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India made history at the BAFTA Awards as the Manipuri-language film Boong became the first Indian film to win the Best Children’s and Family Film category. The ceremony was held at Royal Festival Hall, London. Directed by debut filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong is set in Manipur and tells an emotional story about family, resilience, and hope. The film follows a young boy named Boong who dreams of reuniting his broken Read More …
Indian educator Rouble Nagi was awarded the Global Teacher Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit, receiving the USD one million award in the tenth edition of the prestigious global honour. The award was presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The Global Teacher Prize is presented by GEMS Education and organised by the Varkey Foundation, in collaboration with UNESCO, during the annual Read More …
Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya, former staff member of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has won the prestigious Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025, becoming the first and only Indian to receive the honour so far. The award, which attracted over 2,000 nominations globally, recognises individuals who ensure that research is inclusive, innovative and impactful. Dr. Lahariya won the prize in the “Impact Beyond Academia” category. Global Recognition Dr. Lahariya has been recognised Read More …
The Sukhatme National Award in Statistics, instituted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), will be presented during the Statistics Day function on 29 June 2026. About the AwardThe award has been instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions by individuals through high-quality research work aimed at strengthening and improving the system of official statistics in India. History and FrequencyThe Sukhatme National Award has been conferred since the Read More …
On the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day (16 January 2026), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to the revered Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, acknowledging his timeless wisdom and enduring influence across generations. About Thiruvalluvar Day About Thiruvalluvar Thirukkural: Key Features Observance and Celebrations
Nnena Kalu has been awarded the 2025 Turner Prize. She becomes the first artist with a learning disability to receive this prestigious recognition. Awarded Work Path to Nomination About the Turner Prize
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Key Highlights About the Booker Prize Indian and Indian-Origin Booker Winners Year Author Work 1971 V.S. Naipaul In a Free State 1981 Salman Rushdie Midnight’s Children 1997 Arundhati Roy The God of Small Things 2006 Kiran Desai The Inheritance of Loss 2008 Aravind Adiga The White Tiger Source: DD News & IE
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Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court has been appointed as the Chairperson of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Advisory Board of Judges for the 2025–2027 term. In this role, she will lead a global panel of judges and provide strategic direction to WIPO’s work with judiciaries in the field of Intellectual Property (IP). Key Highlights: (Source: TH)
On the 7th day of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Vivek Menon was elected as the new Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) for the 2025–2029 quadrennium. About the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Vivek Menon: A Conservation Leader Vivek Menon is recognized as a conservationist whose lifelong dedication has created global impact on wildlife and natural habitats. (Source: IUCN)
Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for Innovation in National Parks and Protected Area Sustainability.
The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded on October 10 to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan politician and democracy activist. Political Context: Machado’s Political Journey: Nobel Peace Prize Facts:
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on October 9, 2025, that the Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai of Hungary. The award citation praises him “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” About the Laureate Other Notable Works Nobel Prize in Literature — Quick Facts
On October 6, 2025, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the MY Bharat – National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for 2022–23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards recognise the spirit of youth volunteerism and community service across the nation. About the MY Bharat–NSS Programme About the MY Bharat–NSS Awards