THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: N Ramachandran Foundation established in memory of the late media activist and former editorial advisor of Kerala Kaumudi, N Ramachandran revealed the recipient of its prestigious National Award for Public Service: Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament. The award comprises a cash prize of one lakh rupees, a sculpture by B D Dutta Rupa and a citation.

Foundation President Prabha Verma and Secretary PP James announced that the award ceremony will take place on January 8, 5 pm at the Symphony Hall of Mascot Hotel. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Sivakumar will be presenting the award and the renowned Sarod Musician Amjad Ali Khan will grace the event as the Chief Guest. Additionally, Dr Shashi Tharoor will deliver the N Ramachandran memorial lecture during the function.

The event will witness the presence of Foundation Vice President and Kerala Kaumudi's Chief Editor, Deepu Ravi, Vice President Babu Divakaran, Joint Secretary S Mahadevan Thambi, Executive Member CB Shaji, Treasurer PR Lakshmi Devi and Lekha Mohan.