West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh Teachers Nominated for Global Teacher Prize 2023
In a remarkable achievement, two Indian educators, Deep Narayan Nayak, a primary school teacher from West Bengal, and Hari Krishna Patacharu, an English teacher from Andhra Pradesh, made it to the top 50 shortlist for the 2023 Global Teacher Prize. The prestigious award celebrates educators from around the world, with the winner being chosen from the top 10 finalists.
The Global Teacher Prize, a USD 1-million annual award, is organised by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with UNESCO and in collaboration with the UAE-based philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares. This esteemed recognition aims to acknowledge educators who have displayed extraordinary dedication and innovation in their teaching practices.
Nobel Prize 2023 in Medicine Goes to Katalin Kariko, Drew Weissman for mRNA Covid Vaccines
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2023 was awarded to Katalin Kariko, and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against Covid-19.
Through their groundbreaking findings, which have fundamentally changed understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system, the laureates contributed to the unprecedented rate of vaccine development during one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times.