Live Broadcast of Chandrayaan-3’s Landing witnessed by students at SRHU, Jollygrant

Published on: August 24, 2023

The historic moment displayed on TV screens in all university hostels

Students of Swami Rama Himalayan University showed tremendous enthusiasm as they watched the most stunning visuals in recent times, i.e. Chandrayaan 3’s successful lunar landing. As they watched the nation’s remarkable scientific achievement, they chanted slogans of “Jai Hind” displaying the national flag.

A live broadcast of the landing program of Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar mission by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), on the lunar surface of the moon was organized at the Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jollygrant campus.

At various locations across the SRHU campus in Dehradun, the landing event of the Chandrayaan-3 mission was live-streamed from ISRO’s Mission Control Complex in Bangalore.

Students from all hostels gathered from 5:30 P.M onwards.

Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhasmana mentioned that years ago, during Chandrayaan-2’s landing, we had lost contact, not courage. “The safe landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a significant achievement for India. Such live events are significant as they boost a sense of patriotism and inculcate a research culture amongst younger generations. Today is a very big day for us and we are proud to extend our congratulations to the entire ISRO team. India is advancing in space missions consistently, and Indian scientists have once again made the nation proud worldwide. Alongside this, the victory chant of “Jai Jai Bharati, Mother India” echoes in our hearts. Just as we are proud of our scientists, let us ensure that our countrymen are equally proud of our achievements.”

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Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.