Jordan King on 3-day tour to India
New Delhi: A special address on Islamic heritage and promoting moderation will be a major highlight of Jordanian King's three-day visit here beginning Tuesday during which both sides will look to expand ties in a range of key areas including defence and security. King Abdullah II, a 41st generation direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad, is known for his global initiative to fight radicalisation and terrorism and is also the custodian of the Al-Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, located in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Nalin Singhal bags best CEO award
New Delhi: Central Electronics limited CMD Nalin Singhal has been adjudged the Best CEO of the Year at the ET NOW CSR leadership Awards on Saturday. Shinghal was honoured in recognition of his efforts for the turnaround of the company and numerous innovative initiatives taken up in recent years. CEl is a Govt. of India Enterprise under Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology.
Amity honours Godrej, Satyarthi and Shaw
New Delhi: Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi, Padma Bhushan Adi Godrej, and Padma Bhushan Kiran Mazumdar Shaw were conferred with Honoris Causa Doctorate by the Amity University at its convocation in Gurugram campus on Saturday. On the occasion, Shaw said wealth of nation is education, and the new fuel that turns the wheel of economy is knowledge. While Satyarthi said education is one instrument which can provide solutions to many challenges of the world, Godrej remarked that the graduated now get great opportunity to contribute to nation building. Amity founder Dr Ashok Chauhan was present on the occasion where over 100 students were awarded with doctorate, gold and other medals at the its 4th convocation.