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The Council of Europe on September 29, 2025, awarded the prestigious Václav Havel Human Rights Prize to Ukrainian journalist and rights activist Maksym Butkevych, recognising his commitment to human rights and freedom of expression. From Journalism to the Frontline Butkevych is the co-founder of Hromadske Radio and the ZMINA human rights centre in Kyiv. In March 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he joined the Ukrainian army. Detention and Release Read More …

Three Indian doctors—Dr. Abhay Bang, Dr. Rani Bang, and Dr. Naveen Thacker—have been honoured with the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers Champions Award for their outstanding contributions to community healthcare. Their work has significantly influenced public health initiatives, including inspiring the ASHA programme. Drs. Abhay and Rani Bang: Pioneers in Rural Health The couple founded SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health), a public health organisation based in Shodhgram, Read More …

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been conferred the prestigious ‘Living Bridge’ honour in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral ties and securing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Award Ceremony Other Awardees This year’s awards also recognised contributions from: India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) (Source: BS)

Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy has won the Best Director award in the Orizzonti (Horizons) section at the 82nd Venice Film Festival. The Orizzonti section is dedicated to showcasing new and independent films from across the globe. Award-Winning Film: Songs of Forgotten Trees Her film, Songs of Forgotten Trees, was the only Indian entry in this category. The story follows the lives of two migrant women in Mumbai, exploring resilience, identity, Read More …

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NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, has died at the age of 97. He passed away on August 7, 2025, in Lake Forest, Illinois. Key Highlights (Source: AIR)

The Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize, an annual award for outstanding women mathematicians who have recently completed their PhD, was awarded to Rajula Srivastava in 2025. The prize, which includes a monetary award of $50,000, was presented at a gala ceremony in Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. About the Awardee About the Prize

Banu Mushtaq’s short story collection in Kannada Hridaya Deepa (Heart Lamp), translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, bagged the £50,000 International Booker Prize 2025. She is first Kannada writer to receive the International Booker Prize. About Banu Mushtaq International Booker Prize

Mariangela Hungria, a Brazilian microbiologist and veteran researcher at Brazil’s state-run agricultural agency Embrapa, has been named the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate. With over 40 years of research, Hungria developed seed and soil treatments that enable crops—especially soybeans—to source nutrients from nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria, reducing dependence on costly, imported chemical fertilizers. Her innovations have been pivotal in transforming Brazil into the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter, with production Read More …

Mati Carbon, an Indian-led climate initiative has secured the $50 million grand prize in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) model Current Operations: Monitoring and Credibility:

Former tennis player Rafael Nadal and Paris 2024 Olympic champions Armand Duplantis, Simone Biles, and Rebeca Andrade were among the top winners at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards held in Madrid. Full list of winners at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards: