The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India’s premier mental health institution, has been conferred the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO). This award recognizes individuals, institutions, ...

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the IPL 2024 title, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. KKR’s Sunil Narine was named the Most Valuable Player and Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Season. SRH’s Nitish Kumar Reddy was the Emerging Player of the Season. Virat Kohli (RCB) won the Orange ...

NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company, has been bestowed with the prestigious ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’. This coveted recognition highlights NHPC’s unwavering commitment to fostering a future-ready workforce and its strategic approach to human ...

In a historic moment for South American football, Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the FIFA Congress. The Brazilian bid triumphed over the joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany, becoming the first South American country to secure the hosting rights for ...

Pawan Sindhi was bestowed with the prestigious Global Pride of Sindhi Award 2024 at an event attended by esteemed saints, Mahatmas, and sadhus. The occasion celebrated Mr. Sindhi’s remarkable contributions to society and his dedication to serving humanity. Gathering of ...

The prestigious Pulitzer Prizes for 2024 were announced on May 7, 2024, by Columbia University in the United States of America. The awards, considered the most prestigious in the fields of journalism and arts, were conferred by Columbia University on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board. ...

In a gesture of solidarity and recognition, Palestinian journalists covering the crisis in Gaza have been named laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The announcement comes from the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals, emphasizing the ...

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, has been recognized with the prestigious Whitley Gold Award for her exemplary conservation efforts aimed at protecting the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork and its wetland habitat. This accolade, often referred to as the ‘Green Oscar’, ...

The Government of India has signed an agreement with the Government of Bangladesh to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for training 1500 Bangladeshi officers from 2025 to 2030. The agreement was signed between the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), ...

In a prestigious ceremony held at Mumbai’s Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih, actor Randeep Hooda was bestowed with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award. This honor recognizes his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and his recent film “Swatantrya Veer ...