Lifetime achievement awards presented in Madras

Madras High Court Judge D. Bharatha Chakravarthy presented lifetime achievement awards to N. Ravi, Soumya Swaminathan, and V. Narayanan at the Rotary District 3233's annual Navaratna conference on Sunday. N. Ravi acknowledged the award as recognition for The Hindu's role in nation-building. Soumya Swaminathan discussed ongoing polio challenges and Rotary's efforts in health initiatives. V. Narayanan received applause for highlighting ISRO's progress, noting advancements from using bullock carts to launching rockets to the Moon and Mars.