Shining with Poise and Passion
The New Indian Express Anantapur|December 29, 2024
In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum
KAVEREE BAMZAI

They came, they were seen, and they were celebrated. The New Indian Express awarded 17 women for their accomplishments ranging from science to dance, business to media, and education to social activism. In a ceremony marked by erudition and inspiration, Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammed Khan, gave away the trophies, even as a star-studded audience watched in rapt attention.

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