Padma Shri awardee and famous Yoga teacher Swami Sivananda Saraswati died at 128 in Varanasi. In 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred him with the Padma Shri award for his contribution to the field of yoga.
Ramaiah was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for his contribution to increasing tree cover. He is estimated to have planted more than 1 crore saplings in and around the Khammam district in his lifetime. The trees provide fruits and shade to the people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of folk artist and Padma Shri awardee Ramsahay Pandey, remembering his invaluable contribution to Indian folk art and culture.
Popular playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya recently shared a strong statement about music composer A.R. Rahman, where he claimed that Rahman once kept respected artists waiting for hours at his studio.
Kazi Masoom Akhtar, Padma Shri awardee and nominee Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University, condemned the incident and called for an investigation, saying that some people "think it's modernity to hate one's own country."
Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi continues to make waves in the global music industry, proving that India's rich folk traditions have a universal appeal.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5: Kaivalyadhama, a renowned institution for Yoga and holistic health, successfully hosted a national conference on Sattvic Ahaar in Mumbai on February 1, 2025. The conference brought together leading experts in holistic health, Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurv
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to Madhubani art by wearing a saree gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi while presenting the Budget on Saturday.