Padma Shri
Fourth highest civilian award of India
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The Padma Shri, also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, acting, medicine, social service and public affairs". It is awarded by the Government of India every year on India's Republic Day.
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Padma Shri Yoga guru Baba Sivanand passes away in VaranasiYoga practitioner Baba Sivanand, believed to be 128 years old, passed away in Varanasi after being hospitalised for health complications. Prime Minister Modi mourned his death as an "irreparable loss,"..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Here's how much time went into crafting Nirmala Sitharamanâs budget day sareeUnion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a handcrafted Madhubani saree by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi on Budget Day. The saree, which took a month to craft, was a gift from Devi during..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Man behind Pokhran nuclear tests, physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, passes awayEminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in Indiaâs 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal scientific adviser and director of Bhabha..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Renowned Botanist K S Manilal dies at 86Renowned botanist and Padma Shri awardee K S Manilal, aged 86, passed away due to age-related ailments in Thrissur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded his significant contributions to botany, notably..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who was Tulsi Gowda? Padma Shri awardee environmentalist, 'Encyclopedia of Forest', who died at 86Gowda was known as the 'Encyclopedia of Forests' and by her tribe as the 'tree goddess' because of her knowledge of the forest.DNA - Published | |
'World looking at Yoga as power for global good': PM Modi on International Yoga DayPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Jammu & Kashmir on Friday, marking the 10th International Yoga Day and emphasized the significance of Yoga in daily life. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will return Padma award, says traditional medicine practitioner Manjhi after threats from NaxalitesIndiaTimes - Published | |
Noted Hindi writer Malti Joshi, whose work was filmed by Gulzar, no moreRenowned Hindi writer Malti Joshi, who received the Padma Shri in 2018, passed away at 90 after battling esophagus cancer. She was known for works like Kokh Ka Darp, Outsider, Aastha Ke Aayam, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi touches feet of Padma Shri awardee Purnamasi J in OdishaPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday touched feet to seek blessings of Padma Shri awardee tribal poet Purnamasi J during a public gathering in Kandhamal, Odisha. The 80-year-old poet, renowned for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2 years on, Padma awardee toils as a daily wager in HyderabadHonoured two years ago with Padma Shri for reinventing the rare musical instrument âKinneraâ, Darshanam Mogulaiah was recently spotted toiling as a daily wager at a construction site near..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cast aside, Bengalâs Totos donât care much about casting ballotThe Toto tribe in Totopara faces challenges like dwindling population, land rights issues, and language endangerment. Dhaniram Toto's efforts to preserve the Yaa Waa language are recognized with a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Padma Shree awardee makes flower garlands, sell vegetables while campaigning as independent candidatePadma Shri awardee S Damodaran, an independent candidate in Trichy for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, campaigns uniquely by interacting with vendors, emphasizing sanitation, social service, and infrastructure..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Meet man, a Padma Shri awardee, who is selling vegetables for...The man, who hails from Tiruchirappalli is contesting this election under the gas stove symbol, was seen seeking votes at the city's Gandhi Market from people and vegetable vendors.DNA - Published |
Imtiaz Qureshi, legendary chef, Padma Shri awardee, dies at 93In 2016, he received the Padma Shri award for his contributions to cooking, highlighting his lasting impact.DNA - Published | IIT-B calls off lecture by Prof Devy on 'crisis in education'In a last-minute development, IIT-Bombay cancelled its own institute lecture scheduled on Wednesday. The lecture on 'The Crisis Within: On Knowledge and Education in India' was to be delivered by..IndiaTimes - Published |
Brain behind India's first oral contraceptive diesDr Nitya Anand, the former director of the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) and the discoverer of India's first oral contraceptive 'Saheli,' passed away at the age of 99 after a prolonged..IndiaTimes - Published | Four people from France awarded with Padma ShriIndiaTimes - Published |
Meet 'Nariyal Amma', chosen for Padma Shri for organic coconut farming, she is from...In this remarkable journey from a remote village to national recognition, she has become a symbol of resilience, innovation, and sustainable farming practices.DNA - Published | Meet India's first woman elephant mahout honoured with Padma Shri, also known as..At the age of 14, She was introduced to the field of elephant management by her late father Prakritish Chandra Barua.DNA - Published |
Celebrating unsung heroes: Padma Shri awards. Padma Shri, like all past years, maintains the Narendra Modi government's tradition of celebrating unsung heroes from remote parts of the country. From tribal reformers and environmentalists working..IndiaTimes - Published | Padma Awards 2024: Complete list of Padma Shri awardeesThe Centre unveiled the names of 34 unsung heroes who will receive the coveted Padma awards on ThursdayDNA - Published |
Padma Awards 2024 announced: Parbati Baruah, India's first female elephant mahout, gets Padma Shri; full list hereThe last date for nominations for the Padma Awards was September 15, 2023.DNA - Published | 'Belated wisdom': Sena (UBT) mouthpiece jabs Centre over suspension of wrestling federationSaamana takes potshots at Centre over suspension of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by Union sports ministry, following protests against former WFI president accused of sexual harassment. Wrestlers..IndiaTimes - Published |
Of sarees & soirees: Choral music conductor sweeps Bach to the pastIndia's first woman music conductor, Coomi Wadia, receives Padma Shri for her contribution to western classical music. Wadia was part of Paranjoti Academy Chorus (PAC) and led them to win the first..IndiaTimes - Published | Wrestlers Protest: Virender Singh to also return Padma Shri award over Sanjay Singh's election as WFI presidentVirender Singh's move comes a day after another top wrestler, Bajrang Punia said he has written a letter to PM Modi and will return the Padma Shri given to him.DNA - Published |
One can 'check out' in Padma protest, but can never leaveOlympic wrestler Bajrang Punia's decision to 'return' his Padma award does not remove him from the register of awardees. The Padma award regulations do not have provisions for the return or acceptance..IndiaTimes - Published | Repeated mention of Padma Shri irks HCBombay HC refuses to interfere in a housing society's internal dispute over the opening of a coffee shop and eatery in Colaba. The dispute involves a Padma Shri awardee, Mustansir Barma, who alleges..IndiaTimes - Published |
E. Sreedharan turns 91: How 'metro man' changed the face of public transport in IndiaSreedharan's contributions to infrastructure development earned him numerous accolades and awards, both in India and internationally. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in..IndiaTimes - Published | Govt appeals to citizens to identify talented achievers for Padma awardsThe Centre on Monday appealed to all citizens to identify talented people whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be honoured with the Padma awards and recommend their names.In a statement,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PM proved me wrong', Padma Shri awardee Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari expresses gratitudeIndiaTimes - Published | Meet Padma Shri awardee MC Dawar, Madhya Pradesh doctor who treats patients for just Rs 20Dr. MC Dawar, a 77-year-old physician from the Madhya Pradesh district of Jabalpur, has received the fourth-highest civilian award, Padam Shri.DNA - Published |
Mulayam Singh, Zakir Hussain, Dilip Mahalanabis amid 6 Padma Vibhushan awardeesORS (oral rehydration solution) pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis will receive the Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) in the field of Medicine (Pediatrics), the Centre announced on Wednesday. A total of 25 other..IndiaTimes - Published | ORS pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis to receive Padma Vibhushan; 25 others to get Padma ShriIndiaTimes - Published |
