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UEF, UNSDC Signs MoUs at UEF Trade Summit 2025 Held in Chennai, TNThe United Economic Forum (UEF) signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with United Nations Sustainable Development Council (UNSDC) during the UEF Trade Summit 2025, held from December 12 to 14, 2025, at Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).What? 10 MoUs signedEntities: UEF & UNSDCWhen? During UEF Trade Summit 2025Where? In Chennai (TN)Key Details of MoU:Signatories: The MoUs were signed by Ahmad Buhari, President, UEF; and Dr. Ajmal Dastagir, Chairman (India), Sustainable Development Council (SDC).Purpose: The MoU aims to advance and implement the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across 45 educational institutions associated with UEF, including community-run colleges and schools.About UEF Trade Summit 2025: The summit, brought together over 4,000 delegates, over 20 industries, and around 80 global speakers, was held under the theme “Unnatha Thamizhagam-4Tn for TN by 2047”, focusing on visionary economic growth and sustainable development for the state and beyond.The summit inked nearly 10 strategic MoUs to boost business growth, enhance market access, and strengthen networking.
UEF, UNSDC Signs MoUs at UEF Trade Summit 2025 Held in Chennai, TNThe United Economic Forum (UEF) signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with United Nations Sustainable Development Council (UNSDC) during the UEF Trade Summit 2025, held from December 12 to 14, 2025, at Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).What? 10 MoUs signedEntities: UEF & UNSDCWhen? During UEF Trade Summit 2025Where? In Chennai (TN)Key Details of MoU:Signatories: The MoUs were signed by Ahmad Buhari, President, UEF; and Dr. Ajmal Dastagir, Chairman (India), Sustainable Development Council (SDC).Purpose: The MoU aims to advance and implement the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across 45 educational institutions associated with UEF, including community-run colleges and schools.About UEF Trade Summit 2025: The summit, brought together over 4,000 delegates, over 20 industries, and around 80 global speakers, was held under the theme “Unnatha Thamizhagam-4Tn for TN by 2047”, focusing on visionary economic growth and sustainable development for the state and beyond.The summit inked nearly 10 strategic MoUs to boost business growth, enhance market access, and strengthen networking.
UEF, UNSDC Signs MoUs at UEF Trade Summit 2025 Held in Chennai, TNThe United Economic Forum (UEF) signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with United Nations Sustainable Development Council (UNSDC) during the UEF Trade Summit 2025, held from Decem...
Overview of 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Held from 17 to 19 December 2025 in New Delhi, DelhiThe 2nd edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held from 17 to 19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by the Union Minister Jagat Prakash (J.P) Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in the presence of Union Minister of State (MoS) Prataprao Jadhav, MoHFW.Organizers & Theme: The event, organized by WHO and the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), under Government of India (GOI), was held under the theme titled “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being”.High-Level Engagements: The Ministry of Ayush held 16 bilateral meetings with countries, including Brazil, Nepal, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Cuba, Ghana, Thailand, Fiji, and others to strengthen international cooperation in Traditional Medicine.MoU Signed: India and Cuba signed an extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on Ayurvedic cooperation, which includes establishing an AYUSH Chair at a Cuban Medical University and a Panchakarma Centre in Havana, Cuba.Key Initiatives Launched by PM Modi:On December 19, 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi launched key initiatives focused on the AYUSH sector and traditional medicine launched My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a central digital platform, integrating information and services related to AYUSH systems, enhancing access for citizens and practitioners.Ayush Mark, a quality certification benchmark for quality, safety and authenticity of traditional medicine products and services.Unveiled WHO technical report on training in Yoga, aimed at standardizing and strengthening global Yoga education.About World Health Organization (WHO):Director General (DG) – Dr. Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusHeadquarters – Geneva, SwitzerlandEstablishment – 1948
