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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2021

Apr 2021

Oct 10, 2025

László Krasznahorkai Wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 was awarded to László Krasznahorkai, the celebrated Hungarian novelist renowned for his dense, poetic, and apocalyptic prose. The Swedish Academy honoured him for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art. Krasznahorkai's works delve into the depths of human despair, chaos, and beauty, marking him as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary world literature.

Oct 09, 2025

Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2025

The Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their work on metal-organic frameworks.
The three scientists' work could tackle some of the biggest problems on our planet, including capturing carbon dioxide to help tackle climate change and reducing plastic pollution using chemistry.
The three winners will share prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (£872,000).

Oct 08, 2025

Nobel Prize in Physics 2025

Scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for 'the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit', the award-giving body said.
This year's Nobel Prize in Physics has provided opportunities for developing the next generation of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography, quantum computers, and quantum sensors.
All three winners are based in the United States.
The Nobel physics prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and includes a prize sum totalling 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million) that is shared among the winners if there are several, as is often the case.

Oct 07, 2025

President Murmu Presents MY Bharat-National Service Scheme Awards 2022-23

President Droupadi Murmu presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022–23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of NSS volunteers, programme officers, and units across India for their commitment to social service, community development, and nation-building.
Instituted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 1993-94, the MY Bharat-NSS Awards are conferred annually to acknowledge outstanding voluntary community service. For 2022–23, a total of 50 awards were presented – 10 NSS Units, 10 Programme Officers, and 30 NSS Volunteers – for their exemplary service and leadership. Each winning NSS Unit received Rs. 2 lakh and a trophy, Programme Officers received Rs. 1.5 lakh, a certificate, and a silver medal, while Volunteers were honoured with Rs. 1 lakh, a certificate, and a silver medal.
The National Service Scheme (NSS), launched in 1969 during the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi, is one of the flagship youth programmes of the Government of India.

Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to 3 Scientists

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries in peripheral immune tolerance.
The trio will be formally awarded the prize, officially known as the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, during a ceremony on December 10.
Peripheral immune tolerance is one way the body helps keep the immune system from malfunctioning and attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.

Oct 05, 2025

Pune ZP School Wins International Award

A Pune Zilla Parishad school won the Community Choice award in the World's Best School prizes by T4 Education, a global educational organisation.
Jalindarnagar primary school won the award for the school's innovation, social impact, and student development, stated a press release issued by the Pune Zilla Parishad.
This ZP school in Khed taluka of Pune district transformed through community participation and is the only Indian govt-run Marathi medium institution selected for the awards. The school is particularly known for its peer learning system, where older and younger students teach each other, making learning more fun and interactive.

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