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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentRenowned 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 correspondentChief 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 correspondentThroughout 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 correspondentLegendary 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 | MumbaiThe 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 correspondentPainting 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 AgasheThe 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 correspondentChiranjeevi 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."
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