Nigeria Nation: Prime Minister of India has been conferred with the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger’ Award by Nigeria, signifying strong diplomatic ties between the two nations. Nigeria’s Borno state experienced severe flooding due to the collapse of the Alau Dam.
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Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Award
Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Award: Nigeria conferred its 2nd-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on India’s Prime Minister. India’s Prime Minister became the 2nd foreign dignitary to receive the distinction after Queen Elizabeth, who was conferred the award in 1969.
British Writer Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize for Fiction with “Orbital”
British Writer Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize for Fiction with “Orbital”: British author Samantha Harvey has won the prestigious Booker Prize for Fiction for her novel “Orbital,” a thought-provoking and imaginative exploration set in the unique setting of the International Space Station (ISS). The novel, which Harvey refers to as a “space pastoral,” delves into […]
Ballon d’Or Award 2024
Ballon d’Or Award 2024: Spanish footballers Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d’Or awards 2024 for the best male and female football players, respectively. Manchester City’s Rodri won his first Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Spanish player since 1960 to claim the men’s award. While FC Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí retained her Ballon d’Or title […]
Francis Ford Coppola is set to be honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, marking its 50th installment, at a ceremony on April 26, 2025
Francis Ford Coppola is set to be honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, marking its 50th installment, at a ceremony on April 26, 2025: Oscar-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is set to be honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, marking its 50th installment, at a ceremony on April 26, 2025, at Hollywood’s Dolby […]
Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji
Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji: The Republic of Fiji has bestowed its highest civilian award, the “Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji,” on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This recognition, presented by Fiji’s President, Ratu Wiliame M. Katonivere, acknowledges Sri Sri’s contributions to promoting peace, unity, and uplifting communities globally.
Urmila Chaudhary Honored with Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024
Urmila Chaudhary Honored with Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024: Urmila Chaudhary, a prominent social campaigner from Nepal, has been honored with the prestigious Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024. The award was presented by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a ceremony held at the Department of State in Washington, D.C.
SAIL Receives SHRM HR Excellence Awards
SAIL Receives SHRM HR Excellence Awards: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been recognized with the prestigious SHRM HR Excellence Awards at the SHRM India Annual Conference 2024 in New Delhi. The company received accolades in two significant categories: ‘Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity’ and ‘Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce.’
National Water Awards 2023
National Water Awards 2023: The Honorable President of India will confer the 5th National Water Awards 2023 on October 22nd 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The first edition of the National Water Awards was introduced by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in 2018. The award focuses on the good […]
Rajkumar Hirani Honoured with National Kishore Kumar Award 2023
Rajkumar Hirani Honoured with National Kishore Kumar Award 2023: The renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was conferred with the prestigious National Kishore Kumar Award for the year 2023. The award ceremony took place in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of Kishore Kumar, on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of the iconic singer. This award, […]
