News for 'Padma'

Wrestler Vinesh raises questions on Padma Awards

Wrestler Vinesh raises questions on Padma Awards

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat raised questions about the manner in which Padma awards are given to sportspersons, terming the process as an 'unfair one' after facing the snub for the third time. The current World Championship bronze medallist and one of India's biggest medal hopes at the Tokyo Olympics, Vinesh hit out at the government accusing them of leaving out 'deserving' candidates.

Kader Khan's son receives Padma Shri in Toronto

Kader Khan's son receives Padma Shri in Toronto

Rediff.com1 May 2019

'I would like to thank everyone who believed in my father's skills and ability, and would love to share this happiness with them.'

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Badal said the farmers are waging a bitter struggle in the severe cold just to secure their fundamental right to life.

My Guruji Is Gone

My Guruji Is Gone

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

I have never forgotten the lesson that Guruji served up with the tea that morning: Be kind encouraging and patient with fresh starters. Subhash K Jha mourns the passing of Pritish Nandy.

Padma Shri for badminton's new superstar Srikanth?

Padma Shri for badminton's new superstar Srikanth?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Kidambi Srikanth, whose stature has grown immensely following a phenomenal 2017, was nominated for the prestigious Padma Shri award by former Sports Minister Vijay Goel.

Blood-soaked Saif walked into hospital with his child: Doc

Blood-soaked Saif walked into hospital with his child: Doc

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'He is a real hero. He is doing well currently. His parameters have improved. '

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world champion cueist Pankaj Advani were presented with the country's third-highest civilian award -- the Padma Bhushan

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Gukesh's journey wasn't easy as his family dug into their savings and also turned to crowd-funding to fuel his dream.

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has detained a suspect in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh. The suspect was traveling by a Mumbai-Howrah train and held at Durg in the afternoon. Mumbai Police were informed about the development and their team will reach here by late evening.

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Where we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments.

Padma Bhushan for Sania, Saina; Deepika to get Padma Shri

Padma Bhushan for Sania, Saina; Deepika to get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Women dominated this year's Padma awards for sports with tennis star Sania Mirza and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal getting the nod for the Padma Bhushan, while archer Deepika Kumari was chosen for the Padma Shri in New Delhi, on Monday.

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'I used to plan my life earlier, but life does not go according to a plan.' 'So now, I just go with the flow and see where life takes me.'

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Sagoo was the lone candidate left in fray after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position.

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka honoured

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Superstar Rajinikanth, tennis icon Sania Mirza and actress Priyanka Chopra were among the 56 eminent persons who were honoured with Padma awards on Tuesday.

Why Padma wants you to talk about endometriosis

Why Padma wants you to talk about endometriosis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Approximately 25 mn Indian women suffer from excruciating pain during their periods. What's your story?

'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.'

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.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

Sania Mirza 'humbled, honoured' by Padma Bhushan

Sania Mirza 'humbled, honoured' by Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Sania Mirza has expressed that she felt ' honoured' and ' humbled' after being conferred with India's third highest civilian honour, Padma Bhushan for her contribution in the sport of tennis.

Shah takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh

Shah takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dip at the Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh Nagar on Monday and described the Maha Kumbh as a unique symbol of the Sanatan culture's philosophy, which is rooted in harmony.

Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the film industry.

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Without his vision and foresight, his willingness to take a risk that no one else was willing to take, his deep and abiding love for India, the Indian automobile industry could not have become the powerhouse that it has become.'

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Keeping its promise of honouring 'unsung heroes', the government this year honoured with Padma awards several personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally.

REVEALED: Padma has a weakness for street food

REVEALED: Padma has a weakness for street food

Rediff.com19 May 2019

From eating waffles and hot dogs from food vendors around Central Park, to having dimsums at Chinatown, the Top Chef host reveals her favourite food places.

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government, citing a scientist, has asserted that Ganga water at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is as pure as "alkaline water", debunking concerns raised by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) about water quality. The government claims that a scientist found no bacterial growth or decline in the water's pH level, despite millions of devotees bathing in the river. However, experts caution that the quality of the Ganga water is not static and can vary greatly depending on various factors.

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Dhoni is already a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna, Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri award.

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to veteran actor-cum-director Balachandra Menon in a case accusing him of outraging the modesty of a female actor in 2007 during a film shoot. The court said that men too have "pride and dignity" and not just women. The case was lodged in September this year after the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case.

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Here's a quiz celebrating the Indian batting icon and to tell if you're a true Gavaskar fan...

Check out what Padma Lakshmi wore

Check out what Padma Lakshmi wore

Rediff.com25 May 2021

These stars have some serious style!

Sickening to see anti-Muslim violence in India: Padma Lakshmi

Sickening to see anti-Muslim violence in India: Padma Lakshmi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Asserting that there is no threat to Hinduism in India or anywhere else, Indian American supermodel and author Padma Lakshmi on Wednesday said people of all faiths should be able to live peacefully in 'this ancient, vast land'.

FIRST LOOK: Padma Lakshmi at LFW

FIRST LOOK: Padma Lakshmi at LFW

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The supermodel turned cookbook author made a surprise entry at Ritu Kumar's show.

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Khan, 54, was "out of danger" following an emergency surgery, said the doctors at the Lilavati Hospital where he was rushed following the incident that took place around 2.30 am at his apartment in `Satguru Sharan' building.

Look, Who Modi's Hugging!

Look, Who Modi's Hugging!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi hugs Telugu movie superstar Chiranjeevi and his younger brother Jana Sena party chief Pawan Kalyan who was sworn in as a minister in Vijayawada on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Padma Bhushan gong for Dhoni, Advani

Padma Bhushan gong for Dhoni, Advani

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Besides the duo, 2017 World Weightlifting Champion in the 48kg category, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and former Asian Games gold medallist tennis player Somdev Devvarman were conferred with the Padma Shri award.

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urging the central government to confer 'Bharat Ratna', the country's highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata.

'World lost a giant with a giant heart'

'World lost a giant with a giant heart'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, expressed condolences on veteran industrialist, Ratan Tata's demise on Thursday and said that India, and the world have 'lost a giant with a giant heart'.

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'I spoke to Paddy, and I made some changes.' 'After that, I slept well in the last two days -- at least eight hours each day.' 'So, I was fresh in the games. Sleep is very important.'

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.

'Surprised'! Sports Minister reacts to Dipa Karmakar's retirement

'Surprised'! Sports Minister reacts to Dipa Karmakar's retirement

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career.