Padma Shri: News
Where to watch Padma Awards 2026 today
The prestigious Padma Awards 2026 ceremony will be held in New Delhi on May 25.
Meet Suneeta Godbole: Padma Shri awardee who champions tribal healthcare
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards for 2026 on May 25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Padma Shri Tiruttani Swaminathan, 'odhuvar' who preserved ancient Tevaram hymns
Shri Tiruttani Swaminathan, eminent artist and head of the Thevara Padasalai of Dharumapuram Aadheenam, has been conferred the Padma Shri in recognition of his exceptional contribution to Tamil Pann Isai and the sacred tradition of Thirumurai hymns.
Padma Awards 2026: Who is Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai?
The Government of India announced the recipients of the Padma Awards 2026 in January. Now, they are gearing up for the official ceremony on May 25.
From Paralympic gold to Padma Shri: Praveen Kumar's story
World number one para high jumper and Paralympic gold medalist Praveen Kumar will be honored with the Padma Shri award.
Meet Taga Ram Bheel: Famed algoza player receives Padma Shri
President Droupadi Murmu is set to honor Taga Ram Bheel, a renowned folk musician from Rajasthan, with the Padma Shri award next week.
Meet 'Doctor Bhaiya' Ramchandra Godbole, Padma Shri Recipient From Chhattisgarh
Dr. Ramchandra Godbole has been honored with the Padma Shri for his relentless healthcare service to tribal communities in Chhattisgarh.
Who is Janardan Bothe? Social worker honored with Padma Shri
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Padma Shri award on veteran social worker and educationist Janardan Bapurao Bothe.
5,000-year-old martial art practitioner K Pajanivel among 2026's Padma awardees
K Pajanivel, a 53-year-old practitioner of the ancient Tamil martial art Silambam, will be awarded the Padma Shri on May 25.
Who was Gopal Trivedi? Scientist honored with Padma Shri 2026
Dr. Gopal Ji Trivedi, a renowned agricultural scientist and former Vice Chancellor of Rajendra Agriculture University, is set to be posthumously awarded the Padma Shri.
Who is Anke Gowda? Story of the Padma Shri awardee
Anke Gowda is a retired sugar factory worker from Karnataka who has spent over five decades amassing an incredible collection of two million books.
Who is Baldev Singh? Hockey coach honored with Padma Shri
Baldev Singh, a veteran hockey coach, will be awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu on May 25. The honor is in recognition of his immense contribution to Indian hockey.
Meet Tripti Mukherjee, Kantha stitch artist honored with Padma Shri
Tripti Mukherjee, a resident of Suri, Birbhum district in West Bengal, will be awarded the Padma Shri for her work in reviving and promoting Kantha embroidery.
Meet Vempaty Kutumba Sastry, Sanskrit scholar awarded Padma Shri 2026
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards for 2026 on May 25.
Who is Techi Gubin, Padma Shri awardee from Arunachal
Techi Gubin from Arunachal Pradesh has been awarded the Padma Shri for his outstanding contribution to social work.
Padma Shri awardee, photographer Raghu Rai passes away at 83
Raghu Rai, a legendary Indian photographer and photojournalist, has passed away at the age of 83.
Who was TT Jagannathan, 'Kitchen Mogul' awarded Padma Shri posthumously?
TT Jagannathan, the late chairman emeritus of TTK Prestige Group and a pioneer in the kitchenware industry, has been posthumously awarded the Padma Shri.
Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur to receive Padma Shri awards: Details
Former Indian men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and India's women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur have been nominated for the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.
Kajol rents out Mumbai retail unit for ₹6.9L/month
Bollywood actor Kajol Devgn has rented out a retail unit in Mumbai's Goregaon West area for a monthly rent of ₹6.9L, reported Square Yards.
KV 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.
R 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.
Meet 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.
Padma 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.
Who'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.
Padma 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.
IM Vijayan's inspiring journey: From soda seller to Padma awardee
Kerala's football legend Inivalappil Mani Vijayan has been conferred the Padma Shri 2025.
Padma awardee Jaspinder Narula: Sufi voice that stormed playback singing
Celebrated playback singer Jaspinder Narula has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award this year.
Notable 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.
Humble 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.
Mamata 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.
Real 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.
'Manichitrathazhu' to Padma Bhushan: Inspiring journey of Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai or simply Shobana is an inspiration for many.
Meet 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.
Alka, 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.
How 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.
Pankaj 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.
INSPACe 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.
Dr 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.
Former 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.
The full arc of Zakir Hussain's iconic journey
Internationally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain died on Sunday in San Francisco.
When 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.
Who 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.
How late Kanaka Raju preserved the tribal dance form Gussadi
Renowned dance maestro Kanaka Raju passed away on Friday due to age-related ailments.
Bharatanatyam 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.