The Music Academy, Chennai, has chosen violinist and composer Rudrapatna Krishnamurthy Shriramkumar for the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2025. (Source: IE)
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Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2025
Kyoto University’s Masaki Kashiwara Wins 2025 Abel Prize for Algebraic Analysis
Japan’s Masaki Kashiwara has been awarded the 2025 Abel Prize, often called the Nobel Prize of Mathematics, for his groundbreaking work in algebraic analysis and representation theory. Why did he win? What is the Abel Prize?
Vinod Kumar Shukla Selected For 59th Jnanpith Award
Vinod Kumar Shukla has been named the recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, marking a historic moment as the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive India’s highest literary honor.
Stockholm Water Prize 2025
Renowned hydrologist Günter Blöschl has been awarded the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize 2025 for his groundbreaking contributions to flood hydrology and understanding the increasing risks of flooding due to climate change. Why Blöschl Won the Prize? About the Stockholm Water Prize (Source: Stockholm Water Prize)
UNESCO TWAS Award
Suman Chakraborty, Institute Chair Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at IIT Kharagpur, has been honored with the 2026 TWAS Award in Engineering and Computer Sciences by UNESCO. This prestigious biennial award recognizes outstanding scientific contributions and the application of technology for sustainable development by individual scientists from developing countries. Key Highlights of His Contributions
Krishna Ella receives INSA Fellowship for 2025
Dr. Krishna Ella, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International, has been awarded the India Fellowship of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for 2025. About INSA Fellowship Dr. Ella’s Achievements: Distinguished Fellowship Recipients: Dr. Ella now joins an illustrious list of INSA Fellows, which includes: (Source: BL)
Nuclear scientist, R Chidambaram passes away at 88
Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram (88), former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, died at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on 4th January, 2025. Key Milestones in Dr. Chidambaram’s Career: Recognitions and Awards:
Veteran Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90
Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away on 23 December in Mumbai at the age of 90. Shyam Benegal was a towering figure in Indian cinema, celebrated for his profound contributions to storytelling and the art of filmmaking. Early Life and Background: Contributions to Indian Cinema: Leadership and Influence: Awards and Recognition:
Sanjay Malhotra appointed 26th Governor of RBI
Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His tenure will begin on December 11, 2024, and will last for three years. A 1990-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Rajasthan cadre, Malhotra is an Engineering graduate in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Princeton University. Over his 33-year career, he has held Read More …
EPFO services win ISSA-Good Practice Award
India has bagged International Social Security Association’s (ISSA) ‘Good Practice Award’ for Asia and Pacific for this year for five services provided by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize 2024
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the prestigious Turner Prize, a major UK contemporary art award. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Tate Britain gallery in London. Kaur was recognised for her exhibition Alter-Altar, which features a unique installation of a Ford Escort car decorated with a giant doily. About Turner Prize The Turner Prize, established in 1984, is awarded annually to a British artist for Read More …
Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker prize for “Orbital”
British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize 2024 for her fiction “Orbital” which is a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station.
MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024
Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru have been given the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversty 2024.
Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2022
Actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2022. Mithun Chakraborty, also known as Mithun Da, is an iconic Indian actor, producer, and politician, recognized for his versatile roles and distinctive dancing style.
María Corina Machado wins Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2024
The Council of Europe on September 30, 2024 awarded its 2024 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize to leading Venezuelan political figure and rights defender María Corina Machado. Václav Havel Human Rights Prize