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Two namesakes claim Padma Shri award, HC steps in

The Orissa high court on Tuesday issued notices to two persons with the same name, both of whom claimed to have been conferred the Padma Shri award in 2023, to appear before it to present their......

100-year-old freedom fighter among 30 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

A 100-year old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal who trained 150 women in the male-dominated field and India's first woman puppeteers are among 30 unsung heroes who were......

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

'I was more at home in Maheshwar than in Dallas,' says Sally Holkar who left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives......

Medical practitioner to return Padma Shri after Naxal threats

Traditional medicine practitioner Hemchand Manjhi, renowned for his stellar work from a remote village in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, on Monday said he will return his Padma Shri award,......

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

'I am ashamed that you and I were born into the same faith -- because we are nothing alike. My religion is humanity. The Islam I know teaches me to protect the innocent. Yours celebrates slaughter,......

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, a key economic adviser to the Prime Minister whose prolific work included translations of the puranas and the vedas, passed away on Friday. He was 69. Photograph: Utpal Sarkar/ANI......

How much stake does Sudha Murty own in Infosys?

Sudha Murty, who was on Friday nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, holds a 0.83 per cent stake in IT bellwether Infosys which at current prices is worth close to Rs 5,600 crore.......

'When Your Tapasya Is Successful, You Feel Very Good'

It was a beautiful Monday for many film folk, as they were conferred with Padma Awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu. The awards are among India's highest civilian......

Manoj Kumar's Son: 'He Was Unwell For A Long Time'

IMAGE: Manoj Kumar with son Kunal Goswami and grandson Karm. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kunal Goswami/Instagram Manoj Kumar's son Kunal Goswami shared the tragic news of his father's passing in the......

Manoj Kumar Passes Away At 87

IMAGE: Manoj Kumar in Upkar. Legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed into the ages on April 4. He was 87. The actor, affectionately known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his portrayal of patriotic......

Bollywood Comes Alive On Mumbai's Streets

Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets! Bollywood Art Project founder Ranjit Dahiya shows off some beautiful street art depicting the movies.......

'Do You Hear Any Regret In My Voice?'

'If some people want to see something dirty in an act of pure affection, I feel sorry for them.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Udit Narayan/Instagram A viral video of Udit Narayan kissing female fans......

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

SEE: Ravichandran Ashwin conferred with Padmi Shri. VIDEO: Kind courtesy BCCI/X Retired Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday conferred with the Padma Shri award. The Indian......

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

IMAGE: P R Sreejesh, who retired after winning a second successive Olympic hocky bronze in Paris, is currently the head coach of the junior men's team. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/X Former men's......

Sreejesh conferred with Padma Bhushan

IMAGE: Former India Hockey captain PR Sreejesh receives the Padma Bhushan on Monday. Photograph: ANI/X Former Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan......

'Dedicate my award to every football fan in India'

IMAGE: Former India footballer IM Vijayan. Photograph: SAI Media/X After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, former captain of the Indian football team Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, popularly......

Sharath Kamal to Retire After WTT Contender Chennai

IMAGE: Sharath Kamal won as many seven gold medals in the Commonwealth Games and two Asian Games bronze. Photograph: ANI India table tennis legend A Sharath Kamal announced on Wednesday that the......