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AWARDS AND HONOURS - November 2024

Nov 2024

Mar 21, 2025

Vijay Sankar Honoured with Denmark's Knight's Cross

Vijay Sankar, the Honorary Consul General of Denmark for Southern India and Chairman of The Sanmar Group, was awarded the prestigious Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog by the King of Denmark. This honour recognises his remarkable consular services and contributions to strengthening Indo-Danish relations. The award was presented by Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark in India, at a special function in Chennai.

President of India Presents Ramnath Goenka Excellence IN Journalism Awards

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the 19th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards at a function held in New Delhi.
The President said that the importance of free and fair journalism for democracy cannot be overestimated. If the citizens are not well-informed, the democratic processes lose their very meaning.
Instituted by the Ramnath Goenka Foundation, the awards acknowledge and honour the best of journalism showcasing 20 outstanding contributions from print, digital and broadcast journalists across 13 categories, including investigative journalism, sports, politics and government, books, feature writing and regional languages.

Mar 17, 2025

RBI Wins Digital Transformation Award 2025 by UK's Central Banking

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) won the Digital Transformation Award 2025 from Central Banking, London, highlighting the role of digital innovation in strengthening India's financial ecosystem.
RBI was recognised for its Pravaah and Sarthi digital initiatives, developed by its in-house team. These initiatives have significantly reduced paper-based submissions, streamlining RBI's internal and external processes.

Hockey India Annual Awards 2024

Harmanpreet Singh and Savita Punia claimed top honours at the Hockey India Annual Awards 2024 in New Delhi.
Harmanpreet and Savita won the Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively.
In men's hockey, Harmanpreet led India to its second consecutive bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He was also a part of the Tokyo Games bronze medal-winning side.
In women's hockey, Savita was a member of the Indian team that came agonisingly close to winning a bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. The team had lost the third-place match to Great Britain. It was double celebration for Savita as she also won the Hockey India Baljit Singh Goalkeeper of the Year award for 2024. This was the third time that Savita won the award.
The seventh Hockey India Annual Awards were held to commemorate 100 years of Indian hockey and also to celebrate the country's World Cup win in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur.
The award ceremony was attended by former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh, among others.

Mar 15, 2025

ACM A.M. Turing Award 2024: Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton Honored for Reinforcement Learning

The 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award was awarded to Andrew G. Barto and Richard S. Sutton for their pioneering work in reinforcement learning (RL). Their contributions laid the conceptual and algorithmic foundations for RL, significantly influencing artificial intelligence (AI) and other fields. The award, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize in Computing," carries a $1 million prize, sponsored by Google.

Muthoot Microfin Wins Double Gold at SKOCH Awards 2025

Muthoot Microfin, a leading microfinance institution dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, achieved a significant milestone by securing two prestigious Gold Awards at the SKOCH Awards 2025. These awards recognise the company's outstanding contributions to digital financial inclusion and innovative insurance solutions, reinforcing its role as a key player in India's microfinance sector.
The accolades were presented to Sadaf Sayeed, CEO of Muthoot Microfin, by Sameer Kochhar, Chairman of SKOCH Group, and Gursharan Dhanjal, Vice-Chairman of SKOCH Group, at a distinguished ceremony held in New Delhi.

Mar 14, 2025

Ramsar Award for 'Wetland Wise Use'

Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Care Earth Trust, made history as the first Indian to receive the Ramsar Award for 'Wetland Wise Use'. This prestigious global accolade recognises exceptional contributions to sustainable wetland management. The announcement coincided with International Women's Day, denoting the role of women in environmental conservation. Vencatesan was one of twelve women honoured for their impactful work in wetland preservation.
Vencatesan has dedicated decades to the conservation of India's wetlands. Her efforts focus particularly on the Pallikaranai Marsh in Chennai.

Mar 13, 2025

IIFA Awards 2025

The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2025 marked a spectacular silver jubilee edition, celebrating 25 years of honouring the best in Bollywood. Held in the majestic city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, the event was a glittering affair with the biggest stars of Indian cinema gracing the occasion. The two-day extravaganza witnessed breathtaking performances and unforgettable moments, culminating in the announcement of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema.
The biggest winner of the night was Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies," which swept 10 awards, establishing itself as the most celebrated film of the evening. Other notable winners included Kartik Aaryan, who won Best Actor, and the action thriller "Kill," which bagged multiple trophies.

IKS Health Wins Top Honours in 2025 Black Book Survey in New AI-Driven RCM Category

IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions, was named the 2025 Black Book Research leader in the newly established category of AI-driven Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). This recognition highlights IKS Health's expertise in harnessing AI's rapid advancements to develop and enhance its powerful RCM workflow solutions for more than 700 U.S. healthcare organisations. The win also strengthens IKS Health's position as the leading partner in the industry's most comprehensive care enablement platform across the patient journey.

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