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Knowledge nugget of the day: India’s Civilian Awards

January 02, 2025 11:01 am

As the row over the Bharat Ratna award to Ambedkar has hit the headlines, here's everything you need to know about the Bharat Ratna and other Indian civilian awards.

Row over Bharat Ratna to Ambedkar: the Award's history, under various govts

December 23, 2024 11:55 am

How is the Bharat Ratna awarded, how many politicians have received it so far, and under which governments? When did Ambedkar get the award? We explain.

TMC demands Bharat Ratna or RS seat for Vinesh Phogat: ‘This is the least we can do’

August 08, 2024 12:23 am

In a shocking reversal of fortunes, Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight by 100 grams ahead of her women's 50 kg final, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold.

Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri: All you need to know about the India's Civilian Awards

February 25, 2024 11:02 am

Highest Civilian Awards in India: Categorised as per the degree of honour, Civilian Awards in India includes the Bharat Ratna Award and the Padma Award. Here is everything you need to know about it.

The message in the Bharat Ratnas: How the politics of the honour works

February 11, 2024 12:34 pm

Along with recognising the contribution of the recipient, the Padma and Bharat Ratna awards have always been tools for political messaging — and the Narendra Modi government has been particularly astute in making its choices.

Dil jeet liya, says Jayant, hints at pact with BJP in western UP

February 10, 2024 1:50 am

On the Congress not honouring Charan Singh with the Bharat Ratna, Jayant Chaudhary said that had Ajit Singh been alive today, he would have been quite happy. Modi has won the heart of “every follower of Chaudhary Charan Singh”, he added.

Express view on Bharat Ratna Advani: His arc shows a rare capacity to reflect and reinvent

February 04, 2024 3:52 pm

He was each and all of his many versions that shaped and reshaped the nation’s politics

In 'Bharat Ratna' Karpoori Thakur, Modi govt may have another winner

March 06, 2024 6:47 pm

Its previous 5 Bharat Ratnas, in nearly 10 yrs in power, have included Madan Mohan Malviya, Vajpayee, Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh; UPA 10 years saw 3 awardees

January 26, 1983, Forty Years Ago: A big win for Akalis

January 26, 2023 6:50 am

The decision to review the waters dispute was taken at a tripartite meeting between the Centre, the leaders of the Opposition and the Akali representatives.

Congress leader writes to PM Narendra Modi, wants Bharat Ratna for Mulayam Singh Yadav

November 06, 2022 2:11 pm

The Congress leader added that while the nation mourns the death of Yadav, honouring him with Bharat Ratna, posthumously, would be a fitting tribute to his memories.

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