Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate (DLitt Honoris Causa) by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar. The...
Indian mountaineer Bhupathiraju Anmish Varma has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a world record for climbing the Seven Volcanic Summits in the shortest time. Completing the challenge...
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...
