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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...
Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the residence of Padma Shri Dr. Surendra Dube to offer floral tributes to the departed soul. He paid his respects to the mortal remains and expressed his...
Bhopal woke up to sombre news on Thursday morning. Dr Bashir Badr, the 91-year-old maestro of Urdu ghazal, lost his fight against dementia and passed away quietly at his residence. Within hours,...
A solemn yet proud atmosphere filled Rashtrapati Bhavan as Hema Malini accepted the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband, legendary actor Dharamendra. President Droupadi Murmu presented the...
Every Bollywood success story has its share of struggles, but Manoj Bajpayee's ascent stands out for a serendipitous encounter that altered everything. Hailing from a rural Bihar backdrop, this...
Picture a 10-year-old girl in 1920s Bengal, thrust into the unforgiving world of cinema to fend for her family. This was Kanan Devi, whose grit transformed her into the undisputed queen of Bengali...
From the soaring highs of 'Hawa Hawai' to the romantic whispers of 'Pyar Hua Chupke Se,' Kavita Krishnamurti's voice has defined Bollywood's soundtrack for half a century. The veteran singer recently...
Picture a writer who turns the world upside down—not for chaos, but for clarity and chuckles. Tarak Mehta, the undisputed emperor of Gujarati humor, lived by this creed. Rejecting sharp barbs, he...
Picture this: A young man from Sikkim lands in Mumbai with Rs 1,500, eyes set on ghazal stardom. Instead, he becomes Bollywood's nightmare fuel. Danny Denzongpa's rags-to-riches tale is the stuff of...
From a small Tamil Nadu village to the pinnacle of Indian cinema, Sridevi's life was a saga of grit and glory. Entering films at age six, she dominated South Indian screens with hits in Tamil,...
Mumbai, February 12 – Akhlaq Mohammed Khan, better known by his takhallus Shahryar, redefined Urdu shayari with his profound simplicity. On the eve of his 12th death anniversary on February 13, we...
The man behind the legendary nickname 'Fortyfourwa' is none other than veteran actor Manoj Bajpayee, a true testament to perseverance. Born in Bihar's West Champaran on April 23, 1969, Bajpayee's...
The Indian advertising fraternity is in mourning following the passing of Padma Shri awardee Piyush Pandey, who died at the age of 70 due to pneumonia complications. Renowned ad-man Pandey, a former...
Bashir Badr did not merely write poetry; he translated the unspoken grammar of Indian hearts into verse. The 91-year-old Padma Shri recipient died in Bhopal on Thursday after a prolonged struggle...
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media to celebrate the Padma Awards conferred upon eight eminent personalities from Uttar Pradesh. Speaking after the ceremony in the national...
Social activist Brij Lal Bhat’s selection for the Padma Shri has brought renewed attention to the quiet transformation taking place in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking after the announcement, Bhat...
What started as a desperate search for a donor for his ailing father has grown into a countrywide campaign led by Nilesh Mandaliwala. On 25 May he will be conferred the Padma Shri for turning Donate...
Picture a 12-year-old boy in rural Jammu, sneaking away from family duties to practice tabla beats late into the night. That boy was Alla Rakha Khan, whose relentless dedication turned him into the...
In a profound loss to India's cultural landscape, renowned artist and Padma Shri recipient Bhagwandas Raikwar succumbed to illness on Saturday in Bhopal. The veteran, hospitalized for several days in...
The quiet of April 11, 1977, echoed the departure of Phanishwar Nath Renu, whose pen breathed life into forgotten corners of rural Bihar. From the pages of 'Maila Aanchal' to the silver screen via...
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...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of advertising luminary Piyush Pandey, who died early Friday at the age of 70. The Prime Minister fondly recalled his...
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...
The investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan witnessed a proud moment for Indian cricket when captain Harmanpreet Kaur was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu. This recognition...
Monday’s Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan marked a historic moment for Indian women’s cricket. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Shri to Harmanpreet Kaur, acknowledging the...
Picture a young boy in Kerala hawking soda to make ends meet, dreaming of glory on the pitch. That boy was I.M. Vijayan, born Inivalappl Mani Vijayan on April 25, 1969, in Thrissur. Today, he's...
Harmanpreet Kaur turns another year wiser on March 8, but her tale of sacrifice and success continues to captivate cricket fans worldwide. As captain of the Indian women's team, she scripted history...
Picture this: India down 1-5 against powerhouse Germany in the Champions Trophy. Enter Pargat Singh, the unyielding defender who unleashed four goals in a mere six minutes, salvaging a draw that...
N. Kunjarani Devi stands as a pillar of Indian weightlifting, her achievements weaving a narrative of grit and glory that popularized the sport nationwide. Hailing from Imphal, Manipur, born March 1,...
Mouma Das stands as a towering figure in Indian table tennis, her career a testament to grit and excellence. Hailing from West Bengal's bustling Kolkata, born in 1984, she was nudged into the sport...
Canberra witnessed history on February 19 as Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur shattered records by playing her 356th international match, eclipsing Suzie Bates' long-standing mark of 355. The second...
Satendra Singh Lohia, the indomitable para swimmer from Madhya Pradesh, has etched his name in the annals of global sports history by becoming Asia's first para athlete to navigate the treacherous...
The announcement of Rohit Sharma's nomination for the Padma Shri has sparked celebrations among fans and mentors alike. Dinesh Lad, the man who shaped the early career of the Hitman, asserts that...
The announcement of Padma Awards on Republic Day eve has sparked celebrations across India, with para athlete Praveen Kumar's Padma Shri standing out as a testament to perseverance. The Home...
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...
Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari visited Medica Hospital in Ranchi to meet with former Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker and Padma Shri awardee Karia Munda. Dr. Ansari inquired about Munda's health and wished...