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- Obituaries
Jeelani Bano, the matriarch of modern Urdu letters, passes away at age 90
The world of literature has lost one of its most luminous stars. Jeelani Bano, a titan of Urdu literature and a fierce advocate for the marginalized, passed away on Sunday (March 1),…
- India
Padma Shri honour for ‘Nata Sankirtana’ exponent Yumnam Jatra Singh
Imphal: The family of ‘Nata Sankirtana’ exponent Yumnam Jatra Singh has welcomed the posthumous conferment of the Padma Shri, calling it a national recognition of a life devoted to Manipur’s cultural and…
- Sports
Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri
New Delhi: Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, World Cup winning captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur were among the prominent sportspersons honoured in the Padma Awards for 2026, announced on Sunday. Amritraj was…
- Chennai
Veerappan STF head K Vijay Kumar awarded Padma Shri
New Delhi: K Vijay Kumar, a former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who headed the Tamil Nadu Police Special Task Force (STF) that killed forest brigand Veerappan, has…
- Kashmir
Padma awards: Social worker calls for policy on return of Pandits
Jammu: Brij Lal Bhat, a social worker from the Kashmiri Pandit community who was named a recipient of the Padma Shri award in the ‘unsung heroes’ category on Sunday, January 25, said…
- Telangana
Seven from Telangana named among 2026 Padma Shri awardees
New Delhi: Seven from Telangana were among 45 individuals from across India chosen for the Padma Shri award in the ‘unsung heroes’ category on Sunday, January 25. The list includes eminent scientist…
- Entertainment
Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away
Hyderabad: Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 83. The actor, who had once served as a BJP MLA, passed away at his residence…
- Telangana
Telangana’s Dr D Nageshwar Reddy conferred with Padma Vibhushan
Hyderabad: Renowned Indian gastroenterologist and chairman of AIG Hospitals (Asian Institute of Gastroenterology) Dr D Nageshwar Reddy has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award on the eve of the 76th…
- Sports
Padma Bhushan for PR Sreejesh, Ashwin among 4 to get Padma Shri
New Delhi: Former men’s hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a…
- Hyderabad
Renowned art connoisseur Jagdish Mittal Passes Away at 99
A legendary art connoisseur and Padma Shri awardee Jagdish Mittal passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday at the age of 99. Known for his unparalleled contribution to Indian art, Mittal, alongside his…
- Telangana
Padma Shri winner and folk artist Sakini Ramachandraiah passes away
Hyderabad: Popular folk singer and Dholi artist Sakini Ramachandraiah passed away at his home near Kothagudem in Bhadradri district on Sunday, June 23, due to age-related ailments. The 61-year-old artist received Padma…
- Telangana
KTR vows help to struggling Padma awardee musician from Telangana
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K T Rama Rao (KTR) promised help to Padma Shri award winner and legendary Kinnera instrument musician from Telangana, Darshanam Mogiliah who is reportedly struggling…
- Telangana
Five from Telangana get Padma Shri in art, literature
Hyderabad: Five personalities from Telangana have been conferred up on Padma Shri for their distinguished services in their respective fields of art and literature & education. Dasari Kondappa has been bestowed with…
- India
WFI election: Bajrang Punia to return Padma Shri, ‘personal decision’, says Centre
New Delhi: Olympic medallist grappler Bajrang Punia on Friday decided to return the Padma Shri award in protest over the election of Sanjay Singh, a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist, as the…
- India
Indian skydiver Shital sets new record for jumping in front of Mt Everest
Kathmandu: Shital Mahajan, a well-known Indian skydiver, has achieved a new feat by becoming the first woman in the world to jump off a helicopter from the height of 21,500 ft in…
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