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‘Mothers of Courage’ Wins UN SDG Action Award 2026: Bihar’s Women-Led Movement for Girls’ Education

Award 03-Nov-2026

The documentary Mothers of Courage, highlighting a women-led grassroots movement promoting girls’ education in Bihar, won the 2026 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Action Award in the Creativity category.

UAE President Honour’s flydubai Crew with First Class Order of Zayed II

Award 28-Oct-2026

The UAE President honoured the flydubai crew on 27 October 2026. The award recognised their actions during a serious cockpit incident on 30 September 2026.

Bhupen Hazarika National Award 2026: Usha Mangeshkar Named First Recipient

Award 26-Oct-2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved instituting the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Award. Eminent singer Usha Mangeshkar has been selected as its inaugural recipient.

Nobel Prize in Literature 2026: Key Facts, Anne Carson, Major Literary Works, Autobiography of Red, Winner Selection, Indian Laureate, Significance and Challenges

Award 08-Oct-2026

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature is scheduled to be announced on 8 October 2026 by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Nobel Prize 2026: Key Facts, Background, Winners and Institutes

Award 07-Oct-2026

The Nobel Prize 2026 announcements are taking place from 5 October to 12 October 2026 across six categories (Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace and Economic Sciences).

Mizoram Woman Farmer Honoured with FAO 100 Women Heroes Award

Award 24-Sep-2026

Z T Lalrithangi, popularly known as Pi Mari-i, a former teacher-turned-farmer from Mizoram, has been selected among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development.

National Film Awards

Award 21-Sep-2026

The 72nd National Film Awards were announced on 18 July 2026 for outstanding achievements in Indian cinema during 2024.

Vasundhara Doraswamy to Receive Excellence Award 2026

Award 16-Sep-2026

Renowned Bharatanatyam artist, choreographer and scholar Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy will receive the Padmabhushan Guru Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan Excellence Award 2026.

72nd National Film Awards 2026: Statue of Unity to Host Ceremony for 92 Award Winners

Award 09-Sep-2026

The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held on 22 September 2026 at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026 Winners: Full List, Contributions and Awardees of India

Award 02-Sep-2026

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) has announced the three recipients of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award Tommy Koh , Bo Kyi  and Runa Khan. 

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