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Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated to honour Dr Ambedkar’s contributions to social justice and equality. Numerous events are organized across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar.

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited is the third largest tractor manufacturer in the world. Mallika Srinivasan serves as the Chairperson and Managing Director of TAFE. She has been honoured with India’s prestigious award Padma Shri for her remarkable contributions.

Srikanth Bolla received his education from the prestigious MIT, US. In the year 2012, he founded Bollant Industries, marking the beginning of his new journey.

Despite facing opposition in the beginning, Chandan Nayal eventually gained the support of people, and planted 53,800 saplings. In recognition of his contributions, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, honoured him with the Water Hero Award in 2020.

Some 15 years ago, Nand Kishore Verma had the opportunity of meeting Sunderlal Bahuguna, a renowned environmentalist and key figure in the Chipko movement, at a book fair in Lucknow. Inspired by him, he gave up his second means of income and gained knowledge about water and environmental protection. In 2021, he was honoured with the ‘National Water Hero’ award.

Nita Ambani recently received the 'Beauty with Purpose Humanitarian Award' at the Miss World 2024. Her bajuband, worth Rs. 200 crores, stole the show as it was a turban ornament worn by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. 

PM Modi inaugurated the 'Statue of Valour' in Jorhat, Assam in honour of General Lachit Barphukan. Lachit was a brave army commander of the Ahom Kingdom and is known for defeating the Mughals in Assam. 

International Women’s Day is around the corner and if you’re making plans to make the day special for the women in your life, then we’ve got some best suggestions for you.

S Somanath is the 10^th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He has been honoured with several accolades, including the Space Gold Medal and Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

International Women’s Day falls on March 8. Make the day special for the women in your life by planning a trip or gifting them something special and meaningful.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairperson of Bharti Enterprises was awarded the Honourary Knighthood by the King Charles III of UK on 28 February. He is a business tycoon and was also featured in the top 10 list of billionaires in India by Forbes in 2023. He received Padma Bhushan in 2007 and is currently a Commissioner for Sustainable Development at the International Telecommunication Union/UNESCO Broadband Commission. 

In the year 2018, Ikram Hussain was honoured with the prestigious National Award for his outstanding brass carving craftsmanship. He has also been recognized with Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Award.

The Jnanpith Committee announced that Jnanpith Award will be bestowed upon the renowned Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, and Urdu poet Gulzar.

Hemant Soren is an Indian politician and a member of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. He was honoured with the ‘Champions of Change Award’ by the President of India on 20 January 2020, in recognition of his exceptional work for Dumka and Barhait constituency in the year 2019.

Murli Manohar Joshi is an Indian politician and a senior BJP leader. He served as the President of BJP from the year 1991 to 1993. Murli Manohar was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award in January 2017.