Padma Bhushan

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Looking at the ageing couple on the throne, considering King Charles III’s unusual personal history, I couldn’t help agreeing how he’d need God’s help to save his job. (Photo: AFP)

Shashi Warrier | The coronation and the child

Queen Camilla had chosen not to wear the Kohinoor, but the other jewels – the various Stars of Africa – were very much on display

04 Jun 2023 12:05 AM

Of these awardees, 29 are women and 10 foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI. There are 16 posthumous awardees and one transgender awardee. (Photo: PTI, Instagram @ispbofficial)

Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam, Paswan among Padma award winners

This year the President has approved 119 Padma awards. The list comprises seven Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri Awards

26 Jan 2021 1:00 AM

A perfect jugalbandi

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain talks about his protégé Marcus Gilmore and how their interactions brought a new dimension to his music.

13 Dec 2019 12:42 AM

Sindhu outclassed her opponent Nazomi Okuhara by 21-7, 21-7 in the BWF World Championships last month to bag a gold medal. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

Mary Kom recommended for Padma Vibhushan, PV Sindhu for Padma Bhushan

Eight other woman athletes, including shuttler PV Sindhu, have also been nominated for the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree.

12 Sep 2019 3:30 PM

Sohrai painting in progress from Jharkhand: Bamboo chair

Colours of Village India

Artisans from six states will display products that are aesthetically manufactured by fusing the age-old art forms with contemporary designs.

27 Mar 2019 12:01 AM

Hazare has lost 3.8 kg in the past five days and his blood pressure, blood sugar and creatinine level in the urine had gone up, a doctor said. (Photo: ANI)

Will return Padma Bhushan if Centre doesn't fulfill promises: Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare has been on a hunger strike since last Wednesday at his native Ralegan Siddhi village in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district.

04 Feb 2019 8:41 AM

Role change for the cueist

Simplistic and serious minded, Advani loves hanging around with family. And busy improving his game, and working on his app.

26 Aug 2018 12:46 AM

Remembering People’s Poet: A romanticist, revolutionary, philosopher and humanist

After that there was no looking back for Neeraj. That perhaps was the Golden Period of Romantic stories in Hindi films.

26 Jul 2018 1:06 AM

One of the few classical dancers trained in more than one form, Sarabhai was able to quickly build a career in choreography and teaching.

Google Doodle celebrates legendary dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai

Born on May 11, 1918 in Kerala, Sarabhai trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.

11 May 2018 11:04 AM

The doodle is made by guest artist Sonali Zohra, which shows the transformative poet busy penning her thoughts into beautiful verses.

Google celebrates Mahadevi Varma with doodle

On this date, in 1982, Varma received the Jnanpith Award for her outstanding contributions to Indian literature.

27 Apr 2018 8:20 AM

MS Dhoni receiving his award from President Ram Nath Kovind.

Of patriotism and uniforms

Former captain made the nation proud once again, as he marched down the aisle.

04 Apr 2018 12:09 AM

It is expected to bring water from west-flowing rivers into Godavari.

CM Fadnavis promises better water plan for Maharashtra

The central government too has given in-principle approval for channelising the water from Damanganga-Pinjal to the Godavari river.

21 Dec 2017 6:52 AM

Along with other famous poets, he also made it to "Tisra Saptak", a literary series, edited by poet and journalist Agyeya (Photo: PTI)

Padma Bhushan Hindi poet Kunwar Narayan dies

Born on September 9, 1927 in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad, Kunwar Narayan was known for his poetry, stories and critiques.

15 Nov 2017 7:35 PM

Rajini’s political stardom

After attaining super stardom and scores of fans all over the world, the stars are aligned for Rajini’s political plans.

04 Jun 2017 5:14 AM

The response has been tremendous (Photo: YouTube)

Meet the Padma Bhushan awardee couple from the Vodafone ad

Dancing on a boat, was a challenge even for the professional dancers, but every moment of the shoot was enjoyable for them.

12 May 2017 6:13 PM

Delhi-based Mazumdar has also written a well-researched thesis on the doyen of the gharana Pt. Radhika Mohan Maitra.

Playing sarod in a different tune

It’s a difficult instrument to master and associated with vigour and a certain robustness.

02 May 2017 5:47 AM

Kishori Amonkar received the Padma Bhushan in 1987 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2002.

Doyenne who demanded discipline

As the news of her demise surfaced, artistes from across the country expressed their heartfelt condolences.

05 Apr 2017 12:17 AM

Dr Kanak Rele (Photo: Facebook/Kanak Rele)

The doyenne of classical dance

Having danced her way through the years, veteran dancer Dr Kanak Rele speaks about the spring in her step.

24 Feb 2017 1:20 AM

(From left) Murli Manohar Joshi, K.J. Yesudas and Sharad Pawar have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

Padmas for Sharad Pawar, Murli Manohar Joshi

Sangma posthumously honoured; sports stars, unsung heroes on list.

26 Jan 2017 2:31 AM

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