Continuing its long tradition of supporting traditional arts and culture, Agurchand Manmull Jain College (AM Jain College), Chennai, honoured Mr. Velu Aasaan, recognizing his extraordinary work in keeping the traditional art of Parai Isai alive. Government of India has recently announced Padmasri Award to sri Velu Asaan, which will be bestowed on him in April 2025 by the President of …

The 14th edition of Wipro earthian Awards for the year 2024 held at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru on Feb 22 saw 23 winning school teams demonstrate a deep understanding of biodiversity, waste and water, through a combination of activity-based learning programs and written essays.  The awards are a conclusion of an annual program designed to foster integrated sustainability education and …

Two students from Uttar Pradesh and one from Delhi have won the QS I-GAUGE PACT-Star Awards 2025 for their innovative sustainability initiatives. Each winner will receive ₹50,000 from QS I-GAUGE to support the successful implementation of their projects. The QS I-GAUGE PACT-Star Awards, a nationwide SDG-focused contest open to students from grades 8 to 12, aims to inspire young minds …

World University of Design has conferred the ‘WUD Critics’ Choice Award’ for 2025 on renowned printmaker Devraj Dakoji, honoring his remarkable contributions to the world of printmaking. Presented by Prof. (Dr) Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor, this prestigious award acknowledges his outstanding talent and dedication towards the field of printmaking, reinforcing his reputation as a key figure in contemporary art honoring …

South Korea’s Shi-Hyun An lifts the Plate Trophy, India-UAE lift Dr. Suborno Bose Challenge Trophy Kamran Taylor, a young student chef from England, has been crowned champion at the 11th edition of the world’s largest competition for student chefs, the International Young Chef Olympiad (YCO), which featured participants from 50 countries. Armenia’s Arsen Armenakyan secured the Silver, while Yves Gabriel Cabrera …

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) on its Founder’s Day, while honouring the 85th birthday of Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad, the guiding force behind the university’s establishment and growth, organized the Bharat Asmita National Award (BANA) ceremony on Jan 4.  The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society in fields such as social activism, healthcare, governance, and …