What is V. Shanta?
[[File:Dr. V. Shanta, in New Delhi on March 20, 2006 (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px]] '''Viswanathan Shanta''' (11 March 1927 – 19 January 2021) was an Indian [[oncologist]]. She was born in [[Chennai]], [[India]]. Shanta was Director of the [[Cancer Institute (WIA)|Adyar Cancer Institute]] from 1980 to 1997. Shanta was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], [[Padma Bhushan]], and [[Padma Vibhushan]]. Shanta died on 19 January 2021 in Chennai from a [[heart attack]], aged 93.<ref>[https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/19/cancer-institute-adyar-chairperson-dr-v-shanta-passes-away-2252117.amp Cancer Institute, Adyar Chairperson Dr V Shanta passes away]</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Shanta, V.}} [[Category:1927 births]] [[Category:2021 deaths]] [[Category:Indian physicians]] {{bio-stub}}