Overview of 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Held from 17 to 19 December 2025 in New Delhi, DelhiThe 2nd edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held from 17 to 19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by the Union Minister Jagat Prakash (J.P) Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in the presence of Union Minister of State (MoS) Prataprao Jadhav, MoHFW.Organizers & Theme: The event, organized by WHO and the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), under Government of India (GOI), was held under the theme titled “Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being”.High-Level Engagements: The Ministry of Ayush held 16 bilateral meetings with countries, including Brazil, Nepal, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Cuba, Ghana, Thailand, Fiji, and others to strengthen international cooperation in Traditional Medicine.MoU Signed: India and Cuba signed an extension of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on Ayurvedic cooperation, which includes establishing an AYUSH Chair at a Cuban Medical University and a Panchakarma Centre in Havana, Cuba.Key Initiatives Launched by PM Modi:On December 19, 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi launched key initiatives focused on the AYUSH sector and traditional medicine launched My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a central digital platform, integrating information and services related to AYUSH systems, enhancing access for citizens and practitioners.Ayush Mark, a quality certification benchmark for quality, safety and authenticity of traditional medicine products and services.Unveiled WHO technical report on training in Yoga, aimed at standardizing and strengthening global Yoga education.About World Health Organization (WHO):Director General (DG) – Dr. Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusHeadquarters – Geneva, SwitzerlandEstablishment – 1948
Overview of 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Held from 17 to 19 December 2025 in New Delhi, DelhiThe 2nd edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held from 17 to 19 December 2025 at Bharat ...
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Government of Chhattisgarh Presents Supplementary Budget Worth Rs.35,000 Crores for FY26On December 14, 2025, Government of Chhattisgarh presented and passed the Supplementary Budget worth Rs.35,000 Crores for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY-26), marking the biggest supplementary budget in the history of Chhattisgarh, approved by the Chhattisgarh legislative assembly.This budget was introduced by O.P. Choudhary, Finance Minister, Government of Chhattisgarh, in the Chhattisgarh legislative assembly during the winter session.
Government of Chhattisgarh Presents Supplementary Budget Worth Rs.35,000 Crores for FY26On December 14, 2025, Government of Chhattisgarh presented and passed the Supplementary Budget worth Rs.35,000 Crores for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY-26), marking the biggest supplementary budget in the history of Chhattisgarh, approved by the Chhattisgarh legislative assembly.This budget was introduced by O.P. Choudhary, Finance Minister, Government of Chhattisgarh, in the Chhattisgarh legislative assembly during the winter session.
Government of Chhattisgarh Presents Supplementary Budget Worth Rs.35,000 Crores for FY26On December 14, 2025, Government of Chhattisgarh presented and passed the Supplementary Budget worth Rs.35,000 Crores for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY-26), marking...
National Minority Rights Day 2025 – December 18National Minority Rights Day, also known as Minorities Day, is annually observed across India on 18th December to raise awareness about the constitutionally guaranteed rights, freedom, and equal opportunities of religious minorities.18th December 2025 marks the observance of the 13th Minority Rights Day.Event: National Minority Rights Day 2025When? December 182025 Observance: 13thUNGA Adoption: On 18 December 1992, UNGA adopted the Declaration on the Rights of National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic MinoritiesObservance in India: since 18 December 2013Minorities in India: Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians (Parsis)Background:Global Significance: Minorities Rights Day is observed annually to mark the United Nations General Assembly’s(UNGA)adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities through Resolution A/RES/47/135 on 18 December 1992.India’s Observance: In India, National Minorities Rights Day has been observed since 18 December 2013.Who are minorities?Definition: A minority group is a community that is numerically smaller and lacks social, political, and economic dominance within a country.Notified Minority Communities: Under Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) are recognized as minority communities.The Jain community was accorded minority status later, in 2014.Minority Rights in the Indian Constitution:Articles 29 and 30: Guarantee the preservation of culture and grant religious and linguistic minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions, safeguarding them from undue state interference.Articles 350A and 350B: Ensure primary education in the mother tongue for linguistic minorities and provide for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities to monitor safeguardsArticle 347: Enables special provisions for languages spoken by sections of a state’s population.About Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)Union Minister – Kiren Rijiju (Constituency – Arunachal West, Arunachal Pradesh, AR)Minister of States(MoS) – George Kurian(Rajya Sabha -Madhya Pradesh, MP)
