Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin, a Mumbaikar by birth and a professor settled in US, became the first Indian to be chosen for the prestigious the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, touted as Arabic world's Nobel Prize for her book 'Arabic Oration: Art and Function'.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Cultural announces the award annually to people with exemplary work in the field of Arabic literature. It is aimed at showcasing the most powerful, stimulating and challenging works representing the Arab world.
A professor of Arabic Literature at the University of Chicago, Qutbuddin also serves on the editorial board of Abu Dhabi's Library of Arabic Literature. Her award-winning book was released by Brill Academic Publishers of Leiden in 2019.
Her research focuses on intersections of the literary, the religious and the political in classical Arabic poetry and prose.
Apr 30, 2021
Nripendra Misra Receives Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star Honour
The Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2021 Spring Decorations. Nripendra Misra, former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, and Indira Misra, former President of the Ikebana International Gurgaon Chapter, are among this year's foreign recipients, said a statement from Embassy of Japan in India.
Nripendra Misra will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star in recognition of his contributions to strengthening the economic relationship between Japan and India. Indira Misra, however, will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in recognition of her contributions to promoting Ikebana in India and mutual understanding between Japan and India.
Apr 29, 2021
Krithi Karanth First Indian Woman to be Chosen as a 'Wild Innovator'
Dr. Krithi K Karanth, Chief Conservation Scientist at Bengaluru-based Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), was chosen as the first Indian and Asian woman for the 2021 'WILD Innovator Award'.
This award given by the 'WILD ELEMENTS Foundation' brings together a coalition of innovators, advocates and partners to "disrupt the status quo and identify solutions to global sustainability and conservation," a CWS statement said on Tuesday.
The Foundation's distinctive approach to addressing climate change is the "Power of Three," recognising the interconnectedness of animalkind, humankind, and plantkind for the future planetary wellness of our shared home.
Uttar Pradesh Wins E-panchayat Award
The Uttar Pradesh government won the 'E-Panchayat Puraskar 2021', ranking first in Category I. It was followed by Assam and Chhattisgarh at the second position, while Odisha and Tamil Nadu stood third. Every year, the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj awards those states, which ensure maximum use of information technology to keep a tab on the work done by gram panchayats.
Apr 27, 2021
Zhao First Asian Woman to Win Best Director Oscar
The Chinese born film maker Chloe Zhao has become the first Asian woman to win the Best director at the Academy Awards. She won the award for her film Nomadland.
Zhao was born in China and went to a boarding school in London. She then moved to Los Angeles where she completed her high school. Her debut film was Songs My Brothers Taught me. It was premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Her second film was The Rider. It received nominations at the Independent Spirit Award for the Best Film and Best Director.
Nomadland won three major awards namely Best Director, Best Actress for Frances McDormand and Best Picture. The film is about a woman who leaves town after her husband dies. She also becomes houseless as sole industry closes down. She then lives in a van and travels around the US.
Apr 21, 2021
Volkswagen ID.4 Wins World Car of the Year Crown
Volkswagen ID.4 received its biggest push in the company's bid to challenge the might of Tesla when the electric vehicle was crowned as the 2021 World Car of The Year. This is for the first time that an electric car from Volkswagen has managed to win the title although previous years have seen other models taking top honours on several occasions - Golf in 2009 and 2013, Polo in 2010 and up! in 2011.
Volkswagen ID.4 managed to beat a number of other contenders en route to the title and may once again underline the German car maker's determination to play a bigger role in the world of electric mobility.
Volkswagen is looking at delivering around 150,000 ID.4 units across the world this year. This is part of the company's strategy to accelerate production and sales of electric vehicles in several countries.
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