Kader Khan, Sunil Chhetri, Kariya Munda, Kuldip Nayar among others honoured with Padma Awards
The awards are given in several fields of activities including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
Jan 25, 2019, 22:14 PM IST
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
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
Renowned Indian scientist, academician Professor Yash Pal passes away
Pal was known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays, as well as for being an institution-builder.
Jul 25, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
Former Indian Ambassador to US passes away at 82
He passed away at around 10 pm, due to multiple organ failure, in Goa's Manipal Hospitals, a hospital official said.
Jul 10, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
KK Venugopal takes charge as 15th Attorney General of India
Senior lawyer in the Supreme Court of India and constitutional expert KK Venugopal on Monday formally took over as 15th Attorney General, replacing Mukul Rohatgi.
Jul 03, 2017, 11:30 AM IST
KK Venugopal appointed new Attorney General, to take over from Mukul Rohatgi
Senior lawyer in the Supreme Court of India and constitutional expert KK Venugopal has been appointed as a new 15th Attorney General replacing Mukul Rohatgi.
Jun 30, 2017, 21:34 PM IST
SC dismisses plea against Padma Vibhushan to Dhirubhai Ambani
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking quashing of a government notification conferring Padma Vibhushan on industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani.
Mar 10, 2017, 19:02 PM IST
HC adjourns hearing of PIL on Padma Vibhushan for Jaggi Vasudev
The Madras High Court on Friday adjourned hearing of a PIL seeking to withdraw the Padma Vibhushan award conferred on founder of Isha foundation, Jaggi Vasudev.
Feb 24, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
Dance-drama retells episodes from Lord Krishna's life
From destroying demons to stealing young maidens' curd and butter, the well-known and most-loved episodes from the life of Lord Krishna were retold here in the dance-drama.
Feb 16, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Union Home Ministry gets 5,000 nominations for Padma awards
Sources in the ministry said that with the opening of online portal for receiving nominations, names of about 5,000 people have been received for the civic honours.
Dec 23, 2016, 20:54 PM IST
Rajinikanth, Priyanka, Sania Mirza conferred with Padma awards: Here is the full list
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday honoured several eminent personalities with the prestigious Padma awards at a simple ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Apr 12, 2016, 12:34 PM IST
Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Priyanka Chopra conferred with top honours
President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred the highest awards to the recipients.
Apr 12, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Dhirubhai Ambani, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured with Padma awards: Watch ceremony in pics
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 43 Padma Shri awards.
Mar 28, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
When Anupam Kher got 'flashback of life' for Padma Award ceremony
Anupam has been in the Hindi film fraternity for over two decades and has been part of films like ‘Saaransh’, ‘A Wednesday’, and ‘Silver Linings Playbook’, which also starred Hollywood actors Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro.
Mar 28, 2016, 14:22 PM IST
Know the business stalwarts who were given Padma award this year
A host of leaders from the business world have recieved Padma awards this year. Check out the list.
Mar 28, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee confers Padma awards on Dhirubhai Ambani, Sania Mirza: Complete list is here
President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 43 Padma Shri awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony.
Mar 28, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
Shani Shingnapur temple row: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar supports women's campaign
Spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar intervened and offered to help to end the ongoing tussle between women activists and locals over the entry of women in Shani Shingnapur Shrine in Maharashtra.
Jan 30, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
