News for '-padma-shri'

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

'This is the right time to give the Bharat Ratna to him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Nobody has Dhoni's record of championship in three formats.' 'Every cricketer, every Indian, will agree to that.'

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Where do the four members of the Supreme Court appointed panel to interface with farmers stand on the Modi government's farm laws?

Why is Wendell Rodricks smiling?

Why is Wendell Rodricks smiling?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Goa-based designer's creation will be part of New York's FIT museum collection.

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Tarla Dalal, noted food writer, chef, best-selling cookbook author and host of cooking shows, passed away on Wednesday morning.

Ideological inclinations of writers should be checked: BJP

Ideological inclinations of writers should be checked: BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Facing heat over a long list of writers who have returned Sahitya Akademi awards or resigned from their posts in the literary body, Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday denied that it was being soft on the issue of "intolerance" and said the ideological inclinations of the writers should be looked into.

Now, a mango named after Yogi Adityanath

Now, a mango named after Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The mango variety has been developed by the city's famous mango grower Padamshri Haji Kalimullah.

PIOs aiding fight against COVID-19 among '2020 Great Immigrants'

PIOs aiding fight against COVID-19 among '2020 Great Immigrants'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Professor of Economics at Harvard University Raj Chetty have been named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as '2020 Great Immigrants' honourees, the Corporation said in a statement on Wednesday.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

As stalwart midfielder Sardar Singh called time on his illustrious International career, Hockey India on Friday congratulated the 32-year-old Khel Ratna awardee on his long-serving career that spanned over 12 years.

Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

To make the process of conferring Padma awards more transparent, the home ministry has issued a revised proforma for people who wish to apply for the prestigious civilian honours.

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Neeraj ran in fast, did the crossover. The javelin flew out of his hands and he did not look towards the sector. He just knew he had bettered the first attempt. The moment the javelin left his hand, he knew he had done it.

My life, my style: Wendell Rodricks

My life, my style: Wendell Rodricks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The Goa-based designer fields rapid-fire questions!

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Correa played a defining role in developing architecture of post-Independence India and has designed some of the most outstanding structures.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A top Indian American scientist who heads the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, will be inducted into the Institute of Medicine in recognition of his research into cell mechanics related to malaria, blood diseases and certain types of cancer.

A first for an Indian! Piyush Pandey is Ogilvy's global creative head

A first for an Indian! Piyush Pandey is Ogilvy's global creative head

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

This is the first time that an Indian has been elevated to this position, highlighting the growing importance of the domestic advertising industry in the global space.

I've retired from active sports, but not today: Deepa Malik

I've retired from active sports, but not today: Deepa Malik

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Deepa Malik, the first Indian woman to claim a medal in the Paralympic Games, has retired from active sports, a decision she took before becoming the Paralympic Committee of India president earlier this year but revealed only on Monday. The 49-year-old, who won a silver in shot put F53 category in the 2016 Rio Paralympics, was elected PCI president in the elections held in February under the directives of Delhi High Court. PCI has been denied recognition by the sports ministry.

Thapar among 12 asked to submit CVs: JNU admin

Thapar among 12 asked to submit CVs: JNU admin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The JNU administration's decision to ask historian Thapar to submit her CV for assessment for her continuation as professor emerita drew sharp criticism from various quarters.

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Padamsee will be best remembered for iconic campaigns such as 'Lalitaji' for Surf, 'Cherry Charlie' for Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish, MRF's 'Muscle Man', the Liril girl in the waterfall and 'Hamara Bajaj' for the auto major.

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

He also wrote the lyrics of Hosh waalon ko khabar kya from Sarfarosh.

Ganguly turns 47! Wish the legend on his birthday

Ganguly turns 47! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 47th birthday, on Monday, many Indian cricketers flooded the social-media with wishes for the veteran.

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

8 incredible styles for a monsoon wedding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Dear brides-to-be and bridesmaids, amp up your glam quotient with these stunning outfits.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

Legendary artist S H Raza laid to rest in native village

Legendary artist S H Raza laid to rest in native village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

People paid their last respect to Raza who had wished to be buried in this tribal-dominated district where he once lived.

Google doodle on modernist painter M F Husain

Google doodle on modernist painter M F Husain

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

On his 100th birth anniversary M F Husain, one of the best known painters in modern and contemporary India, has been honoured with a Google Doodle.

How Amitabh Bachchan took control of his health

How Amitabh Bachchan took control of his health

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

At the launch of a breast cancer awareness app, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about fighting Hepatitis B and putting health first.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

With lockdown easing, monkeys are back to trouble Shimla

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Having developed a taste for what humans eat, the monkeys are wreaking havoc in Shimla, reports Ashwani Sharma.

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

Protests will be dealt with: Tomar to farmers backing agri laws

Protests will be dealt with: Tomar to farmers backing agri laws

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The delegation of 20 'progressive farmers' from Haryana, led by Padma Shri awardee Kanwal Singh Chauhan, said the government may amend some provisions of the laws but should not repeal them.

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'It upsets me to see blind cricket going unnoticed by the government while it rewards even the smallest achievement in normal cricket,' the Sachin Tendulkar of blind cricket tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

The doctor who brings hope to the seriously ill

The doctor who brings hope to the seriously ill

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'Healthcare is so expensive that while it saves lives, it destroys more lives socially and financially.' 'While the poor gets wiped out, a middle-class man goes to a corporate hospital and after the treatment, he ends up below the poverty line.' 'Generally, hospitals would like to have patients who need procedures and operations.' 'They are not so fond of palliative care.' 'How much can be made from one hour of counselling? And how much can be made from one hour of an operation?'

'A great loss to the music industry'

'A great loss to the music industry'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The Tamil film industry mourns the passing of Carnatic legend M Balamuralikrishna.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

To him running was both his God and beloved as he created his own little fairytale out of what what could have easily been a tale of horrors.

Mark Tully's birth certificate located by KMC

Mark Tully's birth certificate located by KMC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Mark Tully, the BBC correspondent in India for nearly half a century, must be happy that at 78 his birth certificate has been located from Raj era archives by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.