Kaveh Madani, director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), has been awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, one of the most prestigious...
Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as the part-time chairman and independent director of HDFC Bank with immediate effect, citing ethical concerns. In his resignation letter, he stated that certain...
Historian William Dalrymple has been awarded the prestigious Mark Lynton History Prize 2026 for his book “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World”. The award recognises...
Bhumika Shrestha, a 37-year-old LGBTQ rights activist, has made history by becoming Nepal’s first transgender woman member of parliament. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in South Asia’s...
German strongwoman Sina Ruppenthal has gained global attention after setting a remarkable Guinness World Record by lifting and throwing 10 men in just 37.44 seconds. The feat, performed...
Sahitya Akademi announced the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 for outstanding literary works in 24 Indian languages recognised by the institution. The awards cover multiple literary genres including poetry,...
Indian-origin filmmaker Alexandre Singh won the Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards for the French-language drama Two People Exchanging Saliva. The award was...
Legendary Welsh guitarist Phil Campbell, best known for his long tenure with the iconic rock band Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64. The veteran musician...
Veteran Hindi film actor Madhu Malhotra, known for her roles in several popular films of the 1970s and 1980s, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 71....
Renowned Tamil poet, lyricist and writer R. Vairamuthu has been selected for the 60th Jnanpith Award for the year 2025, India’s highest literary recognition. The announcement was made...
