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AWARDS AND HONOURS - January 2025

Jan 2025

Jul 08, 2025

Veteran Archaeologist Vedachalam Wins Tamil Wikki Suran Award

V. Vedachalam, a well-known archaeologist and Tamil epigraphist, was awarded the Tamil Wikki Suran Award. The award was presented to him in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in recognition of his long and passionate work in history and archaeology.
Vedachalam started his career after completing an MA in Tamil Literature and a PG diploma in archaeology and epigraphy. His first big project was at Karur, the capital of the ancient Chera Kingdom, where he helped discover part of the old fort wall. This moment sparked his life-long love for studying the past.

Jul 07, 2025

Deepika Padukone Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Deepika Padukone became the first Indian actress to be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. This is a big achievement, not only for Deepika but also for India, as it puts Indian talent on the global map.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most famous honours in the entertainment world. Every year, a group of stars from film, music, TV, and more are selected to get a star on the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard, USA. This year (2025), Deepika was announced as one of the 35 selected names for the Class of 2026.

Modi Honoured with Symbolic 'Key to the City of Buenos Aires'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special honour in Argentina — the 'Key to the City of Buenos Aires'.
Jorge Macri, the city's chief official, presented him with this symbolic gift during his two-day visit. The key represents friendship and trust between the two countries.

Jul 06, 2025

Aviva Life Insurance Wins Product of the Year 2025 in Retirement Income and ULIP Categories

Aviva Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurance companies, was awarded the prestigious Product of the Year 2025 title in two key categories: Life Insurance - Retirement Income and Life Insurance - ULIP. The recognition was based on a nationwide consumer survey conducted by NielsenIQ, as part of the 17th edition of Product of the Year in India.
The winning products, Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan and Aviva Signature Investment Plan, were voted by consumers as the most innovative in their respective categories. This highlights Aviva India's strong focus on customer-centric product design, simplicity, and relevance to today's financial needs.

Jul 05, 2025

PM Modi Conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's Highest Civilian Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' – the country's highest civilian honour.
Modi, who was on a two-day visit to the Caribbean island nation on the second leg of his five-nation tour, was bestowed the award in recognition of his global leadership, his deep engagement with the Indian diaspora, and his humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This was Modi's first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999.

Dr. Kurian Ninan Receives International Author Excellence Award 2025 for His Transformative Book

At a literary celebration hosted by Wings Publication International in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, Dr. Kurian Ninan received the International Author Excellence Award 2025 for his insightful and refreshingly honest book, 'Serenity Within: A Journey to Lasting Mental Peace.' The event brought together global literary talent, recognising voices that resonate with authenticity, impact, and emotional depth.
Dr. Ninan's self-help book combines science-backed insights with humor-infused storytelling, offering a refreshingly practical approach to finding mental peace in today's fast-paced world.

Jul 04, 2025

Suma Shirur Honoured with SJAM Lifetime Achievement Award 2025

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to Indian shooting, Olympian and former chief coach of the Indian Shooting team, Suma Shirur, was presented with the SJAM Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 by the Sports Journalists' Association of Mumbai.
The prestigious accolade celebrates Suma Shirur's exceptional commitment to the sport - from being the second Indian woman shooter to reach an Olympic final, to guiding the Indian shooting team to success at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
The SJAM Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the most cherished sports awards presented by the sports journalist community.

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