Professor Oommen, who passed away on Thursday, actually laid the foundation within the institutional space to probe any issue “sociologically”. Sociology of India steadily became a cliché and sociology for India emerged as a formidable trope within sociology. With the passing of Professor Oommen, Indian academics has lost one of the finest advocates of this liberal voice. His profound enthusiasm in seeing scholars from downtrodden communities asserting with their creative interpretation of Indian social reality emboldened many to aspire more. With the passing of Professor Oommen, Indian academia has lost one of the finest advocates of this liberal voice.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2026 08:02 UTC