National Minority Rights Day 2025 – December 18National Minority Rights Day, also known as Minorities Day, is annually observed across India on 18th December to raise awareness about the constitutionally guaranteed rights, freedom, and equal opportunities of religious minorities.18th December 2025 marks the observance of the 13th Minority Rights Day.Event: National Minority Rights Day 2025When? December 182025 Observance: 13thUNGA Adoption: On 18 December 1992, UNGA adopted the Declaration on the Rights of National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic MinoritiesObservance in India: since 18 December 2013Minorities in India: Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, Zoroastrians (Parsis)Background:Global Significance: Minorities Rights Day is observed annually to mark the United Nations General Assembly’s(UNGA)adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities through Resolution A/RES/47/135 on 18 December 1992.India’s Observance: In India, National Minorities Rights Day has been observed since 18 December 2013.Who are minorities?Definition: A minority group is a community that is numerically smaller and lacks social, political, and economic dominance within a country.Notified Minority Communities: Under Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) are recognized as minority communities.The Jain community was accorded minority status later, in 2014.Minority Rights in the Indian Constitution:Articles 29 and 30: Guarantee the preservation of culture and grant religious and linguistic minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions, safeguarding them from undue state interference.Articles 350A and 350B: Ensure primary education in the mother tongue for linguistic minorities and provide for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities to monitor safeguardsArticle 347: Enables special provisions for languages spoken by sections of a state’s population.About Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)Union Minister – Kiren Rijiju (Constituency – Arunachal West, Arunachal Pradesh, AR)Minister of States(MoS) – George Kurian(Rajya Sabha -Madhya Pradesh, MP)
National Minority Rights Day 2025 – December 18National Minority Rights Day, also known as Minorities Day, is annually observed across India on 18th December to raise awareness about the constitutionally guaranteed rights, freedom, and equal opportun...
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Renowned Indian Sculptor and Padma Awardee Ram Vanji Sutar Passed AwayOn 17th December 2025, renowned Indian sculptor and Padma awardee Ram Vanji Sutar, designer of the world’s tallest statue ‘the Statue of Unity’, passed away in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP), at the age of 100 years. He was born on 19th February 1925 in Dhule, Maharashtra.He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 in the field of Art and Padma Bhushan in 2016 in the field of Art.Who? Indian sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar Passed AwayWhere? Noida, Uttar PradeshKnown for: Designer of the Statue of Unity (182 metres)Major Works: Kempe Gowda Statue; Chambal Monument; Krishna-Arjun Rath Monument; Brahma SarovarAwards: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Maharashtra Bhushan PuraskarAbout Ram Vanji Sutar:Specialisation: He specialised in bronze and realistic sculptures that combine fine artistry with large-scale engineering.Landmark Works:Statue of Unity: He created the 182-metre(m) Statue of Unity at Kevadia, Gujarat, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the world’s tallest statue.Kempe Gowda: He sculpted the 108-foot statue of Kempe Gowda installed at Bengaluru International Airport, Bengaluru, Karnataka.Chambal Monument: He designed the 45-foot-tall Chambal monument in Madhya Pradesh.Mythological Works: He co-created the bronze Krishna Arjun Rath Monument at Brahma Sarovar with Anil R. Sutar in 2008.Gandhi Sculptures: Works in India: He designed the seated meditative statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament complex (Delhi) and sculpted the bronze Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhan Soudha (Bengaluru).Global Installations: His sculptures and busts of Mahatma Gandhi have been installed in over 450 cities worldwide, including Hanover (Germany) and Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane (Australia) (2024).Shivaji Statue: He created the equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Parliament complex (Delhi).Ongoing Projects: He was involved in the design of the proposed Lord Ram statue in Ayodhya (UP) and contributed to the design of the upcoming Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mumbai (Maharashtra).Awards: He received the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony in 2018 and the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar in 2025.
