Category: Important Awards

Indian Heritage Conservation Projects Shine at UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards 2024: Two Indian heritage conservation projects—the Abathsahayeswarar Temple Conservation Project in Tamil Nadu and the BJPCI Conservation Project in Maharashtra—have garnered global recognition by winning the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2024.

Champions of the Earth award: India’s veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named as one of the six ‘Champions of the Earth award’ for 2024. Champions of the Earth award was established in 2005 and awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It is the UN’s highest environmental honour, recognises trailblazers at the forefront […]

India Skills Report 2025: India’s employability among graduates is expected to rise by 7 percent, reaching 54.81 percent in 2025, according to the ‘India Skills Report 2025.’ It has been prepared by the industry body Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in collaboration with Wheebox (a talent assessment agency) and All India Council for Technical Education […]

Shaji N Karun Honored with JC Daniel Award 2023: Veteran filmmaker Shaji N Karun has been selected for the prestigious JC Daniel Award 2023 for his lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema. The JC Daniel Award is the highest honor for a filmmaker in Kerala and is presented by the state government to recognize excellence and […]

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 will be conferred on former Chilean president and prominent human rights voice Michelle Bachelet, a statement issued by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said recently. The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, also known as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, […]

Turner Prize 2024: Jasleen Kaur, an Indian-origin Scottish artist, won the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition “Alter Altar”, showcasing a blend of personal, political, and spiritual themes. Alter Altar featured everyday objects like a doily-covered car and family photos, blending cultural symbols to explore the Sikh concept of Miri Piri (political-spiritual balance), offering […]

HSL Triumphs at 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a leader in India’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry, garnered two prestigious awards at the 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024. The event, held at Shangri-La, New Delhi, on December 5, recognized HSL’s efforts in innovation and technological advancement within the maritime sector.

India Wins ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024: India has been awarded the prestigious ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024, presented by Dr. Mohammed Azman, President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), at the Regional Social Security Forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization […]

Scottish Sikh Artist Wins 2024 Turner Prize: Glasgow-born Scottish Sikh artist Jasleen Kaur has been awarded the Turner Prize 2024, one of the world’s most prestigious accolades in contemporary art. Known for her evocative exploration of personal, political, and spiritual themes, Kaur received the prize for her solo exhibition Alter Altar, which combines sculpture, sound, […]