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Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’

March 11, 2025

Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Care Earth Trust, recently made history as the first Indian to receive the Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’. This prestigious global accolade recognises exceptional contributions to sustainable wetland management. The announcement coincided with International Women’s ..

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POLG Mitochondrial Disease

March 11, 2025

On March 1, 2025, Prince Frederik of Luxembourg passed away in Paris at the age of 22 after a long battle with POLG mitochondrial disease. His family announced the news later, denoting his struggle with this rare genetic disorder. Diagnosed ..

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Modi Receives Honorary Award From Barbados

March 8, 2025

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ in recognition of his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was presented by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, during a ..

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Shaktikanta Das Appointed Principal Secretary to PM

February 24, 2025

Shaktikanta Das, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India as of February 22, 2025. This appointment marks shift in the Indian bureaucratic landscape as Das ..

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PM Modi Visits Mazargues War Cemetery

February 13, 2025

Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles. They paid tribute to the 900 Indian soldiers commemorated there for their service in World War I. This event marks the ..

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Christine Carla Kangaloo Receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

January 29, 2025

The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award has been awarded to Christine Carla Kangaloo, the President of Trinidad and Tobago. This recognition marks her contributions to public affairs and her role in enhancing India’s global reputation. The award was presented by the ..

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Wing Commander Akshay Saxena Receives Vayu Sena Medal

January 29, 2025

Wing Commander Akshay Saxena has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) for his exceptional contributions during anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea. This recognition marks the increasing threats posed by piracy in international waters, particularly from Houthi rebels targeting ..

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Who is Libia Lobo Sardesai?

January 28, 2025

Libia Lobo Sardesai, a prominent figure in the Goan liberation movement, was recently honoured with the Padma Shri (4th highest civilian award). This recognition celebrates her contributions to Goa’s fight for freedom from Portuguese colonial rule. Born in 1924, Libia ..

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Sewa Singh Thikriwala Memorial

January 21, 2025

January 20 commemorates the death of Sewa Singh Thikriwala, a very important figure in the Praja Mandal movement advocating for self-rule in Punjab. He died in 1935 during a hunger strike while imprisoned. His legacy is celebrated annually from January ..

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Non-Scientists Receive INSA Fellowship

January 17, 2025

Recently, the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) made changes to its annual list of Fellows, breaking from its long-standing tradition. This year’s list includes prominent figures from various fields who are not professional scientists, reflecting a broader approach to recognising ..

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