Eminent botanist and Padma Shri awardee KS Manilal died on Wednesday due to age-related ailments. He was 86 years old. Family sources said that he was unwell for some time and breathed his last at a private hospital here.
Kattungal Subramanian Manilal, popularly known as KS Manilal. He was the former head of the Department of Botany at Calicut University. He has translated the ancient Latin book 'Hortus Malabaricus' into English and Malayalam.
He made a significant contribution to botany.
His decades-long contribution to botany, especially his efforts to translate the 17th-century botanical treatise Hortus Malabaricus, documenting the rich flora of the Malabar region (south-west coast of India), into English and Malayalam, brought him wide recognition. This treatise remains an important resource for researchers, academics, and students studying the botanical history of the region.
Published more than 200 research papers
Mani Lal wrote many books and published more than 200 research papers. Apart from this, he also discovered many new plant species. He was awarded many national and international awards. The Center honored him with Padma Shri in 2020 for his contribution to the field of science.
PM Modi expressed condolences.
Expressing condolences on the demise of Mani Lal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his rich work in botany will continue to be a guide for future generations, botanists, and researchers. My condolences are with his family and friends in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.
Hardik Pandya hit a 109-meter six, and Shivam Dube hit a 107-meter six against Namibia on Thursda
Bigg Boss season 19 has entered its third week. Soon, the show will complete a month of being on
'It's an honor for me,' Trump was thrilled after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize from Machado.
US President Donald Trump had expressed his desire to win the Nobel Prize on several occasions. T
The ongoing SIR in Bengal is being opposed by Mamata Banerjee's party, the TMC. Despite the oppos
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra AMOLED Display Issue? Company Breaks Silence on Users’ Screen Complaints
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra users have reported a new AMOLED display issue, with several owners clai
After waving the flag in the Delhi Assembly elections, now the exercise of selecting a new Chief
The Indian team became the first team to win the T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time. P
At least five BJP workers were injured after crude bombs were hurled at them in the Panihati area
Ghibli Trend: OpenAI changed the rules for Ghibli-style photos, now real-world images cannot be used
These days, Ghibli-style pictures are being seen in abundance on social media. It can be said tha
After battling death for 11 days in the hospital, Rajveer Jawanda finally lost the battle for lif
