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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2020

Apr 2020

Oct 26, 2024

Actor Darasing Khurana Wins Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award in UK

Indian actor and philanthropist Darasing Khurana was honoured with the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award for his impactful work in raising awareness about mental health issues, particularly in his role as the 'Commonwealth Year of Youth Champion.
Khurana was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award at the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum.

Oct 25, 2024

Urmila Chaudhary Honored with Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024

Urmila Chaudhary, a prominent social campaigner from Nepal, was honoured with the prestigious Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024. The award was presented by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a ceremony held at the Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Urmila has shown incredible leadership and commitment to advancing human rights for marginalized castes and ethnic communities in Nepal.

Oct 24, 2024

SAIL Receives Top Recognition at SHRM HR Excellence Awards

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) was recognised with the prestigious SHRM HR Excellence Awards at the SHRM India Annual Conference 2024 in New Delhi. The company received accolades in two significant categories: 'Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity' and 'Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce.'
These awards highlight SAIL's pioneering HR practices and initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive growth within the organisation.
The recognition reflects SAIL's commitment to its employees, who are considered essential to the company's success and integral to all operations.

Oct 23, 2024

Haryana's Aravali Power Bags National Water Award in Industry Segment

Aravali Power Company Private Limited, Jhajjar, Haryana, bagged the first prize in the fifth edition of National Water Awards presented by President Droupadi Murmu in the National Capital.
Among states, Odisha was declared the winner and Uttar Pradesh second, followed by Puducherry and Gujarat sharing the third prize.
Overall there were 38 winners, including joint winners across nine categories.
The awards were presented for their exemplary work in the field of water conservation and management.

Oct 21, 2024

Isha Ambani is Harper's Bazaar Icon of the Year

Reliance Industries Limited Director Isha Ambani won the 'Icon of the Year' award at Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2024 held in Mumbai. She was presented the award by celebrated interior designer and entrepreneur Gauri Khan.
A visionary entrepreneur and advocate for sustainability, Isha Ambani spearheads Reliance Retail and drives its expansion into new categories, geographies and formats. She has led the expansion of the digital footprint for Reliance Retail and launched new formats such as the e-Commerce business Ajio, and the online beauty platform Tira.
Author Geetanjali Shree, winner of the 2022 International Booker Prize, was honoured at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2024 in the author's category.

Mohanji Receives Prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Award

In Johannesburg, South Africa, Mohanji, a global humanitarian leader, received a special recognition for his worldwide contributions at the 9th Conscious Companies Awards event. This prestigious annual event honours ethical and visionary leaders whose work fosters conscious leadership, aligns people, profit, and purpose, and promotes a better, more sustainable world.
Mohanji received a special award for his global humanitarian leadership.
The award recognises his teachings on compassion, kindness, and non-violence, which have impacted thousands of lives in over 90 countries.
His core philosophy, "Be You," empowers individuals to raise awareness and adopt conscious living practices.

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