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Selfless social workers of the country honoured with Padma Shri
February 1, 2019
Many unsung heroes of the country who have dedicated their lives to serve the poor, worked for the protection of environment, spread education, and others, have been honoured with Padma Shri this year.
Read MoreIndian-American Sikh receives Rosa Parks Trailblazer award
January 30, 2019
Indian-American philanthropist and entrepreneur, Gurinder Singh Khalsa, has been presented with the prestigious Rosa Parks Trailblazer award for his campaign that forced US authorities to change their policy towards turban (headgear of the Sikh community).
Read MoreMaharajas Express bags the Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle award
October 19, 2016
The Maharajas' Express, one of India's most luxurious trains owned and operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has received the 2016 Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards at Marbella in Spain.
Read MoreIndian women honoured with UN Climate Solutions Award
October 7, 2016
Soon after India confirmed its intention to contribute towards climate change mitigation, the United Nations recognised 1,000 rural Indian women internationally on September 28, by honouring them with the ‘United Nations Momentum for Change Climate Change Award’, for their in...
Read MoreKamal Haasan to be made Knight of Arts and letters by France
August 23, 2016
Kamal Haasan, a 61 year old actor from South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, will become the second Tamil star after thespian Sivaji Ganesan to be made the Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et Lettres ( Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of the highest civilian distinction by...
Read MoreRemembering the Heroes awarded with the Victoria Cross
June 22, 2016
United Kingdom introduced new digital archives which unfold the stories of six Indian soldiers who were dignified with the Victoria Cross award for their bravery during World War I.
Read MoreIndo-French ties
April 25, 2016
General JJ Singh, former Chief of Army Staff of India, was made recently ‘Officier de l’Ordre national de la Légion d’Honneur’ (Officer of the Legion of Honour) by France, at the French Embassy in Delhi. On behalf of the President of the French Republic, François Hollan...
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