Renowned Indian Sculptor and Padma Awardee Ram Vanji Sutar Passed AwayOn 17th December 2025, renowned Indian sculptor and Padma awardee Ram Vanji Sutar, designer of the world’s tallest statue ‘the Statue of Unity’, passed away in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP), at the age of 100 years. He was born on 19th February 1925 in Dhule, Maharashtra.He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 in the field of Art and Padma Bhushan in 2016 in the field of Art.Who? Indian sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar Passed AwayWhere? Noida, Uttar PradeshKnown for: Designer of the Statue of Unity (182 metres)Major Works: Kempe Gowda Statue; Chambal Monument; Krishna-Arjun Rath Monument; Brahma SarovarAwards: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Maharashtra Bhushan PuraskarAbout Ram Vanji Sutar:Specialisation: He specialised in bronze and realistic sculptures that combine fine artistry with large-scale engineering.Landmark Works:Statue of Unity: He created the 182-metre(m) Statue of Unity at Kevadia, Gujarat, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the world’s tallest statue.Kempe Gowda: He sculpted the 108-foot statue of Kempe Gowda installed at Bengaluru International Airport, Bengaluru, Karnataka.Chambal Monument: He designed the 45-foot-tall Chambal monument in Madhya Pradesh.Mythological Works: He co-created the bronze Krishna Arjun Rath Monument at Brahma Sarovar with Anil R. Sutar in 2008.Gandhi Sculptures: Works in India: He designed the seated meditative statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament complex (Delhi) and sculpted the bronze Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhan Soudha (Bengaluru).Global Installations: His sculptures and busts of Mahatma Gandhi have been installed in over 450 cities worldwide, including Hanover (Germany) and Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane (Australia) (2024).Shivaji Statue: He created the equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Parliament complex (Delhi).Ongoing Projects: He was involved in the design of the proposed Lord Ram statue in Ayodhya (UP) and contributed to the design of the upcoming Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mumbai (Maharashtra).Awards: He received the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony in 2018 and the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar in 2025.
Renowned Indian Sculptor and Padma Awardee Ram Vanji Sutar Passed AwayOn 17th December 2025, renowned Indian sculptor and Padma awardee Ram Vanji Sutar, designer of the world’s tallest statue ‘the Statue of Unity’, passed away in Noida, Uttar Pradesh...
Bharti Airtel Appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEO In December 2025, Bharti Airtel Limited, India’s second-largest telecom operator, appointed Shashwat Sharma as its Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a five-year term, effective from 1 January 2026, marking a major senior leadership change.He will succeed Gopal Vittal, who will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman (Whole-time Director) of Bharti Airtel.What? Appointment of MD & CEO of Bharti AirtelWho? Shashwat SharmaTenure: 5 years, effective from 1 January 2026Predecessor / Executive Vice Chairman: Gopal Vittal (Whole-time Director)About Shashwat Sharma:Experience: Before joining the telecom sector, he spent over 13 years at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL).Airtel Leadership Roles: Since joining Airtel in 2018, he has held key positions including Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Consumer Business, and currently serves as CEO Designate of Airtel India.Other Appointments:Soumen Ray: Appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Akhil Garg: Appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Rohit Puri: Appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer for Bharti Airtel, previously Joint Company Secretary.Pankaj Tewari: Continues as Group Company Secretary, responsible for group-level oversight and governance.
