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Climate, development tipped for Nobel economics prize

The Nobel economics prize was created by the Swedish central bank "in memory of Alfred Nobel" and first awarded in 1969.

08 Oct 2018 9:57 AM

While the number of women Nobel laureates has risen in recent decades -- from just four between 1901, the first year of the prizes, and 1920 to 19 between 2001 and 2017 -- the 48 women crowned over the years represent just five percent of the 896 people honoured. (Photo: AP)

Women still a minority at the Nobels

Analysis finds that women are scarce in Nobel Prize annals.

08 Dec 2017 12:37 PM

In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) established this Prize in memory of Alfred Nobel

Find out more about the Nobel prize in Economic Sciences

We list a few facts and figures regarding the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences.

09 Oct 2017 5:10 PM

The Economic Nobel, last of the Nobel prizes to be awarded this year, went to Richard H. Thaler (Photo: AP)

Nobel Prize for Economics goes to Richard H Thaler

The Nobel committee said Thaler's work shows how human traits affect individual decisions as well as market outcomes.

09 Oct 2017 3:24 PM

Whoever is awarded this year's prize on Friday will join a list of memorable victors.

Here’s a look at the past winners of Nobel Peace Prize

Whoever is awarded this year's prize on Friday will join a list of 130 memorable victors since 1901.

06 Oct 2017 11:12 AM

The Nobel Prize for Literature for 2017 has been awarded to British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro. (Photo: AP)

Academy awards Kazuo Ishiguro Nobel Literature Prize 2017

The novels of Ishiguro are known for their themes of memory, time, and self-delusion.

05 Oct 2017 4:59 PM

From winners who are famous to those who have been forgotten and western domination in Nobel, a list of the must knows of the Nobel prize (Representational Image)

Find out about the controversy, fame and flops for Nobel Literature Prize

Here's a look at the controversial, famous and forgotten Nobel Prize winners for literature over the years.

05 Oct 2017 9:38 AM

In 2016, the award went to Bob Dylan, considered to be someone outside the conventional conception of “literature” as novels and poetry. (Photo: AP)

Academy likely to go for more conventional pick for Literature Nobel this year

While committee shocked world last year with unconventional pick, experts believe members will go with more orthodox choice this year.

05 Oct 2017 8:58 AM

The Academy is known for its cloak-and-dagger methods to prevent any leaks, resorting to codenames for authors and fake book covers when reading in public. (Photo: AP)

Winner of Nobel Prize for literature to be revealed on Thursday

Last year’s winner, Bob Dylan, was the first singer songwriter to win the prestigious award, dividing the literary world.

02 Oct 2017 4:37 PM

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Climate, development tipped for Nobel economics prize

Women still a minority at the Nobels

Find out more about the Nobel prize in Economic Sciences

Nobel Prize for Economics goes to Richard H Thaler

Here’s a look at the past winners of Nobel Peace Prize

Academy awards Kazuo Ishiguro Nobel Literature Prize 2017

Find out about the controversy, fame and flops for Nobel Literature Prize

Academy likely to go for more conventional pick for Literature Nobel this year

Winner of Nobel Prize for literature to be revealed on Thursday

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