Padma Bhushan

Thejo Kumari Amudala Awarded Padma Bhushan

Born in Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh in 1980 Dr Amudala is an entrepreneur, social activist and global personality. She is known across the world for her various contributions and initiatives in social work and human rights. 

May 03, 2024, 00:45 AM IST

Padma Awards 2024: Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi, Vyjayantimala Among 132 Recipients; Check Full List

A total of 132 eminent personalities from various fields were selected for the prestigious awards. The list included five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri recipients.

Jan 25, 2024, 23:54 PM IST

From MS Dhoni To Suresh Raina: Famous Indian Cricketers Who Never Won The Arjuna Award - In Pics

The Arjuna Award, a prestigious recognition in Indian sports, has eluded some of the cricketing greats despite their extraordinary contributions. Let's delve into the careers of four legendary cricketers who, surprisingly, never received this national honour.

Jan 10, 2024, 06:58 AM IST

Ratan Tata's 86th Birthday: Check Out 5 Interesting Facts About Industrialist

Ratan Tata, a familiar name in India, boasts a significant social media presence, with 12.7 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) and 9 million on Instagram.

Dec 28, 2023, 18:20 PM IST

'A Proud Day': UK PM Rishi Sunak, Wife Akshata On Sudha Murty's Padma Award Honour

Sudha Murty, in her acceptance speech, thanked the people of India for their support and hoped her recognition inspired the younger generation.

Apr 07, 2023, 18:01 PM IST

DNA: Honoring the struggle of real life heroes

President Draupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The President has awarded Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri to 55 citizens. SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan. This honor was given to son Akhilesh Yadav.

Apr 06, 2023, 00:30 AM IST

Padma Awards Conferred To Late Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sudha Murty, Raveena Tandon Among Others

Late Mulayam Singh Yadav's son, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, received the Padma Vibhushan on his behalf.

Apr 05, 2023, 19:42 PM IST

DNA: Stories of 'unsung heroes' of Padma awardees

President Draupadi Murmu honored 106 celebrities with Padma Awards for the year 2023 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Of these, 6 have been awarded Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan, 91 Padma Shri and 7 people have been awarded posthumously.

Mar 22, 2023, 23:16 PM IST

PN Haksar refused to accept the Padma Vibhushan Award, Jairam Ramesh raised questions

6 celebrities were selected to be honored with the Padma Vibhushan Award. After which PN Haksar, who was the Principal Secretary of Indira Gandhi, has refused to accept this honour. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised questions by tweeting.

Jan 26, 2023, 16:58 PM IST

Republic Day 2023: Mulayam Singh Yadav, Zakir Hussain, KM Birla Among Padma Award Recipients; Full List

Padma Awards 2023: This year, the President has approved 106 Padma Awards including 3 duo cases (in a duo case, the award is counted as one). The list comprises six Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri Awards.

Jan 26, 2023, 07:18 AM IST

Late leader Mulayam Singh Yadav received Padma Vibhushan Award

Late Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav will be honored with the Padma Vibhushan Award. 6 personalities from different Kshetras will be honored with Padma Vibhushan Award.

Jan 25, 2023, 23:42 PM IST

India's envoy to US presents Google CEO Sundar Pichai with Padma Bhushan

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, after receiving Padma Bhushan award, said, "I want to thank Ambassador Sandhu and Consul General Prasad for hosting me to receive the Padma Bhushan. I am deeply grateful to the Indian government and the people of India for this immense honour. It is incredibly meaningful to be honoured in this way by the country that shaped me."

Dec 03, 2022, 07:14 AM IST

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella receives Padma Bhushan, to visit India in 2023

Nadella met with India's Consul General in San Francisco, T.V. Nagendra Prasad, to discuss the critical role digital technology plays in empowering inclusive growth in India.

Oct 20, 2022, 13:25 PM IST

Government launches Rashtriya Puruskar Portal, nominations open for Padma Awards- Check last dates here

“This portal facilitates every citizen or organisation to nominate individuals/organizations for various Awards instituted by the Government of India,” the union home ministry said in a statement.

Aug 22, 2022, 17:24 PM IST

Padma Awards 2023: Last date for nominations open till September 15, check details

The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards in the country. 

May 31, 2022, 07:09 AM IST

Politicians and civil servants who turned down the Padma awards in past

Civil servant SR Sankaran in 2005, refused to accept the Padma Bhushan saying that 'he could not accept any award for merely doing his duty.' 

Jan 26, 2022, 23:43 PM IST

Video of MS Dhoni receiving Padma Bhushan in army uniform in 2018 goes VIRAL on Republic Day - WATCH

It was a happy coincidence for Dhoni as he was conferred with the prestigious civilian honour on the seventh anniversary of their famous ODI World Cup triumph.

Jan 26, 2022, 18:53 PM IST

From CDS General Bipin Rawat to former UP CM Kalyan Singh, a look at 2022 Padma awardees

The list comprises 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri awards. 

Jan 26, 2022, 10:53 AM IST

Victor Banerjee to be honoured with Padma Bhushan for lifetime achievement, check out his illustrious career

From debuting in Satyajit Ray's  'Shatranj Ke Khiladi', to getting nominated for BAFTA awards, Victor Banerjee has had an illustrious career.

Jan 26, 2022, 09:59 AM IST