In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

NEW DELHI: The Centre for NaMo Studies (CNMS) in collaboration with DU's Mata Sundri College for Women (MSCW) has announced that the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, will grace their upcoming national conclave themed “India’s Path to Inclusive Development: Economy, Medicine, and the Legacy of Ratan Tata," as the Chief Guest.

The event, a National Conclave on “Ratan Tata Memorial Lecture”, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and will be held at the Auditorium of MSCW, New Delhi. The conclave will also see the release of a special souvenir titled "Ratan Tata: The Architect of Trust" featuring messages from Governors, Educationists, leaders and other stakeholders.

CNMS Chairman, Prof. Jasim Mohammad, expressed profound gratitude for Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh acceptance of the invitation. "The esteemed presence of Shri Kavinder Gupta Ji will greatly enrich the deliberations of the seminar and serve as a significant source of inspiration for all participants, particularly the youth and the academic community,"

Prof. Jasim Mohammad stated, The Ratan Tata Memorial Lecture Series is a prestigious initiative of CNMS dedicated to celebrating the timeless values of integrity, justice, innovation, social responsibility, and humanitarian service—ideals that Late Shri Ratan Naval Tata embodied throughout his remarkable life and legacy. This lecture series is envisioned as a platform to inspire youth, academicians, policymakers, jurists, and thought leaders to contribute positively to the journey of nation-building.

 

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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