Instituted on January 2, 1954, it is India’s highest civilian honour, conferred in recognition of exceptional service and performance in various fields. It was originally limited to achievements in the arts, literature, science and public service, but is now awarded to achievers from other areas as well.
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An project aimed at engaging with women in photography, instituted in 2014 at the University for the Creative Arts, UK.…
National Litho Press, Sivakasi
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India House, London
The premises of the High Commission of India in London, UK. The proposal for the building was put forward by…
Prince Claus Fund
Netherlands-based trust fund financing cultural and artistic activities around the world, with a specific focus on supporting initiatives in regions…
SS Brijbasi and Sons
A printing firm renowned for its religious and political chromolithographic prints in the Indian pre-independence era. It was founded by…
Madras Literary Society
Founded in 1817 by Sir John Henry Newbolt, then Chief Justice of Madras, the Madras Literary Society comprised primarily Europeans…