dear friends I am sorry to communicate that Prof AK Dasgupta, Hyderabad, who was earlier in EENADU had expired last evening after long illness. Today morning he had been cremated. Prof Dasgupta is well known for his contribution in the field of LIS. He is fine human and friendly in nature. He encouraged many youngsters and was a well known for his support to young professionals It is a major loss to the profession. on behalf of my self and all other professionals we convey our condolences to the family. let his soul rest in peace. laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565 email: naglaxman@yahoo.com, naglaxman@gmail.com. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.