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Kishore Kumar and Alka Yagnik haven't been awarded a Padma Shri yet: Sonu Nigam

Kishore Kumar and Alka Yagnik haven't been awarded a Padma Shri yet: Sonu Nigam

This year, Sharda Sinha, also known as "Bihar Kokila", who passed away in 2024 was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while Arijit Singh was honoured with the Padma Shri

27 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Adnan Sami thanks PM Modi for nominating him as a part of Padma Awards Committee

Adnan Sami thanks PM Modi for nominating him as a part of Padma Awards Committee

The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. Adnan Sami was a part of the same

26 January,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Padma Awards 2025: Arijit Singh, Shobana, to Ajith Kumar, Indian celebs honoured

Padma Awards 2025: Arijit Singh, Shobana, to Ajith Kumar, Indian celebs honoured

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, also known as "Bihar Kokila", who passed away last year has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. See the list of Indian celebs

26 January,2025 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulates Padma awardees from Maharashtra

CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulates Padma awardees from Maharashtra

Chief Minister Fadnavis expressed happiness over the announcement of Padma awards to calligrapher Achyut Palav, former State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya, veteran actor Ashok Saraf, veteran singer Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, among others

25 January,2025 11:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Padma Shri to Grammy: A look at Zakir Hussain’s illustrious list of awards

Padma Shri to Grammy: A look at Zakir Hussain’s illustrious list of awards

Throughout his more than six-decade long career, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue the art form but also became the ambassador of Indian music globally

17 December,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The rhythm of the tabla has been silenced: Fadnavis honors Ustad Zakir Hussain

The rhythm of the tabla has been silenced: Fadnavis honors Ustad Zakir Hussain

Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain's demise leaves a profound void in Indian classical music. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute, highlighting his unparalleled contributions to the art and his efforts to elevate the tabla globally.

16 December,2024 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Madras HC dismisses petition challenging Sadhguru’s Padma Vibhushan award

Madras HC dismisses petition challenging Sadhguru’s Padma Vibhushan award

The court deemed the petition 'frivolous' and said the petitioner had 'personal agenda' instead of any 'genuine public concern' for filing the case. The Additional Solicitor General, who represented the Union of India in the case, confirmed that Sadhguru’s award was conferred after due process and in recognition of his contributions to society

08 November,2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Raza's 'Prakriti' painting, worth Rs 2.5 crore, stolen from Mumbai auction house

Raza's 'Prakriti' painting, worth Rs 2.5 crore, stolen from Mumbai auction house

Painting was last seen by staff in 2022 but the matter came to light only recently, say cops

11 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Padma awardee medicos write to PM seeking separate law for healthcare workers

Padma awardee medicos write to PM seeking separate law for healthcare workers

The letter, penned in light of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, ends with an appeal to the Union and state governments to protect the medical profession and ensure that healthcare personnel can carry out their duties without fear of violence or harm.

18 August,2024 08:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Ajith Kumar surprises Chiranjeevi by visiting him on the sets of 'Vishwambhara'

Ajith Kumar surprises Chiranjeevi by visiting him on the sets of 'Vishwambhara'

Chiranjeevi wrote, "I was so delighted at the peaks of stardom Ajit has attained over the years and yet how he remained a beautiful soul at heart."

29 May,2024 08:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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