The Hindu Business Line : `Personality of the Decade' award

THIS year's `Personality of the Decade' award, instituted by the KG Foundation, was conferred on Mr Subhir Raha, Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd; Mr T. S. Bhattacharya, Managing Director, State Bank of India; Mr N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu; Dr L. Subramaniam, violin maestro; Mr M.B.N. Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of Canara Bank; and Capt. G. R. Gopinath, Managing Director, Air Deccan.

Mr Gopinath recollected his long journey from a village-lad to an army officer-turned-farmer to the MD of Air Deccan. He said his relentless efforts helped him achieve these heights.

"Air Deccan started operating with one flight/one aircraft 24 months back. Today, it has extended its reach to 39 airports and 159 daily flights, and we will continue to widen our reach," he said.

Mr Bhattacharya, cautioning youngsters about the pull of the corporate world, called upon the audience to "burn out the rule book and write one's own.".

Mr Ram stressed the need for upholding "team spirit, organisational strength and core values."

Mr Raha articulated about corporate governance risk.

Canara Bank's Mr Rao attributed his success to his team, his parents, teachers and customers.

Doctor-turned-violinist Dr Subramaniam said excelling in music was his childhood dream.

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