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India: Former ISRO chairman AS Kiran Kumar was conferred with France’s highest civilian award – Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Legion d’Honneur – for his contribution to India-France space cooperation yesterday. ‘AIDS still exists, still strikes, and continues to advance,’ Macron told the crowds. The President of the French Republic is the Grand Master of the Ordre national de la Légion d'Honneur. He directly contributed to making it a cooperation of peoples as well as one of the cornerstones of Indo-French strategic partnership, it said. Chatterjee was awarded in recognition of his remarkable career and his outstanding contribution in promoting Indian cinema in France and his long-standing attraction for

We still have a lot to do to convince (people) that they must protect themselves, that it is not a story of the previous generation but of young people today.". Rebecca Lewis Saturday 22 Jun 2019 2:50 pm. The occasion follows Elton's 'farewell tour' in Paris and France's annual Fête de la Musique, and offered a chance for the pair to team up on the fights against AIDS. Linkedin.

Former ISRO chairman AS Kiran Kumar was conferred with France's highest civilian award - Chevalier de l'Ordre national de la Légion d'Honneur - for his contribution to Indo-France space cooperation.

The British rock legend used his acceptance speech to promote his charity work: "Like music, the fight against AIDS has been my passion for many, many years. ‘And that things that bind us are stronger than those that divide us.

Post with kindness. The performer's charity, The Elton John AIDS Foundation, which celebrated its 25th-anniversary last year, has generated more than 350 million euros for HIV prevention, education and support.

Legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee (83) was awarded France’s highest civilian award, Legion d’Honneur. Former ISRO chairman AS Kiran Kumar was conferred with France's highest civilian award - Chevalier de l'Ordre national de la Légion d'Honneur - for his contribution to Indo-France space cooperation. How workers are getting back to the office, BTS’ Namjoon shares adorable selfie and has Army trending ‘Joonie’ ahead of live-stream concert, BTS’ Jungkook brings back the man-bun to sing Savage Love at home barefoot in his pyjamas, Jade Thirlwall is living for young Little Mix fan dancing at concert and it’s so pure, Jungkook drops F-bombs and makes Savage Love gender neutral on BTS’s official remix, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s Mac finally got to ‘have a catch’ with Chase Utley, Bond 25 director Cary Fukunaga denies delaying production to play his PlayStation 4. Sir Elton John is awarded France's highest civilian award by the French President Comments By Katy Dartford • last updated: 22/06/2019 French President Emmanuel Macron presented rock legend Sir Elton John with France's highest civilian honour on Friday, the Legion d'Honneur. Twitter. Throughout his career at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), including as its chairman from 2015 to 2018, Kumar fostered the historic and ambitious space cooperation between India and France. The British singer was given the honour by President Emmanuel Macron during a ceremony at the Élysée Palace on Friday 21 June, for Elton’s work as a musician but also for his work on one of the first gay artists to give a voice to the LGBT community. The Nishan-e-Pakistan, unlike other honours, is a highly restricted and most prestigious award and is only conferred for the merit and distinguished services to the country, international community, and foreign relations. Proud Moment! According to an official statement, on behalf of the President of France, Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler conferred Kumar with the highest civilian honour of France.

The cause is also very close to Emmanuel Macron's heart and he urged international mobilisation for combating AIDS: "AIDS still exists, still strikes, and continues to advance. WhatsApp. Indian PM Modi was conferred the prestigious award by Saudi - King Abdulaziz Sash in 2016, UAE - Order of Zayed & Baharain - The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance in 2019. ‘We still have a lot to do to convince (people) that they must protect themselves, that it is not a story of the previous generation but of young people today.’, MORE: It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s Mac finally got to ‘have a catch’ with Chase Utley, MORE: Bond 25 director Cary Fukunaga denies delaying production to play his PlayStation 4, Sir Elton John describes friendship with John Lennon as 'whirlwind romance', Sir Elton John denies breaking coronavirus face mask rule after complaint, David Furnish slams Germaine Greer’s comments about him being named ‘mother’ of his kids, Back in business! Pinterest.

Created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Ordre national de la Légion d'Honneur (National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest civilian award given by the French for outstanding service to France, regardless of the nationality of the recipient. Throughout his career at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), including as its chairman from 2015 to 2018, Kumar fostered the historic and ambitious space cooperation between India and France. ‘To receive this decoration, the day of the Fete de la Musique, makes it even more special,’ said Elton as he accepted the award. Sylvester Tamang Updated on May 03, 2019, 13:06 IST. The ceremony was also attended by Elton’s husband David Furnish and 2000 guests. Jean-Yves Le Gall, Chairman of CNES, the French space agency, was present at the special investiture ceremony held at the Residence of France, it said. This is the third-highest civilian award in India and is conferred to people with achievements in for service in any field including service rendered by Government servants including doctors and scientists, but exclude those working with the public sector undertakings. Powered by Indiatimes Lifestyle Network. Elton’s charity, the Elton John Aids Foundation, has generated more than £310m for HIV prevention, education and support. Subscribe to Indiatimes and get handpicked updates based on your interests! All the embossing is done in gold. Elton John awarded France’s highest civilian award, the Legion d’Honneur. ‘I have a huge love affair with France: I have a house here, I’ve always loved coming here, I love the French culture, the way of life and the French people,’ he added. This award, like other civilian awards, is announced on 14 August each year and its investiture takes place on following 23 March. "France's highest civilian honour comes in recognition of A S Kiran Kumar's invaluable contribution to the development of India-France space cooperation," the statement said. On behalf of the President of France, Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler conferred AS Kumar with the highest civilian honour of France. It is this magical human spirit I will carry with me as a proud member of the Legion d’Honneur.’. The French president described him as ‘an icon that knows how to set an example’ as he pinned on the badge.

Share. The singer met first with French President Macron, who described him as an 'icon' before the two addressed a crowd at the Élysée Palace. Padma Shri. This award has a similar design to the Padma Vibhushan. This content is not available in your region, Sir Elton John is awarded France's highest civilian award by the French President, D-Day 75th anniversary: Emmanuel Macron reads last letter of French Resistance fighter, Elton John condemns censoring of Rocketman gay scenes in Russia. He was presented the medal by French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler at a function in Kolkata, West Bengal. Recommend 0 Zulmai Khan Elton John has been awarded France’s highest civilian award, the Legion d’Honneur. 05/03/2019. "France's highest civilian honour comes in recognition of A S Kiran Kumar's invaluable contribution to the development of India-France space cooperation," the statement said. And like music, this fight reminds me every day of the extraordinary power of the human spirit and the things that bind us are stronger than those that divide us.". Facebook. Ex-ISRO Chairman AS Kiran Kumar Gets France's Highest Civilian Award, Copyright © 2020 Times Internet Limited. And like music this fight reminds me every day of the extraordinary power of the human spirit. ‘Like music, the fight against AIDS has been my passion for many many years. Macron called for a mass mobilisation so that the next meeting of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Lyon, France, in October, will be able to raise over 11 billion euros for its next three years.

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