<p>It was a proud moment for the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Madras on Saturday when an honorary professor, professor and an alumnus were conferred with Padma awards. </p>.<p>Venu Srinivasan, Chairman of TVS Group of companies who is an honorary professor, Pradeep Thalappil, a professor in the chemistry department of the institute and Prem Watsa, Founder-Chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings and IIT-Madras alumnus (1971 batch) were awarded the Padma awards.</p>.<p>While Srinivasan was conferred with Padma Bhushan, the other two were named winners of Padma Shri. “The institute congratulates all three awardees for the well-deserved honour in recognition of their work and contributions,” IIT-M Director Baskar Ramamurthy said in a statement. </p>
<p>It was a proud moment for the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Madras on Saturday when an honorary professor, professor and an alumnus were conferred with Padma awards. </p>.<p>Venu Srinivasan, Chairman of TVS Group of companies who is an honorary professor, Pradeep Thalappil, a professor in the chemistry department of the institute and Prem Watsa, Founder-Chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings and IIT-Madras alumnus (1971 batch) were awarded the Padma awards.</p>.<p>While Srinivasan was conferred with Padma Bhushan, the other two were named winners of Padma Shri. “The institute congratulates all three awardees for the well-deserved honour in recognition of their work and contributions,” IIT-M Director Baskar Ramamurthy said in a statement. </p>