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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2024

Apr 2024

Dec 11, 2025

USC inaugurates India Awards honoring Narayana Murthy, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and Sandeep Tandon

The University of Southern California (USC) presented its inaugural USC India Awards to three leaders with strong ties to the university: N. R. Narayana Murthy, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and Sandeep Tandon. The ceremony also launched the USC–Ratan Tata Award. Murthy was recognised for contributions to technology, business leadership, and ethical entrepreneurship; Mazumdar-Shaw for leadership in biotechnology and industry–academia collaboration; Tandon for distinguished alumni achievements. The awards reflect USC’s ongoing engagement with India’s tech and business ecosystems and highlight notable Indian figures shaping global innovation.

USC presents inaugural India Awards to Murthy, Mazumdar-Shaw, and Tandon.
Launch of the USC–Ratan Tata Award alongside the ceremony.
Murthy recognised for technology leadership and ethics.
Mazumdar-Shaw acknowledged for biotech leadership and partnerships.
Tandon honoured as a distinguished USC alumnus.

Leonardo DiCaprio named TIME’s 2025 Entertainer of the Year

Leonardo DiCaprio was named TIME magazine’s Entertainer of the Year for 2025. The honor recognises more than a single performance, reflecting a career spanning over three decades marked by artistic courage and depth. DiCaprio has consistently chosen challenging roles and pushed his craft, while also engaging in environmental advocacy. TIME highlighted his evolution as an actor who embraces risk, sincerity, and resilience. The award underscores his influence on cinema and popular culture, as well as his continued commitment to addressing climate change and other global issues through film and public leadership.

DiCaprio named TIME Entertainer of the Year 2025.
Career spans over three decades with diverse roles.
Noted for artistic risk-taking and depth.
Active advocacy on climate change and sustainability.
Recognition reflects influence in cinema and culture.

Dec 10, 2025

President Murmu presents National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024

President Droupadi Murmu presented National Handicrafts Awards for the years 2023 and 2024 in New Delhi on December 9, 2025. The ceremony honoured craftspeople across categories like Shilp Guru and National Awards, highlighting artistic mastery and livelihoods for over 3.2 million people, many in rural areas. The President emphasized the importance of GI tagging, ODOP (One District One Product), and sustainable practices in handicrafts. The event reflected government commitment to preserving and promoting India’s diverse handicraft heritage and supporting artisans through recognition and policy initiatives.

National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024 announced by President Murmu on 9 Dec 2025.
Awards acknowledge Shilp Guru and National Award recipients.
Handicrafts sector employs millions, mostly in rural areas.
GIs and ODOP highlighted as policy tools for promotion and livelihoods.

Dec 09, 2025

Anant Ambani Receives Global Humane Society Animal Welfare Award

Anant Ambani received the Global Humane Society Animal Welfare Award in Washington, becoming the youngest and first Asian recipient of this esteemed honour. The award recognizes leadership in conservation and animal welfare through the Vantara initiative, which integrates veterinary science, rehabilitation, and ecosystem-based recovery. The ceremony highlighted collaborations among researchers and institutions and underscored India's growing role in global conservation efforts. Ambani's work with Vantara aims to advance humane treatment, rescue, and reintroduction programs for endangered species and to foster public awareness of animal welfare.

Anant Ambani receives Global Humane Society Animal Welfare Award.
Youngest Asian recipient; recognition for conservation leadership.
Award acknowledges work with Vantara in wildlife welfare.
Highlights India’s role in global conservation efforts.

Dec 07, 2025

Donald Trump Awarded FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took on an unexpected political tone as FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to United States President Donald Trump. The award ceremony, held at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C., marked the first edition of the accolade, which FIFA introduced this year to honour individuals who, in its words, take "exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace" and unite people across the world.

Nov 30, 2025

Baba Kalyani Wins Indian of the Year 2025 in Business

Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, was honoured with the Indian of the Year 2025 award in the Business category at CNN-News18's annual ceremony.
Kalyani emerged as the winner among nominees Albinder Dhindsa, Falguni Nayar, Rajesh Jejurikar and Roshni Nadar Malhotra.
Kalyani received the award for his pivotal contribution to advancing India's 'Make in India' footprint in the defence sector.

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