took a sacred dip at the Prayagraj Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025 under the divine guidance of Manmadhav Gaudeshwar Vaishnavacharya Shri Pundrik Goswami Ji Maharaj. The holy occasion, which ...

A man of extraordinary vision, Shri Khullar was a connoisseur of art, a philanthropist, and a humanitarian whose life was a testament to the power of kindness and creativity. His passing left a ...

World no. 1 para-archer Harvinder Singh shares his plans on receiving Padma Shri at the ceremony in Delhi, and how he's wishing for a biopic on his life someday Hitting the bullseye has become ...

“That was the first time I held the parai,” remembers Velu, who has won the Padma Shri this year for his contribution to the Tamil folk-art form. Velu has taught hundreds of men and women to ...

While some saints are vocal in their disapproval, some of them have shown support for Kulkarni's decision. Shri Swami Anand Swaroop Maharaj, head of Shambhavi Peeth, strongly criticised the move. He ...

Concluding his remarks, he said, “This Padma Shri award is a moment of immense pride and joy for me, but more importantly, it is a tribute to the legacy of Parai. I am deeply grateful to all the ...

has been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award for her unparalleled contributions to the ancient art of Togalu Gombeyaata, a traditional form of shadow puppetry. This distinguished ...

📌 Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar: Renowned as the ‘Bhisma of Gondhali’ music, Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Gondhali folk tradition, an art form rooted in ...

including art, literature, science, public service, sports, and trade and industry. The Padma Awards are categorised into three distinctions: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.

The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan congratulated the artist for being awarded the Padma Shri. “I hope the award will inspire many young artists in Puducherry. He has got the highest award ...