Padma Bhushan: News
06 Nov 2024
Anurag KashyapRemembering Sharda Sinha: Voice of Bhojpuri folk music
Revered folk and playback singer Sharda Sinha passed away on Tuesday (November 5) in Delhi. She was 72.
05 Nov 2024
BiharSinger Sharda Sinha on ventilator; PM assures full support
Renowned singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as "Bihar Kokila," is currently on a ventilator as her health has deteriorated.
28 Oct 2024
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Folk singer Sharda Sinha (72) on life support, battling cancer
Famed folk singer Sharda Sinha, 72, is on oxygen support after suffering health complications in her ongoing battle with cancer.
08 Oct 2024
Dadasaheb Phalke AwardMithun Chakraborty 'still in daze' after receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards on Tuesday.
23 Aug 2024
HoustonEverything about Hanuman statue, 3rd tallest in US
Texas, United States, has become home to the tallest statue of Lord Hanuman outside India.
20 Aug 2024
MussoorieVictor Banerjee on suffering stroke: 'I've come back from dead'
Veteran actor Victor Banerjee, who was recently hospitalized following a "minor" stroke, has now returned to his home in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
11 Aug 2024
Indian Foreign ServiceFormer EAM Natwar Singh passes away; PM Modi expresses grief
Former External Affairs Minister (EAM) K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night at the age of 93.
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.
09 Jul 2024
ChennaiWho was Usha Uthup's husband Jani, who died at 78
Jani Chacko Uthup, the second husband of legendary Indian singer and Padma Bhushan recipient Usha Uthup, reportedly died on Monday.
26 Jun 2024
InfosysSudha Murty recalls unexpected call from late President Kalam
Renowned author, philanthropist, and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty recently recounted an amusing incident involving a phone call she received from the late President APJ Abdul Kalam.
18 May 2024
ICICI BankPadma Bhushan awardee banker Narayanan Vaghul, passes away at 88
Narayanan Vaghul, a transformative figure of Indian banking and former Chairperson of ICICI Bank, passed away at the age of 88 in Chennai.
26 Jan 2024
Padma VibhushanCelebrities who've been honored with Padma Awards 2024
The Indian government announced the names of the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards 2024 on Thursday.
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
04 Feb 2023
BollywoodVeteran singer, Padma Bhushan awardee Vani Jairam dies at 78
Veteran singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Vani Jairam, was found dead at her residence in Chennai on Saturday (February 4), said media reports.
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.
03 Dec 2022
Sundar PichaiGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in the Trade and Industry category.
26 Jan 2022
Kapil Sibal'Ironic Congress doesn't need him': Sibal on Azad's Padma Bhushan
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Tuesday took a jibe at his own party after veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad was conferred with the Padma Bhushan award.
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.
25 Jan 2021
Republic DayPadma Awards, other honors, announced: Check list of awardees here
On the eve of India's 72nd Republic Day on Monday, the Union Home Ministry announced a list of honors to police officers, defense personnel, among others.
03 Dec 2020
Hindustan Unilever LimitedDharampal Gulati, face and owner of MDH Spices, passes away
In a tragic piece of news, Dharampal Gulati, the owner of MDH Spices, passed away this morning at the age of 97.
26 Jan 2020
Padma Shri11 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.
17 Oct 2019
Indian ArmyA look at the career-defining moments of Major Dhyan Chand
When it comes to Indian hockey, the only player that can come to one's mind at the first glance is none other than Major Dhyan Chand, who played a revolutionary role in the nation's success.
19 Aug 2019
Dilip KumarVeteran music composer Khayyam passes away due to lung infection
Renowned music composer Mohammed Zahur Khayyam, who is known for his work in Kabhi Kabhie, Umrao Jaan etc., passed away today in Mumbai. He was 92.
09 Aug 2019
MumbaiVeteran music composer Khayyam in ICU, suffering from lung infection
Padma Bhushan recipient and renowned music composer Khayyam was rushed to a Mumbai hospital few days back following a lung infection.
26 Jul 2019
IndiaFive Chartered Accountants who pursued their dreams and passions
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses in the country.
13 Jul 2019
IndiaFive of the most well-known and successful alumni of IIM-Bangalore
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after business schools in the country that provide quality management education and IIM-Bangalore (IIM-B) is considered one of the best ones.
