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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2021

Apr 2021

Aug 30, 2025

Prize Distribution Ceremony of 35th National Youth Parliament Competition

The Prize Distribution Function of the 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024–25 for Kendriya Vidyalayas was held at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), presided over the function as Chief Guest and distributed prizes to Kendriya Vidyalayas and students for their meritorious performance.
This year, the Competition was held among 175 Kendriya Vidyalayas across 25 regions, with regional winners competing at the Zonal / National levels.
The "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Running Parliamentary Shield" and the National Trophy for standing first at the National Level in the 35th Competition was awarded to Kendriya Vidyalaya, ONGC Srikona (Silchar Region, East Zone). On this occasion, the winning school presented a repeat performance of their Youth Parliament sitting, which was highly appreciated by the gathering.
Besides, Zonal Winner Trophies were awarded to the following Kendriya Vidyalayas:
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathua (Jammu Region) – North Zone
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 AFS, Chakeri, Kanpur (Lucknow Region) – Central Zone
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mathura Cantt (Agra Region) – West Zone
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Sagar (Jabalpur Region) – South Zone

Aug 28, 2025

Khabarchhe Awards 2025

Khabarchhe Innovator and Trendsetter Awards 2025 honoured 28 change-makers in Surat, from entrepreneurs to social workers. Padma Shri dignitaries presented the awards.
Here's the roll call of the 28 awardees across fields: Bhavika Maheshwari – Youngest spiritual & motivational speaker, SAI Women & Children Welfare Trust – Peace initiatives, India & abroad, Rahul Gupta – Bharat Lubricants, 40 years of contribution, Dr. Manu Sharma – The Clinic, joint replacement surgery, Mamta Dhiren Jani – On Track Education, study abroad counselling, Chetan Shah – Solex Energy Ltd., solar innovation, Ritesh Modi – Kesariya Textile Co., rapid textile growth, Vikas Champalal Doshi – Coco-High, luxury beverages, Ghanshyam Italia – Life Line United Foundation, innovation in matrimony, Deepak Sankadsaria – Deevera Diamond, luxury jewellery, Vispy Kharadi – Mixed Martial Arts & fitness, Samrat Patil – Shri Sai Leela Group, industry & philanthropy, Dr. Ranjitsinh Solanki – Integrative herbal oncology, Saurav & Ashish Jetwani – Navin Mart, electronics innovation, Ajaybhai Undhad – Avadh Ayushka, real estate, CA Ravi Chavchharia – Empowering CA students, Paras Pethani & Ankit Senjaliya – Gujju Rocks, social media, Dr. Jagdish Sakhiya – Sakhiya Skin Clinic, Shreyans Goyal – Shakti Group of Companies, chemicals, Vishnukant Paliwal & Manoj Agrawal – GM Industrial Estate LLP, Progress Alliance – Business networking with family values, Sheetal Chokhawala – Rentio, pulses industry, Viral Bhatt – Viral Investments, financial advisory, Neha Rawat – Fashion & entertainment, Architect Ashish Patel – Sustainable interior design, Rishabh Shah – Nomads, food & vintage charm, Shivani Divyesh Kataria – Bhoommikart, homemaker empowerment and Kanaiyalal Pandav – Radhe Dhokla Pvt. Ltd., takeaway food innovation.

Aug 27, 2025

Department of School Education and Literacy Selects 45 teachers from across India for National Te...

The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, selected 45 teachers for this year's (2025) National Teachers' Awards, to be conferred on September 5, 2025. The awardee teachers were selected through a rigorous, transparent and online process in three stages, i.e., District, State and National level selection process, by the Department of School Education and Literacy.
The 45 selected teachers are from 27 States, 7 UTs and 6 Organisations. Out of 45 selected teachers, 24 are males, 21 are female.

Aug 25, 2025

Kanimozhi to Receive Prestigious Periyar Award

At the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) Mupperum Vizha celebrations in Karur on September 17, MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi will be conferred the Periyar Award in recognition of her contributions to the Dravidian movement.
The award, named after rationalist leader E. V. Ramasamy "Periyar", has historically been given to those who embody the ideals of social reform, rationalism, and resistance to oppression. By selecting Kanimozhi, the DMK signals both recognition of her personal political trajectory and the continuation of the movement's ideological legacy.

Aug 24, 2025

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Announces the Top 10 Short Films of DPIFF 2025

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, India's Most Prestigious Film Festival & Award Ceremony, officially announced the Top 10 Short Films for the 2025 edition, marking yet another milestone in its journey of honouring cinematic brilliance and cultural narratives.
Selected from thousands of entries worldwide, these 10 exceptional films represent the highest standards of independent cinema, carrying forward the legacy of Indian cinema's founding father, Dadasaheb Phalke Ji, while celebrating innovation, diversity and storytelling that transcends borders.
The Top 10 Short Films are: Avar – The Inseparables, Break the Silence, Destiny, Dreaming Vincent, Humsafar, Hunar, Jaswanda, Jijivisha, Kanmashi and Night Queen.

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