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AWARDS AND HONOURS - December 2025

Dec 2025

Dec 31, 2025

ESPN India Awards 2025: Full List of Winners

ESPN India's Awards for 2025 have been announced. Athlete of the Year is Divya Deshmukh; Para Athlete of the Year is Sheetal Devi. Teams of the Year include the women's national U-17, U-20, and senior teams that qualified for AFC Asian Cup tournaments. Emerging Athletes of the Year are Tanvi Sharma, Suruchi Phogat, and Samrat Rana. The awards highlight performance across Indian sport in 2025, with emphasis on parasport breakthroughs and team success on the international stage. The ceremony showcased rising talent and grassroots development.

Athlete of the Year: Divya Deshmukh; Para Athlete of the Year: Sheetal Devi.
Teams of the Year: India U-17, U-20, and senior squads.
Emerging Athletes: Tanvi Sharma, Suruchi Phogat, Samrat Rana.
Recognises 2025 performances and parasport progress.
Ceremony emphasised grassroots development.

Dec 28, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu Confers PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in New Delhi. This year, 20 children from 18 States and Union Territories were awarded for demonstrating outstanding achievements. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the awards will encourage the recipients and also inspire children across the country.
Arnav Anupriya Maharshi from Maharashtra received the honour for his two innovations that help improve the recovery of paralysis patients.

Dec 24, 2025

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 proceedings announced

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing excellence in science, technology and innovation. In the second edition, 24 awards were distributed across Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, and Vigyan Team categories. Padma Vibhushan recipient Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was honoured posthumously with the Vigyan Ratna. Other recipients included eight scientists in Vigyan Shri and fourteen in Vigyan Yuva, with Team Aroma Mission CSIR earning the Vigyan Team award. The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar seeks to celebrate scientific achievement and inspire future generations.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 announced; 24 awards.
Categories: Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, Vigyan Team.
Vigyan Ratna awarded posthumously to Prof. Jayant Narlikar.
Vigyan Shri and Vigyan Yuva recipients highlighted.
CSIR Aroma Mission wins Vigyan Team award.

Sasikumar wins Best Actor at Chennai International Film Festival 2025

Sasikumar won the Best Actor award at the Chennai International Film Festival 2025 for his performance in Tourist Family, directed by Abhishan Jeevananth. The accolade recognises his acting range and contribution to cinema, marking a significant milestone in his career. The festival remains a premier platform for Tamil cinema and regional storytelling, drawing filmmakers and stars from across the nation. Sasikumar's win underscores the festival’s role in spotlighting actors who excel in both dramatic and commercial cinema.

Sasikumar wins Best Actor at CIFF 2025.
Award for performance in Tourist Family (director Abhishan Jeevananth).
CIFF is a premier Tamil cinema festival.
Celebrates acting range and regional storytelling.
Signal of continued recognition for Sasikumar.

Dec 23, 2025

Advocate Shubham Awasthi Receives 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award

Advocate Shubham Awasthi, a Supreme Court practitioner, was honoured with the 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award 2025 at the BW Legal World event in New Delhi. The award recognises young legal professionals for professional excellence and humanitarian contributions. Awasthi’s work across constitutional law and public interest matters has positioned him among India’s rising legal voices. The event, now in its sixth edition, drew participation from senior advocates, policymakers, and former judges, highlighting the evolving landscape of India’s legal profession and opportunities for young lawyers to influence policy and practice.

Advocate Shubham Awasthi receives 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award 2025.
Award presented at BW Legal World 40 Under 40 awards in New Delhi.
Recognises legal excellence and humanitarian work.

Malayalam Publisher Ravi Deecee Receives French Chevalier Honour

Ravi Deecee, publisher and managing director of DC Books, was awarded France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for contributions to literature and cross-cultural exchange. The honour recognises his efforts in promoting Malayalam publishing and world literature among Indian readers. The award, conferred by the French government, acknowledges Deecee’s long-standing role in building literary interfaces between India and Europe. The recognition underscores India’s rich regional publishing ecosystems and international cultural ties, with DC Books continuing to publish works across languages and genres.

Ravi Deecee awarded Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Recognises contributions to Malayalam publishing and cross-cultural exchange.
France honors Deecee for literary promotion in India.

Dec 18, 2025

Param Vir Dirgha gallery inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, displaying portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. The gallery aims to educate visitors about India’s highest military decoration and the acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice of its recipients. Officials describe the exhibit as a tribute to national heroes and a learning space for youth and visitors. The inauguration aligns with commemorations of India’s armed forces and broader efforts to preserve military heritage for future generations.

Param Vir Dirgha gallery inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.
Aims to educate visitors about acts of valour and sacrifice.
Inauguration linked to Vijay Diwas commemorations.

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