Baba Kalyani Wins Indian of the Year 2025 in Business for Transforming Defence Manufacturing

Industry veteran Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, has been named Indian of the Year 2025 in the Business category, marking national recognition of his contribution to shaping India’s modern defence production landscape. His work is widely credited with strengthening indigenous capability, boosting exports, and positioning India as a competitive global supplier of artillery systems and forged components.

Chef Vijay Kumar Crowned Global Indian of the Year 2025

Renowned Tamil-origin chef Vijay Kumar has been named Global Indian of the Year 2025 at the CNN–News18 Indian of the Year ceremony, further cementing his status as one of the world’s most influential culinary voices. The award comes at a time when South Indian cuisine is experiencing unprecedented international recognition, propelled in part by Kumar’s creative revival of traditional Tamil flavours.

Assam Grants Land Ownership to Tea Garden Workers Under Historic Amendment

In a major legislative breakthrough, Assam has officially approved an amendment guaranteeing land ownership rights to tea garden labourers, ending generations of uncertainty surrounding residential land in plantation areas. The move is being hailed as one of the most transformative welfare interventions for the tea workforce since the colonial era.

Vietnamese Film Skin of Youth Wins Golden Peacock at IFFI -2025

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded with global acclaim for powerful narratives and cinematic innovation. The highest recognition, the Golden Peacock Award for Best Film, was awarded to the Vietnamese drama Skin of Youth, making it the most celebrated title of this year’s closing ceremony. The award marked a milestone in international storytelling centred on personal identity, social struggle and emotional resilience.

Norwegian Film Safe House Wins ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025

Norwegian drama Safe House, set amid the 2013 civil conflict in the Central African Republic, has been honoured with the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal, an international award that recognises films advocating peace, non-violence and universal compassion. The recognition places the film among key global works that highlight humanitarian ethics through cinematic storytelling.