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Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri
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In a post shared on social media platform X, he stated that he was approached with a bribe of ₹1 crore to secure the award for his contributions to the telecom sector, a proposition he declined.
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The nominations or recommendations for the Padma awards will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in).
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Best of Padma Awards: Dignitaries from various domains were honoured with Padma Awards on May 9th. These awards, among the nation's highest civilian honours, are bestowed in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding contributions across diverse fields such as art, social work, science, literature, sports, and more. The ceremony celebrates excellence and achievements in a wide array of disciplines, highlighting individuals' significant impact on society and their respective fields.
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Vyjayantimala Bali was presented with the Padma Vibhushan in the field of art for her prominent roles in Tamil and Hindi films and as a Bharatanatyam dancer. The President of India conferrs one of the highest civilian awards in the country in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
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The Padma Awards, one of India's highest civilian honours, are conferred across three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
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Bollywood's veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty and noted singer Usha Uthup were conferred Padma Bhushan award. Former vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu was conferred with the Padma Award as well.
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On Sunday, the Telangana government honoured former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, and other Padma Award recipients.
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Padma Awards for the year 2024 announced on the eve of Republic Day. Here is a look at some of the 132 recipients.
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From Devdas to Madhumati - a look back at the films starring Vyjayantimala Bali, one of 5 winners of the 2024 Padma Vibhushan for "exceptional and distinguished service".
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Other business leaders who have been named as Padma awardees are Sitaram Jindal from Karnataka, to be conferred with the Padma Bhushan, while Kalpana Morparia from Maharashtra and Shashi Soni from Karnataka will be awarded Padma Shri.
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The Padma Awards, which were instituted in 1954, will felicitate India’s first female elephant trainer Parbati Baruah (67) with the Padma Shri this year, recognising her contributions to the field of social work and animal welfare
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News Highlights: Sathyanarayana Beleri, a Rice farmer from Kasaragod who evolved into a guardian of paddy crops by preserving over 650 traditional rice varieties, to receive Padma Shri in the field of Others (Agriculture Cereal Rice).
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The results of the poll also revealed that most of the respondents feel State honours like the Padma Awards have become more democratised in the past decade, with a greater number of ordinary Indians finding recognition for exemplary work.
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took to Instagram to share his wife, Akshata Murty's post to applaud his mother in law being conferred with the Padma Bhushan award on Wednesday.
UK's First Lady, Akshata Murty had flown down to attend the ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. As per reports, she was initially seated in the middle row but was later moved to the front row next to Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar, as per protocol.
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Padma awards 2023: Apart from Akshata Murty, Sudha Murty’s husband, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and their son Rohan Murty, and her sister were present at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Craftsperson duo Ramesh Parmar & Shanti Parmar sought PM Narendra Modi’s blessings during Padma Awards. President Droupadi Murmu accorded the Parmar couple with Padma Shri award at ceremonial functions at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
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Yadav, who was also India's defence minister and long-time parliamentarian, and Mahalanabis, who returned from the US to serve in the 1971 Bangladesh war refugee camps, were given the honour posthumously.
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Padma Awards 2023: Hailing from the African-origin Siddi tribe, Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu for her work to uplift and develop the Siddi tribal community.
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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away at the age of 62, on August 14 2022 due to acute multiple organ failure. He was also suffering from kidney related issues.
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Padma Awards 2023: The list comprises 6 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri Awards.
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Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty was named as one of the nine recipients of India’s third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, on the eve of Republic Day.
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Philanthropist and Infosys Foundation head Sudha Murty, Rasna Group founder Areez Khambatta also among winners
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Keeravaani is a music composer, playback singer and lyricist who composed the Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated song 'Naatu Naatu' for the SS Rajamouli movie 'RRR'
