Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Zubeen Garg Honored Posthumously with D.Litt
Zubeen Garg, a famous singer from Assam, was given a special doctor degree called D.Litt after he passed away.
His sister, Palme Borthakur, received the award for him.
She said it was a very emotional moment because Zubeen wasn't there to receive it himself.
She also talked about how people treated Zubeen and hoped that justice would be served in the legal case involving him.
Another famous person from Assam, Hima Das, also got her degree at the same event.
The Governor and the Chief Minister of Assam were also present at the ceremony.
Zubeen Garg was posthumously awarded the D.Litt degree by Cotton University.
His sister, Palme Borthakur, accepted the honor on his behalf.
Borthakur expressed the emotional significance of the award and the pain of her brother's absence.
She highlighted the mixed reactions from people and hoped for a strong chargesheet in the ongoing legal case.
Hima Das, a renowned sprinter from Assam, also received her Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science at the convocation.
- Who
- Zubeen Garg (posthumously), Palme Borthakur, Hima Das
- What
- Posthumous conferment of D.Litt degree
- When
- December 9
- Where
- Shankardev Kalakshetra, Panjabari, Guwahati
- Why
- To recognize Zubeen Garg's lifelong contribution to music, culture, and society
- Honorary Degree
- Doctor of Literature (D.Litt)
- Institution
- Cotton University
- Recipient
- Zubeen Garg (posthumously)
- Recipient's Representative
- Palme Borthakur (sister)
- Event
- 4th Convocation of Cotton University
- Date
- December 9
- Location
- Shankardev Kalakshetra, Panjabari
- Other Recipient
- Hima Das (Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science)
