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Two Indian-origin professors associated with the University of Texas, Arlington will be honoured by the Non-Resident India (NRI) Welfare Society of India. The India-based association reportedly said that the two professors will be honoured for their contributions in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry.

The two proffessors - Krishnan Rajeshwar, professor of chemistry and biochemistry and Subhrangsu Mandal, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Texas - were selected by the India-based NRI association for the awards.

Subhrangsu Mandal will be honoured with the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman award at the NRI Welfare Society conference to be held in London next month. While Krishnan Rajeshwar will receive the Hind Rattan award at a conference to be held in India.

The NRI association stated that these awards were in recognition of "those Indians who have made their mark overseas and have kept the flag of India high."

Krishnan Rajeshwar, while reacting to the award, said it was gratifying to know through the award that he was making a small contribution to enhancing the impression of Indians abroad. He also said that he feels humbled for being appreciated by people from his birth country.

Subhrangsu Mandal also said that he feels honoured to receive the NRI Welfare Society of India award. Mandal has been associated with the UT Arlington College of Science since 2005.

(AW: Pratima Tigga)