The World Chess champion conferred an honourary doctorate by the Sathyabama University in Chennai.
The announcement comes two days ahead of the proposed historic launch of the ISRO's 100th satellite along with 30 others in a single mission from Sriharikota.
It was a euphoric moment for students of the College of Engineering in Pune as the academic satellite developed by them -- Swayam -- was on Wednesday successfully placed in orbit along with 19 others.
This is ISRO's new record of launching 20 satellites, including those from the US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia.
India will benefit hugely if the representation of women in Parliament is increased to a just level.
