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

I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at In Loving Memory · Dr. Priya Ranjan

When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor (www.jkmonitor.org), he never made me feel like an employee. He treated me as a younger brother—with warmth, trust and respect. His guidance was generous, his encouragement sincere, and his door was always open whenever I needed help or advice. I will remain deeply grateful for the confidence he placed in me and for all that he taught me.

Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble human being: kind-hearted, humble and always ready to help. He was also a visionary intellectual whose ideas reached beyond the immediate moment. He brought together deep knowledge, curiosity and a belief in using one’s abilities to make a meaningful difference.

The tributes from his students and colleagues speak of the same qualities I was fortunate to experience myself: a brilliant mind joined with a compassionate heart, and a mentor who made people feel valued. His influence lives on in the people he guided, the work he inspired and the many lives he touched.

For me, he will always be more than a respected chairman or a remarkable intellectual. He will be the elder brother who welcomed me, believed in me and guided me with affection. I will carry his lessons and his kindness with me always. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and never forgotten.

(Ajmer Alam Wani)

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October 2026

Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Category: Bridging the World; Published: 16 December 2025

Organised by Life is Calling Sports Management Limited in association with Hosachiguru

BENGALURU: As part of the Celebration Run Series, Life is Calling, a sports management company, successfully organised the 12th edition of the Thump! Celebration Bengaluru ½ Marathon & 10K Run on Sunday, 14th December, 2025. The event was held at the NICE Toll Plaza, behind PES College, Ring Road, Nayandahalli, Bengaluru.

The run was flagged off at 5.30 am and featured multiple race categories, including the 32K Run, 21.1 km Half Marathon, and 10 km Run powered by Hosachiguru in the competitive category for participants aged 16 years and above.

A 5 km Run/Walk was also conducted in the non-competitive category for participants aged 11 years and above. The Celebration Run Series focused on promoting health, fitness, and social causes, with “Celebration” as the central theme.

Life is Calling Sports, in association with the Runaddicts Foundation, also organised a 5K run to support the cause of rural education.

The event received strong support from Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (NICE), which enabled participants to experience running on the NICE Corridor. Event partners included Tour de Malnad (Cycling Partner), Radio Red FM (Radio Partner), Thoughtfocus Technologies (Technology Partner), Bangalore Hospitals, Jayanagar and Kengeri (Medical Partner), Akshayakalpa (Organic Refreshments Partner), Hatti Kaapi (Coffee Partner), and BHIVE (Coworking Partner).

About Life is Calling Sports:

Life is Calling is a Sports Management Company promoting sporting events like Marathon and Cycling in different cities of Karnataka. The company has successfully organized 15 editions under Celebration Run series at Mysore, 12 editions in Bangalore, 3 editions at Mangalore and 3 editions of Corporate Sporting events involving 10 Kms run,5 Kms * 4 Corporate Relay and Duathlon events in Bangalore.

About Hosachiguru:

Hosachiguru is a leading land asset management company that offers professionally developed, managed farmland near Bangalore, operating under the core philosophy to 'Grow Life' and 'Build a Green Legacy.' The company is dedicated to blending sustainable land investment with ecological restoration.

October 2026

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”. Read the message here

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