Shankar Mahadevan receives honorary doctorate in UK

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Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan received an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU) in England.

An Overview of the News

• Shankar Mahadevan's honorary doctorate is in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of music and the arts.

• Shankar Mahadevan is 56 years old and a prominent member of the music composition trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

• He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Professor Philip Plowden, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University.

• The ceremony took place in Birmingham.

United Kingdom:

• It is an island nation located in northwestern Europe. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• Capital - London

• Prime Minister - Rishi Sunak

• Emperor - Charles III