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President Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the Padma Bhushan to Uday Kotak at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Republic Hall, honoring his decades-long contribution to India’s financial services. Kotak, who...
In a glittering announcement ahead of Republic Day, the government unveiled the Padma Awards list, saluting 131 luminaries for their stellar contributions. The business world grabbed headlines with...
Long before female artists routinely headlined classical concerts, Hirabai Barodekar took the radical step of organising ticketed public programmes. Growing up in a musically rich household, she...
Few voices in Indian cinema have matched the enduring appeal of Alka Yagnik. Rising in the 90s when Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle were unchallenged queens, she carved a niche with her honeyed tones...
In a moving social media post, action star Jackie Shroff honored the late Shashi Kapoor on what would have been his birthday, flooding Instagram with cherished photographs that evoke the golden era...
Anupam Kher stands as a pillar of versatility in Bollywood, effortlessly slipping into every character imaginable. From light-hearted laughs to dark-hearted villains, his 40-year odyssey has...
Anupam Kher stands as a colossus in Bollywood, his 40-year odyssey a masterclass in reinvention. From gut-busting laughs in comedies to chilling villainy, from tender father figures to authoritative...
Picture this: Amid the somber shadows of the India-China conflict, a young voice rises, singing 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' with such purity that strangers dig into their pockets for 51 rupees as a...
Few stories in Indian music are as inspiring as Talat Mahmood's. From a paltry six-rupee payment for his debut song to becoming the voice of a generation, his life exemplifies perseverance and pure...
As India remembers Ustad Amir Khan on his 50th death anniversary, stories of his resilience resurface. Kicked off a Mumbai stage mid-performance after a mere 15 minutes, the maestro rose from...
Shobha Gurtu emerged as a beacon in Indian music, single-handedly resurrecting thumri when it teetered on the brink of oblivion. Dubbed the 'Thumri Queen,' her birth in Belgaum on February 8, 1925,...
The Indian film industry, both in the South and Bollywood, has been enriched by the contributions of numerous actors. While many superstars are no longer with us, their cinematic achievements have...
South Indian cinema boasts stars whose impact is undeniable, and when mere stardom couldn't capture their aura, the title 'Megastar' was bestowed upon Chiranjeevi. Revered globally, Chiranjeevi...
Pran Sikand's name evokes instant respect in Indian cinema circles. Celebrating his birth anniversary on February 12, let's trace the extraordinary path of this versatile genius, born in 1920 to a...
In the wake of Padma Bhushan being conferred posthumously on Jharkhand's towering tribal leader Shibu Soren, his sister Sukhi Tudu has reignited a fervent campaign for the Bharat Ratna. The award...
As India gears up for its 75th Republic Day, the government has rolled out the Padma Awards 2024, spotlighting trailblazers in public life, social service, and agriculture. The Home Ministry's...
On Republic Day eve, India celebrated excellence with the announcement of 131 Padma Award recipients for 2026, approved by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to laud the...
On January 21, 2016, India bid farewell to Mrinalini Sarabhai, a titan of classical dance whose life was a symphony of movement and meaning. At 97, her departure left an irreplaceable void, but her...
TJS George, a renowned journalist, author, and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away on Friday at a private hospital in Bengaluru. The 97-year-old was celebrated for his sharp wit and satirical writing...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of veteran actress B. Saroja Devi, who died at the age of 87. Her career spanned over six decades, leaving an indelible mark on...
Vinoo Mankad stands tall as Indian cricket's ultimate all-round maestro, a player whose contributions spanned batting brilliance and bowling mastery. His role in securing India's maiden Test victory...
President approves 131 Padma Awards for 2026, spotlighting sports heroes like cricket skippers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur with Padma Shri. Tennis icon Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan in a...
Former Indian Off-Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Legendary Hockey Goalkeeper Pr Sreejesh Were Conferred With The Prestigious Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in NEW...
Lord Swraj Paul, a prominent Indian-born British industrialist, passed away on Thursday evening in London. He had been admitted to the hospital a few days prior due to illness. Paul was 94 years old....
The Centre's decision to award the prestigious Padma Bhushan posthumously to Jharkhand's iconic leader Shibu Soren has divided opinions along political lines. Celebrated as 'Dishom Guru' by the...