Captain Hansja Sharma has scripted a historic first by becoming the Indian Army’s first woman officer qualified to fly the Rudra Armed Helicopter. Her achievement marks a major...
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to recognise young champions of grassroots democracy through a National Award Ceremony for the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative on...
The Ministry of Jal Shakti recognised grassroots champions of water, sanitation, and hygiene at a ‘Samvad Samaroh’ held in New Delhi, celebrating community-led progress under national water and...
Indian public health expert Chandrakant Lahariya has been awarded the prestigious Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025, becoming the first Indian to receive this international recognition. The award highlights...
The Manipuri coming-of-age film “Boong” has achieved a significant milestone for Indian regional cinema by earning a nomination at the “BAFTA Awards 2026”. Backed by actor-producer “Farhan Akhtar”,...
Fashion designer and former pop star Victoria Beckham has been honoured with one of France’s most prestigious cultural distinctions, marking a defining moment in her creative career. She...
Veteran space scientist Dr A. E. Muthunayagam has been awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 for his seminal contributions to Science and Engineering. Widely regarded as the architect...
Lucknow has emerged as a focal point of national pride as two eminent medical professionals from the city have been conferred the Padma Shri in 2026. The awards...
Traditional martial arts practitioner K. Pajanivel of Puducherry has been conferred with the Padma Shri, recognising his lifelong contribution to the preservation and global promotion of Silambam, one...
The Padma Awards 2026 have brought national recognition to four individuals from Madhya Pradesh whose work has largely unfolded away from public glare. Their journeys span literature, social...
