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Oct 24, 2021

Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at 52nd IFFI

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur announced that Istvan Szabo and Martin Scorsese will be conferred the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
The 52nd edition of IFFI will be held from November 20 to 28 in Goa. For the first time ever, IFFI has invited major OTT players to participate in the festival. Istvan Szabo is one of the most critically acclaimed Hungarian film directors of the past few decades known for masterpieces like Mephisto (1981) Father (1966).
Martin Scorsese is one of the major figures of the New Hollywood era, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential directors in film history.

Oct 23, 2021

Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation wins Earth Guardian Award

The Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation (PaTCoF) has won the "Earth Guardian Award" which was instituted by the NatWest Group.
PaTCoF is a non-profit organisation under forest department which seeks to facilitate conservation of tiger and biodiversity in the Parambikulam tiger reserve.
Eight winners of the award were felicitated by secretary general of "UN Convention on International Trade in the Endangered Species of Wild Fauna & Flora", Ivonne Higuero in a virtual ceremony in October 2021.
These awards were instituted by NatWest Group India. They are part of an initiative which recognises the efforts of individuals and institutions that are working to subvert the climate change by conserving & preserving biodiversity in India.
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve also includes erstwhile Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, which is spread across 391 square kilometres. It is a protected area in Palakkad district of Kerala. It was established in 1973. The sanctuary lies in the Sungam range of hills in between Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathy Hills. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a part of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in 2010. Tiger reserve implements the Participatory Forest Management Scheme (PFMS).

Oct 21, 2021

Jailed Alexei Navalny Wins EU's Sakharov Prize

Imprisoned Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was awarded the European Union's top human rights prize in a clear slap to President Vladimir Putin.
In awarding the Sakharov Prize to Mr. Navalny, the European Parliament praised his immense personal bravery. The activist was poisoned with a nerve agent last year and promptly arrested upon his return to Moscow from treatment in Germany and later imprisoned.
He has campaigned consistently against the corruption of Vladimir Putin's regime, and through his social media accounts and political campaigns, Navalny has helped expose abuses and mobilise the support of millions of people across Russia.

Oct 20, 2021

Queen Elizabeth II rejects 'Oldie of the Year' award

Queen Elizabeth II is Britain's longest-lived and longest-reigning monarch. But don't call her an oldie.
The 95-year-old queen has politely declined the honor of being named "Oldie of the Year" by a British magazine, saying she does not meet "the relevant criteria."
The Oldie magazine published the queen's response to its suggestion that she follow in the footsteps of former recipients, including former Prime Minister John Major, actor Olivia de Havilland and artist David Hockney.

Oct 18, 2021

Indian agri Waste Recycling Project Wins Prince William's Earthshot Prize

A Delhi-based entrepreneur's agricultural waste recycling project was named among the winners of Prince William's inaugural Earthshot Prize, dubbed the "Eco Oscars", at a gala ceremony in London.
Vidyut Mohan led Takachar was named the winner of the GBP 1 million prize for its cheap technology innovation to convert crop residues into sellable bio-products in the clean our air category.
It was among five worldwide winners of the prize, created by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, to reward people trying to save the planet.
Takachar was named a winner for its technology which reduces smoke emissions by up to 98%, aimed at helping improve the air quality that currently reduces the affected population's life expectancy by up to five years.

Indian American Scientist Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Indian American scientist Dr. Vivek Lall was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Ritossa Family Summits in Dubai.
Dr. Lall, who is known for playing a key role in enhancing India-U.S. defence trade and instrumental in some of the top deals between the two countries was presented with the award in recognition of his outstanding vision, dedication and success.
The award was given to Dr. Lall in the presence of U.A.E. Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
Ritossa Family Summits is the world's leading family office investment conference, where world leaders and elite family office investors unite together to invest and create a brighter future.

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