Padma Shri

Master Moshai: Bengal Teacher Who Dumped Luxury For Rs 169 Salary; This 'Real-Life' Hero's 'Fakir Pathsala' Is Gamechanger For Students

Fondly known as Master Moshai by his students, Sujit Chattopadhyay's exceptional journey unfolds in the quaint village of Ausgram, located a short three-hour drive away from Kolkata. 

Jul 28, 2023, 10:22 AM IST

How A 7th-Class Dropout Connected Sachin Tendulkar, Akhilesh Yadav With Mangoes - Amazing Tale Of One And Only "AAM AADMI" Of UP

Uttar Pradesh Mango Man: For Kalimullah Khan (Kaleem Ullah Khan), growing mangoes has been a family business for more than 150 years. He experimented with cultivating numerous mango varieties on the same tree after beginning the various grafting techniques many years ago. More significantly, there are numerous trees, each of which is home to a separate mango grove. There are 300 different varieties of mangoes on its branches. Just like no two human fingerprints are alike, no two mangoes on the same tree are exactly alike.

Jun 15, 2023, 11:01 AM IST

Meet 'Ambulance Dada', The Padma Awardee Who Saved Over 7000 Lives, Lost His Mother Due To An 'Ambulance'

Bike Ambulance Dada: In the West Bengal region of Jalpaiguri, Karimul Haque, a former employee of a tea estate, uses his brilliant transport system to save lives every day.

Jun 07, 2023, 11:01 AM 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

Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Receives Padma Shri Posthumously; Kumar Mangalam Birla Receives Padma Bhushan

Padma awards are usually conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March or April every year. This year, the central government announced a total of 106 Padma Awards across categories. 

Mar 22, 2023, 20:26 PM IST

DNA: 'Ratna' to be honored with 'Padma Award'

Like every year, this year also the Padma Awards have been announced on the eve of Republic Day. A total of 106 Padma awards have been announced including 6 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri. This list also includes 3 posthumous honors. Former Defense Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav will also be given the Padma Award.

Jan 26, 2023, 23:18 PM IST

Baat Pate Ki: Padma Awards announced for 2023

Padma Awards have been announced for the year 2023. There are a total of 91 people who have been honored with the Padma Shri award. 9 Padma Bhushan Awards, 6 Padma Vibhushan and 91 people will be honored with the Padma Shri Award.

Jan 26, 2023, 21:02 PM IST

Tripura Tribal Leader who Played Important Role in Tackling Insurgency on Padma List

"I am overwhelmed by the news that I was chosen for the Padma Shri award by the Central government," the 86-year-old social reformer told PTI over the phone.

Jan 26, 2023, 19:48 PM IST

SS Rajamouli Hails ‘Naatu Naatu’ Composer MM Keeravani for Padma Shri, Says, ‘This was long overdue’

RRR director SS Rajamouli penned a heartfelt note for Naatu Naatu composer MM Keeravani as he was conferred with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.

Jan 26, 2023, 19:43 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

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

Parag Sanghvi congratulates Sonu Nigam on being awarded the Padma Shri

​Parag Sanghvi remarks that he is happy that true talent in the country is being recognized.

 

May 05, 2022, 15:44 PM IST

Sonu Nigam bestowed with Padma Shri by President Ram Nath Kovind after claiming he 'won't be able to accept award': SEE PIC

The President presented Padma awards for 2022 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 28.

Mar 29, 2022, 16:44 PM IST

PM Modi hails 126-year-old Padma awardee Baba Sivanand, calls Yoga Guru 'an inspiration for all'

"Both, the age of 126 years and the fitness of Baba Sivanand are the subject of discussion in the country today," prime minister Modi said during his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast.

Mar 27, 2022, 12:50 PM IST

Who is Swami Sivananda?

Swami Sivananda, a 125-year-old yoga guru from Kashi, on Monday received his Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind for his contribution to the field of Yoga.

Mar 22, 2022, 14:22 PM IST