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AWARDS AND HONOURS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Mar 05, 2024

Dr. Pradeep Mahajan Receives Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024

In a remarkable recognition of his contributions to the field of regenerative medicine, Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, the Founder and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of StemRx Hospital and Research Centre, along with StemRx Bioscience Solutions, was awarded the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024. This accolade is a testament to his pioneering efforts and substantial impact in advancing regenerative medicine, offering new hope and innovative treatments to patients worldwide.
Dr. Mahajan's journey in the medical field is marked by his innovative approach and dedication to regenerative medicine. His work has not only provided groundbreaking treatments for patients but has also significantly contributed to the scientific community's understanding of regenerative therapies.

Mar 04, 2024

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, British Indian Chef Asma Khan Win India-UK Achievers Honours

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the annual India-UK Achievers Honours in London, which recognises the achievements of Indian students and alumni who have pursued an international programme of study.
The initiative, by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK, in partnership with the British Council in India and the UK government's Department for Business and Trade, was launched in 2023 with the aim of celebrating bilateral educational ties.
At a ceremony, the 'Class of 2024' made up of high achievers across the arts, sports, entrepreneurship and medicine were honoured following a day-long conference entitled 'The Future of Education'.
Akhtar, the acclaimed writer-filmmaker behind box-office hits such as 'Luck By Chance' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'The Archies', was conferred the Living Legend Award in recognition of her work in furthering an understanding of India on the global stage.

Mar 02, 2024

Bengali Translation Wins Prestigious Romain Rolland Book Prize 2024

Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee, the Bengali translator of Stalin's Couch, a French novel about the Soviet ruler's final years, has won the 7th edition of the Romain Rolland Book Prize.
Instituted in 2017 by the French Institute in India, it recognises translations of French books into Indian languages, including English.
This is the second time a Bengali translator has won the prize, with Trinanjan Chakraborty winning for Kamel Daoud's Meursault, contre-enquête in 2022.
The Romain Rolland Book Prize was created in 2017 with the aim of awarding the best translation of a French title (francophone area) into any Indian language, including English. The Indo-French jury takes into account the quality of the translation and of the publication itself. The prize aims at encouraging and rewarding the efforts made by Indian translators and Indian publishers to bring the best of Francophone literature and thought, in all its diversity, to the Indian readership.

Mar 01, 2024

Acharya Lokesh Muni Honoured as 'Global Jain Peace Ambassador'

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred the esteemed title of 'Global Jain Peace Ambassador' upon Acharya Lokesh Muni. The ceremony, which took place in Karnataka, was organised by the Jain pilgrim centre, Navagraha Tirtha Kshetra, in Hubli Varur.
The accolade is a testament to Acharya Lokesh Muni's unwavering commitment to fostering peace and harmony on a global scale.
Acharya Lokesh Muni, the founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and the World Peace Center, is a multifaceted personality known for his profound impact in various domains. Over the past three decades, he has been instrumental in promoting national character building, advocating non-violence, and fostering mutual cooperation and peace.

Feb 29, 2024

Sunil Bharti Mittal receives Honorary Knighthood from King Charles III

Sunil Bharti Mittal, the founder and chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, was conferred an Honorary knighthood by King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Mittal became the first Indian to receive the Knighthood from King Charles.
He was made a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The Knighthood is one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by the British sovereign. Foreign nationals receive it as an honorary award.
Knighthood, the Knight Commander (KBE), is bestowed for a preeminent contribution in any field of activity (usually, but not exclusively, at the national level) or in a capacity regarded by peer groups as inspirational and influential nationally and demonstrates sustained commitment.
The KBE is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals. While the Knighthood conferred on UK nationals gives them the title of Sir or Dame, non-UK nationals conferred with the Honour, add KBE (or DBE for women) after their name instead of using titles such as Sir or Dame. Ratan Tata (2009), Ravi Shankar (2001), and Jamshed Irani (1997) are among the previous Honorary KBE recipients.

C-DOT Wins 3 Awards for Telecom Innovations at 14th Aegis Graham Bell

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the top position in three categories at the esteemed 14th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards. The event was held at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi.
The first award, jointly shared with Google India, was conferred upon C-DOT for its pioneering ASTR Project under the category 'Innovation in AI'.
C-DOT secured the second award in the category 'Innovation in Social Good' for its groundbreaking CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) solution.
The third accolade was bestowed upon C-DOT in the category 'Innovation in Telecom' for its Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) product.

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