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The text is a digital newspaper (e-Paper) publication from “The Hindu” dated December 7, 2025. It lists sections of the paper, including international affairs from an Indian perspective, film news, technology highlights, science writing, data-driven analysis, health advice, and book reviews. A specific news item reports that R. Vasanthagopal, a senior professor at Kerala University’s Institute of Management, has been awarded a DLitt in Commerce by Madurai Kamaraj University for his research on financial literacy and inclusion in India. He will receive the award on December 12th.

News Article:

Kerala Professor Awarded DLitt for Financial Inclusion Research

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – December 7, 2025 – R. Vasanthagopal, a senior professor and head of the Institute of Management in Kerala at Kerala University, has been awarded the Doctor of Letters (DLitt) in Commerce by Madurai Kamaraj University in Tamil Nadu. The prestigious honor recognizes Professor Vasanthagopal’s two decades of research focused on financial literacy and financial inclusion within India.

Dr. Vasanthagopal has a distinguished career in academia, having previously served as Director of the School of Distance Education, Senate Member, and Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies at Kerala University. He currently holds the positions of Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Syndicate Member at Mahatma Gandhi University.

The DLitt will be formally conferred upon Dr. Vasanthagopal during the convocation ceremony at Madurai Kamaraj University on December 12, 2025. His work is expected to contribute significantly to ongoing efforts to improve financial understanding and accessibility for all citizens in India.

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