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AWARDS AND HONOURS - December 2021

Dec 2021

Mar 07, 2024

Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards

More than 90 artistes from the fields of Indian classical music, dance, theatre, folk art and scholarship were felicitated at the Sangeet Natak Akademi awards.
The ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, for the 2022 and 2023 editions, in 2024, in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Culture Minister Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, Sangeet Natak Akademi Chairman Sandhya Purecha, and Culture Ministry Secretary Govind Mohan.
Among the artistes felicitated were Hindustani vocalist Kalapini Komkali, playwright Asif Ali Haider Khan, martial artist Gurpreet Singh Khalsa, and dancer Manjula Ramaswamy. A fellowship was also awarded to five artistes.

Tiger Woods Honored with USGA's Prestigious Bob Jones Award

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods was selected to receive the Bob Jones Award, the highest honour bestowed by the United States Golf Association (USGA). This prestigious award recognises Woods' dedication to sportsmanship, his respect for the traditions of the game, and his significant charitable endeavours.
While Woods is widely celebrated for his on-course achievements – including 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour victories – the Bob Jones Award acknowledges a more holistic view of his impact on the sport.

Mar 05, 2024

Dr. Pradeep Mahajan Receives Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024

In a remarkable recognition of his contributions to the field of regenerative medicine, Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, the Founder and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of StemRx Hospital and Research Centre, along with StemRx Bioscience Solutions, was awarded the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024. This accolade is a testament to his pioneering efforts and substantial impact in advancing regenerative medicine, offering new hope and innovative treatments to patients worldwide.
Dr. Mahajan's journey in the medical field is marked by his innovative approach and dedication to regenerative medicine. His work has not only provided groundbreaking treatments for patients but has also significantly contributed to the scientific community's understanding of regenerative therapies.

Mar 04, 2024

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, British Indian Chef Asma Khan Win India-UK Achievers Honours

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the annual India-UK Achievers Honours in London, which recognises the achievements of Indian students and alumni who have pursued an international programme of study.
The initiative, by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK, in partnership with the British Council in India and the UK government's Department for Business and Trade, was launched in 2023 with the aim of celebrating bilateral educational ties.
At a ceremony, the 'Class of 2024' made up of high achievers across the arts, sports, entrepreneurship and medicine were honoured following a day-long conference entitled 'The Future of Education'.
Akhtar, the acclaimed writer-filmmaker behind box-office hits such as 'Luck By Chance' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'The Archies', was conferred the Living Legend Award in recognition of her work in furthering an understanding of India on the global stage.

Mar 02, 2024

Bengali Translation Wins Prestigious Romain Rolland Book Prize 2024

Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee, the Bengali translator of Stalin's Couch, a French novel about the Soviet ruler's final years, has won the 7th edition of the Romain Rolland Book Prize.
Instituted in 2017 by the French Institute in India, it recognises translations of French books into Indian languages, including English.
This is the second time a Bengali translator has won the prize, with Trinanjan Chakraborty winning for Kamel Daoud's Meursault, contre-enquête in 2022.
The Romain Rolland Book Prize was created in 2017 with the aim of awarding the best translation of a French title (francophone area) into any Indian language, including English. The Indo-French jury takes into account the quality of the translation and of the publication itself. The prize aims at encouraging and rewarding the efforts made by Indian translators and Indian publishers to bring the best of Francophone literature and thought, in all its diversity, to the Indian readership.

Mar 01, 2024

Acharya Lokesh Muni Honoured as 'Global Jain Peace Ambassador'

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred the esteemed title of 'Global Jain Peace Ambassador' upon Acharya Lokesh Muni. The ceremony, which took place in Karnataka, was organised by the Jain pilgrim centre, Navagraha Tirtha Kshetra, in Hubli Varur.
The accolade is a testament to Acharya Lokesh Muni's unwavering commitment to fostering peace and harmony on a global scale.
Acharya Lokesh Muni, the founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and the World Peace Center, is a multifaceted personality known for his profound impact in various domains. Over the past three decades, he has been instrumental in promoting national character building, advocating non-violence, and fostering mutual cooperation and peace.

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