NAGPUR: Nagpur University alumnus Vinayak Pande is all set to become India’s oldest recipient of a Doctor of Literature (DLitt) degree at 97 years, report Sarfaraz Ahmed & Vaibhav Ganjapure. He will be conferred with the degree at the university’s 113th convocation on January 9.Pande, who lives in Bengaluru, will not be able to receive the degree personally as doctors have advised him against travelling. NU cleared Pande’s DLitt in economics for his thesis titled ‘Global Economic Recession’, making him part of a rare global cohort of scholars honoured at such an advanced age. “I have always believed research has no retirement age. But, doctors jokingly told me, ‘if you want to stay alive, don’t travel’,” he told TOI.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosImran Khan’s Family Stages Prayer Protest After Being Barred From Meeting Him At Adiala JailImran Khan’s Sister Aleema, PTI Members Hold Prayers Outside Adiala Jail After Meet DeniedTharoor Flags UN Charter Violations, Voices Concern Over US Action In VenezuelaUS Issues Blunt Warning To Indian Students: Breaking Laws May Cost Visas, Careers And Future DreamsCongress-BJP Tie-Up Claims In Ambernath Create Rift, Put Mahayuti Alliance Under Fresh Strain“Worst Kind of Discrimination in PoJK”: UKPNP Chairman Flags Deepening CrisisNo Compromise On Terror: PM Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu Reaffirm India Israel Strategic PartnershipOwaisi Slams MCD Demolition, Says Turkman Gate Land Fully Belongs To WaqfNehru Catered To Liaquat Ali Khan, Ignored Somnath History: BJP MP Sudhanshu TrivediUS FARA Filings Expose How Pakistan Lobbied Washington To Somehow Stop India’s Operation Sindoor123PhotostoriesFrom films to music, the lesser known sides of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ director Farhan Akhtar9 mistakes to avoid while making biryani at homeWinter Special: How to make traditional Besan Ka Sheera at home5 adorable-looking animals that are surprisingly deadly5 red flags people often ignore in friendships (But shouldn’t!)6 classic non-vegetarian Cutlets to enjoy during winter monthsVijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ to Prabhas’ ‘The Raja Saab’: Biggest South releases for Pongal 2026Can you guess the temples and places featured on INR 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 currency notes?How to add smoky flavour to winter dishes without using a tandoor at home”I just read somewhere that 20% of American meals are consumed in a car!” Sadhguru shares tips on the right way to eat food123Hot PicksBudget 2026Venezuela NewsGold rate todayStock Market TodayCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingMLB Trade RumorsTommy Fleetwood and Clare Fleetwood Net WorthTravis KelceTaylor SwiftJimmie Johnson Net WorthEdward CabreraJamahal HillValentino Rossi and Francesca Sofia Novello Net WorthBrad Marchand Net WorthNHL Trade Rumor
NAGPUR: Nagpur University alumnus Vinayak Pande is all set to become India’s oldest recipient of a Doctor of Literature (DLitt) degree at 97 years, report Sarfaraz Ahmed & Vaibhav Ganjapure. He will be conferred with the degree at the university’s 113th convocation on January 9.Pande, who lives in Bengaluru, will not be able to receive the degree personally as doctors have advised him against travelling. NU cleared Pande’s DLitt in economics for his thesis titled ‘Global Economic Recession’, making him part of a rare global cohort of scholars honoured at such an advanced age. “I have always believed research has no retirement age. But, doctors jokingly told me, ‘if you want to stay alive, don’t travel’,” he told TOI.
