Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Receives One Of Canada’s Highest Honours
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Firdaus Kharas has received 125 awards, including the prestigious Peabody Award. (File)Ottawa: Firdaus Kharas, an India-born entrepreneur and thought leader, has been appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honours, for advancing social change through human-centred media.The annual list of 2023 appointees to the Order of Canada was released by Governor General of Canada Mary Simon on Thursday.The Order of Canada is one of our country's highest honours. It recognises people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to Canada.Simon's office announced three new appointments of "companions" — the highest level of the Order of Canada — 15 officers, including one honorary officer, and 59 members.Kharas, 68,...