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AWARDS AND HONOURS - July 2023

Jul 2023

Dec 30, 2023

Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Receives One of Canada's Highest Honours

Firdaus Kharas, an India-born entrepreneur and thought leader, was appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honours, for advancing social change through human-centred media.
The 2023 list of Order of Canada appointees, unveiled by Governor General Mary Simon, included Kharas among the selected individuals honoured for their extraordinary and sustained dedication to the country across various sectors. The Order of Canada is one of our country's highest honours. It recognises people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to Canada.
The Governor General's office announced three new appointments of "companions," the highest rank within the Order of Canada, alongside 15 officers, including one honorary officer, and 59 members. Firdaus Kharas, was acknowledged for his role in advancing social change as a social entrepreneur, humanitarian, and mass communications media producer.

Dec 25, 2023

National Sports Awards 2023

For the year 2023, 26 athletes will be honoured with the Arjuna Awards for their exceptional achievements in Sports and Games for the year 2023. As stated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the selection of the awardees follows thorough evaluation and recommendations by the Committee, with the final list being compiled by the Government. The National Sports Awards are an annual event, celebrating and acknowledging outstanding contributions and performances in the field of sports.

Ms. Aditi Gopichand Swami Archery
Shri Ojas Pravin Deotale Archery
Ms. Parul Chaudhary Athletics
Shri Sreeshankar M Athletics
Shri Mohameed Hussamuddin Boxing
Shri Mohammed Shami Cricket
Ms. R. Vaishali Chess
Ms. Divyakriti Singh Equestrian Dressage
Shri Anush Agarwalla Equestrian
Ms. Diksha Dagar Golf
Ms. Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu Hockey
Shri Krishan Bahadur Pathak Hockey
Ms. Ritu Negi Kabaddi
Shri Pawan Kumar Kabaddi
Ms. Nasreen Kho-Kho
Ms. Pinki Lawn Bowls
Ms. Esha Singh Shooting
Shri Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar Shooting
Shri Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu Squash
Ms. Ayhika Mukherjee Table Tennis
Ms. Antim Wrestling
Shri Sunil Kumar Wrestling
Ms. Naorem Roshibina Devi Wushu
Ms. Sheetal Devi Para Archery
Shri Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy Blind Cricket
Ms. Prachi Yadav Para Canoeing

Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar Wins Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for 'Salt & Pepper'

The renowned Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize named poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar as its sixth recipient for her book, 'Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems'. This prestigious award recognises outstanding literary work from around the globe, promoting world peace, literature, art, education, and human rights.
Kumar received a cash prize of USD 5,000, a Tagore statue, and a certificate acknowledging her significant contribution to literature.
The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize is a literary honour in India conferred annually to published works of Indian authors (residing in India or abroad) in novel, short stories, poetry and drama, originally written in any of Indian official languages and dialects, but translated to English. It was founded in 2018 by US-based independent and non-profit publishing house Maitreya Publishing Foundation (MPF) as a platform for world peace, literature, art, education and human rights. The winners receive USD 10,000 as the prize money along with a Rabindranath Tagore statuette while the shortlisted authors each receive USD 500.

Dec 24, 2023

SASTRA Ramanujan Awards Presented Yunqing Tang and Ruixiang Zhang

The SASTRA-Ramanujan Awards for 2022 and 2023 were presented, respectively, to Yunqing Tang and Ruixiang Zhang, both mathematicians at the University of California in Berkeley, at the SASTRA campus in Kumbakonam.
The award, instituted by SASTRA in 2005, with a cash prize of USD 10,000 and a citation, is presented annually to individuals aged 32 and below, who have made outstanding contributions in the field of mathematics. The awards are presented on the birthday of Ramanujan.

Dec 23, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu Awards Crompton for Energy Conservation 2023

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. (CGCEL), a leading player in India's consumer electrical industry, was honoured with the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award 2023. The recognition was bestowed by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and the Ministry of Power, represented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
The National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) is an annual event that recognises outstanding contributions to energy conservation. Since its inception on December 14, 1991, these awards, presented by dignitaries of the Government of India, applaud exemplary efforts in energy conservation across various sectors of the economy. NECA has played a pivotal role in inspiring industries nationwide to adopt and champion energy-efficient measures.

Dec 22, 2023

IREDA's Pradip Kumar Das Wins 'CMD of the Year' For the Second Straight Year

Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), was honoured with the esteemed "CMD of the Year" award under the Mini-Ratna category. The event was hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, marking the second consecutive financial year in which Pradip Kumar Das received this prestigious accolade.

Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 Winners

Sahitya Akademi, announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 in 24 languages. 9 books of poetry, 6 of novels, 5 of short stories, 3 Essays and 1 Literary Study won the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023. The Awards, recommended by distinguished Jury members in 24 Indian languages, were approved by the Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi which met under the Chairmanship of Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi.
Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 Winners:
Assamese - Pranavjyoti Deka, Bengali - Swapnamoy Chakraborti, Bodo - Vinod Sona Minj, Dogri - Vijay Verma, English - Neelum Saran Gour, Gujarati - Sandeep Joshi, Hindi – Sanjeev, Kannada - Lakshmesh Tolpadi, Kashmiri - Manshoor Banhali, Konkani - Mahabaleshwar Sail, Maithili - Basukinath Jha, Malayalam - E.V. Ramakrishnan, Manipuri - Sorokhaibam Gambhini, Marathi - Kusumkhatri Rana, Nepali - Juddhar Rana, Odia - Ashutosh Parida, Punjabi - Swarnjit Savi, Rajasthani - Gaje Singh Rajpurohit, Sanskrit - Arun Ranjan Mishra, Santali - Taraceen Baskey (Turia Chand Baskey), Sindhi - Vinod Asudani, Tamil - Rajasekaran (Devibharathi), Telugu - T. Pattabhi Satyam, Urdu - Sadiqua Nawab Sah.
Established on March 12, 1954, the Sahitya Akademi is an autonomous body under the Union Culture Ministry, dedicated to the promotion of literature in Indian languages. Over the years, it has played a pivotal role in recognising and celebrating literary excellence across diverse linguistic landscapes in India.

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