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AWARDS AND HONOURS - December 2022

Dec 2022

Apr 28, 2025

Payal Kapadia Receives Prestigious French Honour

Payal Kapadia, a Mumbai-based filmmaker, received the prestigious 'Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' (Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters) from the French Government.
The filmmaker was celebrated at a ceremony at the French Consulate in Mumbai, where she was conferred with the 'Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters'. This honour places her among the ranks of notable Indian artists, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Lata Mangeshkar.

Maneka Gandhi Honoured by Neurodiversity Foundation with Inaugural Neuro Inclusive Politician Award

In a historic moment for India's neurodiversity movement, the Neurodiversity Foundation presented its first Neuro Inclusive Politician (NIP) Award in India to Maneka Gandhi at a ceremony. The event recognised her groundbreaking work in establishing The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities in 1999 - a pivotal step in securing rights for neurodivergent individuals in India.

Apr 27, 2025

DDP Founder Sanjeet Becomes First Indian to Win PATA Award of Merit

In recognition of his tireless contribution to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and steadfast support of the PATA Chapter network, Sanjeet, Director of DDP Publications Private Limited, was honoured with the PATA Award of Merit at the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in Istanbul, Turkiye.
A PATA member since 1999, Sanjeet has served over 18 years in key leadership roles, including two terms on the Executive Board. He has been instrumental in strengthening the India Chapter and was a driving force behind bringing the PATA Travel Mart to New Delhi in 2023. This award celebrates his enduring legacy and continued commitment to shaping the future of global travel and tourism.

Apr 26, 2025

Kumar Mangalam Birla Receives Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2024

Kumar Mangalam Birla, the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, was conferred with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in a grand ceremony held at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium in Vile Parle East, Mumbai. The award was presented by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.
A Padma Bhushan awardee, Kumar Mangalam Birla was recognised for his visionary leadership and significant contributions to India's economic development.

Apr 24, 2025

Laureus World Sports Awards 2025

Paris Olympians and Paralympians were the big winners of the 25th anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.
Legendary Rafael Nadal received the Sporting Icon Award. The 22-time singles Grand Slam winner became the second-ever recipient of the Sporting Icon Award after Italian motorcycling legend Valentino Rossi, who won the inaugural award in 2022.

Apr 23, 2025

Maharashtra Governor Presents Yashraj Bharti Samman Awards 2025

Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan conferred the 3rd edition of the 'Yashraj Bharti Samman' awards to three notable grassroots-level organisations for their exemplary contributions in the fields of healthcare, education for sustainable development, and governance. The award ceremony, held in Mumbai, recognised the impact of Jan Swasthya Sahayog (Chhattisgarh), Pratham Education Foundation, and the Services Plus platform developed by the National Informatics Centre. The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries such as former Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Dilip Walse Patil and India's G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. Governor Radhakrishnan highlighted the pressing need to improve education quality, enhance healthcare in tribal areas, and promote ethical governance to drive true social change.

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