Ashis Nandy: GK, General Studies and Current Affairs

Indian psychologist Ashis Nandy recipient of 2019 Hans Kilian Award

March 18, 2019

Indian psychologist, psychoanalyst and co-founder of the postcolonial theory, Prof. Ashis Nandy has been chosen for the prestigious 2019 Hans Kilian award for his efforts to adapt western traditions of thought such as psychoanalysis to non-western context. With this, he will become the first Asian to receive the prestigious award on May 9 at the ..

Japan to confer Fukuoka Prize 2012 upon Vandana Shiva

July 25, 2012

Japanese Govt has adjudicated to honor Indian Environmental philosopher Vandana Shiva with Fukuoka Prize 2012 at an award ceremony in September 2012. Vandana Shiva is the 7th Indian who will receive this prestigious award. Vandana Shiva: A philosopher, environmental activist, author and eco feminist. She edifies people about the thoughts for the love of nature. ..