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Padma Vibhushan: Saluting Excellence

A Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service in the arts, social work, public affairs, science, engineering, industry, medicine, literature, education, sports, civil......

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, folk singer late Sharda Sinha and hockey player PR Sreejesh are......

Court rejects FIR plea over MF Husain's paintings row

A Delhi court has refused to direct a first information report on a plea alleging two paintings of late artist and Padma awardee M F Husain hurt religious sentiments and said no further probe was......

Nuclear scientist R Chidambaram dies at 88

Veteran scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1975 and 1998, died on Saturday, an official of the Department of Atomic Energy said. He was 88. IMAGE:......

The Nuclear Physicist Whose Smile Worked Wonders

'Rajagopala Chidambaram's smile, simplicity and ability to put younger colleagues at ease always encouraged me to approach him for advice or guidance.' IMAGE: May 20, 1998: Then chairman of the......

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, a key economic adviser to the Prime Minister whose prolific work included translations of the puranas and the vedas, passed away on Friday. He was 69. Photograph: Utpal Sarkar/ANI......

Ratan Tata's mortal remains leave hospital

Veteran industrialist and Tata Group's chairman emeritus and Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night. Tata, who led the salt-to-software conglomerate to new heights, was 86. A......

America mourns: 'Ratan Tata drove India to prosperity'

The US on Wednesday mourned the death of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata, remembering him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development. Photograph:......

Ratan Tata's last rites performed with state honours

Corporate leaders, politicians and celebrities joined hundreds of people on Thursday as they bid final adieu to one of India's most respected and internationally recognised business leaders, Ratan......

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night. Tata, who led the salt-to-software conglomerate to new heights, was 86.......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

'So Glad She Got The Padma Vibhushan'

IMAGE: Movie legends Vyjayanthimala, 90, and Hema Malini, 75, in Chennai, January 25, 2024. Photographs: Kind courtesy Hema Malini Hema Malini has idolised Vyjayanthimala from childhood. "I......

Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi Honoured

Photograph: ANI Photo After receiving the Padma Vibhushan, Vyjayanthimala Bali is thrilled. The veteran actor received the honour from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday,......

Look Who Modi Met!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Narendra Modi/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi met up with legendary actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai on Monday, March 4, 2024, and shared pictures of their meeting.......

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally......

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

IMAGE: P R Sreejesh, who retired after winning a second successive Olympic hocky bronze in Paris, is currently the head coach of the junior men's team. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/X Former men's......

Country gave me more: Sreejesh on Padma Bhushan

Playing down his enormous contribution to Indian hockey, Padma Bhushan PR Sreejesh has concluded that the country has given him more than what he has done for the sport, the views reflecting the......

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

IMAGE: Ratan Tata with former Jamshedpur FC coach Steve Coppell during launch of the football club in 2017. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Fans/Instagram From the time Sir Dorabji Tata sponsored a......

Bopanna and Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna has been selected for the fourth highest civilian honour. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, who is set to be crowned world number......

Bharat Gifts Chiranjeevi His Jersey

K S Bharat had a memorable encounter with movie superstar Chiranjeevi in Hyderabad. Bharat presented Chiranjeevi -- who was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in the Republic Day honours list --......

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