Bharti Airtel Appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEO In December 2025, Bharti Airtel Limited, India’s second-largest telecom operator, appointed Shashwat Sharma as its Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a five-year term, effective from 1 January 2026, marking a major senior leadership change.He will succeed Gopal Vittal, who will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman (Whole-time Director) of Bharti Airtel.What? Appointment of MD & CEO of Bharti AirtelWho? Shashwat SharmaTenure: 5 years, effective from 1 January 2026Predecessor / Executive Vice Chairman: Gopal Vittal (Whole-time Director)About Shashwat Sharma:Experience: Before joining the telecom sector, he spent over 13 years at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL).Airtel Leadership Roles: Since joining Airtel in 2018, he has held key positions including Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of Consumer Business, and currently serves as CEO Designate of Airtel India.Other Appointments:Soumen Ray: Appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Akhil Garg: Appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Rohit Puri: Appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer for Bharti Airtel, previously Joint Company Secretary.Pankaj Tewari: Continues as Group Company Secretary, responsible for group-level oversight and governance.
Bharti Airtel Appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEO In December 2025, Bharti Airtel Limited, India’s second-largest telecom operator, appointed Shashwat Sharma as its Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a five-year term, effecti...
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Innoviti Bagged ASK Private Hurun India Unicorn and Future Unicorn AwardIn December 2025, Innoviti Technologies, leading payment-centric retail Software as a Service (SaaS) platform in India, was recognised by ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India as a ‘Cheetah’ in their India Cheetah-Gazelle-Unicorn Index for the year 2025 for Excellence in SaaS-Based Payment Solutions.What? Innoviti Technologies won Future Unicorn AwardAward Given by: ASK Private Wealth and Hurun IndiaRecognised as: Cheetah in their India Cheetah-Gazelle-Unicorn Index for 2025Recognised for: Excellence in SaaS-based payment solutionsKey Progress by Innovit Technologies:Dominance in Retail Sector: Innoviti is a leading revenue assurance software dominating 18 out of 20 retail enterprises in the country.Key Application: The payments-centric SaaS software of Innoviti is used by various retail brands across online and offline payment modes, processing more than Rs 80,000 crore annually from across 2000 cities and 20,000 merchants.Received RBI Approval for PA: The company has received the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s approval to operate as an online Payment Aggregator (PA).Number of Patents: So far, the company has secured 14 patents, with 11 more in the pipeline.Other Awards/Accolades: Innoviti has been honoured with several other awards like: 50 fastest growing companies in Asia award from Deloitte (won 4 times); Reliance Innovation Award, and the Reliance Innovation Award.
Innoviti Bagged ASK Private Hurun India Unicorn and Future Unicorn AwardIn December 2025, Innoviti Technologies, leading payment-centric retail Software as a Service (SaaS) platform in India, was recognised by ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India as a ‘Cheetah’ in their India Cheetah-Gazelle-Unicorn Index for the year 2025 for Excellence in SaaS-Based Payment Solutions.What? Innoviti Technologies won Future Unicorn AwardAward Given by: ASK Private Wealth and Hurun IndiaRecognised as: Cheetah in their India Cheetah-Gazelle-Unicorn Index for 2025Recognised for: Excellence in SaaS-based payment solutionsKey Progress by Innovit Technologies:Dominance in Retail Sector: Innoviti is a leading revenue assurance software dominating 18 out of 20 retail enterprises in the country.Key Application: The payments-centric SaaS software of Innoviti is used by various retail brands across online and offline payment modes, processing more than Rs 80,000 crore annually from across 2000 cities and 20,000 merchants.Received RBI Approval for PA: The company has received the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s approval to operate as an online Payment Aggregator (PA).Number of Patents: So far, the company has secured 14 patents, with 11 more in the pipeline.Other Awards/Accolades: Innoviti has been honoured with several other awards like: 50 fastest growing companies in Asia award from Deloitte (won 4 times); Reliance Innovation Award, and the Reliance Innovation Award.
Innoviti Bagged ASK Private Hurun India Unicorn and Future Unicorn AwardIn December 2025, Innoviti Technologies, leading payment-centric retail Software as a Service (SaaS) platform in India, was recognised by ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India as a ...
