“AWARDS”
Rajkumar Hirani Honoured with National Kishore Kumar Award 2023
In a heartwarming tribute to the legacy of legendary singer and actor Kishore Kumar, the renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was conferred with the prestigious National Kishore Kumar Award for the year 2023. The award ceremony took place in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of Kishore Kumar, on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of the iconic singer. This award, instituted by the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Department of Culture, celebrates artists who have significantly contributed to Indian cinema in various fields, much like Kishore Kumar himself.
Aditi Anand’s ‘Marigolds’ Wins Prestigious UK Award, On Display at V&A
Aditi Anand, a 25-year-old graduate from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), has been named the winner of the prestigious Emerging Illustrator category at the V&A Illustration Awards. Her artwork, Marigolds, is set in India and highlights the theme of child labor and lost childhoods. The V&A Illustration Awards, which are held biennially and Aditi’s success further solidifies ARU’s strong reputation in the field of illustration.
Mohanji Receives Prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Award
On September 19, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mohanji, a global humanitarian leader, received a special recognition for his worldwide contributions at the 9th Conscious Companies Awards event. This prestigious annual event honors ethical and visionary leaders whose work fosters conscious leadership, aligns people, profit, and purpose, and promotes a better, more sustainable world.
“SPORTS”
Arjun Erigaisi Wins WR Chess Masters, Nears 2800 Elo Rating
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi showcased brilliant form to secure the WR Chess Masters title after defeating France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in an Armageddon game, following two draws in Classical chess. With this win, Arjun edges closer to the 2800 Elo rating mark, finishing with a live rating of 2796. The 21-year-old earned a prize of 20,000 Euros, defeating friend R. Praggnanandhaa in the semifinals, and plans to chase the 2800 milestone at the European Cup starting October 20.
Neetu David, Alastair Cook, and AB de Villiers Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
former Indian cricketer Neetu David, along with England’s Alastair Cook and South Africa’s AB de Villiers, has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for 2024. This accolade highlights their remarkable contributions to cricket, marking a significant moment for women’s cricket in India as David becomes the second woman from the country to receive this honor, following Diana Edulji’s induction in 2023.
“DEFENCE”
Indian Coast Guard Conducts ‘Sagar Kavach’ Coastal Security Drill
The Indian Coast Guard successfully conducted the coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ on October 16-17, covering Gujarat, Daman & Diu, as well as Goa and Maharashtra. The exercise aimed to enhance coastal and maritime security, improve coordination among agencies, and test existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in response to potential threats such as infiltration and smuggling. It involved a wide range of stakeholders, including the Indian Navy, State Police, Marine Police, and port authorities.
“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”
India Ranks 105th In Global Hunger Index 2024
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report measuring hunger and malnutrition levels in countries worldwide. It was created by two organizations, Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, to show how serious hunger is in different countries and help find ways to reduce it. The index uses a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means no hunger and 100 means extreme hunger. In the 2024 report, India ranks 105th out of 127 countries, with a score of 27.3. This score places India in the category of countries facing “serious” levels of hunger.
Country | Ranking |
Belarus | 1 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 |
Chile | 3 |
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