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  Padma Awards 2025: Sharda Sinha conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Sushil Modi awarded Padma Bhushan

  India | January 26, 2025 6:51 IST

  Padma Awards 2025: President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma awards to 139 individuals for their unparalleled contributions to their respective fields.

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  Do you know the fee of celebrity gynaecologist Padma Shri Dr Rustom Soonawala? Know here

  January 07, 2025 13:06 IST

  Dr Rustom died after a protracted illness. The Padma Shri recipient died at the age of 95. Years after retiring from surgery, Dr Soonawala continued to provide consultations.

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  Nominations underway for Padma Awards 2025: Check last date, how to apply and other key details

  India | September 04, 2024 7:22 IST

  The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. The nominations and recommendations for the awards are being received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.

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  Hemchand Manjhi, traditional medicine practitioner, to return Padma Shri amid naxalite threats

  India | May 27, 2024 17:04 IST

  In recent months, Manjhi has reported receiving multiple threats from Naxalite factions. These threats have escalated to the point where he feels compelled to relinquish his prestigious award to ensure his safety and the security of his family.

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  PM Modi bows down to Padma awardee Purnamasi Jani in Odisha's Kandhamal | VIDEO

  India | May 11, 2024 12:24 IST

  Purnamasi Jani, who was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to tribal culture and art, is popularly known as 'Tadisoru Bai' for her deep knowledge of tribal spiritual activities.

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  KS Rajanna, who lost arms and legs, gets Padma Shri for exemplary social work | WATCH

  India | May 09, 2024 23:22 IST

  President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Awards 2024 at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Announced on the eve of Republic Day 2024, 132 individuals have been conferred upon with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.

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  President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Award 2024 | Check list

  India | May 09, 2024 20:45 IST

  Earlier in January this year, the government announced the names of 132 awardees for the Padma awards for their contribution to various fields.

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  'His departure leaves void in music world': PM Modi, others mourn death of legendary Pankaj Udhas

  India | February 26, 2024 18:22 IST

  Pankaj Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in many Hindi films, including "Naam", "Saajan" and "Mohra", died around 11 am at the Breach Candy hospital, a family source said.

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  Padma Shri awardee Usha Kiran Khan passes away in Patna, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles demise

  India | February 11, 2024 23:07 IST

  Hindi and Maithi writer Dr Usha Kiran Khan passed away at 79 at a private hospital in Patna. She had not been keeping well for the last few days. She was conferred with Padma Shri in 2015.

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  Padma Awards 2024: PM Modi congratulates all recipients, says 'India cherishes their contribution'

  India | January 26, 2024 7:05 IST

  Padma Awards 2024: ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

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  Chiranjeevi and Vyjayantimala to get Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan for Mithun Chakraborty

  January 26, 2024 0:35 IST

  A total of 132 awards have been announced, including two duo winners, comprising five Padma Vibhushans, 17 Padma Bhushans and 110 Padma Shris. Legendary actress Vyjanthimala, Telugu superstar K Chiranjeevi are among the recipients of the Padma Vibhushan.

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  Rohan Bopanna among seven sportspersons to receive Padma Shri 2024; check full list here

  Tennis | January 26, 2024 0:04 IST

  Rohan Bopanna created history by clinching the first-ever Gold medal in Tennis (mixed doubles) at the Asian Games last year. The 43-year-old Tennis ace also reached the finals of the three Grand Slam tournaments in 2023 to top the ATP rankings in men's doubles.

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  Venkaiah Naidu and Chiranjeevi conferred with Padma Vibhushan, 17 get Padma Bhushan, 110 Padma Shri

  India | January 26, 2024 0:31 IST

  Padma Vibhushan has been awarded to 5 people, 17 have got Padma Bhushan and 110 have been honoured with Padma Shri. A total of 132 people have been honoured by the government through with Padma Awards.

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  Padma Awards 2024 announced: Check complete list of winners

  India | January 26, 2024 0:03 IST

  The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year.

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  WFI Controversy: Sports Ministry Suspends New Wrestling Body | Know The Full Controversy

  News | December 24, 2023 16:52 IST

  The Sports Ministry has suspended the just-elected Wrestling Federation of India body after the new President Sanjay Singh announced the U-15 and U-20 nationals.

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  Magsaysay award 2023 winner Assam-based oncologist Dr Ravi Kannan: All you need to know about him

  India | September 01, 2023 12:36 IST

  Magsaysay award: Indian doctor Ravi Kannan R, a surgical oncologist, left a key post in the Adyar Cancer Institute, a major cancer treatment facility in the southern Indian city of Chennai, to work and live in an impoverished northeastern rural region, where access to medical care was difficult.

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  Raveena Tandon talks about getting the Padma Shri, says 'My father is not here to see it'

  Celebrities | April 06, 2023 17:38 IST

  Raveena Tandon received the Padma Shri Award on Wednesday in New Delhi. The actress experienced mixed emotions upon receiving the honour.

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  Abhiishek Mohta is back with another music video “Tumko Jabse Dekha”

  Celebrities | October 13, 2022 18:30 IST

  Abhiishek Mohta had co-produced 2020’s “Tu hai Wahi” music video with Sweta and Jyotii. The famous actor Shezali Sharma had featured in the album and was sung by popular singer Asif Javed. The beautifully woven lyrics were written by Abhiishek himself.

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  125-year-old Swami Sivananda bows before PM Modi before receiving Padma Shri. Watch how PM responded

  India | March 22, 2022 18:15 IST

  Walking bare feet in the palatial Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, before receiving the award, the yoga practitioner bowed down first before Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then before the President, drawing another round of applause from the guest at the civil investiture ceremony.

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  126 year-old Swami Sivananda awarded Padma Shri for Yoga

  News | March 22, 2022 9:20 IST

  126 year-old Swami Sivananda was awarded the Padma Shri award for Yoga. The Yogaguru was given the award by President Ram Nath Kovind, while PM Modi bowed down in front of him.