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AWARDS AND HONOURS - March 2021

Mar 2021

Dec 12, 2024

Abathsahayeshwarar Temple Wins UNESCO Award for Heritage Restoration

The Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Thukkatchi, a 1,300-year-old Chola dynasty structure in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, gained international recognition by UNESCO's 2023 Award of Distinction for its exceptional conservation efforts.
The temple was constructed by Kings Vikrama Chola and Kulothunga Chola and featured five prakarams or enclosures.

Shaji N. Karun Honoured with JC Daniel Award 2023

Veteran filmmaker Shaji N. Karun was selected for the prestigious JC Daniel Award 2023 for his lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema. The JC Daniel Award is the highest honour for a filmmaker in Kerala and is presented by the state government to recognise excellence and long-lasting contributions to the film industry. This recognition is a testament to Shaji N. Karun's immense influence on Malayalam cinema, both in India and internationally.
The award includes a purse of Rs. 5 lakh, a citation, and a statuette.
Shaji has won seven National Film Awards, a testament to his consistent excellence in filmmaking. He has also been honoured with seven State Film Awards for his contributions to Malayalam cinema.
In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the arts, Shaji N. Karun was awarded the Padma Shri by the Union Government.
He was also honoured with 'The Order of Arts and Letters', a prestigious French distinction, for his work in cinema.

Dec 11, 2024

2024 Champions of the Earth: Honoring Bold Environmental Leadership

The 2024 Champions of the Earth, the United Nations' highest environmental honor, were awarded to six extraordinary individuals and organizations for their outstanding leadership, courageous actions, and sustainable solutions to combat land degradation, drought, and desertification. This prestigious accolade recognises trailblazers from various sectors who are at the forefront of efforts to protect both people and the planet. Since its inception in 2005, the award had celebrated 122 laureates. This year's focus was on champions restoring degraded land, increasing drought resilience, and preventing desertification.
The following are the 2024 awardees: Sonia Guajajara (Brazil), Amy Bowers Cordalis (United States), Gabriel Paun (Romania), Lu Qi (China), Madhav Gadgil (India) and SEKEM Initiative (Egypt).

Telugu Woman Banker Honoured as Rising Star in Banking 2024

Bharati Kolli, from Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, was recognised as one of the Rising Star Women Leaders of Banking for 2024 by the renowned women's group, Women We Admire. Bharati's remarkable contribution to the banking sector, particularly in data management, has earned her this prestigious recognition. She is currently serving as the Director of the Data Management Office at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) at its New York headquarters.

Dec 10, 2024

Payal Kapadia's Landmark Golden Globe Nomination

Payal Kapadia has etched her name in the annals of Indian cinema by becoming the first Indian director to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director (Motion Picture).
Her film All We Imagine As Light not only earned her this historic recognition but also secured a nomination for Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language) at the 82^nd Golden Globe Awards. These nominations underscore the global impact of Indian cinema and Kapadia's exceptional storytelling.

Dec 09, 2024

India Today Wins Big at ITA Awards 2024

India Today was honoured with the 'Best News Channel (English)' award at the Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards 2024 in Mumbai.
This recognition was just one of many accolades the channel received, with India Today also winning awards for Best Anchor for Current Affairs (English), Best Anchor – Talk Show, among several others.
India Today TV News Director Rahul Kanwal won the Best Anchor award for Current Affairs (English), as well as Best Anchor for his talk show segment 'Jab We Met'.
Besides, 'Time Capsule', hosted by India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, won the Best Talk/Chat Show award.
Not just India Today, Aaj Tak also won big at the ITA Awards. It was awarded the title of 'Best Hindi News Channel'. The Best Anchor (Chat Show) award was won by Aaj Tak Managing Editor Anjana Om Kashyap for her show 'Halla Bol'.
Aaj Tak Managing Editors Shweta Singh and Ashok Singhal also won in the 'Best Show Talk/Chat' category.
India Today and Aaj Tak once again dominated the ITA Awards, securing the titles of 'Best English News Channel' and 'Best Hindi News Channel,' repeating their achievements from 2023.

Dec 08, 2024

Tripura Bags 7 National Panchayat Awards

Tripura achieved a remarkable milestone in the Panchayar Raj System by winning seven National Panchayat Awards, with a total cash of Rs. 10 crore.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Shah celebrated the achievement, stating that it underscores the state government's commitment to good governance and transformative development in the lives of citizens.
The awards will be given out at the National Panchayat Award Ceremony slated to be held on December 11 in New Delhi. A delegation led by Sandeep R. Rathode, Secretary, Rural Development (Panchayat) department, will represent the state government at the event.

Twenty-seven Indian Students Win Diana Award 2024 for Social Service

This year (2024), Twenty-seven Indian students found a place in the 'Roll of Honour' of Diana Awards. These exceptional young people have demonstrated their ability to inspire and mobilise new generations to serve their communities and create long-lasting change on a global scale,
Instituted in memory of the late Princess Diana, the award is the highest recognition a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts. It is supported by both her sons, HRH the Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and presented by a charity bearing the same name.

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