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Padma Awards 2026: Former UGC Chief to IIT Madras Director — list of education leaders honoured
January 27, 2026 4:31 pm
Based on the Padma Awards 2026 list, the following personalities have been conferred awards in the fields of Literature and Education and Science and Engineering:
10 from Mumbai to represent India in Pole and Aerial Sports World Championship
December 08, 2025 3:16 pm
The Pole and Aerial Sports World Championship 2025 will be held in Budapest this week.
295 stolen medals of Bula Chowdhury recovered, thief held — all in 48 hours
August 18, 2025 6:21 am
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Serampore) said on Sunday that while 295 stolen medals have been recovered, search is on for the rest.
‘All credit goes to my father’: Renowned flute-maker from Chhattisgarh on Padma award list
January 26, 2025 9:17 pm
Mandavi, from the Gond Muria tribe, specialises in the manufacturing of a flute called 'Sulur', made of bamboo.
Dogri writer Lalit Magotra, who fought for constitutional recognition for language, among Padma winners
January 26, 2025 9:17 pm
As a celebrated writer, he was Convenor of the Dogri Advisory Board, Dahitya Akademi, New Delhi, for two terms, apart from being president of the Dogri Sanstha, Jammu, for a long time.
Jana Sangh leader, who died at 110 last year, gets Padma Shri posthumously: Who is Bhulai Bhai?
January 26, 2025 9:01 pm
Bhulai Bhai, a three-time UP MLA, was “among the oldest and hardworking workers of BJP”, PM Modi wrote in his condolence message after his death last October
‘As happy as I was on day of liberation’: 100-year-old Goan freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai on Padma award
January 26, 2025 9:17 pm
As the “underground voice” of the movement for liberation, Libia played a pivotal role in the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule.
On Padma Shri list, folk artistes, health experts
January 26, 2025 9:57 am
Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar, Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara, Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshamane, among others
Key figures behind Ram Temple opening among Padma Shri awardees
January 26, 2025 9:17 pm
Ritambhara, founder of the VHP’s women wing Durga Vahini, played a key role in the movement making fiery speeches during campaign to build the temple in 1989-90.
From centenarian who helped Goa’s liberation to nation’s archery star — the ‘unsung heroes’ among Padma awardees
January 26, 2025 3:23 am
Renowned Indian playback singers Arijit Singh and Jaspinder Narula and recently-retired Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin also found place on the coveted list.
PADMA SHRI AWARDEE VIDEOS
Sudarsan Pattnaik draws sand sculpture to welcome General Budget
February 29, 2016 6:05 am
Puri (Odisha), Feb 29 (ANI): Renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik drew a sand sculpture at the Puri beach of Odisha on the eve of General Budget 2016-17. Patnaik drew a similar sand art earlier to welcome the Rail Budget. The Padma Shri awardee artist, who has won many international and national awards, always tries to give a social message through his sand art.
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