Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri
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.
The nominations or recommendations for the Padma awards will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in).
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.
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.
The Padma Awards, one of India's highest civilian honours, are conferred across three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
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.
On Sunday, the Telangana government honoured former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, and other Padma Award recipients.
Padma Awards for the year 2024 announced on the eve of Republic Day. Here is a look at some of the 132 recipients.
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".
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.
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
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).