Table of Contents:
1. India’s First Small Animal Hospital is in – Mumbai 
2. India-Russia Sign Protocol on Nuclear Reactors Agreement 
3. Pyarelal Sharma Honored with Lakshminarayana International Award 
4. Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award Winner - Nima Sarikhani 

India’s First Small Animal Hospital is in – Mumbai 

In a visionary collaboration with philanthropist Ratan Tata, Tata Trusts proudly announces the launch of the nation’s foremost Small Animal Hospital in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. With a capacity exceeding 200 beds, the hospital pledges round-the-clock services aimed at safeguarding the well-being of pets. 

Spanning an impressive 98,000 square feet across five floors, this state-of-the-art facility epitomizes excellence in pet healthcare. Scheduled for inauguration in March 2024, the hospital is poised to revolutionize the landscape of pet healthcare. 

India-Russia Sign Protocol on Nuclear Reactors Agreement 

India and Russia have strengthened their long-standing nuclear cooperation with the signing of a protocol amending the 2008 intergovernmental agreement. 

The agreement focuses on the construction of additional nuclear reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project site and the development of Russia-designed nuclear power plants at new locations in India. 

The Russian delegation inspected the ongoing construction of power units as part of the second and third stages of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, involving reactors 3 to 6. Discussions centered around the long-term cooperation between India and Russia in the nuclear energy sector 

Pyarelal Sharma Honored with Lakshminarayana International Award 

Pyarelal Sharma, one-half of the legendary composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, has been felicitated with the prestigious Lakshminarayana International Award. 

This honour was bestowed upon him as part of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival, acknowledging his invaluable contributions to the Indian music industry. 

The Lakshminarayana International Award, named after the violin maestro Lakshminarayana, is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of music. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award Winner - Nima Sarikhani 

An image of a napping polar bear curled up on an iceberg has captured the hearts of voters to become the winner of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. 

British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani called it an honor to win the award for the dreamy scene “Ice Bed,” captured off Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, saying that the image “stirred strong emotions,” such as hope, in those who saw it. 

Each year, this photography competition is organised by the Natural History Museum. The organisation also shared a blog about the pictures that made it to the top of the list in the recently concluded competition.