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Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor named for Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2014

March 23, 2015

Veteran actor and film producer Shashi Kapoor has been named for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2014. He is the 46th film personality to receive this honour. About Shashi Kapoor He was born as Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor on ..

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President Pranab Mukherjee gives away Chakra Awards to Defence Personnel

March 22, 2015

Pranab Mukherjee on 21 March 2015 conferred one Kirti Chakra awards and 11 Shaurya Chakra awards on armed forces personnel. Among these 11 awardees three were conferred posthumously for gallantry. The awards were given to defence personnel for displaying conspicuous ..

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Rajendra Singh wins prestigious 2015 Stockholm Water Prize

March 21, 2015

Renowned water conservationist and environment activist Rajendra Singh has been conferred with 2015 Stockholm Water Prize. He was awarded this prize for his innovative water restoration efforts and consistent attempts to improve the water security in villages in India. About ..

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Fourth National Photography Awards conferred on 13 eminent photojournalists

March 21, 2015

The fourth National Photography Awards were conferred on 13 eminent photojournalists in New Delhi on 20 March 2015. The award were conferred by Secretary (Information & Broadcasting) Bimal Julka. The awards were given in 5 categories including Life-Time Achievement Award, ..

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Mr. Veerappa Moily selected for Saraswati Samman 2014

March 10, 2015

Senior Congress leader and Former Union Minister Mr. M. Veerappa Moily will receive the Saraswati Samman 2014 for his Kannada poem ‘Ramayana Mahanveshanam’. The award would make Mr. M. Veerappa Moily the second Kannada author to receive the honour after ..

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Stree Shakti Puraskar 2014

March 8, 2015

President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee on 8 March 2015, awarded Stree Shakti Puraskar 2014 to six illustrious women on International Women’s Day for their distinguished services for the upliftment of women. The award was given in six categories named ..

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Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba wins Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership 2014

March 2, 2015

Hifikepunye Pohamba, outgoing Namibian President has won the world’s most valuable individual award- Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership for year 2014. About Hifikepunye Pohamba Pohamba was born in 1935 in Namibia and was a former rebel who fought for ..

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Ratan Tata honoured with Doctorate of Automotive Engineering by Clemson University

February 27, 2015

Ex-chairman of the Tata Group Ratan Tata has been honoured with Doctorate of Automotive Engineering by the Clemson University. He was conferred with Doctorate for his contributions to the global automotive industry at the South Carolina Automotive Summit. About Ratan ..

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44 Armoured Regiment of Indian Army honoured with President's Standards

February 25, 2015

44 Armoured Regiment of Indian Army on 25 February 2015 was honoured with President’s Standards for its meritorious and distinguished service to the nation for more than three decades. The honour was bestowed on 44 Armoured Regiment by Chief of the ..

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Union Ministry of Youth Affairs makes amendments in National Sports Awards Schemes

February 23, 2015

Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has amended National Sports Awards Schemes. The amended schemes include Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award and Dronacharya Awards. These amendments were based upon several suggestions made by selection committee ..

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