News for 'Padma Bhushan'

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

'Humbled' Mary Kom worried for boxing's future

'Humbled' Mary Kom worried for boxing's future

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Her personal high of being awarded the Padma Bhushan has coincided with turbulent times for Indian boxing, leaving Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom with 'mixed feelings' about getting the country's third highest civilian honour.

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

K Natwar Singh wore many hats as he straddled the worlds of diplomacy, politics and writing but what remained consistent across decades was his sharp-wit and plainspeaking.

Pix: When Venky, Aamir, Rahman took centre stage

Pix: When Venky, Aamir, Rahman took centre stage

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Nobel laureate of Indian origin Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, noted theatre personality Ebrahim Alkazi were on Wednesday conferred the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award by President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi.

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mohammed Zahur Hashmi, popularly known as Khayyam, was also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan.

Madan Mohan Malviya conferred Bharat Ratna

Madan Mohan Malviya conferred Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Noted educationist and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya was on Monday posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, by President Pranab Mukherjee.

MDH owner Mahashay Dharampal Gulati passes away

MDH owner Mahashay Dharampal Gulati passes away

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Gulati, 97, was undergoing treatment at Mata Chanan Devi Hospital where he breathed his last, sources said.

'Learn your profession, learn to be professional'

'Learn your profession, learn to be professional'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

An interview with Mark Tully, former chief of bureau, BBC-Delhi about his career and more...

Eye surgeon Modi is dead

Eye surgeon Modi is dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Eye surgeon Modi is dead

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rana Kapoor's allegation

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rana Kapoor's allegation

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Kapoor has told the Enforcement Directorate that he was 'forced' to buy the M F Husain painting from Priyanka Gandhi and the sale proceeds were utilised by the Gandhi family for the medical treatment of Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New York, according to the charge sheet filed by the federal anti-money laundering agency in a special court in Mumbai.

Senior Punjab cop resigns to support protesting farmers

Senior Punjab cop resigns to support protesting farmers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and other areas have stayed put at various Delhi border points, protesting against the new farm laws, which they fear will dismantle the minimum support price system, leaving them at the "mercy" of big corporate firms.

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Paralympic icon Jhajharia gets BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

India's greatest para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia will be contesting on a BJP ticket from his hometown of Churu in Rajasthan.

Tribute: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Tribute: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Faqir Chand Kohli, Padma Bhushan, will be 90 on March 19, 2014. It is a day to celebrate for many Indians whose life he has touched directly or indirectly, says Shivanand Kanavi, the well-known technology journalist who as vice-president, TCS, has known Mr Kohli for two decades.

Have you met the Ustad?

Have you met the Ustad?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Have you ever met the maestro or experienced his magic?

Expert's guide: How to nail a rapist

Expert's guide: How to nail a rapist

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Padma Bhushan Dr P Chandra Sekaran, the former director of the Forensic Department, explains the importance of forensics in rape case. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Veteran violinist M S Gopalakrishnan is no more

Veteran violinist M S Gopalakrishnan is no more

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Veteran violinist M S Gopalakrishnan died in Chennai on Thursday following a brief illness.

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Shyam Benegal, Shobhana Bhartia and Kapila Vatsayan come in place of Fali S Nariman, Lata Mangeshkar and Cho Ramaswamy.

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Bhargava is a pioneer in the field of biotechnology in the country.

TVR Shenoy on the HPCL-BPCL sale

TVR Shenoy on the HPCL-BPCL sale

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Max founder Analjit Singh gets Golden Peacock Award

Max founder Analjit Singh gets Golden Peacock Award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Eric Pickles, Former Prime Minister of Sweden and Co-Chair of the World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development, presented the award at the third 'Global Conference on Sustainability' in London on Thursday night.

S Gopalakrishnan elected as new President of CII

S Gopalakrishnan elected as new President of CII

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

He succeeds Adi Godrej, Chairman of the Godrej Group.

'Mischievous propaganda': Azad after speculation over political plans

'Mischievous propaganda': Azad after speculation over political plans

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'Nothing has been removed or added to my Twitter profile. The profile is as it was earlier'

India's 10 most powerful businesswomen

India's 10 most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar has been ranked as the most powerful businesswoman in India for the third consecutive year by Fortune Magazine.

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A legendary singer of the 'Benaras gharana' had received Padma Shri in 1972, Padma Bhushan in 1989 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Tennis ace Leander Paes is still rankled by the selection furore prior to the 2012 London Olympics and holds former partner Mahesh Bhupathi responsible for making the Games a "real sad" outing for him.

Mrinalini Sarabhai, legendary Indian classical dancer, passes away

Mrinalini Sarabhai, legendary Indian classical dancer, passes away

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Her daughter, Mallika Sarabhai confirmed the news on her Facebook page. The post read: "My mother Mrinalini Sarabhai has just left for her eternal dance."

India's 20 most powerful women in business

India's 20 most powerful women in business

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Chanda Kochchar has been ranked as the most powerful woman in business.

PHOTO: Pullela Gopichand meets PM Modi

PHOTO: Pullela Gopichand meets PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand

Former Indian envoy to US Abid Hussain dies

Former Indian envoy to US Abid Hussain dies

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Veteran bureaucrat and former Indian ambassador to the United States, Dr Abid Hussain, died in a hotel in London on Thursday morning following a heart attack.

The Classic Dilemma of Being Manna Dey

The Classic Dilemma of Being Manna Dey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Raju Bharatan looks at the illustrious career of legendary singer Manna Dey.

Amitabh honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Amitabh honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amitabh Bachchan was presented with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema's highest honour, in a special ceremony in Delhi on December 29.

What Lovely Songs Suman Kalyanpur Sang!

What Lovely Songs Suman Kalyanpur Sang!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

She sang the chartbusters Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche in Brahmachari, Tumse Oh Haseena Kabhi Mohabbat Na Maine Karni Thi in Farz and Ajhu Na Aaye Balma in Saanjh Aur Savera.

'Problem with teaching and acting is same as sex'

'Problem with teaching and acting is same as sex'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Pandit Satyadev Dubey, 75, talks about his fine work.

Sarangi maestro Ustad Sultan Khan passes away

Sarangi maestro Ustad Sultan Khan passes away

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Sarangi maestro and classical singer Ustad Sultan Khan, the soulful voice behind hits like 'Piya basanti' and 'Albela sajan aayo re', passed away on Sunday afternoon in Mumbai after prolonged illness.

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

National Heritage award for Bharata Natyam artiste

National Heritage award for Bharata Natyam artiste

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan, popularly known as Kumari Kamala during her early career in India, last month became the first Bharata Natyam artist in the United States to receive the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship for 2010, the country's highest honour in the traditional and folk arts.

Lucky I had the talent to play for India: Dravid

Lucky I had the talent to play for India: Dravid

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Former skipper Rahul Dravid was modesty personified as he said that he was lucky to have possessed enough talent to play cricket for India and "couldn't have asked for more".

No talks even with PM, says miffed Hazare

No talks even with PM, says miffed Hazare

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

In tough posturing, Anna Hazare on Tuesday ruled out any talks with the government or even the prime minister to end their stir and expressed readiness to return Padma Bhushan award bestowed on him, even as government showed no signs of initiating negotiations with his team.