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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Biennial documentary film festival organised since 1997 in Kathmandu, Nepal by the Southasia Trust, a Nepal-based non-profit organisation. It showcases…
Women’s Art Institute
An institution in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) that taught photography, typing and watch repair to women. It was established in 1916…
Mehrangarh Museum Trust
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Inlaks Fine Art Award
An award given annually by the Inlaks Foundation to four or five emerging artists from India. The awardees are given…
Asiatic Society Of Bengal
An organisation in Kolkata, West Bengal, that holds a vast collection of old manuscripts from India. It was founded by…
Asiatic Society Of Bombay
An organisation in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that holds over three thousand ancient Sanskrit and Prakrit manuscripts, rare and valuable books and…
Madras Literary Society
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