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NRI physician wins award

London : Ajit Lalvani, a leading NRI consultant physician and pioneer in tuberculosis research, has won an award for Excellence in Science instituted by London-based India International Foundation.

His father, Kartar Lalvani, founder of Vitabiots, received the award on his behalf from Deputy High Commissioner of India Ranjan Mathai at a function organised by the Foundation here on Saturday night.

Dr. Ajit Lalvani provided a key weapon in the fight against the worldwide rise in tuberculosis by offering a rapid blood test to detect TB infection, designed to replace the century-old skin test. Others who received awards included Keith Vaz — a leading NRI and the longest serving member of the House of Commons since 1987 and former Minister for Foreign and Commonwealth office — for his excellence as a Parliamentarian. Lord Bhikhu Parekh, Centennial Professor of the London School of Economics and a former Vice-Chancellor of the Baroda University, was conferred the `Pride of India' award for his distinction in the field of literature and education.Both Mr. Luther and Mr. Mathai, in their brief address, referred to the rapid strides made by India in various walks of life and said the time has come to recognise the contributions by Indians. — PTI

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