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Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019: David Attenborough

November 20, 2019

Renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough will be conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2019. He was selected for the 2019 prize by an international jury chaired by former President Pranab Mukherjee. He is being awarded the prize for a lifetime of doing more to reveal wonders ..

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Nigerian journalist Didi Akinyelure wins BBC World News Komla Dumor Award

July 20, 2016

Nigerian journalist and presenter Didi Akinyelure has won the second BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. As part of the award, she will start a three-month placement at the BBC in London in September 2016. It will provide her opportunity to gain skills and experience by attending a course with BBC Academy. Presently, Didi Akinyelure ..

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British TV and Radio presenter Terry Wogan passes away

February 1, 2016

Veteran British TV and radio presenter Sir Terry Wogan passed away in London after long battle with cancer. He was 77. In Britain, he was one of the most popular personalities on both radio and television for several decades and often described his profession as jobbing broadcaster. About Terry Wogan He was born as Michael ..

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