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75 Women felicitated by NITI Aayog at fifth edition of Women Transforming India Awards The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of the NITI Aayog organized the fifth edition of the Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards on 21 March 2022. This year, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, the WTI Awards were conferred on 75 women achievers to celebrate their contribution towards a ‘Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat’. The Women Transforming India Awards has been presented since 2018 by NITI Aayog, under the aegis of Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), to highlight the commendable and ground-breaking endeavours of India’s women leaders and change-makers, with a special focus on entrepreneurship.

75 Women felicitated by NITI Aayog at fifth edition of Women Transforming India Awards

The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of the NITI Aayog organized the fifth edition of the Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards on 21 March 2022. This year, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, the WTI Awards were conferred on 75 women achievers to celebrate their contribution towards a […]

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Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu wins ‘Sportstar of the Year’ award at 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards

Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu wins ‘Sportstar of the Year’ award at 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra won the coveted Sportstar of the Year (Male) award on Saturday at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. In female category, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu received the ‘Sportstar of the Year’ award. The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate the spirit of excellence in sport. The awards were presented by

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Suresh Raina felicitated with ‘Sports Icon’ award at Maldives Sports Awards 2022

Suresh Raina felicitated with ‘Sports Icon’ award at Maldives Sports Awards 2022

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina was felicitated with the prestigious ‘Sports Icon’ award at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022 on March 17, 2022 by the Government of Maldives. The Maldives government felicitated Raina for his various achievements throughout his career. Rains was nominated alongside 16 international sportspersons, including former Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos, Jamaican

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Narayan Pradhan selected for 2022 GD Birla Award for Scientific Research

Narayan Pradhan selected for 2022 GD Birla Award for Scientific Research

Professor Narayan Pradhan has been selected for the 31st GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution in the field of material sciences. He has provided his expertise in crystal modulations to help design new shapes of these tiny lighting materials. Prof. Pradhan is a member of the faculty at the School of Material Sciences, Indian Association

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Bangladesh to confer its highest civilian award on 10 individuals

Bangladesh to confer its highest civilian award on 10 individuals

Govt of Bangladesh has announced the nomination for its highest civilian award-Independence Award for 2022. Winners: Freedom Fighter Ilias Ahmed Chowdhury Martyr Colonel Khandaker Nazmul Huda (Bir Bikram) Abdul Jalil, Siraj Uddin Ahmed Late Mohammad Sahiuddin Bishwas Late Sirajul Haque Kanak Kanti Barua Md Kamrul Islam Kamrul Islam Amir Hamza Syed Moinul Islam Bangladesh Wheat and

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Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announces ‘Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announces ‘Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar presented the Budget 2022-23 in the state’s Assembly and announced the ’Sushma Swaraj Award’ for women for their significant contribution or achievements in different walks of life in national and international spheres. The Sushma Swaraj Award will carry a commendation and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh. The

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President Ram Nath Kovind Presents ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ for 2020 and 2021 to 29 Women

President Ram Nath Kovind Presents ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ for 2020 and 2021 to 29 Women

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Nari Shakti Puraskar 2020 and 2021 at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on occasion of International Women’s Day. The award was conferred on 29 outstanding and exceptional women achievers in recognition of their exceptional work towards empowerment of women, especially the vulnerable and marginalised. There

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