Madhavan Gets Padma Shri, Says It's A Responsibility
Actor R. Madhavan, honored with Padma Shri in 2026 awards, describes the accolade as a responsibility he'll carry with dignity and commitment, expressing gratitude to family and fans.
Category : Awards
India's Republic Day Awards: Honoring Excellence & Bravery
On Republic Day, India celebrates its Constitution and honors exceptional individuals through prestigious awards like Bharat Ratna, Padma series, and military gallantry honors. These recognitions span arts, sciences, defense, and public service, inspiring
J&K Awards 56 on Republic Day 2026 Eve
The Jammu and Kashmir government recognized 56 individuals for contributions in social reforms, bravery, sports, arts, and more during Republic Day 2026 celebrations.
Padma Awards 2026 Honor Education Leaders
The Padma Awards 2026 recognize eminent educationists like former UGC chief Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar and IIT Madras director V Kamakoti for their contributions to higher education and research.
Vempati Gets Padma Shri, Leads India's AI Push
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former Prasar Bharati CEO, is awarded Padma Shri for public service contributions. He now serves as Independent Director at BharatGen, driving India's sovereign AI development.
Padma Shri 2026 Awardees Beam With Joy Over National Honour
Padma Shri 2026 awardees from diverse fields share emotional reactions after receiving India's prestigious civilian honour, highlighting years of perseverance and commitment to their work.
Five from Gujarat Receive Padma Shri Awards
Five eminent individuals from Gujarat have been honored with the Padma Shri award for their exceptional contributions to art, social service, and literature. The recipients include an actor-director, an Akhyan expert, a dholak player, an organ donation ad
Retired DIG Gets Padma Shri for Cleanliness Drive in Chandigarh
Inderjit Singh Sidhu, an 87-year-old retired DIG, receives Padma Shri for his daily cleaning efforts in Chandigarh and Mohali, inspiring civic responsibility.
Kashmiri Scholar Prof. Shauq Gets Padma Shri for Language Work
Professor Mohammad Shafi Shauq, a distinguished Kashmiri academic and linguist, receives Padma Shri award for his lifelong dedication to preserving and promoting the Kashmiri language through dictionary creation and literary contributions.
Chandigarh Announces 32 Republic Day Commendation Awards
Chandigarh Administration honors 32 individuals with Commendation Certificates on Republic Day 2026, recognizing contributions in health, education, policing, sports, and social service.
Padma Shri Awardee Seeks Kashmiri Pandit Return to Valley
Brij Lal Bhat, Padma Shri awardee, urges government to create rehabilitation module for Kashmiri Pandits. He notes growing positivity and youth integration in Kashmir.
Dr Armida Fernandez, Milk Bank Pioneer, Gets Padma Shri
Dr Armida Fernandez, the neonatologist who established Asia's first human milk bank in 1989, has been awarded the Padma Shri. The 83-year-old from Karnataka founded SNEHA NGO and transformed paediatric care in India.
Bhagat Singh Koshyari Receives Padma Bhushan Honor
Former Uttarakhand CM and Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has been honored with Padma Bhushan for his contributions to public affairs, education, and journalism.
Padma Awards 2024: 84 Districts, 10 First-Time Honorees
The Modi government's Padma Awards 2024 recognize talents from 84 districts across 30 states and UTs, with 10 districts receiving awards for the first time since Independence, focusing on unsung heroes and diverse regional representation.
Prosenjit Chatterjee Receives Padma Shri, Honors Late Mother
Bengali cinema icon Prosenjit Chatterjee receives Padma Shri award, dedicating the honor to his late mother and expressing gratitude to his family and fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.
Seven Telangana Residents Receive Padma Shri Awards
Seven distinguished individuals from Telangana have been honored with Padma Shri awards in the 2024 Padma awards announced by the Centre. The recipients span fields including science, medicine, art, and animal husbandry.
Maharashtra's Padma Shri Winners: Cotton Scientist & Dalit Entrepreneur
Two Maharashtrians receive Padma Shri awards: cotton researcher Shrirang Lad for agricultural innovation and entrepreneur Ashok Khade for industrial leadership. Their inspiring journeys highlight grassroots impact.
Ex-DIG Sidhu Cleans Streets After Padma Shri Call
Former Punjab DIG Inderjit Singh Sidhu, 87, received Padma Shri call at 8:11 AM but continued his daily street cleaning routine in Mohali without telling family about the honor.
Padma Shri 2026 Celebrates India's Unsung Heroes
On Republic Day 2026, the Padma Shri awards recognize 45 unsung heroes, including Dr Armida Fernandez for Asia's first human milk bank and others in social service and innovation.
Karnataka's Eight Padma Awardees Honoured for Diverse Contributions
Eight distinguished individuals from Karnataka have been honoured with Padma awards, spanning fields from classical scholarship and scientific innovation to social work and education.
11 Bengal Icons Awarded Padma Shri 2026
West Bengal celebrates as 11 distinguished individuals receive Padma Shri 2026, including actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, silk weaver Jyotish Debnath, and others from arts, science, and education.
Padma Shri 2025: Chandigarh Region's Trailblazers Honored
Sant Niranjan Dass, Khem Raj Sundriyal, Baldev Singh, and Dr Prem Lal Gautam from the Chandigarh region receive Padma Shri awards for their transformative contributions to spirituality, handlooms, women's hockey, and agriculture.
Padma Awards 2026: VS Achuthanandan, Dharmendra Honoured
Former Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan and actor Dharmendra are among five Padma Vibhushan awardees in 2026. The awards include 131 recipients, with political nods and state-wise highlights.
Padma Shri 2026: Cricketers, Actors, Ex-IPS Officer Honored
Former Team India captain Rohit Sharma, women's cricket skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, actors R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and ex-IPS officer K Vijay Kumar among 113 Padma Shri awardees announced by the Centre.
Padma Awards 2024: Dharmendra, Achuthanandan Get Padma Vibhushan
The Government of India announced 131 Padma Award recipients for 2024, including posthumous Padma Vibhushan for Dharmendra and V S Achuthanandan. Awards recognize diverse achievers from sports, arts, and unsung heroes across 84 districts.
BHU Professors Receive Padma Awards 2026 in Varanasi
Three Banaras Hindu University professors—N Rajam, Shyam Sundar, and Mangla Kapoor—have been honored with Padma Awards 2026 for their contributions to music, medicine, and social inspiration.
Karnataka's 8 Padma Awardees: Scholars, Scientists, Social Workers Honored
Eight distinguished individuals from Karnataka have been honored with Padma awards, recognizing excellence in classical scholarship, scientific innovation, social work, and technology leadership.
14 Padma Awardees from Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Honoured
Chennai celebrates 14 Padma award winners from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, including Veerappan hunter K Vijay Kumar, writer Sivasankari, and former health minister H V Hande. Industrialists, doctors, artists, and sports legends receive national recognition
Janardhanpant Bothe Gets Padma Shri for Gramgeeta Work in Amravati
Janardhanpant Bothe, general secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Shri Gurudev Seva Mandal, receives Padma Shri for advancing Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj's Gramgeeta philosophy through rural development initiatives across India.
Nagpur's Lt General Pendharkar Gets Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Lt General Abhijit Pendharkar from Nagpur receives Uttam Yudh Seva Medal on Republic Day eve. He commands 3 Corps in northeast India and is related to cricketer Rahul Dravid.
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