This year’s awards reflect a stark duality—on one hand, the recognition of divisive figures aligned with the ruling ideology, and on the other, the celebration of unsung heroes whose quiet contributio ...

Recently a minister of the BJP abused Gaddar saying he does not deserve the Padma award drawing a lot of criticism ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was presented the saree by a celebrated Madhubani artist who had requested her to wear it while presenting the Union Budget.

Dulari Devi, a master of Mithila or Madhubani art, was honoured with Padma Shri in 2021 for her contributions towards preserving Madhubani art.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2025 budget in Parliament wearing a white silk saree with a magenta border and golden motifs.

Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards celebrate excellence in arts, science, social work, public affairs, and more.

This ‘probashi’ Bangali from Varanasi has collaborated with musical legends such as Ravi Shankar, RD Burman, George Harrison ...

Aadvik, son of actor Ajith Kumar, won first place in both sprint and relay races at inter-school athletic competitions. Proud ...