Awards

Unveiling the Visionaries: Meet the Jury Behind the Canadian Architect Awards

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Toronto, Canada – A distinguished panel of experts has been announced to evaluate submissions for the prestigious Canadian Architect Awards. This jury, comprising accomplished professionals from various sectors within the architectural field, will play a crucial role in recognizing innovative design and excellence in the industry. Among the jury members is Omar Gandhi, a well-respected architect known for his contemporary takes on traditional designs. His firm, Omar Gandhi Architect, has garnered significant attention for its creativity and community-centric projects. Alongside him is Jennifer Reddy, whose work emphasizes sustainability and social impact, making her insights invaluable … Read more

Kings County Jury Awards $1.9 Million to Victim of Sexual Harassment by Former DA Keith Fagundes

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HANFORD, Calif. — Kings County will pay $1.9 million to a former employee who alleged she was sexually harassed and retaliated against by former District Attorney Keith Fagundes. A jury reached the verdict in favor of Alexandria Smith, who served as a secretary in the District Attorney’s Office. Fagundes, who held the district attorney position for two terms, lost his reelection bid to current District Attorney Sarah Hacker in 2022. During his tenure, he faced previous sexual harassment allegations from Robert Waggle, a former investigator in his office. Those claims were settled for $1.1 million, … Read more

"FICCI Publishing Awards 2025: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence in Indian Literature"

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New Delhi, India — The FICCI Publishing Awards 2025 recognized outstanding contributions to the publishing industry during a ceremony held at the Publicon 2025 conference on August 5. HarperCollins and Pratham Books were among the prominent winners celebrated for their literary excellence. This year’s highlights included awards across various categories, showcasing the diversity of talent in the publishing sector. In the children’s literature categories, Richa Jha’s “Mommies,” illustrated by Priya Sebastian, received the prestigious title of Children’s Book of the Year in English for readers under 10 years. The Special Jury Award for the same … Read more

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham Snubbed at National Awards: Controversy Erupts Over Jury’s Decisions

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MUMBAI, India — The 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1, and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life did not receive any accolades, sparking curiosity among fans and industry observers alike. This year, the Best Actor award was shared by Shah Rukh Khan for his role in Jawan and Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Pradeep Nair, a member of the National Awards jury, clarified the reasons behind The Goat Life‘s absence from the winners’ list in an interview. Despite being a contender for multiple awards, the film faced criticism during final discussions … Read more