Padma Shri: News
04 May 2025
KeralaKV Rabiya, Padma Shri awardee and literacy champion, passes away
KV Rabiya, one of the prominent faces of Kerala's literacy movement and women's empowerment, died at 59.
28 Apr 2025
Padma BhushanR Ashwin, PR Sreejesh honored with Padma Awards: Details here
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and ex-hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh were conferred with the prestigious Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
30 Jan 2025
Arjun KapoorMeet Padma Shri Barry John: Theater legend who mentored SRK-Bajpayee
Barry John, the name synonymous with theater in Indian cinema, has shaped the careers of countless Bollywood stars, from Shah Rukh Khan to Manoj Bajpayee.
30 Jan 2025
Marathi CinemaPadma Shri Ashok Saraf: Must-watch films of Marathi film legend
One of the most beloved actors in Marathi cinema, Ashok Saraf was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri recently.
30 Jan 2025
MeghalayaWho's David Reid Syiemlieh, Meghalaya historian, awarded the Padma Shri
Professor David Reid Syiemlieh, a prominent historian from Meghalaya, has been selected as a recipient of the coveted Padma Shri for 2025.
30 Jan 2025
Ricky KejPadma Shri Ricky Kej: Dentist-turned-artist who conquered the Grammys
American-born Indian artist and environmentalist Ricky Kej was recently honored with the Padma Shri.
30 Jan 2025
FootballIM Vijayan's inspiring journey: From soda seller to Padma awardee
Kerala's football legend Inivalappil Mani Vijayan has been conferred the Padma Shri 2025.
29 Jan 2025
IndiaPadma awardee Jaspinder Narula: Sufi voice that stormed playback singing
Celebrated playback singer Jaspinder Narula has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award this year.
29 Jan 2025
Ravichandran AshwinNotable records of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Padma Shri award winner
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the coveted Padma Shri award on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day.
29 Jan 2025
Arijit SinghHumble beginnings to Padma Shri: Charting Arijit Singh's journey
Renowned playback singer, Arijit Singh, was recently awarded the prestigious Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian music.
29 Jan 2025
Amazon Prime VideoMamata Shankar honored with Padma Shri: Revisiting her recent roles
Renowned for her work with cinematic legends Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Mamata Shankar—a world-famous dancer and choreographer—was recently honored with the Padma Shri.
28 Jan 2025
IntelReal reason Padma awardee Ajay V Bhatt invented USB
The genius behind the revolutionary Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ajay V Bhatt said in an old interview that he never invented the technology for money.
28 Jan 2025
Zakir Hussain'Manichitrathazhu' to Padma Bhushan: Inspiring journey of Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai or simply Shobana is an inspiration for many.
28 Jan 2025
ParalympicsMeet Harvinder Singh, Paralympics gold medalist and Padma Shri awardee
Celebrated Indian archer and Paralympics gold medalist Harvinder Singh has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award.
27 Jan 2025
Shreya GhoshalAlka, Shreya, Sunidhi deserve Padma honors, says Sonu Nigam
Renowned singer Sonu Nigam has expressed his disappointment over the omission of several eminent singers from the recent Padma Awards list.
27 Jan 2025
KarnatakaHow Padma awardee L Subramaniam bridged East-West divide in music
On Saturday, the president approved the conferment of 139 Padma awards, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
27 Jan 2025
DoordarshanPankaj Udhas awarded Padma Bhushan: Tribute to the ghazal maestro
The world of music mourned the loss of legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas (72) on February 26, 2024.
26 Jan 2025
MahindraINSPACe Chairman and ex-Mahindra MD, Pawan Goenka, awarded Padma Shri
Former Mahindra & Mahindra Managing Director and current INSPACe (Indian National Space Promotion & Authorization Centre) Chairman, Dr. Pawan Goenka, has been awarded the Padma Shri award.
26 Jan 2025
BangaloreDr KM Cherian—pioneer of India's 1st successful heart surgery—dies
Dr KM Cherian, a stalwart of Indian cardiac surgery, died at the age of 82.
04 Jan 2025
ChennaiFormer principal scientific adviser and nuclear scientist R. Chidambaram dies
Dr. R Chidambaram, a pivotal architect of India's nuclear program, died on Saturday morning at a Mumbai hospital. He was 88 and had been suffering from health issues for a while.
16 Dec 2024
Grammy AwardsThe full arc of Zakir Hussain's iconic journey
Internationally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain died on Sunday in San Francisco.
