Padma Awards

Foxconn CEO Young Liu gets Padma Bhushan; here why

NEW DELHI: The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn Young Liu has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for his transformative contributions to technology and entrepreneurship. With a career spanning over four decades, Liu stands as a beacon of innovation and enterprise, having founded three successful companies that have […]

Padma Shri conferred upon French nationals, including 100-year-old yoga expert

NEW DELHI: In a significant development strengthening the ties between India and France, four French nationals have been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award, marking the highest representation from any foreign country. The esteemed Padma awards, which acknowledge outstanding contributions in various fields, were announced by the Centre on Thursday. This announcement coincided with […]

Padma Awards 2024 pay tribute to icons in film, entertainment, and sports

NEW DELHI: In a grand announcement on the eve of Republic Day 2024, the Indian government revealed the recipients of this year’s prestigious Padma Awards, with a notable focus on luminaries from the film, entertainment, and sports industries. Film and Entertainment Awardees: 1. Vyjayantimala Bali (Padma Vibhushan): Renowned actress, dancer, and parliamentarian, Vyjayantimala Bali, receives […]

India’s first female elephant mahout, Parbati, honoured with Padma Shri

She earned recognition for her efforts in guiding a herd of over 50 elephants in West Bengal's Midnapore district back to their migratory trail, showcasing her expertise in managing these majestic beings.

Know your Padma awardees: India honours veteran coaches

Veteran cricket coach Gurcharan Singh, Kalaripayattu master SRD Prasad and Thang Ta guru K Sanathoiba Sharma conferred with Padma Shri

Padma Awards 2021: Personification Of India’s Meritocracy & Inclusivity

The Padma Awards are the highest civilian honours that were constituted 67 years ago to honour Indians who have established themselves as distinguished individuals by dint of their work. This year’s Padma Awards have been remarkable and different. Padma Awards 2021 felicitate individuals for their distinguished services to humanity whilst bringing inclusivity to the foreground. Also […]