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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.

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.

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: 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

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.

Padma awardee docs seek law to protect healthcare workers

August 19, 2024 5:19 am

The 2019 draft had proposed stringent norms, with punishment of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for violence against doctors on duty.

Usha Uthup on receiving Padma Bhushan: 'It’s natural for classical singers to be awarded, but for people like us....'

April 23, 2024 4:34 pm

Singer Usha Uthup, who recently has recently been conferred with Padma Bhushan, says while it is natural from classical singers and dancers to be awarded for their art, she is grateful for the honour and recognition.

Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Ram Naik conferred with Padma Awards

April 23, 2024 7:01 am

The awards are announced on the eve of Republic Day every year.

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