IIT-Kanpur professor Sameer Khandekar dies on stage while delivering speech

Dr. Sameer Khandekar, a professor of mechanical engineering at IIT-Kanpur, died on stage while delivering a speech on Friday. He reportedly suffered a heart attack and collapsed while urging people to take care of their health. "We mourn the loss of a humble soul & pray that God gives his family & friends strength to bear this loss," IIT-Kanpur said.