Sculptures & Drawing Artist Nnena Kalu Becomes First Learning-Disabled Artist to Win 2025 Turner PrizeIn December 2025, Nnena Kalu, a British contemporary artist known for her sculptures and drawings, became the first artist with a learning disability to receive the Turner Prize, one of the most contemporary art awards of the United Kingdom (UK), at a ceremony in Bradford, UK.Nnena Kalu received the prize from the jury, chaired by Alex Farquharson, Director of Tate Britain and a cash prize of 25,000 British pounds and the other shortlisted artists, including Rene Matic, Mohammed Sami, and Zadie Xa, received 10,000 British pounds each.What? Awarded 2025 Turner PrizeReceived by: Sculptures & Drawing Artist Nnena KaluSignificance: First learning-disabled artist to win the prizeWhere? Bradford (UK)Presenter: Tate BritainCash Prize: 25,000 British pounds (Winner), 5,000 British pounds (Shortlisted)About Turner Prize: Overview: Instituted in 1984, the Turner Prize honors a British or UK-based artist for outstanding contemporary art, promoting innovative and challenging artistic practices.Name Significance: The Turner Prize, named after Joseph Mallord William (J.M.W) Turner, the famous British painter.Presenter: Turner Prize is awarded by Tate Britain, the national gallery of British art.Eligibility: The artist must be under 50 years old and should be either British or working mainly in Britain. The nominees are shortlisted from exhibitions held over the previous year.About Nnena Kalu:Profile: Nnena Kalu, born in 1966, in Glasgow (Scotland), is known for her vivid, abstract sculptures and drawings. She has autism and a learning disability, and limited verbal communication.Sculptures: She makes large, hanging sculptures from recycled materials like Video Home System (VHS) tapes, paper, and fabric, forming textured, rhythmic pieces, and also creates abstract drawings with swirling lines, layered textures, and repetitive patterns.Recognition: Her work has been included in prestigious exhibitions such as Manifesta 15 in Barcelona (Spain) and Conversations at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool (England) in 2024.About Tate Britain:Director – Alex FarquharsonHeadquarters – London, United Kingdom (UK)Established – 1897
Sculptures & Drawing Artist Nnena Kalu Becomes First Learning-Disabled Artist to Win 2025 Turner PrizeIn December 2025, Nnena Kalu, a British contemporary artist known for her sculptures and drawings, became the first artist with a learning disability to receive the Turner Prize, one of the most contemporary art awards of the United Kingdom (UK), at a ceremony in Bradford, UK.Nnena Kalu received the prize from the jury, chaired by Alex Farquharson, Director of Tate Britain and a cash prize of 25,000 British pounds and the other shortlisted artists, including Rene Matic, Mohammed Sami, and Zadie Xa, received 10,000 British pounds each.What? Awarded 2025 Turner PrizeReceived by: Sculptures & Drawing Artist Nnena KaluSignificance: First learning-disabled artist to win the prizeWhere? Bradford (UK)Presenter: Tate BritainCash Prize: 25,000 British pounds (Winner), 5,000 British pounds (Shortlisted)About Turner Prize: Overview: Instituted in 1984, the Turner Prize honors a British or UK-based artist for outstanding contemporary art, promoting innovative and challenging artistic practices.Name Significance: The Turner Prize, named after Joseph Mallord William (J.M.W) Turner, the famous British painter.Presenter: Turner Prize is awarded by Tate Britain, the national gallery of British art.Eligibility: The artist must be under 50 years old and should be either British or working mainly in Britain. The nominees are shortlisted from exhibitions held over the previous year.About Nnena Kalu:Profile: Nnena Kalu, born in 1966, in Glasgow (Scotland), is known for her vivid, abstract sculptures and drawings. She has autism and a learning disability, and limited verbal communication.Sculptures: She makes large, hanging sculptures from recycled materials like Video Home System (VHS) tapes, paper, and fabric, forming textured, rhythmic pieces, and also creates abstract drawings with swirling lines, layered textures, and repetitive patterns.Recognition: Her work has been included in prestigious exhibitions such as Manifesta 15 in Barcelona (Spain) and Conversations at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool (England) in 2024.About Tate Britain:Director – Alex FarquharsonHeadquarters – London, United Kingdom (UK)Established – 1897
Sculptures & Drawing Artist Nnena Kalu Becomes First Learning-Disabled Artist to Win 2025 Turner PrizeIn December 2025, Nnena Kalu, a British contemporary artist known for her sculptures and drawings, became the first artist with a learning disabilit...
