As we step into 2026, we take a moment to reflect back on the milestones that defined the year gone by—moments that recognised partnerships rooted in purpose. The most significant moments was the 36th edition of the Devi Awards, held at ITC Maratha in New Delhi. It honoured 12 distinguished women for their exceptional contributions…
On a sweltering July afternoon in 2022, as India prepared to take over the G20 presidency, its newly appointed Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, stood at the center of New Delhi’s diplomatic storm. For the seasonedbureaucrat, it was less an initiation than a continuation – another milestone in a career defined by ambitious programs, high-stakes negotiations, and…
A Film Rooted in Real Lives A journey shaped by real moments takes form in Homebound, India’s pick for the Oscars this year. Not polished stories but quiet struggles fill its scenes. Neeraj Ghaywan guides this story, one where hopes bend under hardship. Lives often overlooked become visible here. Poverty does more than limit chances…
In a remarkable moment that will be remembered in history for global conservation leadership, Indian wildlife conservationist Vivek Menon has been voted as the Chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC), thus, a landmark he is the first ever to an Asian to hold such a high-ranking position…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its new Country Director for India, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organisations. Vyas will succeed Hari Menon, who has led the Gates Foundation’s India Country Office since 2019 and will move into a…
Deepavali, one of India’s most cherished and widely celebrated festivals, has reached a historic milestone. It is being officially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition, announced during the 20th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in New Delhi…
The Tour de Thar, India’s first-of-its-kind international-level endurance cycling event, will start in the desert town of Bikaner in Rajasthan on 23 November 2025. Organised under the campaign CycleForZeroHunger by Vedanta Limited in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and supported by government agencies, the race-from Norangdesar to Deshnok via the Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway-spans…
This year, one of the most significant cultural events in Uttar Pradesh is the Janjatiye Bhagidari Utsav, popularly known as the Tribal Participation Festival. It is organized jointly by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Department, the Social Welfare Department, and the Folk and Tribal Culture Institute. It will be held in Lucknow from November…
On 7 November 2025, McGill University’s Global Health Programs and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences announced that Drs. Lalitha Regi and Regi George, co-founders of the Tribal Health Initiative (THI) in Tamil Nadu, India, are the 2025 co-recipients of the Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity. The award is named after the…
The Government of India has released the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, a national award that aims to recognize excellence in science, technology, and innovation. The release, done in early October 2025 via the call for nominations, indicates India’s intent to place science and technology at the forefront of its national conversation. The awards are not…
