Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Often described as the “Nobel of Geosciences,” the prize recognises Ramanathans decades of research on super-pollutants and atmospheric brown clouds, which have reshaped understanding of global warming.
Dalai Lama was honoured with his first Grammy Award at the age of 90. The Dalai Lamas spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, received recognition in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
