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Naresh Chandra Debbarma: Padma awardee who documented Kokborok before it became Tripura’s official language

January 27, 2026 3:40 pm

A self-taught scholar who began documenting Kokborok years before it was recognised as Tripura’s official language, Naresh Chandra Debbarma has spent more than five decades researching its grammar, history and usage. Debbarma has been awarded the Padma Shri for his lifelong contribution to the tribal language.

Actor Dharmendra Singh Deol was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while former Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and actor R Madhavan won the Padma Shri.

Fifteen from Maharashtra among Padma awardees announced on Republic Day

January 25, 2026 9:47 pm

Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, a Warli tribal musician from Palghar; Raghuvir Khedkar, a Tamasha artist from Maharashtra who has performed over 12,000 shows over five decades; and Shrirang Lad, a farmer and agricultural innovator, are among the Padma Shri recipients.

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra Singh Deol and cricketer Rohit Sharma are among the winners of the Padma Awards 2026. (Express Archive)

Padma Awards 2026 Full List: Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma among winners; check full list of winners

January 25, 2026 10:10 pm

Padma Awards 2026 Winners List: The full winners list has been announced by the Government of India, with veteran actor Dharmendra, cricketer Rohit Sharma, actor R Madhavan, and Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty among the prominent recipients honoured this year.

Padma Awards 2025: Find the full list below of Padma 2025 awardees with their respective fields.

Padma Awards 2025: A complete list of winners with respective disciplines

May 28, 2025 11:16 am

Padma Awards 2025: This year, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India has awarded 139 Padma Awards, on Tuesday, May 27.

Padma Shri awardee scientist Dr Subbanna Ayyappan found dead in Karnataka’s Mandya, suicide suspected

May 11, 2025 6:25 pm

Dr Subbanna Ayyappan had been reported missing by his family in Mysuru since May 7.

Centre changed Padma selection procedure to acknowledge unsung heroes: Jitendra Singh at NIF

March 03, 2025 5:05 am

Singh highlighted that the reform brought by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the selection of Padma awardees vindicates the non-acknowledgement of grassroots innovators by the previous governments

On the eve of Republic Day, the President of India honours distinguished individuals with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Awards, which celebrate significant contributions to the nation. (PTI Photo)

India's 76th Republic Day: A complete list of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awardees in 2025

January 27, 2025 12:11 pm

List of Padma Awardees 2025: The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations of the Padma Awards Committee, which is appointed by the prime minister each year, and are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day and are presented by the President of India.