Mamta Kalia: Renowned Hindi scholar and writer Mamta Kalia has been chosen for Vyas Samman 2017 for her novel “Dukkham Sukkham”. Mrs. Kalia is also known for her other works like ‘Beghar’, ‘Janch Abhi Jaari Hai’, ‘Nirmohi’, and ‘Bolne Wali Aurat’.
Lalji Singh: Dr. Lalji Singh was an eminent scientist and father of DNA fingerprinting in India who passed away this December 10. He also set up a slew of dedicated labs that worked on several aspects of genetics such as population biology, structural biology and transgenic research.