Category: Organizations
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Discover Eligible International Films for the 97th Academy Awards
The Academy has announced the Animated, Documentary, and International Feature Films eligible for the 97th Oscars. Photo: The 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by & copyright © Trae Patton / A.M.P.A.S. (File Photo) LOS ANGELES, CA, November 22, 2024 — The Academy of Motion…
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Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024
Photo: Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024 at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico. Miss Universe Organization Official Photo. Mexico City, Mexico, November 16, 2024 — In a dazzling ceremony at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in the vibrant setting of Mexico, Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned…
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National Press Club Calls for Respect to the Press During US Presidential Elections
The National Press Club in Washington has issued a statement concerning the safety of journalists covering the U.S. Elections. The 2024 United States presidential election is designated as the 60th presidential election and is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. WASHINGTON, DC, October 28, 2024 — The following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, the…
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Importance of Integrity: Messages from President, Vice-President, and Prime Minister
New Delhi, India, October 28, 2024 — The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister of India have released messages in observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024, from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme, “Culture of Integrity for the Nation’s Prosperity,” underscores the importance of ethical conduct in governance. Vigilance Awareness Week is…
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India’s Finance Minister Visits NY and DC for IMF Meetings
India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is in Washington, D.C., to attend the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. On her way to Washington, she visited New York and Pennsylvania. Photo: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva poses for a photo with several notable leaders at the IMFC Breakfast during…
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IMF Warns of Low Growth Amid High Debt Risks
The global economy may face a cycle of low growth and high debt, warns the IMF Managing Director. Photo: Debate on the Global Economy. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva; CNBC’s Sara Eisen; President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Joachim Nagel; Minister of Economy and Finance of Morocco Nadia Fettahand; Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki; and…
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UN Day 2024: Guterres Advocates for Action and Hope
In Today’s Troubled World, Hope Requires Determined Action and Multilateral Solutions for Peace — UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message on the United Nations Day October 24, 2024. Photo: United Nations Secretariat Building. A view of the Secretariat building and flags at United Nations Headquarters. September 29, 2022. New York. United States of America. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas.…
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IMF October 2024 Economic Outlook: Key Highlights
IMF October 2024 World Economic Outlook Highlights. Washington, DC, October 22, 2024 —The outlook for global economic growth has shown improvement; however, medium-term challenges persist. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported this assessment in its latest forecast, published on Tuesday, October 22, in Washington, DC. Photo: Flags representing the 191 member countries line the stairs…
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Vice President of India to Visit Mohali Tomorrow
The Vice President of India will visit Mohali (Punjab) tomorrow (October 18, 2024). New Delhi, October 17, 2024 — The Vice President of India is scheduled to visit Mohali, Punjab, tomorrow, October 18, 2024. During this visit, he will inaugurate the Indian School of Business (ISB) Leadership Summit, which will focus on the theme “Leadership…
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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Goes to Han Kang
The Swedish Academy has awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 to the South Korean author Han Kang. THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2024 Stockholm October 10, 2024 THE SWEDISH ACADEMY
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NAAC AQAR Submission: What HEIs Need to Know
Bangalore, India, October 9, 2024 — Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should note that the deadline for submission of pending Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) has been extended to cover Data Collection Years 2016-17 to 2022-23. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must adhere to the specified dates and time slots allocated for their respective regions when submitting…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Breakthroughs in Protein Engineering
Stockholm, October 09, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024. One-half of the prize goes to David Bake from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, for his work in computational protein design. The other half is jointly awarded to Demis Hassabis and John…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Physics: Hopfield and Hinton’s AI Breakthroughs
Stockholm, October 08, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2024 to John J. Hopfield of Princeton University, NJ, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton of the University of Toronto, Canada. The prize recognizes their groundbreaking discoveries and inventions that have paved the way for…
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Join the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate Viewing Party
Watch the U.S. Vice Presidential debate at the National Press Club on October 1, Tuesday. Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 — The National Press Club will host a viewing party for the debate between Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican candidate JD Vance on Tuesday, October 1, starting at 9 p.m. Club members and guests…
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Armed Forces Medical Services Welcomes Its First Woman Leader
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has become the first woman to take over as the Armed Forces Medical Services DG. New Delhi, India, October 1, 2024 — On October 1, 2024, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin made history by becoming the first woman officer to assume the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) role.…
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India’s Rise: 39th in Global Innovation Index 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates India’s rise to 39th position in the WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2024. New Delhi / Geneva, September 28, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised India for reaching the 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, as announced by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).…
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Prime Minister of India’s Departure Statement ahead of his Visit to the United States of America
Prime Minister Modi of India is en route to the USA, where he will attend various programs, including the Quad Summit, a community program, the Summit of the Future at the United Nations, and other bilateral meetings. Prime Minister’s Office Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his Visit to the United States of America SEPTEMBER…
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2024 Student Academy Awards: Winners Announced
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 18, 2024 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 15 winners of the 51st Student Academy Awards competition. This year, the competition received 2,683 entries from 738 colleges and universities worldwide. The 2024 winners now join the esteemed company of past Student Academy Award® winners such…
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INDUS-X Summit 2024: Advancing India-USA Defense Innovation
New Delhi, September 13, 2024 — The INDUS-X Summit, organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University in the USA, was a groundbreaking event focused on bolstering a collaborative defense innovation ecosystem between India and the USA. The recently concluded third edition of the Summit, held on 9-10 September 2024, showcased a…
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