10 Jun 2019
Padma ShriNoted actor Girish Karnad passes away at 81, tributes follow
On Monday, noted actor and accomplished playwright Girish Karnad passed away. He was 81.
08 Jun 2019
IndiaFive top lawyers in India you should know about
Pursuing a career in the field of law has always been a popular choice in India.
06 Jun 2019
WiproWipro Founder Azim Premji will retire next month, confirms company
Wipro founder and business tycoon Azim Premji will retire from the company on July 30, 2019.
26 Feb 2019
Padma ShriStatue of Unity sculptor contributed in War Memorial's design
The National War Memorial was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday in New Delhi.
04 Feb 2019
Arvind KejriwalFasting Anna Hazare says BJP 'used him' in 2014
Activist Anna Hazare, whose fast entered the sixth day on Monday, said the Bharatiya Janata Party 'used him' in 2014 and his agitation helped the saffron party come to power.
04 Feb 2019
Uddhav ThackerayAnna to return Padma Bhushan if Lokpal demands aren't met
Days after he launched a hunger strike demanding implementation of the The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, social crusader Anna Hazare has now said that he will return his Padma Bhushan if his demands aren't met by February 8.
27 Jan 2019
Pakistan NewsMDH Dadaji, highest-earning CEO in FMCG sector, gets Padma Bhushan
Among the 112 distinguished people who were conferred with Padma awards on Friday, was the man whom we have seen a million times on our TV screens.
01 Dec 2018
MumbaiTyeb Mehta's painting 'Durga' fetches Rs. 20cr at Sotheby's auction
Indian painter, sculptor, film maker and Padma Bhushan recipient Tyeb Mehta's painting Durga Mahisasura Mardini was sold for $2.9 million (Rs. 20.49 crore) at Boundless India, Sotheby's inaugural auction in Mumbai yesterday evening.
04 Nov 2018
AyodhyaThere shouldn't be objection to Ayodhya Ram Mandir: American-Hindu teacher
Temples are meant to promote harmony and there shouldn't be any objection to Ram Mandir at Ayodhya which is the Lord's birthplace, American Hindu teacher and author David Frawley said.
16 Oct 2018
IndiaNandita Das' father Padma Bhushan Jatin Das accused of sexual-harassment
With its ascend in India, #MeToo has exposed what life is for women in the country, and now another renowned personality has found his name in the wall of shame.
13 Oct 2018
Venkaiah NaiduVice President Naidu releases biography of late engineer Anumolu Ramakrishna
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu yesterday released a biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna, a pioneer in the application of innovative systems and construction techniques in the Indian construction sector.
13 Oct 2018
Madhya PradeshLegendary Hindustani classical musician Annapurna Devi Passes away at 92
Annapurna Devi, the doyenne of classical Hindustani music, died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai early Saturday.
12 Oct 2018
IndiaPadma Awards 2019: Nominations spike; elitism rooted out?
On Thursday, the Union government announced that close to 50,000 nominations for the Padma Awards 2019 had been received by the September 15 deadline, marking almost a 40% increase from the number of nominations received in 2017.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaIndependent India's first woman IAS officer Anna Malhotra passes away
India's first woman IAS officer post-Independence, Anna Rajam Malhotra, died at her residence in suburban Andheri in Mumbai yesterday, her family sources said. She was 91.
12 Sep 2018
JaipurPadma Bhushan economist VS Vyas passes away at 87
Padma Bhushan awardee and noted agricultural economist Vijay Shankar Vyas passed away on Wednesday in Jaipur after a brief illness. He was 87.
17 Aug 2018
Padma ShriVajpayee was fan of Pandit Jasraj; called him 'Rasraj': Budhiraja
The late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a connoisseur of poetry and music, was a fan of the 88-year-old Hindustani classical-vocalist Pandit Jasraj and called him '"Rasraj" (King of Rasas).
15 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsNew book brings together Khushwant Singh's best writings on Punjab
Four years after the death of the legendary Khushwant Singh, a new book brings together some of his finest writings on his native land Punjab.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaISRO plans to launch its TV channel for Indian kids
In a bid to promote a scientific mindset and temper among young Indians, ISRO is set to launch its own TV channel.