16 Dec 2024
Lord GaneshaWhen dad Alla Rakha whispered Saraswati's blessing in Zakir's ears
The late tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain, once shared a touching memory of his father, the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha.
01 Nov 2024
Delhi School of EconomicsWho was Bibek Debroy, chairman of PM's Economic Advisory Council
Bibek Debroy, the Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council and a noted economist, has died at the age of 69.
26 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshHow late Kanaka Raju preserved the tribal dance form Gussadi
Renowned dance maestro Kanaka Raju passed away on Friday due to age-related ailments.
03 Aug 2024
New DelhiBharatanatyam doyen Yamini Krishnamurthy (84) dies after prolonged illness
Yamini Krishnamurthy, a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer and recipient of the prestigious Padma awards, passed away on Saturday at the age of 84, reported PTI.
21 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's 'yoga economy' message in 'land of sadhana' Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked the International Yoga Day in Srinagar, the "land of sadhana."
16 Apr 2024
MalayalamPadma Shri Carnatic musician KG Jayan dies at 89
KG Jayan, a celebrated figure in the world of Carnatic music, reportedly died early Tuesday morning. He was 89.
03 Apr 2024
Vijender SinghFormer Olympic boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP
Vijender Singh, an ex-Olympic boxer and former Congress leader, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
25 Jan 2024
Mary KomDecoding Mary Kom's achievements as she refutes retirement reports
Six-time World Champion Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom has refuted the reports of her retirement
29 May 2023
ParliamentMeet Bimal Hasmukh Patel, architect behind new Parliament, Central Vista
What do the new Parliament complex—the heart of Central Vista—inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project, and the revamping of Puri's Jagannath Temple have in common?
08 Apr 2023
Raveena TandonRaveena Tandon responds to trolls questioning her Padma Shri award
Actor Raveena Tandon was conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday (April 5).
06 Apr 2023
MM KeeravaniSS Rajamouli reacts to MM Keeravani's Padma Shri win
MM Keeravani has made every Indian proud with the Academy Award win for RRR's Naatu Naatu. As the world grooves to the beats of this song, the maestro has been awarded the fourth highest civilian honor—Padma Shri—by President of India Droupadi Murmu.
06 Apr 2023
MM KeeravaniTracing the music journey of Padma Shri MM Keeravani
After winning an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award, music composer MM Keeravani added another feather to his hat. He was awarded Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.
26 Jan 2023
Padma VibhushanMM Keeravani, Raveena Tandon react to Padma Shri win
On Wednesday (January 25), just ahead of the 74th Republic Day, the government of India announced the winners of this year's Padma Awards.
25 Jan 2023
Central GovernmentPadma Awards: ORS pioneer Mahalanabis, Mulayam Singh get Padma Vibhushan
The central government on Wednesday released a list of 106 Padma awards including six Padma Vibhushan, nine Padma Bhushan, and 91 Padma Shri.
02 Sep 2022
OdishaOdisha: Padma Shri Kamala Pujari forced to dance in hospital
Padma Shri awardee Kamala Pujari (71), who was admitted to a hospital in Cuttack of Odisha for the treatment of a kidney ailment, was allegedly forced to dance by a social worker, Mamata Behera.
26 Jun 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGujarat riots: Meet Teesta Setalvad, the co-petitioner against PM Modi
Teesta Setalvad—a Mumbai-based journalist and activist is the secretary and founding trustee of the non-profit organization Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP)—which was founded after the 2002 Gujarat riots.
22 Mar 2022
IndiaWho is Swami Sivananda, the oldest Padma Shri recipient?
When Swami Sivananda, clad in a dhoti and kurta, walked barefoot down the hall to receive his Padma Shri award on Monday, he did something unusual.
26 Jan 2022
West BengalEx-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refuses to accept Padma Bhushan
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and veteran leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday refused to accept the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
25 Jan 2022
Bipin RawatPadma Awards 2022: CDS Bipin Rawat gets Padma Vibhushan
The central government on Tuesday announced Padma Awards a day ahead of the 73rd Republic Day.
04 Aug 2021
MumbaiPadma Shri awardee Dogri writer Padma Sachdev passes away
Noted author and Padma Shri awardee Padma Sachdev, the first modern woman poet of Dogri language, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, an official of the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages said.
18 Jul 2020
BollywoodWill return Padma if claims about Sushant are false: Kangana
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has said that she would return her Padma Shri award if she fails to prove the claims that she has made about her former colleague Sushant Singh Rajput's death.
