News: Dr Tessy Thomas has been honoured with the prestigious Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 for her significant achievements in missile development and her impactful work in promoting women’s empowerment. About Paulos Mar Gregorios Award Instituted by: Sophia Society of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church Purpose: The purpose of the award is to acknowledge service… Continue reading Paulos Mar Gregorios Award
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
News: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid homage to India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary. About Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, Bihar. He studied at the University of Calcutta. He began his career as a lawyer and… Continue reading Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
Lachit Borphukan
News: Every year, 24th November is celebrated as Lachit Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. About Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan was an Ahom army commander known for leading the 1671 Battle of Saraighat against the Mughals. Birth: He was born on 24th November 1622. Battle of Saraighat: In the 1671… Continue reading Lachit Borphukan
Veerangana Jhalkari Bai Koli
News– The Delhi government has decided to include Veerangana Jhalkari Bai Koli in its scheme that celebrates the birth and death anniversaries of prominent personalities. About Veerangana Jhalkari Bai Koli Birth: 22 November 1830, Bhojla village near Jhansi (UP). Background: Born into a Dalit Koli family; known for exceptional bravery from childhood. Marriage: Married Puran… Continue reading Veerangana Jhalkari Bai Koli
Booker Prize 2025
News: The Booker Prize 2025 was announced in London on November 10, 2025 (early November 11 IST). About Booker Prize 2025 The Booker Prize 2025, one of the most prestigious awards in English-language fiction. Awarded by: The Booker Prize Foundation First award: The Booker Prize was first awarded in 1969 to promote reading and literary excellence.… Continue reading Booker Prize 2025
Ramnami Tribe
News: At Chhattisgarh Foundation Day in Raipur, Prime Minister wore Ramnami tribe’s peacock-feather crown. About Ramnami Tribe The Ramnami tribe is a Hindu sect that worships Lord Ram and tattoos “Ram” on their bodies while wearing peacock-feather headgear. Location: They live mainly in villages along the Mahanadi river in Chhattisgarh, some also live in border regions… Continue reading Ramnami Tribe
Muthuramalinga Thevar
News: Vice President of India paid respects to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial on his 118th birth anniversary and 63rd Guru Pooja at Pasumpon village in Ramanathapuram district. About Muthuramalinga Thevar Birth: He was born on 30 October 1908 in Pasumpon village, Ramnad district, Tamil Nadu. Political career and associations He was initially associated… Continue reading Muthuramalinga Thevar
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025
News: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Economics Nobel to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for innovation-driven growth. About Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025 It is the “Sveriges Riksbank Prize” in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025,” popularly called the Nobel prize for economics. Winners of 2025… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025
Kenton R. Miller Award
News: Sonali Ghosh, the Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for innovation in national parks and protected area sustainability. About Kenton R. Miller Award Instituted by: World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), which operates under the International Union for Conservation of… Continue reading Kenton R. Miller Award
Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
News: The Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. About Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 Winner: It has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. The Swedish Academy gives the award. It carries a monetary reward of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately USD 1.2 million) Krasznahorkai is regarded as a great… Continue reading Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
