Agartala: Renowned Tripura-based writer and tribal intellectual Naresh Chandra Dev Verma, recently selected for the prestigious Padma Shri award, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government for recognising contributions to tribal language and literature. The 80-year-old author said he is delighted to receive this national honour under the leadership of […]
New Delhi: Former Congress leader Dr Shakil Ahmad spoke openly about the party’s repeated electoral setbacks, Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, and Priyanka Gandhi’s potential role in a conversation on Sunday. Shakil Ahmad attributed the party’s disappointing performance to leadership style, internal insecurity, and family-centric decisions. He clarified that he is not against Rahul Gandhi but believes
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New Delhi: Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore has strongly criticised the leaders who have attacked Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Tagore’s remarks came in response to former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed’s comment describing Rahul Gandhi as the most cowardly and insecure politician in India. Posting on the
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Panipat, January 25: Renowned weaver and handicraft artist Khemraj Sundariyal has been honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his six decades of dedication to the handloom industry in Panipat. Originally from Uttarakhand, Khemraj has elevated Panipat’s handloom sector to new heights, gaining recognition not only across the country but
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Latur, January 25: On the eve of Republic Day, the central government announced the Padma Awards for 2026. Among the awardees is Shrirang Devba Lad, affectionately known as ‘Dada Lad’, who has been honoured with the Padma Shri for his significant contributions to agriculture. Dada Lad is recognised for introducing innovative methods in cotton farming
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Junagadh: On the eve of Republic Day, the Government of India announced the Padma Awards for the year 2026. The awards recognise outstanding contributions in various fields such as art, social service, education, and medicine. Among the distinguished recipients is Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai, a renowned dholak player from Junagadh, Gujarat. Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai will be
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Varanasi: Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), recognised for his pioneering work in kala-azar treatment, has been announced as a recipient of the Padma Shri award. Expressing gratitude to the Government of India, Professor Agrawal attributed this honour to his 38 years of relentless effort in the field. Among the Padma awards
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New Delhi: India’s Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan, extended heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients of the Padma Awards announced recently. In a post shared on his official social media account, Radhakrishnan praised the exceptional contributions and dedicated service of the awardees. He also paid tribute to those honoured posthumously. Read AlsoFIR Filed Against Maulana Tauqeer
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Bhubaneswar: Renowned Santhali writer and musician Charan Hembram expressed his happiness on Sunday after receiving the nomination for the prestigious Padma Shri award. Speaking about the nomination, Hembram said, “My family and I are very pleased to hear this news.” Highlighting his contribution to the development of tribal communities, Hembram shared that he has established
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A wave of joy swept across Balurghat and Pandharpur with the announcement of the Padma Shri award conferred on the late theatre personality Harimadhav Mukhopadhyay and Maharashtra’s stage artist Raghuveer Khedkar. Both artists have been honoured by the Government of India for their significant contributions to theatre arts. Harimadhav Mukhopadhyay, a revered figure not only
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