ICOM Assembles Esteemed Jury for Prestigious Museum Sustainability Award

PARIS — The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has officially unveiled the composition of the jury for its prestigious Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums. This announcement marks a significant step towards recognizing and promoting sustainable practices across the global museum sector, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in Agenda 2030. The diverse panel comprises seven experts, including four seasoned museum professionals and two specialists in sustainable development. They are joined by the esteemed chair of the ICOM International Committee on Sustainable Development (ICOM SUSTAIN), who will preside over the jury’s … Read more

Brazilian Drama ‘Malu’ Clinches Top Honor at Kerala’s Prestigious Film Festival

Thiruvananthapuram, India – The Brazilian feature film “Malu,” directed by Pedro Freire, clinched the Suvarna Chakoram award for Best Film at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), receiving a cash prize of 20 lakh rupees. The accolade was presented by Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a ceremony in the state capital. Fasil Muhammed’s “Feminichy Fathima,” a debut Malayalam film offering a satirical portrayal of religious orthodoxy and patriarchy, garnered the People’s Award for Best Film. Additionally, it impressed in various categories, securing several honors throughout the festival. Chief Minister Vijayan, during his … Read more

Ouachita Parish Honors Sterlington Elementary for Earning Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award

Sterlington, LA — In a proud moment for the community of Sterlington, Sterlington Elementary School has recently been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. This prestigious designation is awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and marks a significant achievement for the school, highlighting its academic excellence and strong commitment to student outcomes. This award places Sterlington Elementary among the top schools in the nation, celebrating its progress in closing achievement gaps and excelling in academic performance. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on … Read more

IIT Jodhpur Earns Prestigious CII Grand Jury Award for Leading Industry-Academia Collaborations

Jodhpur, India – The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Jury award in the government institute category. This honor was bestowed at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnership, which took place in Delhi this past Thursday. The award marks a notable first in the history of the CII, as it introduced the industry-academia partnership awards to acknowledge educational institutions that have excelled in establishing meaningful collaborations with the industry sector. These partnerships are pivotal in advancing technology and driving societal … Read more