Jakarta, Feb. 1 -- In a moment of rare international recognition, Dr Mallappa Bhargav has been conferred the honorary royal adat title of "HE Dato' Dr Bhargav Mallappa" by the Kerajaan Kutai Mulawarman, one of Indonesia's oldest and most revered traditional royal institutions. The conferment marks a significant milestone, underscoring his contributions beyond national and regional boundaries.

With this honour, Dr Bhargav Mallappa becomes only the third Indian national to receive the distinguished title under the Kutai Mulawarman royal tradition, placing him among a select group of global recipients acknowledged for exceptional merit and leadership. The title was formally bestowed through Sabda Panditha, the official royal decree issued b...