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Bloomberg World’s Richest Families Report 2025: The Walton Tops the List; Ambani Family Ranks 8thOn December 16, 2025, Bloomberg released its annual report titled “Bloomberg-World’s Richest Families 2025”, tracking the 25 wealthiest family fortunes globally and their aggregate wealth growth. As per the report, the Ambani family, remained 8th with an estimated net worth of about USD 105.6 billion, is the only Indian family featured in the list.The Walton family, who owns 44% of Walmart, is ranked first with USD 513.4 billion in wealth, followed by the Al Nahyan family (USD 335.9 billion) (2nd rank), Al Saud, the Saudi Royal family (USD 213.6 billion) (3rd rank).Highlights of Bloomberg-World’s Richest Families 2025:Methodology: The threshold to enter the top 25 list increased by USD 9.7 billion to a net worth of USD 46.4 billion in 2025. It excludes first-generation fortunes, fortunes controlled by a single heir, and the families whose source of income is unclear.Wealth Concentration: The top 25 richest families hold a combined fortune of approximately USD 2.9 trillion, up by USD 358.7 billion from 2024, with the top 5 families alone accounting for around USD 1.4 trillion.Other Top 10 families: The Al Thani Family of Qatar ranks 4th with USD 199.5 billion, followed by France’s Hermes Family in 5th place with USD 184.5 billion.The Koch Family (USA) (USD150.5 billion) secured 6th rank, The Mars Family (USA) (USD 143.4 billion) (7th rank), The Wertheimer Family (France) (USD 85.6 billion) (9th rank), and The Thomson Family (Canada) (USD 82.1 billion) (10th rank).New Entrants: The Larrea Mota Velasco Family (Mexico), The Luksic Family (Chile), The Del Vecchio Family (Italy), and The Olayan Family (Saudi Arabia) have entered the list for the first time.
Bloomberg World’s Richest Families Report 2025: The Walton Tops the List; Ambani Family Ranks 8thOn December 16, 2025, Bloomberg released its annual report titled “Bloomberg-World’s Richest Families 2025”, tracking the 25 wealthiest family fortunes globally and their aggregate wealth growth. As per the report, the Ambani family, remained 8th with an estimated net worth of about USD 105.6 billion, is the only Indian family featured in the list.The Walton family, who owns 44% of Walmart, is ranked first with USD 513.4 billion in wealth, followed by the Al Nahyan family (USD 335.9 billion) (2nd rank), Al Saud, the Saudi Royal family (USD 213.6 billion) (3rd rank).Highlights of Bloomberg-World’s Richest Families 2025:Methodology: The threshold to enter the top 25 list increased by USD 9.7 billion to a net worth of USD 46.4 billion in 2025. It excludes first-generation fortunes, fortunes controlled by a single heir, and the families whose source of income is unclear.Wealth Concentration: The top 25 richest families hold a combined fortune of approximately USD 2.9 trillion, up by USD 358.7 billion from 2024, with the top 5 families alone accounting for around USD 1.4 trillion.Other Top 10 families: The Al Thani Family of Qatar ranks 4th with USD 199.5 billion, followed by France’s Hermes Family in 5th place with USD 184.5 billion.The Koch Family (USA) (USD150.5 billion) secured 6th rank, The Mars Family (USA) (USD 143.4 billion) (7th rank), The Wertheimer Family (France) (USD 85.6 billion) (9th rank), and The Thomson Family (Canada) (USD 82.1 billion) (10th rank).New Entrants: The Larrea Mota Velasco Family (Mexico), The Luksic Family (Chile), The Del Vecchio Family (Italy), and The Olayan Family (Saudi Arabia) have entered the list for the first time.
