The prestigious Jnanpith Award for 2023 has been conferred upon renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla. This recognition marks a significant milestone in Indian literature, celebrating the immense contribution of Shukla to contemporary Hindi prose and poetry. The Jnanpith Award is one of the highest literary honors in India, awarded annually to authors for their…
Indian industrialist Vijay Sankar, Chairman of Sanmar Group, has been honored with Denmark’s Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog. This prestigious recognition is a testament to his contributions to strengthening the economic and diplomatic relations between India and Denmark. The award was conferred by Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, in appreciation of his efforts…
Eminent sculptor Ram V. Sutar, the artistic mind behind the iconic Statue of Unity, has been honored with the Maharashtra Bhushan Award, the highest civilian honor of Maharashtra. This prestigious award recognizes his immense contributions to the field of art and sculpture, particularly his role in crafting monumental sculptures that symbolize India’s rich heritage and…
The legendary Indian actor Chiranjeevi has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the United Kingdom Government in recognition of his immense contribution to Indian cinema. This award acknowledges his decades-long impact on the film industry, his philanthropic activities, and his influence as a cultural icon. Chiranjeevi’s Illustrious Career Chiranjeevi, one of the…
India has taken a significant step in its cultural and heritage conservation efforts by adding six new properties to the UNESCO Tentative List. This marks an important milestone in India’s journey to secure international recognition for its rich historical and cultural legacy. The UNESCO Tentative List serves as a preliminary step for sites aspiring to…
The prestigious ACM A.M. Turing Award 2024 has been awarded to Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton for their pioneering contributions to Reinforcement Learning (RL). The award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Computing”, is given by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) to individuals who have made fundamental contributions to the field of…
India actively participated in the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), demonstrating its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment on the global stage. The session focused on critical issues affecting women worldwide, particularly in achieving gender-responsive policies and sustainable development. India’s Stand on Gender Equality India reaffirmed…
Introduction Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Chennai-based Care Earth Trust, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian to receive the prestigious Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’. This global accolade, announced by the Ramsar Secretariat in Geneva on March 8, 2025, recognizes her exceptional contributions to the sustainable management and conservation of wetlands….
Introduction The 25th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held on March 8–9, 2025, at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre in Jaipur, India, celebrated a significant milestone—its silver jubilee. This prestigious event honored outstanding achievements in the Indian film industry, with Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” emerging as the night’s biggest winner. Laapataa Ladies Dominates…
Introduction The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), under the Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adamas University, Kolkata, to strengthen research in homoeopathy. The collaboration aims to foster evidence-based studies, academic exchanges, and scientific advancements in the field of homoeopathy, enhancing its credibility in mainstream healthcare. Homoeopathy research…
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