Mon Nov 18 21:06:09 UTC 2024: ## International Men’s Day Celebrated: Spotlight on Achievers from Medak and Vikarabad
**Siddipet, Sangaredi, Medak, Vikarabad:** November 19th marked International Men’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the contributions of men and boys across the globe. NewsToday highlighted the achievements of several men from the Medak and Vikarabad districts of Telangana, showcasing their impact in various fields.
The report profiled several individuals, including:
* **Dr. G. Madan Mohan:** A professor of microbiology for 22 years, Dr. Mohan has conducted significant research, discovered two new antibiotics, received the Young Scientist of India award, and authored 12 books.
* **Jagadish Chandra:** A retired government employee, Chandra dedicates his time to serving the community as the district president of the Retired Government Employees Association, assisting pensioners. He’s also actively involved in promoting the legacy of the renowned poet Kolachala Mallinatham Suri.
* **The Men of Dhanasiri:** The village of Dhanasiri in Sangaredi district boasts over 100 men currently serving or retired from the army and police force, highlighting a strong tradition of national service. These veterans actively inspire younger generations to join the armed forces. They also played a key role in establishing a martyrs’ memorial in Jaheerabad.
* **Dr. Sudhakar and Dr. Rajeshwara Reddy:** Agricultural research scientists from Tandur, these individuals have made significant contributions to developing drone-based pesticide application standards for pulses and oil seeds. Their research has been adopted by the central government and included in a published manual. They were instrumental in obtaining geographical indication (GI) status for Tandur’s Kanda.
* **Srinivas Reddy:** A national-level kabaddi player, Reddy transitioned to coaching, serving as the head coach for Australian, Indian men’s and women’s, and South Korean kabaddi teams. He currently works as a manager at Union Bank of India.
* **Lun Sawat Munnibai’s son, Chatrunayak:** Rising from humble beginnings in a small village, Chatrunayak achieved significant career success, serving as a General Manager in the Food Corporation of India across several states.
These are just a few examples of the many men celebrated on International Men’s Day in the Medak and Vikarabad districts, demonstrating the diversity of contributions men make to society.
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