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Detailed explanation-1: -H.E. Ms Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, today conferred the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) on Dr Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson, Piramal Group, in Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aruna Sairam has been selected for this award not just for her singing prowess, but also for her contribution towards the development of the Indo-France relationship. Aruna Sairam began her classical training under her mother, Rajalakshmi Sethuraman.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam will be conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, the Knight of the Order of the Merit, by the French government. She has been selected for her singing talent and contribution to the development of Indo-France relations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dr Swati Piramal, the vice-chairperson of the Mumbai-headquartered Piramal Group, has been conferred France’s top civilian honour for contributions in the fields of business and industry, science, medicine, and towards strengthening Indo-French ties.

Detailed explanation-5: -Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson, Piramal Group, has been conferred the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour). In a well-attended event held in Mumbai on Thursday, this was given away by Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France.