Vinod Kumar Shukla, Renowned Hindi Writer, Passes Away at 88
Celebrated Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, winner of Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards, died in Raipur at 88. Explore his unique literary legacy and iconic works.
Celebrated Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, winner of Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards, died in Raipur at 88. Explore his unique literary legacy and iconic works.
For the first time in 10 years, no sportsperson will receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2025. The committee has recommended 24 names for the Arjuna Awards. Read the full list and reasons here.
Seventeen Lucknow Police and fire service personnel were felicitated for cracking heinous crimes, rescuing lives, and reuniting missing children. Read about their inspiring stories of courage and dedication.
Nagpur's chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, a Women's World Cup winner and world junior champion, is set to receive the Arjuna award. Read about her incredible journey and achievements.
Dibyendu Das from IISER Kolkata receives the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 from President Murmu. Discover his groundbreaking chemistry research and this top scientific honour.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced 25 National Sports Awards for 2024, with 24 athletes receiving Arjuna and Dhyan Chand honours. Notably, no athlete was selected for the prestigious Khel Ratna award this year. Discover the full list of winn
Indian men's hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh nominated for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Ministry announces 24 nominees for Arjuna Awards for 2024. Full list inside.
Hockey star Hardik Singh is the sole nominee for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2025. Discover the full list of 24 Arjuna Award recommendations, featuring chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh and decathlete Tejaswin Shankar.
Hockey star Hardik Singh is the lone nominee for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna. Discover the full list of 24 Arjuna Award recommendations, including chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh and athlete Tejaswin Shankar.
World champion archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam, a top contender for the Khel Ratna, awaits the committee's decision after being overlooked despite top scores. Will she finally get her due?
President Droupadi Murmu awards Dr S Venkata Mohan the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar-Vigyan Shri 2025 for his groundbreaking work in sustainable environmental technologies. Discover his impactful research.
Yakshagana veteran Moodambail Gopalakrishna Shastry, renowned for iconic female roles, will be honoured with the Sheni Award 2025 in Mangaluru. Discover his legendary journey.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 upon eminent scientists at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring their groundbreaking contributions.
Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, passed away at AIIMS Raipur on December 23, 2025. Remembering his legacy of simplicity and magic realism in literature.
The six-day Panna Bharat Ram Theatre Festival 2025 concluded in New Delhi, showcasing award-winning plays on diverse themes. Audiences braved cold and pollution to enjoy thought-provoking performances.
Heritage Congress 2025 awards announced for regional history, Malayalam language & preservation. Winners include S Rajendu, Rachana Velappan Nair, Sai Nath Menon. Ceremony on Jan 10 in Thanjavur.
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Rithika S K from KCG College of Technology wins the prestigious 9th IET India Scholarship Award for her solar-powered, portable healthcare solution for remote areas. Discover her inspiring journey.
Director Fazil Razak discusses his film Moham's screening at IFFK 2025, the success of Thadavu, and his creative process. Discover the story and audience response here.
Dr Alexander Smith of Northwestern University received the 2025 Sastra-Ramanujan Award for his work on congruent numbers. The award highlights mathematics' role in building a Viksit Bharat 2047.
Dr Gautam Das, founder of Daradia Pain Clinic in Kolkata, conferred the Dr M J Joshi IMA Bhushan Award at MULTICON 2025. Read about his pioneering work in pain management.
Visakhapatnam police clinched a state award for solving a major cybercrime case involving loan app harassment that led to a suicide. Read how they tracked the gang and helped victims.
Thane's Namo Grand Central Park wins the prestigious Green Flag Award 2024, a first for Maharashtra. Discover how this urban oasis achieved global acclaim.
Varanasi Cantonment Board wins Defence Minister Excellence Award-2025 for its zero waste & clean cantonment model. CEO Satyam Mohan shares the success story. Read more!
Goa secured the second prize in the National Energy Conservation Award 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in Delhi. Discover Goa's green achievements.
Prof Dilip R Peshwe of VNIT Nagpur creates history by becoming the first NIT professor to receive the IIM Distinguished Educator Award 2025. Read the full story.
A government primary school in Gandhinagar's Jivraj Na Muvada village clinched the top Green School Award 2025. Discover the 11 innovative eco-projects that secured its national victory.
Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University wins top award for its Deeksharambh programme promoting national pride. VC P S Pandey received the honour in New Delhi.
Kavita Kerawalla, Vice Chairperson of VIBGYOR Group, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at MIMAMSA 2025 for her outstanding contributions to education. Discover her journey and impact.
Hollywood star Kate Hudson will be honoured with the Costume Designers Guild's Spotlight Award in 2026. Discover her heartfelt reaction and the full list of CDGA nominees.