in Kanishka attack
India-born Professor Mahesh Chandra Sharma, who lost four family members in the Kanishka tragedy in 1985, was among 83 people who were given the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honours in the the 329 lives lost in what is still considered the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history were Professor Mahesh Chandra Sharma's wife, two daughters, and General Mary Simon announced the latest Order of Canada appointments, featuring a diverse group that includes physicians, diplomats, athletes, and writers. Another Indian-Canadian, Saroj Saigal, Professor Emerita at McMaster University in Hamilton, was also named for the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Since its creation in 1967, more than 8,200 people from all sectors of society have been appointed to the Order. The honour is one of Canada's highest honours. It recognises people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to members of the Order will be invited to a ceremony at a later date to be invested and to receive their insignia. The dates of these ceremonies will be announced in due course, according to the Governor's IS MAHESH SHARMA?advertisement"Mahesh Sharma is a civic-minded philanthropist and leader. A beloved professor and mentor at Concordia University, he established scholarships to honour the memory of his family who were victims of Air India Flight 182", the Governor General of Canada's office said in a statement issued on immigrated to Canada from India in 1966. He is now teaching supply chain and business technology management at Concordia University in earning a Masters of Mechanical Engineering (specialising in aerodynamics) at McGill, Sharma went to work for a multinational engineering company. But it was not long before his appetite for learning drew him back to returned to the School for Continuing Studies to take evening classes for a Diploma in Management, which he earned in years later, he completed his MBA at the Desautels Faculty of Management – with support from a Quebec Senior Administration Fellowship, according to McGill the 1980s, Sharma had risen to the position of Chief Engineer at his after losing his family in the Kanishka tragedy, Sharma decided to leave industry and take on a full-time teaching position at Concordia, where he had been lecturing since 1975, according to the McGill University IS SAROJ SAIGAL?advertisement"Professor Saigal has helped shape the field of neonatology. She is internationally renowned as the first researcher to examine the lives of extremely premature infants from a qualitative perspective and is praised for this humanistic approach", the Governor General of Canada's office said in a statement issued on has shifted attitudes towards preterm infants and increased our understanding of their long-term outcomes, it earned her medical degree and completed paediatric training in India. She later received advanced qualifications in India (MD in Paediatrics), a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), and the Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).Saigal has served as a Professor of Paediatrics since 1984 and now holds the title of Professor Emerita at McMaster is internationally recognised for her studies that focus on the quality of life and consequences of having been born extremely prematurely, and she has published extensively on the same, according to the University of Texas is the Founder of 'Adults born Preterm International Collaboration' (APIC), a network that facilitates collaboration and sharing of data with investigators interested in the long-term health and disease of this vulnerable has been involved as a collaborator in several perinatal clinical trials, the university added.- Ends
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Two Indo-Canadians conferred with Canada's highest honours
Toronto: Canada announced its highest honours on Monday and on that list is an Indo-Canadian academic who lost four family members in the bombing of Air India flight 182, the Kanishka, by Khalistani terrorists on June 23, 1985. The gathering at the Toronto memorial to pay homage to the victims of Air India flight 182, the Kanishka. (Supplied photo) Among the 329 victims of what remains the worst incident of terrorism in Canadian history were the wife, two children and mother-in-law of Professor Mahesh Chandra Sharma. On Monday, as Governor General Mary Simon announced the list of 83 honorees for this year, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. The citation with the honor noted, 'Mahesh Sharma is a civic-minded philanthropist and leader. A beloved professor and mentor at Concordia University, he established scholarships to honour the memory of his family who were victims of Air India Flight 182. He also actively champions social causes supporting vulnerable individuals and the wider community.' Professor Sharma who is a professor of supply chain and business technology management at Concordia University in Montreal, studied mechanical engineering in India before moving to Canada. Also on the list was another Indo-Canadian academic, Dr Saroj Saigal, professor emeritus at McMaster University in Hamilton, who was admitted as a Officer of the Order of Canada. She 'helped shape the field of neonatology', the citation stated. 