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Nov 11, 2025

Canadian-Hungarian-British Writer David Szalay Wins Booker Prize for Fiction with His Novel 'Flesh'

Canadian-Hungarian-British writer David Szalay won the Booker Prize for fiction, in November 2025, for "Flesh," the story of an ordinary man's life over several decades in which what isn't on the page is just as important as what is.
Szalay, 51, beat five other finalists, including favourites Andrew Miller and Kiran Desai, to take the coveted literary award, which brings a £50,000 ($66,000) payday and a big boost to the winner's sales and profile.
Doyle said "Flesh" — a book "about living, and the strangeness of living" — emerged as the judges' unanimous choice after a five-hour meeting.
Szalay's book recounts the life of taciturn István, from a teenage relationship with an older woman through time as a struggling immigrant in Britain to denizen of London high society. The author has said he wanted to write about a Hungarian immigrant, and "about life as a physical experience, about what it's like to be a living body in the world."

Nov 10, 2025

Melania Trump Honoured with Fox Nation's 'Patriot of the Year' Award

US first lady Melania Trump was awarded Fox Nation's 'Patriot of the Year' award, a year after her husband and US President Donald Trump received the same honour after his 2024 victory over former US vice president and Democratic presidential contender Kamala Harris. The first lady accepted the award at a star-studded event hosted by Fox Nation in New York.
First Lady Melania Trump was awarded the 2025 'Patriot of the Year' award by Fox Nation for her humanitarian and social contributions since President Donald Trump's return to office in January. The award, presented at the annual Patriot Awards ceremony in Brookville, New York, celebrated individuals who exemplify the spirit of American patriotism through service, courage, and innovation.
The Patriot Awards, organised annually by Fox Nation since 2019, recognise everyday American heroes who contribute meaningfully to society. Honourees are selected from various fields, including military service, community leadership, and public advocacy. The ceremony features multiple categories such as Heroism, Young Patriot, Salute to Service, and Most Valuable Patriot, with the highest distinction being the Patriot of the Year award.

Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025 Conferred to Sai Gautam

Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor of Materials Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, awarded the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025. This prestigious recognition honours young Indian researchers demonstrating outstanding contributions in science and technology, particularly in cutting-edge fields like computational materials science.
The Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award was Instituted by the Government of Goa to commemorate Manohar Parrikar, former Defence Minister and Goa Chief Minister.
The award recognises young scientists with exceptional contributions in science and technology.
It carries a citation and Rs. 5 lakh cash prize, the highest among national science and technology awards.

Nov 09, 2025

Serena Williams Wins Spanish Royal Honour

Serena Williams received the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo, Spain.
Serena Williams accepted the Princess of Asturias Award from King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Princess Leonor, the royal family of Spain.
Serena Williams retired from professional tennis at the 2022 US Open, after an emotional match against Ajla Tomljanović from Australia.

Nov 07, 2025

The James Dyson Award 2025

The James Dyson Award 2025 named its global winners — WaterSense and OnCue — two student-led inventions that address global challenges in sustainability and healthcare. Each winner receives Rs 31.5 lakh to further develop their innovations.
WaterSense, developed by Polish PhD candidate Filip Budny from the Warsaw University of Technology, won in the Sustainability category. The AI-powered device autonomously monitors water quality in real time, replacing the traditional, labour-intensive manual sampling process. By detecting pollutants early, it aims to prevent environmental damage and improve access to clean water — a major step forward as over 40% of the world's rivers and lakes remain severely polluted.
OnCue, created by Italian product designer Alessandra Galli, an alumna of Delft University of Technology, was named the Medical winner. The innovation is a smart keyboard designed for people living with Parkinson's disease. Unlike conventional assistive devices, OnCue integrates therapeutic visual and haptic cues that help manage tremors, freezing, and other motor symptoms, making typing smoother and more accessible.

Nov 06, 2025

Sir David Beckham Received Knighthood Honour

David Beckham, global football legend and former England captain, was officially knighted by King Charles III, becoming the latest addition to an elite club of footballing greats honoured for extraordinary contributions to the sport and society. The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, with Beckham now formally known as Sir David Beckham.

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