14 Apr 2020
Greater NoidaWhat's it like to live in coronavirus hotspot? Residents reveal
Caught in a war with a microorganism, capable of wiping out countries, the Centre is taking extreme steps, like announcing a nationwide lockdown.
02 Apr 2020
PunjabFormer Hazoori Ragi of Golden Temple dies, was coronavirus positive
In a sorrowful development, Giani Nirmal Singh, the former Hazroori Ragi of Golden Temple, passed away on Thursday morning, a day after testing positive for coronavirus.
05 Mar 2020
IndiaIndia's five most influential and successful women in finance
The world of finance used to be seen as an industry only for men for the longest time. However, that has changed in the last few years.
13 Feb 2020
Olympics#NewsBytesExclusive: Manu Bhaker hopeful of medal in Tokyo Olympics
Indian shooting sensation Manu Bhaker made headlines at the 2019 IISF World Cup when she clinched India's first gold medal in Women's 10m Air Pistol.
26 Jan 2020
Padma Bhushan11 business personalities who won Padma awards this year
The Indian government on Saturday announced the names of this year's recipients of the Padma awards.
26 Jan 2020
IndiaWho are the two Brazilian women honored with Padma Shri?
On the eve of the 71st Republic Day (January 25, 2020), the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, announced the list of personalities conferred with the Padma Awards this year.
26 Jan 2020
Karan JoharWho all won Padma Shri from film industry?
The Padma Awards 2020 were announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on Saturday, January 25.
03 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: Five famous Chartered Accountants in India to know about
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.
17 Sep 2019
EntertainmentPadma Shri music composer Vanraj Bhatia says he is penniless
Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia, known for films like 36 Chowringhee Lane, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Manthan, Junoon, is facing a hard time these days.
12 Jul 2019
IndiaFive famous and successful alumni of IIM-Ahmedabad to know about
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after business schools in the country that provide quality management education.
06 Jul 2019
IndiaFive famous alumni of IIT Kanpur you should know about
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes that are recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.
13 Jun 2019
ICICI BankLeading women Indian Chartered Accountants to know about
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most coveted professional courses among youngsters.
10 Jun 2019
Padma BhushanNoted actor Girish Karnad passes away at 81, tributes follow
On Monday, noted actor and accomplished playwright Girish Karnad passed away. He was 81.
01 Jun 2019
IndiaProud to follow on Sushma Swaraj's footsteps: Foreign Minister Jaishankar
Newly-appointed External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in his first tweet after taking charge, said that he was "proud to follow on the footsteps" of senior BJP leader and his predecessor Sushma Swaraj.
29 May 2019
OdishaNaveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for fifth time
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) head Naveen Patnaik took oath as Chief Minister of Odisha on Wednesday. This is the fifth time the 72-year-old was sworn-in as the CM of the coastal state.
15 May 2019
IndiaWhy did Saif Ali Khan want to return Padma Shri?
Bollywood chhote nawab, actor Saif Ali Khan recently appeared on the chat show, Pinch, hosted by Arbaaz Khan, where he, like every other guest, was given a glimpse of some mean tweets addressed to him.
05 May 2019
IndiaFamous Chartered Accountants in India to know about
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the hardest and most in-demand professional courses in India.
25 Mar 2019
HaryanaParalympian Deepa Malik joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Noted Paralympian and Padma Shri recipient, Deepa Malik, joined the BJP in the presence of senior party leaders in Delhi on Monday.
22 Mar 2019
IndiaAhead of national elections, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir joins BJP
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who was part of India's World Cup-winning squad, joined BJP on Friday in the presence of Union Ministers Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad.
26 Feb 2019
Statue of UnityStatue of Unity sculptor contributed in War Memorial's design
The National War Memorial was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday in New Delhi.
24 Feb 2019
West BengalFormer-IPS officer commits suicide, blames Mamata Banerjee in suicide note
A retired IPS officer Gaurav Dutt committed suicide earlier this week and blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in his note.
10 Feb 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Padma Shri, success, and more!
Bajrang Punia, one of the country's finest freestyle wrestlers, has won many medals in international events, including Commonwealth and Asian Games golds and a World Championship silver among others.
03 Feb 2019
ManipurAriban Syam Sharma to return Padma Shri to protest Citizenship-Bill
On Sunday, veteran Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma announced that he would like to return his Padma Shri award to protest against the Central government's Citizenship Bill.
26 Jan 2019
OdishaCiting timing, Gita Mehta, Naveen Patnaik's sister, refuses Padma Shri
Author Gita Mehta, who is also the sister of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, refused the Padma Shri award, announced on Friday, saying the timing isn't right.