'She is internationally renowned as the first researcher to examine the lives of extremely premature infants from a qualitative perspective and is praised for this humanistic approach. She has shifted attitudes towards preterm infants and increased our understanding of their long-term outcomes,' it added. Dr Saigal obtained her medical degrees and received paediatric training in India before moving to Canada. Other prominent honorees on the list were two healthcare leaders who were at the forefront of Canada's battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Theresa Tam led the country's effort to counter the pandemic as Canada's Chief Public Health Officer. She retired from the position in June. She was made an Officer of the Order of Canada as was Dr Bonnie Henry, who was the provincial health officer in British Columbia during the pandemic. In a release, the Governor General's office described the Order of Canada as 'the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System'. It said that since its creation in 1967, over 8,200 people from all sectors of society have been appointed to the Order. 'The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country,' it added. 'Congratulations to the newest appointees to the Order of Canada. We proudly recognise each of these individuals whose dedication and passion for service not only enrich our communities but also help shape the fabric of our nation. Together, they inspire us to strive for greatness and to foster a future filled with hope and possibility,' the Governor General said.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
RBSE topper list 2025 out for class 10 official: Check out the Rajasthan board class 10 topper names & highest percentage
RBSE topper list 2025 out for class 10 official: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has officially announced the RBSE Class 10 Result 2025 today, May 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM IST. Over 10 lakh students who appeared for the RBSE 10th exams held from March 6 to April 4, 2025. They can now check their results and the much-awaited topper list via press conference or official websites and using their roll numbers. RBSE 10th Result 2025: Key Highlights and How to Check? Result Date & Time: May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM IST Official Websites: How to Check: Enter your roll number on the result page and submit. Other Details: Pass percentage, gender-wise and district-wise performance will be announced alongside the results. State Education Minister Madan Dilawar announced the results via video conference from Kota, accompanied by Board Administrator Mahesh Chandra Sharma and other officials. RBSE Class 10 Result 2025 Highlights Total candidates registered: Approximately 10,16,963 Result declaration date and time: May 28, 2025, at 4 PM Official result website: Passing marks: Minimum 33 marks out of 100 in each subject Grading system: Ranges from A1 (91–100 marks) to E2 (0–20 marks) RBSE 10th Toppers List 2025 (To Be Updated) The RBSE 10th toppers list 2025 will feature the names, marks, schools, and districts of the highest scorers in the Rajasthan Board Class 10 exams. The list will be published shortly after the result declaration. Rajasthan Board Class 10 Subject-Wise Pass Percentage 2024 Best Performing Districts in RBSE Class 10 Exams Below is the Best Performing Districts in RBSE Class 10 Exams listed below: How to Check RBSE Class 10 Result 2025? Students can check their RBSE Class 10 results by: Visiting the official website: Clicking on the 'RBSE 10th Result 2025' link. Entering their roll number and other required details. Submitting the information to view and download the mark sheet.
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
RBSE 12th results 2025 announced today at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in
RBSE BSER Rajasthan board results 2025: The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER), Ajmer, has announced the Class 12 results 2025 today, May 22. The divisional commissioner, Mahesh Chandra Sharma, along with Education Minister, Madan Dilawar, declared the RBSE Class 12 results for all three streams – science, arts and commerce today. Students can check and download the RBSE Class 12 results from the official website, i.e., Over 8 lakh students registered for Class 12 in the Commerce, Science, and Arts streams. Here's the stream-wise pass percentage of RBSE 12th results 2025 How to check and download the RBSE 12th results 2025? Here are the simple steps to check and download the RBSE 12th results 2025: Visit the official website, Enter your login details, such as registration number/ roll number, date of birth. The RBSE Class 12 marksheet 2025 PDF will appear on your screen. Students can download and take a printout for future reference. RBSE Rajasthan Board results 2025: Re-evaluation/ rechecking process Students who are not happy with their marks can apply for re-evaluation or recheck within two weeks of receiving the results by paying a revaluation fee of Rs 300 per subject. If a student fails in one or two subjects, they can apply for the supplementary examination, which is tentatively scheduled for September 2025. For practical subjects, the fee is ₹100 per subject, while for regular subjects, it is ₹600.
