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Jan 30, 2026

Arundhati Roy wins Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026

Author Arundhati Roy has won the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026 for her novel Mother Mary Comes to Me. The prize, now in its seventh edition, carries ₹200,000 and a sculpture. Roy’s work is described as a nuanced exploration of memory, family, and power, blending memoir with social and political commentary. The award recognises contributions to contemporary Indian literature published in India, whether in English or translated from an Indian language, highlighting Roy’s continued impact on Indian literary discourse.

Roy wins Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026.
Award includes ₹200,000 and a sculpture.
Honor for Mother Mary Comes to Me, Roy’s latest work.
Recognises contributions to contemporary Indian literature.
Book blends memoir, memory, and social critique.

Jan 29, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke selected for Subhas Chandra Bose National Award for Disaster...

Lieutenant Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke has been selected for the Subhas Chandra Bose National Award for Disaster Management 2026 in the individual category for her outstanding work in disaster management. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a social media post, stated that the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority has been selected in the institutional category. The awards recognise exemplary contributions to disaster management and efforts aimed at strengthening preparedness, response, and resilience across India.

Lt Col Sita Ashok Shelke selected in Individual category
Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority selected in Institutional category
Update shared via Ministry of Information and Broadcasting social media post
Awards honour exemplary work in disaster management
Focus on strengthening preparedness, response, and resilience nationwide

Jan 27, 2026

Padma Awards 2026 honour nine sportspersons, led by Vijay Amritraj

India announced the Padma Awards for 2026, honouring nine sportspersons among others. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj receives the Padma Bhushan, while Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are named Padma Shri recipients. Other sportspersons include Praveen Kumar and Savita Punia, among others. The awards celebrate achievements across cricket, hockey, wrestling, and para-sport, reflecting India’s diverse sporting excellence. An official list details the 131 civilian honours across all Padma categories. The government emphasised lifetime contribution to sport and national pride in this prestigious civilian award round.

Padma Awards 2026 announced; nine sportspersons honoured
Vijay Amritraj – Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur – Padma Shri
Praveen Kumar and Savita Punia among Padma Shri recipients
Total: 131 civilian honours; diverse disciplines represented

Jan 26, 2026

Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026 announced; Namita Gokhale honoured

The Banaras Literature Festival announced the 2026 winners of its Book Awards. Namita Gokhale received the Bhartendu Harishchandra Lifetime Achievement Award for her long-standing contribution to Indian literature and literary institutions. In English, Shinie Antony won the Ruskin Bond Award for Fiction for Eden Abandoned: The Story of Lilith. Abhay K won the Sarojini Naidu Award for Poetry for The Hanuman Chalisa. Peggy Mohan received the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award for Non-Fiction for Father Tongue, Motherland. Arunava Sinha earned the Rabindranath Tagore Translation Award for his English translation of Sankar’s Limited / Unlimited.

Lifetime Achievement: Namita Gokhale
Fiction: Shinie Antony (Ruskin Bond Award)
Poetry: Abhay K (Sarojini Naidu Award)
Non-Fiction: Peggy Mohan (Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award)
Translation: Arunava Sinha (Tagore Translation Award)

Jan 25, 2026

Bakul Limbasiya receives APO National Award for lab-grown diamond work

On 23 January 2026, Mr. Bakul Limbasiya, founder of Bhathwari Technologies, was honoured with the APO National Award for contributions to the lab-grown diamond sector. The award recognises productivity, innovation, and leadership in India’s manufacturing and technology landscape. The ceremony highlighted advancements in synthetic diamond production and its impact on global supply chains. Industry experts noted the award as a milestone for Indian startups driving high-value, technology-enabled manufacturing, potentially encouraging further private investment and collaborative research across academia and industry.

Award announced for Bakul Limbasiya on 23 January 2026.
Honours contributions to lab-grown diamond sector.
Significant recognition for Indian tech manufacturing.
Potential boost for private investment and R&D.

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