The Centre on Sunday announced that Santhali author Charan Hembram will be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2026 for his distinguished contributions to the field of Literature. The prestigious award will be presented to him in the field of Literature at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occa
"This tradition has been very important to me... I have also performed Ghazals, Qawwalis, folk songs of Braj, Bhajans, Mewati, and Doha Dhani..." said Mewati.
Speaking to ANI, Pant said he had earlier received the Nehru Literacy Award from former President APJ Abdul Kalam in recognition of his contribution to education. He added that his literary work primarily focuses on critical essays, along with a few independent writings.
Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty expressed his gratitude after being named for the Padma Bhushan in the Padma Awards 2026. While speaking to the media, he said, "Thanks," when asked about the announcement of the prestigious civilian award.
On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Indian government announced the list of personalities who will be conferred with Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian Awards of the country. It includes Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendati
Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to be conferred with the Padma Shree award, along with para high jumper Praveen Kumar and hockey star Savita Punia, and others. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj to receive the Padma Bhushan after the list of 2026 awardees was announced on the eve of the 77th
Former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Achuthanandan, who passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 101, served as Kerala's Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011 and was the longest-serving Leader of the Opposition in the state
Legendary star Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, leaving a deep void in Hindi cinema, has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan posthumously.