Awards

Eminent Writer T. Padmanabhan Receives Prestigious Kerala Jyothi Award

Kerala government has selected renowned writer T. Padmanabhan as the recipient of the prestigious Kerala Jyothi award. This highest civilian honor in the state was awarded to Padmanabhan in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Malayalam literature. Kerala Prabha and...

India-Born Author Nandini Das Wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize

  The British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, a prestigious international non-fiction award has been claimed by India-born author Nandini Das for her debut book, 'Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire.' This remarkable work,...

10-Year-Old Bangalore Kid Wins ‘Wildlife Photographer Of The Year’ Award

  Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, has captured the hearts of photography enthusiasts and conservationists alike by winning the top prize in the '10 years and under' category renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition. This...

Social worker Deenanath Rajput from Bastar wins Rohini Nayyar Prize

Deenanath Rajput Empowers Tribal Women in Bastar, Chhattisgarh In a significant acknowledgment of his remarkable efforts, Deenanath Rajput, an engineer-turned-social worker, was awarded the Second Rohini Nayyar Prize for his outstanding contribution to rural development. The prestigious award was presented...

Tata Motors Wins ₹766 Crore Arbitration Award in Singur Plant Dispute

Tata Motors has secured a significant ₹766 crore arbitration award from the West Bengal Industrial Development Corp. Ltd (WBIDC), concluding a prolonged dispute stemming from the closure of its Singur plant in 2008. This plant was intended for manufacturing the...

Nita Ambani Receives USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chair of Reliance Foundation, was honored with the 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility. The award was presented by John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF, at a reception in New Delhi attended...

West Bengal Teacher Deep Narayan Nayak Named Finalist for Global Teacher Prize 2023

Deep Narayan Nayak, a dedicated teacher from West Bengal, has achieved recognition as one of the top 10 finalists for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2023. This esteemed award, organized annually by the UK-based Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO...

US President Biden Honors Indian-American Scientists with National Medal for Technology & Innovation

  In a momentous event at the White House, US President Joe Biden recently awarded the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science to Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh, respectively, in recognition...

CJI Chandrachud Honored With Award For Global Leadership By Harvard Law School

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, an distinguished alumnus of Harvard Law School, was bestowed with the prestigious Award for Global Leadership by his institution. This recognition stands as a testament to his exceptional contributions to the field of law...

West Bengal Governor Presents ‘Durga Bharat Samman’ Awards

Hindustani classical vocalist and composer Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty has been conferred with the prestigious 'Durga Bharat Samman' by the Governor of West Bengal, C V Ananda Bose. The award, a testament to his remarkable contributions to the world of music,...