Padma Bhushan: News
28 Jan 2025
Padma Shri'Manichitrathazhu' to Padma Bhushan: Inspiring journey of Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai or simply Shobana is an inspiration for many.
28 Jan 2025
Ajith KumarAjith Kumar honored with Padma Bhushan—A look at his legacy
Tamil cinema icon Ajith Kumar has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award for his contributions to the field of art.
28 Jan 2025
IntelVinod Dham—the Indian genius behind Pentium chip—awarded Padma Bhushan 2025
In a tech world often defined by icons like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, there's another visionary whose work has profoundly influenced the digital era.
28 Jan 2025
InfosysInfosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, 17 others booked under SC/ST Act
Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, former Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Director Balaram, and 16 others have been booked under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act.
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
BusinessBibek Debroy awarded Padma Bhushan: Tracing the visionary economist's journey
Renowned economist Bibek Debroy has been posthumously conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for his contributions to literature and education.
27 Jan 2025
BollywoodFrom 'Masoom' to Padma Bhushan: Shekhar Kapur's splendid journey
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (79) has recently been conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, India's third-highest civilian award.
27 Jan 2025
Indian Hockey TeamPR Sreejesh conferred with Padma Bhushan: Decoding his journey
Indian Hockey stalwart PR Sreejesh has been conferred with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in the country.
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.
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.
04 Dec 2024
Dadasaheb Phalke Award'Raj Kapoor 100': Watch his films for ₹100 in theaters
In honor of legendary Indian filmmaker, actor, and producer Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary, a grand retrospective Raj Kapoor 100 - Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman is being organized.
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.
