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May 28, 2025

India Shines in 2025 Breakthrough Prize for LHC Discoveries

India has once again demonstrated its prowess in global scientific collaboration as the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics has been awarded to teams involved in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments at CERN, Switzerland.
Indian researchers, who have long been key contributors to the ALICE and CMS experiments, are being celebrated for their critical roles in cutting-edge physics research that explores the building blocks of the universe.

Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day

Brigadier General Amitabh Jha, who served with the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who was deployed with the U.N. Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold medal at a solemn ceremony on May 29 on the occasion of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, a statement said.
India is the fourth largest contributor of uniformed personnel to U.N. Peacekeeping.
During ceremonies at the world body's headquarters to mark Peacekeepers Day, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will lay a wreath to honour the more than 4,400 U.N. peacekeepers who have lost their lives since 1948.

May 22, 2025

Banu Mushtaq Makes History with International Booker Prize Win

Indian author, lawyer, and activist Banu Mushtaq has made literary history by winning the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story anthology, Heart Lamp. The award marks the first time a Kannada-language work has received this prestigious international honor. Translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, the book highlights the nuanced struggles and resilience of Muslim women in southern India.

May 19, 2025

President Murmu Confers Highest Literary Honour to Gulzar & Rambhadracharya

President Droupadi Murmu presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to poet-lyricist Gulzar and scholar-saint Rambhadracharya at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. This prestigious event honoured two iconic figures whose contributions have profoundly shaped Indian literature—Gulzar through his emotionally resonant poetry and songwriting, and Rambhadracharya through his erudite Sanskrit and Hindi compositions, along with his work in education and spiritual literature.

May 16, 2025

Brazilian Scientist Mariangela Hungria Wins 2025 World Food Prize for Sustainable Farming Innovation

Brazilian microbiologist Mariangela Hungria was awarded the prestigious 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking research on biological nitrogen fixation, a natural process that enables crops to grow with fewer chemical fertilizers. Her work has played a pivotal role in boosting Brazil's soybean production, making it the world's largest producer.

May 15, 2025

Neeraj Chopra Honoured with Honorary Lt. Colonel Rank in Territorial Army

In a proud moment for Indian sports and defence, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. This recognition highlights his immense contribution to Indian athletics and his inspirational journey from a village in Haryana to becoming a national hero.
This came as part of the government's effort to honour distinguished civilians and service members for their national contributions.

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