Padma Bhushan

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan award, becomes first para-athlete to do so

Jhajharia is a multiple-time Paralympics medal winner, having won his maiden gold during the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, his second gold medal during the Rio Games in 2016, and a silver medal during the 2020 Tokyo edition last year.

Padma Awards 2022: Para athlete Devendra Jhajharia honoured with Padma Bhushan, Neeraj Chopra gets Padma Shri

The other Padma Shri awardees include 20-year-old para shooter Avani Lekhara, para badminton player Pramod Bhagat and para javelin thrower Sumit Antil

Eminent archaeologist R Nagaswamy passes away; PM condoles Padma Bhushan awardee's demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the coming generations will never forget Nagaswamy's contributions towards popularising the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu

Happy Birthday Ratan Tata: All you need to know about one of India's most successful businessman

The 84-year-old entrepreneur is part of the Tata family, who have built up one of the successful business empires in the country

Padma Shri awardee wrestler Virender Singh: Here's all you need to know about the 'Goonga Pahalwan'

Singh won a bronze medal at the Summer Deaflympics 2009 as well as gold medals at the Summer Deaflympics in 2005, 2012 and 2017

Padma Awards 2020: President Kovind honours distinguished contribution of 73 individuals

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan

Padma Awards 2020: Kangana, Karan Johar among awardees, Swaraj, Jaitley honoured posthumously; full list

The awards are given in various disciplines such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service

Padma awards: As PM urges citizens to put forward names, all you need to know about civilian honours

The Centre has said there is "no rigid criteria or trenchant formula for selection" of an awardee but that the main consideration is the "lifetime achievement of an individual"

Nominate your choice of inspiring people for Padma awards, Modi tells citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to nominate their choice of persons, who are doing exceptional work at the grassroots, for Padma awards.

Sitar maestro Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri dies of COVID-19 related complications at 85

The sitarist, among India’s best known, belonged to the Senia Gharana of music.