"I want to thank Government of India": Padma Shri awardee Binod

Speaking to ANI, Binod expressed his happiness at receiving the award. He said, "I am very happy that I am getting...

"Getting this award is a huge achievement": Uday Vishwanath

International Mallakhamb coach Uday Vishwanath Deshpande expressed his delight after he was conferred with Padma Shri.

"I dedicate this award to Divyang children": Shankar Baba

81-year-old social worker Shankar Baba Papalkar has devoted his life to the welfare and rehabilitation of Divyang,...

"Will always remain indebted to government": Ananda Chari

Ananda Chari is a sculptor, trained in the art of temple architecture. He is also a former advisor of the endowment...

Bargarh's Bhagabat Padhan hounoured with Padma Shri

An 86-year-old dancer from Bargarh district, Bhagabat Padhan, who achieved artistic fame has been honoured with the...

USD 1 Million climate prize awarded to three Israeli projects

The award winners included Profs. Shanny Barath and Yechezkel Kashin from the Technion-Israel Institute for their...

Usha Uthup on being awarded Padma Bhushan

Veteran singer Usha Uthup cannot contain her happiness as she has been honoured with Padma Bhushan.

WB: Kantha embroidery artist of Bolpur conferred Padma Shri award

Kantha embroidery artist Takdira Begum of Bolpur has been conferred with Padma Shri. She is among the eight Padma...

“Most joyous moment of my life”: Dayal Mavjibhai Parmar

The Home Ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110...

"Bharatvarsh will become Vishwaguru in next 2-3 yrs"

Expressing delight at being named for the country's fourth-highest civilian honour, Padma Shri, noted educationist...

Hema Malini meets Padma Vibhushan awardee Vyjayanthimala

Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini recently met legendary actor Vyjayanthimala at the latter's residence in...

CM congratulates Som Datt Battu on being conferred Padam Shri

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday congratulated vocalist Som Datt Battu, who was...