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.
Feb 29, 2024
Sunil Bharti Mittal receives Honorary Knighthood from King Charles III
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the founder and chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, was conferred an Honorary knighthood by King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Mittal became the first Indian to receive the Knighthood from King Charles.
He was made a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The Knighthood is one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by the British sovereign. Foreign nationals receive it as an honorary award.
Knighthood, the Knight Commander (KBE), is bestowed for a preeminent contribution in any field of activity (usually, but not exclusively, at the national level) or in a capacity regarded by peer groups as inspirational and influential nationally and demonstrates sustained commitment.
The KBE is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals. While the Knighthood conferred on UK nationals gives them the title of Sir or Dame, non-UK nationals conferred with the Honour, add KBE (or DBE for women) after their name instead of using titles such as Sir or Dame. Ratan Tata (2009), Ravi Shankar (2001), and Jamshed Irani (1997) are among the previous Honorary KBE recipients.
C-DOT Wins 3 Awards for Telecom Innovations at 14th Aegis Graham Bell
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the top position in three categories at the esteemed 14th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards. The event was held at the NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi.
The first award, jointly shared with Google India, was conferred upon C-DOT for its pioneering ASTR Project under the category 'Innovation in AI'.
C-DOT secured the second award in the category 'Innovation in Social Good' for its groundbreaking CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) solution.
The third accolade was bestowed upon C-DOT in the category 'Innovation in Telecom' for its Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) product.
Feb 27, 2024
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, IAF Squadron Leader Sumita Yadav Named IIMC's 'Alumni of the Year'
Film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Sumita Yadav were conferred the Alumni of the Year award by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association (IIMCA).
The association held its 12th annual alumni meet, 'Connections 2024', in the Capital. Awards were presented to 23 winners.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to newsreader Rini Simon Khanna; and journalists Bernard Vivian Fernandes and Rajeev Deshpande.
Sanjive Shukla, DIG – UP; Rajvardhan Singh, former MP minister; Assam Police SP Numal Mahatta; IAS officer Mitali Namchoom Singh; and Manipur's MLA Sheikh Noorul Hasan were honoured with the Public Service Awards.
A book titled 'Odyssey,' a compilation of interviews with former students was also released at the event.
Aditi Sen De Receives 2023 GD Birla Award
In a world propelled by technological advancements, quantum computing emerges as a frontier of innovation. At its forefront stands Aditi Sen De, a distinguished physicist from the Harish Chandra Research Institute in Prayagraj was honoured with the 2023 GD Birla Award for Scientific Excellence. De's groundbreaking contributions to quantum technologies mark a significant milestone in scientific research.
De is the first woman recipient of the GD Birla Award for Scientific Excellence.
Feb 24, 2024
Yana Mir, Honoured In UK Parliament
Yana Mir, a social activist and journalist from Jammu and Kashmir, speaking at an event hosted by the Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre in the UK, she asserted that she was not Malala Yusufzai and was safe in India.
At the event in the UK Parliament, Mir received the Diversity Ambassador Award from UK MP Theresa Villiers in the presence of MPs Bob Blackman and Virendra Sharma. Yana Mir is an activist, journalist, and TedX speaker from Srinagar.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from IEC University and an MBA from the University of Mumbai.
She is also the Vice President of All JK Youth Society (AJKYS), a social welfare wing of the Zaberwan Group, which is committed to working for the welfare, safety, and empowerment of the youth across the Kashmir Valley.
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