Padma Shri

Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards can’t be used as prefix, suffix as they are not titles: Bombay High Court

Justice Sundaresan clarified that civilian awards cannot function as honorific titles and their use in such manner lacks legal basis.

Veteran actor Ashok Saraf honoured in Delhi-Mumbai flight by niece-captain after receiving Padma Shri

Veteran actor Ashok Saraf received a heartfelt mid-flight tribute from his niece, Captain Aditi Paranjpe, just days after being awarded the Padma Shri. The emotional moment took place onboard a Delhi-Mumbai flight on May 30, 2025, celebrating national pride.

Padma Shri Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan found dead in Cauvery river, ex-ICAR member calls for CBI probe

Dr. Ayyappan, who lived in Mysuru with his wife, was reported missing on May 7 after his family lodged a complaint with the Vidyaranyapuram Police Station

Docufiction on Odia educator Padma Shri Nanda Prusty is first Odia film at South Korea’s Platform Busan

Busan International Film Festival: At Platform Busan, Odia filmmaker Pranab Kumar Aich will look for distributors and programmers for his debut docufiction ‘Nanda Mastern'ka Chatasali’ and pitch his next film on environment.

Padma Shri Awardee filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak's ancestral home demolished in Bangladesh

Ritwik Ghatak's contribution to cinema is monumental. Born in Dhaka, he was one of the key proponents of the literary and theatre scene in Rajshahi. His works, including *Titash Ekti Nadir Naam* and *Jukti Takko Aar Gappo*, have earned him numerous accolades, including the National Film Award's Rajat Kamal Award for Best Story in 1974. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1970 and was also recognized by the Bangladesh Cine Journalist's Association.

President Murmu presents Padma awards to Vyjayantimala, Fathima Beevi among others

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.

Naseem Bano, Chikankari Practitioner & Padma Shri Awardee, Shared A Special Moment With PM Modi

Naseem Bano, a dedicated practitioner of 'Anokhi Chikankari,' was conferred with prestigious Padma Shri award in the field of Arts on April 22. She also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and had a little chat with him.

Padma Awards: Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, CP Thakur and others conferred

The Padma Awards, one of India's highest civilian honours, are conferred across three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.

Padma Shri a shot in the arm for the dying craft, says Kashmir’s award-winning woodcarving craftsman

Calling for government support, Ghulam Nabi Dar said there is a need to open woodcarving training centres to revive and sustain this traditional craft.

Padma Awards 2024: Full list of unsung heroes to 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: India's 34 unsung heroes to be honoured

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).

Year Ender 2023 | Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award: Deeper meaning of awards & rewards in the world of sports

For sportspeople, it's better to make lasting memories than collect trophies that gather dust. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, for instance, the highest honour an Indian sportsperson can get, is not a reflection of the best an Indian sportsperson can achieve.