Honour

"You Kidding Me? What An Honour": Biden To Indian-American At NASA Meet

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday March 5, 2021

Indian-American aerospace engineer Dr Swati Mohan, who played a pivotal role in the successful landing of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars, has told US President Joe Biden that her path to the premier US space agency began when she watched the first episode of Star Trek as a child.

In Viral Video, UP 98-Year-Old Seen Selling Chana: "Won't Sit At Home"

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday March 5, 2021

A 98-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, 79 km from state capital Lucknow, was honoured by the district administration for being self-reliant and independent at his age. Vijay Pal Singh sells chana, or boiled chick peas on the streets of the town.

Rajasthan Teen, On Police Watch, Killed By Father For Eloping With Dalit

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday March 5, 2021

A resident of Rajasthan's Dausa district has admitted to strangling his daughter, an 18-year-old who was under police protection. The victim had last week moved the Rajasthan High Court for help, fearing her father's wrath after eloping with a man belonging to the Dalit community.

"India Honoured To Be At Forefront Of Popularising Millets": PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 4, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude to countries which joined India in the UN General Assembly as the organisation adopted by consensus a resolution declaring 2023 the International Year of Millets.

AAP Wins 4 Of 5 Seats In Delhi Civic Bypolls, Says 2022 Message For BJP

Delhi News | Reported by Akshay Kumar Dongare, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday March 3, 2021

As votes are counted for Delhi civic body bypolls for five wards, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party this morning won one ward - Kalyanpuri - with over 7,000 votes. The AAP has gained comfortable lead in three other wards - Rohini, Trilokpuri, and Shalimar Bagh - while the Congress is leading in Chauhan Bangar.

ICC Player Of The Month: Ravichandran Ashwin Nominated For February Honours After All-Round Performance

NDTV | Tuesday March 2, 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin along with England captain Joe Root and West Indies' Kyle Mayers were on Tuesday nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month' for their exceptional performances in February.

Golden Globes 2021: How to Watch Live, Date, Time, Notable Nominations, and More

Jagmeet Singh | Saturday February 27, 2021

The 2021 Golden Globes are taking place on Monday, 6.30am IST, to honour some of the best movies and television shows of the year. Unlike previous editions, this year’s ceremony — the 78th Golden Globes Awards — will be held virtually.

IIT Roorkee Holds AP Kanvinde Memorial Lecture Series

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Friday February 26, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology or IIT Roorkee organised a discussion on the inaugural edition of the AP Kanvinde Memorial Lecture Series with the help of its Department of Architecture and Planning to honour Late Architect AP Kanvinde.

Gordon Murray Unveils T.50s In Niki Lauda's Honour 

Written by Sahil Gupta | Thursday February 25, 2021

There will be a total of 25 T.50s Nikki Lauda's that will be produced with each car weighing just 850 kilograms & having a 725 bhp Cosworth V12

India vs England: "Words Are Too Less," Says Ishant Sharma In Emotional Post On 100th Test

Abhimanyu Bose | Thursday February 25, 2021

India vs England: Ishant Sharma on Wednesday became only the second Indian fast bowler to play 100 Test matches and he was welcomed on to the field with a guard of honour from his teammates.

US Honours Activist Anjali Bharadwaj For Her Work On Combating Corruption

India News | ANI | Tuesday February 23, 2021

The United States on Tuesday honoured Indian social activist Anjali Bhardwaj with the International Anti-corruption Champions Award.

Not US Supreme Court: Top Court Judges On Being Called "Your Honour"

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 23, 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday cautioned a law student not to address the judges as "Your honour" as it was not the "US Supreme Court".

Delhi Government Honours 15 Jamia Millia Islamia Paramedical Staff As Corona Warriors

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Friday February 19, 2021

The 'Corona Warrior Appreciation Ceremony' was held today at the Dr MA Ansari Health Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).

"Autopsy Revealed Many Things": 6 Police Teams Probe Unnao Girls' Deaths

India News | Reported by Kamal Khan, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday February 19, 2021

Six police teams have been formed to probe the deaths of the two girls under mysterious circumstances in Unnao district on Wednesday, and a breakthrough may be expected soon, officials have informed. While no injury marks have been found on the bodies, ruling out suggestions that their hands were tied up, all angles are being looked into, including...

UP Government Crushing Honour And Human Rights Of Women: Rahul Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 18, 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government is not only suppressing the Dalit society but is also crushing the honour and human rights of women in the state.