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Padma Vibhushan for Dharmendra, here is full list of Padma awards 2026

For the year 2026, the President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards. The list comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. Former chief minister of Kerala and......

Ex-CJI Khehar, dancer Shobana among 68 conferred Padma awards

Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, dancer Shobana Chandrakumar, actor Anant Nag and Vice Chancellor of prestigious King George's Medical University Soniya Nityanand were among 68......

Ex-bus conductor, paediatrician among 45 Padma Shri 'unsung heroes'

A former bus conductor who set up the world's largest free-access library, a paediatrician who formed Asia's first human milk bank, and a 90-year-old tribal musician were among 45 individuals......

President confers Padma awards

Yesteryear actor Waheeda Rahman, singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, music composer Khayyam, former diplomat Brajesh Mishra and pioneer of the test tube baby in India Indira Hinduja were among a host of......

Padma Award ceremonies postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

The Padma Award ceremonies scheduled to be held on March 26 and April 3 have been postponed in view of the coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Saturday. IMAGE: A medic conducts screening......

Why Padma awards are important to businessmen

Every year, the night before Republic Day festivities start, the government comes out with the annual list of Padma awardees - artistes, academicians, social workers, public servants, and......

Madhavan: 'With Padma Shri, My Journey Has Just Begun

'It is truly the icing on the cake. I couldn't be happier. My family and I are celebrating. We've never been happier.' IMAGE: R Madhavan in Dhurandhar. R Madhavan, who ended 2025 with a bang in......

'Taal Se Taal Mila Challenged Me Musically'

'Ek Do Teen gave me recognition, Aye Mere Humsafar brought emotional depth, Taal Se Taal Mila challenged me musically, Agar Tum Saath Ho connected me with the new generation.''Each song came into......

PIX: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore receive Padma awards

Veteran actresses Sridevi and Sharmila Tagore, among other luminaries from various fields, were felicitated at the Padma awards by Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan's......

'Padma Shri Is More Important Than Grammys'

'I felt that this, the entire event, was like my temple.''It was because of this overwhelming feeling that I thought I should accept the award and walk up on the stage barefoot.' IMAGE: President......

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. IMAGE: President......

'It's a huge moment for me': Harmanpreet on Padma Shri

India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur and former men’s skipper Rohit Sharma headline the list of sportspersons to be honoured with Padma awards this Republic Day. IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur led......

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

IMAGE: Vijay Amritraj is the only sportsperson to be conferred with the Padma Bhushan this year. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ITHF/X Key Points Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj is conferred with the......

From Sirsa to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Savita's long walk to Padma Shri

'That day my father bought me a goalkeeping kit worth Rs 18,000, his two-months' salary.' IMAGE: The 35-year-old Savita Punia is contemplating retirement after the 2026 Asian Games.......

PHOTOS: Srikanth, Somdev receive Padma awards

IMAGE: President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma Shri on badminton star player Kidambi Srikanth. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday gave away prestigious Padma......

Gill requests Padma award for Fauja Singh

Former Sports Minister M S Gill has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, requesting him to honour iconic centenarian marathon runner Fauja Singh with a Padma Award. The senior......