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AWARDS AND HONOURS - October 2021

Oct 2021

Oct 11, 2026

Navanethem Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Navanethem Pillay, a South African jurist and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on 9 October 2026. The Oslo-based Nobel Committee recognised her lifelong work for peace, international law and human rights protection. Pillay, born in Durban in 1941 to an Indian Tamil family, served as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court, and led UNHCHR from 2008 to 2014. The prize ceremony is scheduled for 10 December 2026 in Oslo, honouring her contributions to accountability and justice in international affairs.

Award date: 9 October 2026.
Recipient: Navanethem Pillay; Nobel Peace Prize.
Background: South African jurist; UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 2008–2014.
Judicial roles: ICTR and ICC judge.
Ceremony: 10 December 2026 in Oslo.

Oct 06, 2026

2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded for optogenetics

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries concerning light‑gated ion channels and optogenetics. Optogenetics uses light to control the activity of nerve cells, allowing researchers to study brain function with high precision. The award highlights advances in neuroscience and biotechnology, with potential applications in treating neurological disorders and in basic research. The laureates' work has fostered new tools and techniques widely used in labs around the world. The prize is a symbol of cross‑border collaboration and ongoing progress at the intersection of biology, physics and engineering.

Recipients: Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel.
Field: optogenetics and light‑gated ion channels.
Significance: precise control of neural activity for research.
Impact: advances in neuroscience and biotechnology.
Note: global collaboration highlighted.

Sep 28, 2026

Sarah Peluse named 2026 SASTRA-Ramanujan Award recipient

Sarah Peluse, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University, has been selected for the 2026 SASTRA-Ramanujan Award. The announcement was made on 25 September 2026. Established in 2005, the award recognises mathematicians aged 32 years or younger for outstanding research in areas influenced by Srinivasa Ramanujan. Peluse’s work in number theory and combinatorics earned high praise from the jury for depth and originality. The prize includes a cash award and wide recognition within the mathematics community. The award ceremony is scheduled later in 2026, underscoring India’s continued influence on global mathematical research.

Sarah Peluse selected for the 2026 SASTRA-Ramanujan Award (announced 25 Sept 2026).
Award recognises mathematicians 32 years or younger linked to Ramanujan’s influence.
Peluse’s work in number theory and combinatorics cited for depth and originality.

Sep 27, 2026

Shantanu Moitra named for National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026; ceremony in Indore

Shantanu Moitra, a renowned Indian music composer, has been selected for the National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The honour recognises excellence in music direction and is part of the state's cultural awards. The ceremony is planned in Indore, with the award presentation scheduled for 28 September 2026. Moitra is known for film scores in works such as Parineeta and 3 Idiots. The award honours the legacy of Lata Mangeshkar and highlights Moitra’s contribution to modern Indian music and to regional musical traditions.

Recipient: Shantanu Moitra.
Award: National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2026, MP government.
Ceremony: Indore, 28 September 2026.
Notable works: Parineeta, 3 Idiots.

Sep 23, 2026

Yami Gautam wins Best Actress for Article 370

Actress Yami Gautam received the Best Actress award for her work in the film Article 370. The film, directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, features Gautam in the lead role and has earned praise for its portrayal of a sensitive historical event. She accepted the National Award from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in Kevadia, Gujarat, in September 2026. The honour marks a major milestone in her acting career and highlights India’s recognition of both regional and mainstream cinema. Industry observers note the performance showcased strong acting range and dedication to storytelling.

Gautam won Best Actress for Article 370.
Film directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale; lead role by Gautam.
National Award presented by President Murmu in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Award signals strong recognition for Indian cinema.
Performance noted for range and storytelling commitment.

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