Page-28 of Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Gustav Klimt

June 30, 2023

Gustav Klimt, the renowned Austrian artist, has made history with the sale of his last portrait at an auction in London. Record-Breaking Price Gustav Klimt’s final masterpiece, titled “Dame mit Fächer” or “Lady with a Fan,” fetched an astounding price ..

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Michael Rosen

June 30, 2023

Michael Rosen, the renowned British children’s writer and performance poet, has been awarded the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize 2023. This accolade is granted to a writer from the UK, Ireland, and the Commonwealth whose work fearlessly exposes the truth about ..

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Magdalena Abakanowicz

June 21, 2023

Magdalena Abakanowicz, a renowned sculptor and artist, was born in Poland in 1930 during the tumultuous period of World War II. Her artistic journey and unique contributions to the art world have left an indelible mark.  Her 93rd birth anniversary ..

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Salman Rushdie Receives Prestigious German Peace Prize

June 20, 2023

Salman Rushdie, the renowned British-American author, has been awarded the prestigious German peace prize for his outstanding contributions. The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade jury recognized Rushdie as a passionate defender of freedom of thought and expression. This ..

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Acharya N. Gopi to Receive Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award

June 20, 2023

Acharya N. Gopi, a renowned poet, literary critic, and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award. The award, instituted by Bharat Jagruthi, a cultural organization affiliated with Bharat ..

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IPS Officer Ravi Sinha

June 20, 2023

Ravi Sinha, a seasoned IPS officer, has been appointed as the chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), one of India’s premier intelligence agencies. This significant appointment brings a fresh perspective to the organization as Sinha takes over from ..

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Kamala Sohonie

June 19, 2023

On June 18, the 112th birth anniversary of Kamala Sohonie was celebrated, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions as the first Indian woman in a scientific discipline. Sohonie’s journey was marked by determination and resilience as she overcame gender biases to make ..

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Who is Daniel Ellsberg?

June 19, 2023

The release of the classified “Pentagon Papers” in 1971 had far-reaching consequences, and one man played a pivotal role in exposing the doubts and deceptions surrounding the Vietnam War. Daniel Ellsberg, who recently passed away from pancreatic cancer, became a ..

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Gita Press Receives Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021

June 19, 2023

The Ministry of Culture recently announced that the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred upon Gita Press, Gorakhpur. This prestigious award recognizes Gita Press’ exceptional contribution to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods. ..

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Nusrat Choudhury

June 17, 2023

On 15 June, history was made as Nusrat Choudhury became the first female Muslim federal judge in the United States. This milestone appointment marks a significant step towards inclusivity and diversity within the judiciary. Service at the US District Court ..

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