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AWARDS AND HONOURS - January 2024

Jan 2024

Jan 30, 2024

Filmfare Awards 2024

The 69th Filmfare Awards ceremony took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event featured hosting by Karan Johar, and performances by Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kartik Aaryan among others.
Here is the list of some of the winners: Best Film (Popular): 12th Fail, Best Film (Critics): Joram, Best Actor in a Leading role (Male): Ranbir Kapoor (Animal), Best Actor in a Leading role (Female): Alia Bhatt (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani), Best Actor (Critics): Vikrant Massey (12th Fail), Best Actress (Critics): Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway) and Shefali Shah (Three Of Us) and Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail).
The Filmfare Awards are annual awards that honour artistic and technical excellence in the Hindi-language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the most famous film events in India. The awards were introduced by the Filmfare magazine of The Times Group in 1954, the same year as the National Film Awards. They were initially referred to as the 'Clare Awards' or 'The Clares' after Clare Mendonça, the editor of The Times of India and modelled after the Academy Awards.

President Presents Best Electoral Practices Awards for 2023

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the Best Electoral Practices Awards for the year 2023 to the state and district level officers for their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections during 2023. Awards were also presented to important stakeholders including government departments, and media organisations for their valuable contribution towards voters' awareness.
Karnataka's IAS officers Shikha C. and Divya Prabhu GRJ received Election Commission's national award for demonstrating best electoral practices.
They were part of the state and district level officers the President honoured with the Best Electoral Practices awards for 2023 for their outstanding performance in the conduct of elections, last year (2023).

Jan 29, 2024

Satyabrata Mukherjee, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup get Padma Bhushan

Former West Bengal BJP president Satyabrata Mukherjee (posthumously), actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty and singer Usha Uthup were honoured with Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in the country.
Mukherjee was minister of state for Chemicals and Fertilisers and Commerce and Industries in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government at the Centre from 1999 to 2004.
After Mamata Banerjee became West Bengal Chief Minister, Mithun Chakraborty became a Rajya Sabha member of the TMC. However, Chakraborty stayed away from politics allegedly after he was summoned by the CBI in the chit-fund corruption case. Before the 2021 assembly election, he campaigned for the BJP.
Pop singer from Bengal (she was born in Mumbai), Usha Uthup started her career as a nightclub singer. Uthup sang for many Bollywood and other language films. She also acted in a few movies.

Jan 28, 2024

Indian-born Lawyer Ajit Mishra Conferred with Freedom of the City of London Award

Ajit Mishra, a prominent India-born lawyer in the UK, was conferred the prestigious 'Freedom of the City of London Award' for his outstanding contribution to legal and public life. Mishra is the Founder and Chair of UK India Legal Partnership (UKILP).
He is a dual-qualified lawyer and corporate partner at Knights. With more than two decades of professional experience in leading M&A and commercial transactions between India and the UK, Mishra has been a Partner and head of the India desk at some of the best domestic and international law firms.

Jan 27, 2024

Late Supreme Court Judge Justice Fathima M. Beevi Awarded Padma Bhushan

The first woman to be a judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice M. Fathima Beevi, was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Justice Beevi received India's third-highest civilian award in the field of Public Affairs.
The former Supreme Court judge passed away aged 96 in November 2023. Justice Beevi was the first Muslim woman to be appointed to the higher judiciary in the country.
She was born in Kerala in 1927. In 1950, she topped the Bar Council exam becoming the first woman to receive a Bar Council gold medal.
She started her career as an advocate in Kerala and worked her way up to become a district and sessions judge in 1974. In 1980, she joined the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and was appointed as a High Court judge in 1983.
She made history in 1989 by becoming the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court.

Parbati Baruah, India's 1st Female Mahout Honoured with Padma Shri

As India celebrated its 75th Republic Day, the country recognised the contributions of 132 citizens with Padma Awards for their contributions to various fields.
Among the long list of awardees was Parbati Baruah, popularly known as 'Hasti Kanya', who gained fame as India's first woman elephant mahout. She was conferred the Padma Shri Award for her contributions to animal conservation and overcoming preconceptions to carve out a niche for herself in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Foxconn CEO Young Liu honoured with Padma Bhushan

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn Group CEO and Chairman Young Liu was conferred the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, on the eve of 75th Republic Day.
As per an official announcement, Liu was the only foreigner among the list of 17 Padma Bhushan recipients.
Under his leadership, Foxconn started making iPhones in India in 2019 after he took over the reins as CEO and chairman from Terry Gou in June 2019.

Jan 24, 2024

UP Govt Honourd Dr. Ritu and Naveen with 'UP Gaurav Samman'

Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh announced the prestigious 'UP Gaurav Samman' award for two distinguished personalities – eminent scientist Dr. Ritu and renowned entrepreneur Naveen. This award highlights the government's commitment to acknowledging excellence and inspiring future generations.
Dr. Ritu, whose groundbreaking work in the field of science gained national and international recognition, received this honour for her significant contributions to scientific research and innovation. With a career spanning several years, Dr. Ritu has been at the forefront of scientific discovery, specializing in areas that have had a profound impact on society.
Naveen, a name synonymous with entrepreneurial success, has transformed the landscape of business with his innovative ideas and leadership skills. Starting from humble beginnings, Naveen has built a business empire that not only generates substantial economic value but also creates numerous job opportunities.

Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur Awarded Bharat Ratna Posthumously

Former Bihar Chief Minister, Karpoori Thakur, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award. This recognition is a significant acknowledgement of Thakur's contributions to Indian politics and social reform.
Karpoori Thakur, born in January 1924, was a prominent figure in Bihar's political landscape. Known for his deep connection with the backward classes, Thakur's political journey was marked by his steadfast commitment to social justice. He served as Bihar's Chief Minister twice, first from December 1970 to June 1971 and again from December 1977 to April 1979.
Thakur was a strong advocate for the underprivileged, championing the cause of the socially and economically marginalised sections of society. His tenure as Chief Minister was notable for implementing progressive policies, including land reforms and initiatives aimed at the uplifting of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

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