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AWARDS AND HONOURS - May 2023

May 2023

Jun 24, 2025

JCB Prize for Literature Cancelled

In a move that has left authors, publishers, and readers stunned, the JCB Prize for Literature, India's most prestigious and highest-paying literary award, was officially discontinued. Established in 2018 by the JCB Literature Foundation, the award carried a Rs. 25 lakh cash prize for the best work of fiction by an Indian author, including translated works. The announcement, which came without a formal public statement, was confirmed, following the cancellation of the foundation's license.

Jun 23, 2025

India Post Payments Bank Wins Digital Payments Award 2024-25

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a 100% government-owned payments bank under the Department of Posts, was conferred the prestigious Digital Payments Award 2024–25 by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance. This award celebrates IPPB's exemplary performance in expanding digital financial services and promoting inclusive banking across the country, especially in underserved rural regions.

Jun 22, 2025

Indian Animated Film Desi Oon Wins Jury Award at Annecy 2025

Indian animation film Desi Oon, directed by acclaimed animator Suresh Eriyat, clinched the Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025, the world's most prestigious event in the animation industry. The film, rooted in Indian culture and visual storytelling, has also swept several other awards globally, positioning India as a rising force in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC-XR) sector.

Jun 20, 2025

Bajaj Capital's Deputy CEO, Kalpesh Dave, Honored with 'Bharat ki Udaan' Best CEO Award for Wealt...

In a moment of immense pride and celebration for the entire Bajaj Capital family, esteemed Deputy CEO, Kalpesh Dave, was conferred the prestigious 'Bharat ki Udaan - Best CEO Award' for Wealth Management by the Government of India. The honour was bestowed by the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Jitan Ram Manjhi, in association with Zee Bharat.
This national recognition is a testament to Dave's unwavering dedication to financial education and his visionary leadership in furthering the mission of building a financially literate India.

Jun 19, 2025

Padma Bhushan Conferred on Veteran Journalist Ram Bahadur Rai at IGNCA

On June 18, 2025, eminent journalist and cultural intellectual Shri Ram Bahadur Rai was formally presented the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The special presentation took place at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) office in Delhi, as Shri Rai was unable to attend the main ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The award ceremony witnessed the presence of prominent dignitaries and intellectuals who paid heartfelt tributes to his lifelong contributions to journalism, public discourse, and cultural thought.
Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, a towering figure in Indian journalism and the President of IGNCA Trust, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan for his distinguished service in literature and education (journalism).

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