Page-23 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Geert Wilders: The “Dutch Donald Trump”

November 24, 2023

Geert Wilders, often likened to the “Dutch Donald Trump,” is poised to become the next Prime Minister of the Netherlands, defying expectations with his Party for Freedom (PVV) securing 37 seats in the 150-seat Dutch parliament. This unexpected victory has ..

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Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away

November 24, 2023

India bid farewell to its pioneering legal luminary, Justice Fathima Beevi, the country’s first female Supreme Court judge, who peacefully passed away at the age of 96. A Storied Legacy After her illustrious tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Beevi ..

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Girish Chandra Murmu Takes Key Role in UN Panel of External Auditors

November 23, 2023

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has achieved a significant position by being elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. The election took place during the sixty-third session of the Panel, held ..

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Vir Das Makes History with International Emmy Win

November 23, 2023

Indian comedian Vir Das has achieved a milestone by winning an International Emmy Award for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing on Monday.” This accomplishment makes him the first Indian to secure a victory in the comedy category. Das shares ..

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Passing of Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Age 96

November 20, 2023

Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a pivotal figure during President Jimmy Carter’s tenure, passed away at the age of 96. Known for her active promotion of mental health causes, she played a significant role in various initiatives alongside her ..

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Perumal Murugan’s ‘Fire Bird’ Clinches 2023 JCB Prize for Literature

November 20, 2023

Tamil writer Perumal Murugan’s novel ‘Fire Bird,’ skillfully translated into English by Janani Kannan, emerged victorious at the 2023 JCB Prize for Literature. The prestigious award was announced in New Delhi, with the book published by Penguin Random House India. ..

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Astronaut Frank Borman Passes Away

November 11, 2023

Frank Borman will forever be remembered as the commander of Apollo 8, the mission that circled the moon 10 times and laid the groundwork for the lunar landing that followed. Alongside his crewmates, James Lovell and William Anders, Borman embarked ..

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U Muthuramalinga Thevar

October 31, 2023

Every year on October 30th, a remarkable event unfolds in the heart of Kolkata, India, as hundreds of people from West Bengal’s Thevar community gather for Thevar Jayanthi Guru Puja. This occasion marks the anniversary of U Muthuramalinga Thevar’s birth, ..

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Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair

October 24, 2023

Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the second woman officer from the medical branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to attain the esteemed rank of Air Marshal. This achievement marks a significant moment ..

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Indian Chess Grandmaster Karthikeyan Murali Achieves Victory Over Magnus Carlsen

October 20, 2023

In a breathtaking display of chess mastery, 24-year-old Indian grandmaster Karthikeyan Murali delivered a remarkable blow to the reigning world champion and number one player, Magnus Carlsen. This stunning victory, achieved in the classical chess format at the ongoing Qatar ..

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