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AWARDS AND HONOURS - May 2019

May 2019

Apr 02, 2025

Dalai Lama Honoured with Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was honoured with the Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability at a special ceremony held at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The award was presented by Gold Mercury International, a globally recognised think tank dedicated to promoting peace, governance, and sustainable development.

Apr 01, 2025

Yoga Aravind Honoured with Icon of Responsibility Award

Aravind Lakshminarayanan, popularly known as Yoga Aravind, was honoured with the prestigious "Icon of Responsibility" title award by the International Award Forum (IAF), in Chennai, recognising his outstanding leadership and social impact. At just 25 years old, he has shattered conventional boundaries, setting new benchmarks in leadership, entrepreneurship, and social empowerment. Holding multiple national and international positions across diverse fields--including yoga, business, film production, and policymaking--he is redefining what it means to be a young leader in the 21st century.

Renowned Historian MyNaa Swamy to Receive Prestigious Ugadi Award

The Andhra Pradesh government announced that renowned historian and archaeologist MyNaa Swamy was selected for the prestigious Ugadi Award. The award will be conferred by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at a special ceremony in Vijayawada.
The Ugadi Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions conferred by the Andhra Pradesh government to individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. This year (2025), MyNaa Swamy was selected for his exceptional work in the field of historical research and epigraphy.

Mar 29, 2025

Masaki Kashiwara Wins the 2025 Abel Prize for Mathematics

Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara has been awarded the 2025 Abel Prize for his exceptional contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters honoured the 78-year-old mathematician for his pioneering work in developing D-modules and discovering crystal bases, which have had a significant impact on modern mathematics. The Abel Prize remains one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics, often considered equivalent to the Nobel Prize in this field.
The Abel Prize is an international award given annually for outstanding achievements in mathematics. Named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, it was established in 2002 by the Norwegian Parliament. The primary objective of this award is to honour exceptional mathematicians whose work has significantly contributed to the advancement of the field.

Mar 27, 2025

Critics Choice Awards 2025

The Film Critics Guild announced the winners of the Critics' Choice Awards 2025. A newly introduced category this year, Best Documentary, honoured exceptional feature-length documentary films, with Nocturnes taking home the award for its powerful storytelling.
In the Feature Films segment, 'All We Imagine As Light' won Best Feature Film, recognised for its compelling narrative and artistic excellence. Diljit Dosanjh earned Best Actor for his remarkable performance in Amar Singh Chamkila.

Mar 26, 2025

Violinist R. K. Shriramkumar Selected for Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2025

Violinist R. K. Shriramkumar was selected for the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award for 2025, presented by the Music Academy. The award will be conferred during the Academy's 99th annual conference and concerts, scheduled from December 15, 2025, to January 1, 2026. This recognition comes in the 250th anniversary year of the legendary composer Muthuswami Dikshitar.
The Sangita Kalanidhi award is among the most esteemed recognitions in Carnatic music. Established by the Music Academy, Chennai, it is awarded annually to a musician who has made significant contributions to the field.

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