More than 1,200 nominations received for Padma Awards; September 15 last date for online recommendations
The Padma awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country.
Jun 13, 2018, 00:14 AM IST
AIFF to recommend Sunil Chhetri for Padma Shri award
Chhetri leads the India chart with 56 goals from 97 appearances and is one of the forwards with better strike rates in world football.
May 01, 2018, 16:26 PM IST
Congress tweets on Sridevi's death and Twitter is fuming
Among the millions of tweets posted on the death of Sridevi, the one from Indian National Congress has not gone down well with people.
Feb 25, 2018, 09:53 AM IST
Names of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardees announced ahead of Republic Day 2018: Full List
Illaiyaraja and MS Dhoni are among those who will be given the Padma awards.
Jan 25, 2018, 23:17 PM IST
MS Dhoni, Pankaj Advani, composer Illaiyaraja on list of Padma awardees
Illaiyaraja and MS Dhoni are among those who will be given the Padma awards.
Jan 25, 2018, 22:50 PM IST
Padma awards: List of awardees to be announced today
The Padma awards – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri – bestowed to honour works of distinction and achievements in a diverse range of fields, will be announced on Thursday.
Jan 25, 2018, 11:40 AM IST
Kidambi Srikanth recommended for Padma Shri award
PV Sindhu and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have also been recommended for the Padma Bhushan.
Nov 01, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
Deepa Malik to receive MG Mehta Human Spirit award
Malik was honoured with the Padma Shri earlier this year and Arjuna Award in 2012.
Oct 04, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Senior journalist Ashok Malik appointed Press Secretary to President
Senior Indian analyst and a fellow of Observer's Research Foundation (ORF) Ashok Malik has been appointed as the Press Secretary to President by the Union Cabinet.
Jul 22, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Nepal felicitates 1st Indian who scaled Everest six times
The first Indian man who scaled Mount Everest for a record six times was felicitated in Nepal.
Jun 09, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
KPS Gill will be remembered for effective policing: President Pranab Mukherjee
A committed IPS officer, Gill served the nation in various capacities including Director General of Police in Punjab and Assam.
May 27, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
Kailash Kher celebrates musical journey of 'Kailasa'
Kailash Kher celebrated the music journey of his band ‘Kailasa’ in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Apr 26, 2017, 08:16 AM IST
Virat Kohli receives Padma Shri: Cricket fraternity lauds Indian skipper for prestigious award
Kohli, who was in incredible form in 2016-17 season, was conferred with the award for the valuable contribution to Indian cricket.
Mar 31, 2017, 14:07 PM IST
Padma Shri: Virat Kohli receives prestigious award from President Pranab Mukherjee, watch video
Amid all the controversy surrounding his "no friendship with Aussie" remark, Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally has a big reason to smile. On Thursday, the 28-year-old was bestowed with India's fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri, by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
Mar 30, 2017, 21:00 PM IST
Anuradha Paudwal to extend financial help to martyred soldiers' kin
Noted playback singer Anuradha Paudwal has decided to extend financial support to the families of five martyred soldiers.
Feb 10, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Anuradha Paudwal reacts to Padma Shri award win
Devotional singer Anuradha Paudwal, who was recently named among the winners of the latest Padma awards, feels good that musicians are being honoured. The 64-year-old vocalist stated that is extremely happy about the same.
Jan 27, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
Padma Award: What more I need to do? Pankaj Advani asks Sports Minister after being snubbed for prestigious award
Advani, who has pocketed eight world titles in the last eight years, was in race for the third highest civilian award of the country.
Jan 26, 2017, 12:49 PM IST
Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor happy to get Padma Shri now
Sanjeev Kapoor will be conferred with the honour for his contribution in the culinary section.
Jan 26, 2017, 10:24 AM IST
Moment of pride, celebration: Kailash Kher on Padma Shri honour
Singer Kailash Kher, who shot to fame with the 2003 hit number "Allah ke bande", was thrilled to be named for the Padma Shri -- India's fourth highest civilian award -- on Wednesday. He says it's a moment of pride and celebration.
Jan 25, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Padma Awards: Virat Kohli, Dipa Karmakar, Deepa Malik, Sakshi Malik to be honoured for excellence in sports
The focus of this year's Padma awards, according to the officials in the Home Ministry, was on recognising talent of unknown and unsung heroes of the country.
Jan 25, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
