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Christine Carla Kangaloo Receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

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...

January 29, 2025

Wing Commander Akshay Saxena Receives Vayu Sena Medal

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...

January 29, 2025

Who is Libia Lobo Sardesai?

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...

January 28, 2025

Sewa Singh Thikriwala Memorial

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...

January 21, 2025

Non-Scientists Receive INSA Fellowship

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...

January 17, 2025

V Narayanan Appointed New ISRO Chairman

On January 7, 2025, the Government of India announced the appointment of V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of...

January 9, 2025

Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025

On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden honoured 19 distinguished individuals during a ceremony at the White House. This event recognised contributions across various fields, including politics, entertainment,...

January 6, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Dr. K.S. Manilal

Dr. K.S. Manilal, a revered botanist, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala. He was 86 years old and had been unwell for some time. His...

January 2, 2025

Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency due to increase in violence. The country has experienced a surge in murders, with December alone...

January 1, 2025

Vitul Kumar Appointed as New Director General of CRPF

The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Vitul Kumar as the acting Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). This decision follows the retirement of Anish...

December 31, 2024

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