Bloomberg World’s Richest Families Report 2025: The Walton Tops the List; Ambani Family Ranks 8thOn December 16, 2025, Bloomberg released its annual report titled “Bloomberg-World’s Richest Families 2025”, tracking the 25 wealthiest family fortunes g...
Google Announces USD 8 Million Funding for India’s AI Research EcosystemIn December 2025, global tech giant Google announced a USD 8 million (approximately Rs 72.4 crore) funding commitment to support four Government of India (GoI)–backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs), during the ‘Google’s Lab to Impact Dialogue’, organised as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi, Delhi.During the event, Google also unveiled multiple research collaborations and healthcare-focused AI initiatives to further strengthen India’s AI ecosystem.Key Details:4 AI CoEs: As per the Google, USD 8 million research funding will be distributed among:TANUH at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, for non-communicable disease treatment;Airawat Research Foundation at Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) will use the funds for AI-driven urban governance;The AI CoE for Education at IIT-Madras (IIT-M) will create innovative solutions to enhance learning and teaching outcomes;ANNAM.AI at IIT-Ropar will use the funds to develop data-driven solutions for agriculture and farmer welfare.Other Key Announcements: Google has also Google announced USD 400,000 in funding to support MedGemma-based collaborations for developing Health Foundation Models and integrating AI into India’s Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI), particularly in the healthcare sector.Google pledged to provide financial support of USD 50,000 each to startups i.e. Gnani.AI and CoRover.AI to develop Indic language voice and e-governance solutions using Gemma.It has also announced a USD 2 million founding grant to set up the new Indic Language Technologies Research Hub at IIT-B.Key Collaborations: Google has collaborated with the National Health Authority (NHA) for the deployment of advanced AI for the conversion of medical records into a globally acceptable, machine readable format i.e. Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards.ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew), a leading decarbonisation solutions company, signed a long-term agreement with Google to enable the development of a new 150 Mega-Watt(MW) solar project in Rajasthan.
Google Announces USD 8 Million Funding for India’s AI Research EcosystemIn December 2025, global tech giant Google announced a USD 8 million (approximately Rs 72.4 crore) funding commitment to support four Government of India (GoI)–backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs), during the ‘Google’s Lab to Impact Dialogue’, organised as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi, Delhi.During the event, Google also unveiled multiple research collaborations and healthcare-focused AI initiatives to further strengthen India’s AI ecosystem.Key Details:4 AI CoEs: As per the Google, USD 8 million research funding will be distributed among:TANUH at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, for non-communicable disease treatment;Airawat Research Foundation at Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) will use the funds for AI-driven urban governance;The AI CoE for Education at IIT-Madras (IIT-M) will create innovative solutions to enhance learning and teaching outcomes;ANNAM.AI at IIT-Ropar will use the funds to develop data-driven solutions for agriculture and farmer welfare.Other Key Announcements: Google has also Google announced USD 400,000 in funding to support MedGemma-based collaborations for developing Health Foundation Models and integrating AI into India’s Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI), particularly in the healthcare sector.Google pledged to provide financial support of USD 50,000 each to startups i.e. Gnani.AI and CoRover.AI to develop Indic language voice and e-governance solutions using Gemma.It has also announced a USD 2 million founding grant to set up the new Indic Language Technologies Research Hub at IIT-B.Key Collaborations: Google has collaborated with the National Health Authority (NHA) for the deployment of advanced AI for the conversion of medical records into a globally acceptable, machine readable format i.e. Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards.ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew), a leading decarbonisation solutions company, signed a long-term agreement with Google to enable the development of a new 150 Mega-Watt(MW) solar project in Rajasthan.
Google Announces USD 8 Million Funding for India’s AI Research EcosystemIn December 2025, global tech giant Google announced a USD 8 million (approximately Rs 72.4 crore) funding commitment to support four Government of India (GoI)–backed Artificial ...
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