News for 'Padma Shri'

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully executed the Produnova -- called the 'vault of death'.

PM leads Yoga Day event in Kashmir amid rain spoiler

PM leads Yoga Day event in Kashmir amid rain spoiler

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world sees yoga as a powerful agent for global good as it helps people live in the present without carrying the baggage of the past.

Dhirubhai Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi chosen for Padma awards

Dhirubhai Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi chosen for Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Dhirubhai Ambani lived in a one-room chawl in Mumbai with his wife and children and went on to establish the Reliance Group.

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title

I am not demanding Padma Bhushan, just trying my luck: Vijender

I am not demanding Padma Bhushan, just trying my luck: Vijender

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Boxer Vijender Singh threw his hat in the ring for the Padma Bhushan but insisted he won't be 'hurt' in case of a rejection

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The ministry, while suspending the newly-formed WFI panel under president Sanjay Singh on December 24, three days after he was elected its head, had cited the office running from Brij Bhushan's residence as one of the reasons for taking the stringent action.

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Nikam has replaced two-time MP Poonam Mahajan, who is the daughter of the late BJP stalwart Pramod Mahajan.

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.

Salman makes Prabhudeva's birthday special

Salman makes Prabhudeva's birthday special

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'At my age birthdays are hardly a day to celebrate and party.' 'But being with Salman Sir, Sonakshi and the others is a pleasure. It just seems like family.'

Dom's Take: Freedom Not At Midnight

Dom's Take: Freedom Not At Midnight

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

With the lady's retelling of history, it is perhaps time for Narendrabhai's government -- which is already remodelling the central vista in the national capital -- to commission a fresh sculpture to replace Devi Prasad Roy Chowdhury's famous Gyarah Murti sculpture on Sardar Patel Marg -- depicting the Mahatma and 10 other freedom fighters during the Dandi March in Gujarat 90 years ago -- with folks madam says got us Indians freedom seven years ago.

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Asian Games gold medallist Indian boxer Kaur Singh, who once fought the legendary Muhammad Ali in an exhibition bout, died on Thursday.

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Karamjit Anmol, while the BJP has named North West Delhi MP Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, a reserved parliamentary constituency.

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two Americans are among the five people from the United States who have been selected for India's prestigious Padma awards this year for their contributions in different fields.

Sindhutai Sapkal, 'Mother of orphaned children', buried with full state honours

Sindhutai Sapkal, 'Mother of orphaned children', buried with full state honours

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

She was buried at the Thosar Paga burial ground as per the traditions of the Mahanubhav sect.

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

His son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh lit the funeral pyre.

Jolt to BJD as founding member, six-time MP joins BJP

Jolt to BJD as founding member, six-time MP joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Biju Janata Dal founding member and six-time Cuttack Lok Sabha MP Bhartruhari Mahtab joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Thursday, dealing a big blow to the Odisha's ruling party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

Daily Game: Guess who this actor is!

Daily Game: Guess who this actor is!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Veteran nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu dies of Covid-19

Veteran nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu dies of Covid-19

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Sekhar Basu succumbed to Covid-19 early on Thursday at a private hospital in Koklata, a health department official said. He breathed his last just three days after turning 68.

Padma Bhushan for Ghulam Nabi Azad divides Congress

Padma Bhushan for Ghulam Nabi Azad divides Congress

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

While a tweet from a close aide of the Gandhi's and the Chief Whip of the party in Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh took a dig on Azad for accepting the award, Congress stalwarts from the G-23 group have congratulated him for the 'well-deserved' award.

Ironic Cong doesn't need his services: Sibal on Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Ironic Cong doesn't need his services: Sibal on Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a veiled dig at Azad who was conferred with the award.

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Reader Gaurav Joshi sent us this photograph of the star.

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.

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.

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Jaspal Rana's obsession with shooting behind Manu's Olympic success

India football legend PK Banerjee hospitalised

India football legend PK Banerjee hospitalised

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The condition of Banerjee, who also has some nerve-related illness, is said to be stable.

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Medal layenge, medal layenge yeh baat tum dimaag se nikal do (a medal will never come if you chase after a medal, just focus on the processes)

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers had also threatened return their medals and awards, including the Padma Shri, to the government after they were allegedly mistreated by the Delhi Police on Wednesday night.

Padma Awards 2013: The Winners

Padma Awards 2013: The Winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Noted physicist Yash Pal and space scientist Roddam Narasimha were among those chosen for this year's second highest civilian honour of Padma Vibhushan while yesteryear cine stars late Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Rahul Dravid were selected for Padma Bhushan.

Kohli's heartwarming gesture as he meets a fan

Kohli's heartwarming gesture as he meets a fan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The shirtless fan was seen sporting a tattoo of Virat's face on his chest.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

Meet The Baharla Ha Madhumas Girl

Meet The Baharla Ha Madhumas Girl

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Baharla Ha Madhumas has made Sana Shinde a star, and Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her.

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Chief ministers of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha on Wednesday evening condoled the demise of Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, and said his legacy will live on forever.

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Sports Ministry warned of legal action against suspended Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh for making 'absolutely baseless and mischievous' claims.

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

For the past few days, Tata had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.

Is the current system making athletes beg for awards?

Is the current system making athletes beg for awards?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

India's leading table tennis player Sharath Kamal, who was ignored for Padma Shri, feels the existing awards application system makes the athletes beg for the honour.

Osamu Suzuki, the man who spurred India's auto industry is dead

Osamu Suzuki, the man who spurred India's auto industry is dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Osamu Suzuki, the man who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in the country, has died at the age of 94, according to information shared by Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation on Friday.

The Jaipur boy whom India chose to honour

The Jaipur boy whom India chose to honour

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

For his distinguished academic accomplishments, Arvind Panagariya was among the Indian Americans awarded with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India this Republic Day. Arthur J Pais spoke to the economist about his amazing life story --from improverished childhood in Jaipur to the hallowed portals of Columbia University in New York.