The Padma Awards 2024 ceremony saw many distinguished personalities receiving the prestigious Padma awards from the President of India. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Shri Award to Mithun Chakraborty on April 22. He was conferred with Padma Shri in the field of Art.
23 April,2024 12:20 PM IST
Neurologist Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram has been awarded the Padma Shri Award in the field of Medicine. He says, "It is a matter of great pride and joy for Nagpur and Vidarbha as well as the entire country. This is a matter of pride for the medical fraternity...". This year, twelve persons from Maharashtra have been selected to receive Padma awards, which are given in recognition of extraordinary efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs revealed the distinguished awards on the eve of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. Notable Marathi director Rajdutt, acclaimed music director Pyarelal Sharma, and former Union minister and governor of Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik are among the other prominent recipients of the Padma Awards 2024. A wide range of professions, including sports, medicine, literature, education, trade, industry, and social service, are among the recipients of the Padma Shri award.
26 January,2024 04:14 PM IST
Megastar Konidela Chiranjeevi will be awarded the Padma Vibhushan announced by the government on January 25 in the list of Padma Awards 2024. Reacting to this the actor stated that after hearing the news he became speechless. He expressed gratitude towards his fans and family members. Chiranjeevi is among the most influential and successful actors and worked in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada films. He is known for his movies such as 'Vijetha', 'Indra', 'Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.', and most recently he was seen in 'Bholaa Shankar'. 'Padma Vibhushan' is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
26 January,2024 10:02 AM IST
As a mark of protest over the (WFI) elections result, where Sanjay Singh was elected as the president, India’s ace wrestler Bajrang Punia on December 22 said that he will return his Padma Shri to PM Modi. The Olympic medalist also wrote a letter to PM Modi and shared it on his official X handle. A day ago, wrestler Sakshi Malik hung up her boots protesting the victory Brij Bhushan’s close aide Sanjay Singh. In May this year, a scuffle broke out between ace wrestlers protesting against the WFI chief and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar. Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and other top grapplers alleged that Delhi Police personnel manhandled them when they tried to bring in mattresses after daylong rain
23 December,2023 01:03 PM IST
Following months of wrestlers’ protests against the then Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sanjay Singh, aide of Brij Bhushan, was elected as the new president on Dec 21. Meanwhile, the protesting wrestlers were extremely unhappy with the appointment of the new chief. Expressing displeasure over his appointment, Indian wrestler Sakshee Malik broke down and declared ‘quitting’ from wrestling. On being asked about Sakshee Malik retirement from the gamer, Brij Bhushan Singh said he had nothing to do with it. Notably, the wrestlers have been protesting against the former WFI chief since months over sexual harassment allegations.
21 December,2023 08:51 PM IST
The enticing teaser for 'Yaariyan 2' has debuted, promising a rejuvenating cinematic experience. The teaser launch of the film 'Yaariyan 2' event in Mumbai witnessed the film's cast, including producer Bhushan Kumar. Helmed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, 'Yaariyan 2' boasts a star-studded ensemble featuring Pearl V Puri, Yash Dasgupta, Divya Khosla Kumar, Warina Hussain, Meezaan Jafri, Priya Prakash Varrier, and Anaswara Rajan. Anticipation mounts for this captivating movie 'Yaariyan 2', poised to deliver a delightful blend of entertainment and camaraderie. Watch the full video to find out more about 'Yaariyan 2'!
10 August,2023 04:50 PM IST
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, today (June 10) said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their issues get resolved. The wrestler also added that they are going through a difficult time, which no one will understand. She also appealed the media to not spread false news and asserted that Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and she are still in this fight together.
10 June,2023 05:44 PM IST | Mumbai
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur held a press conference in New Delhi on June 07 where he informed about meeting with protesting wrestlers. While addressing the press meet, he said that he had a six-hour-long discussion with the wrestlers where he assured them of the completion of the probe against the WFI chief by June 15 and that the WFI election will be done by June 30.
08 June,2023 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai
Protesting wrestlers reached Haridwar on May 30 to immerse their medals in river Ganga. as a mark of protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment allegations. Meanwhile, Farmer leader Naresh Tikait arrived in Haridwar and took medals from the wrestlers and sought five-day time. Amid this, Indian Boxer and Congress leader Vijender Singh showed support to the Indian wrestlers. He appealed to the people of India to come in support of the players. Meanwhile, reacting to the ongoing protests, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that he will hang himself if proven guilty. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur talked to the media regarding the wrestler’s protest and he asked the wrestlers to have faith in the police and judiciary.
01 June,2023 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai
In the eye of a storm after having numerous counts of the allegation levelled against him, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that he will hand himself if proven guilty. "If a single allegation against me is proven, I will hang myself. If you (wrestlers) have any evidence, present it to the Court and I am ready to accept any punishment," said Brij Bhushan
31 May,2023 06:05 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
