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AWARDS AND HONOURS - November 2023

Nov 2023

Feb 09, 2024

Bharat Ratna for Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh and M. S. Swaminathan

Bharat Ratna was announced for former PMs Charan Singh, P. V. Narasimha Rao and renowned agricultural scientist M. S. Swaminathan.
The Prime Minister said that Narasimha Rao's visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced, laid solid foundation for its prosperity, growth, adding that Swaminathan played a pivotal role in helping India achieve self-reliance in agriculture, made outstanding efforts in.
Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh is for his dedication to his incomparable contribution to the country.

Godfathers of wind Share Engineering's QEPrize

Two men who made critical contributions to the development of wind power will share the £500,000 Queen Elizabeth Prize, nicknamed the 'Nobel of Engineering'.
Denmark's Henrik Stiesdal framed the early design principles for wind turbines and led the installation of the world's first offshore wind farm.
The UK's Andrew Garrad developed the computer models that optimise and certify turbine and farm designs.
The 2024 Queen Elizabeth Prize for engineering laureates were announced at a ceremony in London's Science Museum in the presence of the Princess Royal.

Feb 08, 2024

IIT Kanpur Bags 'STEM Impact Award' for Impactful Technology Transfer Activities

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, renowned for its pioneering technology innovations, was honoured with the prestigious STEM Impact Awards 2024 for engaging in impactful technology transfer activities, during the annual STEM Summit - 2024, held in Bengaluru.
STEM (Society for Technology Management) is a non-profit organisation providing a facilitative environment for Technology Transfer Processes and professional development of technology management professionals in Life Sciences, Material Sciences, IT, Engineering, Law, and others.
IIT Kanpur was bestowed this award for the third consecutive time, in recognition of the socio-economic impact created by the technology transfer of the invention of a 'Haptic Smartwatch for the Blind and Visually Impaired'.
On behalf of IIT Kanpur, Professor Ankush Sharma, Professor In-charge, Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur; and Professor Siddhartha Panda, Department of Chemical Engineering, and Coordinator of the National Centre of Flexible Electronics, (NCFlexE), IIT Kanpur jointly received the award from Alwin Wong, Chairman, Association of Technology Transfer Professional.

Feb 07, 2024

REC Secures Best Green Bond - Corporate Award at the Asset Triple A Awards 2024

REC Limited, a Maharatna central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, was bestowed with the prestigious Best Green Bond - Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2024.
REC received the award for issuance of $750 million USD Green Bonds in April 2023 which was also the first USD Green Bond issuance from India post India's assumption of G20 Presidency and the largest ever Senior Green Bond Tranche by a South or South-East Asian issuer.
The award underscores REC Limited's unwavering commitment to sophisticated capital market instruments and customized financing solutions in advancing sustainable finance and fostering environmental stewardship. This recognition represents a milestone in REC Limited's dedication to support initiatives that drive positive environmental impact and foster sustainable development.

Feb 06, 2024

P. T. Usha Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by SJFI and DSJA

Legendary sprinter and current President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), P. T. Usha, was honoured with the prestigious 'Lifetime Achievement' award. This accolade was presented to her by the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) and Delhi Sports Journalists Association (DSJA), recognising her extraordinary contributions to Indian athletics.
P. T. Usha, often hailed as the 'Queen of Indian track and field', was presented with a medallion, a citation, and a memento, signifying the high esteem in which she is held for her stellar sporting career.

Priest Ishwari Prasad Namboodiri Honoured with the Shankar Smriti Award

Priest Ishwari Prasad Namboodiri, the chief priest (Rawal) of the world-renowned Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand, was honoured with the Shankar Smriti Award in Kerala. This recognition marked a significant acknowledgement of his dedication and service to the spiritual domain, enhancing the rich tapestry of Indian religious practices.
Awarded annually during the 103rd Malliyoor Bhagavat Hamsa Smarana Utsav in Kerala's Kottayam district, the Shankar Smriti Award celebrates outstanding contributions to spirituality, art, and service. The Malliyoor Bhagavat Hamsa Smriti Trust presents this award to individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to ritual practice, meditation, and the pursuit of spiritual service. The award comprises a cash prize of one lakh rupees, a plaque, and a citation.

Feb 05, 2024

Grammy Awards 2024

Musicians Shankar Mahadevan, and Zakir Hussain made India proud on a global platform as their fusion band Shakti clinched the Grammy Awards for Best Global Music Album for their latest release, 'This Moment'. The 66th annual Grammy Awards 2024 were held in Los Angeles.
'This Moment' features 8 songs created by John McLaughlin (guitar, guitar synth), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Shankar Mahadevan (vocalist), V. Selvaganesh (percussionist), and Ganesh Rajagopalan (violinist).
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognise 'outstanding' achievements in the music industry.
They are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the music industry worldwide. They were originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded gramophone.
The first award ceremony was held simultaneously in two locations on May 4, 1959, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, New York, with 28 Grammys awarded.

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