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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2019

Apr 2019

Mar 22, 2026

Nita Ambani Receives Honorary Doctorate from KIIT

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt. Honoris Causa) by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar. The award recognises her contributions to education, healthcare, and social development across India through the Reliance Foundation. KIIT cited her transformative work in improving access to education, rural development, healthcare delivery, and disaster response, noting how her initiatives empower marginalised communities and advance sustainable development. The convocation highlighted collaboration between sectoral leadership and higher education to advance inclusive growth in India.

Nita Ambani is Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation.
Honoris Causa: Doctorate of Literature (D.Litt.).
Awarded by KIIT, Bhubaneswar.
Recognition for education, healthcare, rural development, disaster response.
Emphasises social impact and sustainable development.

Mar 21, 2026

Rituparna Sengupta honoured with Women Empowerment Award in UK Parliament

Indian actress Rituparna Sengupta has been honoured with the Women Empowerment Award for Art and Culture at the UK House of Commons, London, during International Women’s Day events. The ceremony at Westminster was hosted by GloWomen CiC to celebrate women’s achievements across arts and public life. UK Members of Parliament Seema Malhotra and Virendra Sharma presented the award, acknowledging Sengupta’s work in film, theatre, and social initiatives. The recognition highlights the global reach of Indian cinema and the role of women in shaping cultural dialogue. Sengupta expressed gratitude for the honour and emphasized empowerment through arts, education, and leadership.

Award: Women Empowerment Award for Art and Culture
Location: House of Commons, Westminster, UK
Presented by: Seema Malhotra and Virendra Sharma
Organiser: GloWomen CiC
Significance: demonstrates global impact of Indian cinema

Mar 20, 2026

Kaveh Madani Wins 2026 Stockholm Water Prize

Kaveh Madani, director of UNU-INWEH, received the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, announced on 18 March 2026 at UNESCO Paris. He is the youngest recipient in the prize’s 35-year history and the first United Nations official to win. The prize recognises his work combining science, policy engagement, diplomacy, and public outreach in water research. The award will be presented in August during World Water Week in Stockholm. Madani’s achievements highlight integrated approaches to water-security challenges amid global climate pressures and water governance debates.

Kaveh Madani awarded 2026 Stockholm Water Prize
Announcement made on 18 March 2026 at UNESCO Paris
Youngest recipient in 35-year history
First United Nations official to win the prize
Award to be presented in August in Stockholm

Mar 19, 2026

William Dalrymple wins 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize

Historian William Dalrymple has been awarded the 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize for his book The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World. The prize carries a cash award of ten thousand dollars and recognises outstanding historical writing that combines rigorous research with engaging narrative. The award is administered by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Columbia University School of Journalism, and is named after Mark Lynton. Dalrymple’s work was praised for its scholarly depth, accessible storytelling, and relevance to global history, highlighting India’s long influence on world development.

Winner: William Dalrymple
Book: The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World
Prize: $10,000; administered by Nieman Foundation and Columbia J School
Lauded for scholarly depth and narrative quality
Highlights India’s influence on global history

Mar 17, 2026

Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 Announced

The Sahitya Akademi announced the 2025 award recipients on 16 March 2026, recognizing outstanding works across 24 Indian languages. The prize mix includes eight poetry collections, four novels, six short stories, two essays, one literary criticism work, one autobiography, and two memoirs. The selection process began in January 2025, with jury members from each language evaluating submissions. The official ceremony is scheduled for 31 March 2026 in New Delhi, where winners will receive ₹1,00,000 each, a ceremonial shawl, and an engraved copper plaque. The awards celebrate literary excellence and contribute to India’s diverse linguistic heritage.

Announcement date: 16 March 2026.
Total language coverage: 24 Indian languages.
Award categories: poetry, novels, short stories, essays, criticism, autobiography, memoirs.
Ceremony date and location: 31 March 2026, New Delhi.
Prizes: ₹1,00,000, ceremonial shawl, copper plaque.

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