Page-21 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Dr. V Mohini Giri Passes Away

December 22, 2023

Dr. V Mohini Giri, a prominent women’s rights activist, breathed her last recently following a brief illness. At 86, she left behind a legacy of significant contributions to the empowerment of women in India. Distinguished Roles in Women’s Empowerment Dr. ..

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Who is Leonard Bernstein?

December 22, 2023

The Netflix film “Maestro,” directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Cooper and Carey Mulligan, explores the life of Leonard Bernstein. Before delving into the motion picture produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, let’s uncover the captivating story of Bernstein, ..

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Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 Winners

December 21, 2023

The Sahitya Akademi Awards for the year 2023 have been announced, recognizing outstanding literary works in various Indian languages. Among the notable winners are Tamil author Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) for his novel “Neervazhi Padooum,” Telugu writer T. Patanjali Sastry for the ..

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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Recognized with Leif Erikson Lunar Prize

December 21, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration ..

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Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah

December 18, 2023

Kuwait is in mourning as Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement, made by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah al-Sabah, the minister of the emiri court, was aired on state television. Official Mourning ..

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National Awards for e-Governance 2024 Web Portal Launch

December 11, 2023

The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) organized the formal launch of the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2024 web portal on 8th December, 2023. The ceremony, held in hybrid mode, was attended by Central Ministries/Departments, Principal Secretaries ..

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First Woman Director General of ICFRE

December 2, 2023

In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as ..

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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Passes Away

December 2, 2023

Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing first female Supreme Court Justice and a pivotal swing voter in landmark cases, has passed away at the age of 93 in Phoenix. The court confirmed that her death resulted from complications associated with advanced ..

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