22 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDays before death, eminent poet Gopal Das sought mercy killing
Noted Hindi poet Gopal Das 'Neeraj', who passed away on July 19, had sought mercy killing, a letter sent to Aligarh district magistrate reveals.
07 Jun 2018
BangkokIIFA Lifetime Achievement Award-2018 to be awarded to Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher will be awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in Bangkok.
20 May 2018
Delhi High CourtFormer Air India woman officer moves Delhi-HC over retirement-benefit suspension
Rohita Jaidka, former woman executive director of Air India, who was accused of stealing a painting by renowned artist Jatin Das, has moved the Delhi HC challenging AI's decision to suspend her post-retirement benefits.
15 May 2018
Karnataka#SemiFinals2019: Looking back at leaders' gaffes during Karnataka campaign
Before Karnataka went to vote on May 12, the state was home to political heavyweights like Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Rahul Gandhi. Even Sonia Gandhi came to Karnataka streets to connect with citizens, for the first time after two years.
11 May 2018
IndiaGoogle Doodle honors dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai on her 100th birthday
The 100th birth anniversary of legendary classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai was celebrated today by search engine giant Google with a colourful doodle on its India homepage.
02 Apr 2018
IndiaFormer skipper Dhoni to receive Padma Bhushan from President today
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is set to receive the Padma Bhushan award from the President of India on Monday in the capital.
26 Feb 2018
MumbaiArchitect Hafeez offers to design 19 Railway Stations for free
Noted architect Hafeez Contractor has reportedly offered to design 19 stations across the country, including several in Mumbai free of charge, as part of a redevelopment project being rolled out by the Railways.
02 Feb 2018
IndiaRemembering Khushwant Singh on his 103rd birth anniversary
How does one eulogize a writer who penned his own obituary and epitaph in his prime?
04 Dec 2017
CelebrityVeteran actor Shashi Kapoor passes away at 79
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passed away today at the age of 79. He is survived by his three children Karan, Kunal and Sanjana Kapoor.
25 Oct 2017
KolkataThumri Queen Girija Devi, 'pride of Banaras Gharana', dead
Eminent classical singer Girija Devi, the 'Queen of Thumri', passed away in Kolkata yesterday after a cardiac arrest. She was 88.
24 Jul 2017
IndiaEx-ISRO chief UR Rao passes away
The man behind Aryabhatta, the internationally-renowned space scientist UR Rao passed away in the wee hours of Monday morning.
19 May 2017
IndiaRuskin Bond's 83rd birthday- Know the beloved writer
Ruskin Bond, the well loved Indian-born British author of popular short-stories and fiction turned 83 today.
31 Mar 2017
Virat KohliPadma awards 2017: Virat Kohli among 39 who receive awards
The Padma awards, announced earlier this year, were handed out to 39 of total 89 awardees, at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
30 Mar 2017
Virat KohliVirat Kohli receives the Padma Shri award
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was presented with the Padma Shri award by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
18 Mar 2017
Arjuna AwardAbhinav Bindra opens up about his neurological medical condition
Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra opened up about a serious neurological-medical condition he suffered from in 2014.
28 Dec 2016
Navi MumbaiMumbai: a city for outsiders, an emotion for Mumbaikars!
Seizure of new currency notes continues to make headlines as police seized Rs.45 lakh in Rs.2000 currency notes from Thane, on Tuesday.
13 Sep 2016
BusinessAM Naik names SN Subrahmanyan as his successor at L&T
Ending all the speculation around his succession, L&T's Chairman AM Naik said that SN Subrahmanyan, the Dy. Managing Director and President of the company would take over after him.
12 Sep 2016
IndiaNandan Nilekani's impetus to a dozen startups
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, has invested $50 million in 11 start-ups in a little more than a year and has committed to investing $25 million more.
07 Sep 2016
Arjuna AwardPadma Bhushan for Sushil Kumar?
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recommended two time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar's name for this year's Padma Bhushan Award.
22 Aug 2016
IndiaBhutan's royalty calls allegations "malicious"
Bhutan's Queen grandmother Ashi Kesang Wangchuck denied the claims made in Rasgotra's book, and termed them as "false and malicious".
08 Aug 2016
Indian GovernmentBindra placed 4th, misses on medal
Abhinav Bindra lost out on clinching a medal and was placed fourth in the final of 10m air rifle shooting event.
