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Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor was initially denied wearing his chef coat for the Padma Shri Award ceremony in 2017, being asked to wear traditional Indian attire instead. He insisted on wearing his uniform, which he considers a symbol of pride for the chef community. Ultimately, he received the award in his chef coat, setting a…
Tulsi Gowda’s life never followed the script of easy beginnings. Born into a Halakki tribal family in Honnalli village in Karnataka, she grew up far from the language of privilege and far from the kind of opportunities that usually shape public success stories. What she did have was an intimate, almost instinctive relationship with the…
Rinku Singh (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh suffered a personal tragedy on Friday morning as his father, Shri Khanchand Singh, passed away at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida after battling stage-four cancer. The hospital’s PRO confirmed the news, bringing an outpouring of condolences from across the cricketing fraternity.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Former India captain Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude after being conferred the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, describing it as a special moment for himself and his family while reaffirming his commitment to winning matches for India.Terming the recognition a very special moment, Rohit thanked the Government of India and everyone who…
In a remote village of Karnataka, where the fields stretch golden under the sun, one man’s obsession with books has rewritten the rules of legacy. Anke Gowda, a 75-year-old former bus conductor, stands tall among India’s 131 Padma Awardees for 2026. He has been conferred the honour not for glamour or valor or power, but…
NEW DELHI: The Kerala unit of Congress is again at the centre of a controversy after its “cow urine research” remarks on Padma Shri winner IIT Madras director V Kamakoti. The comments received a sharp retort from Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu who came out in defence of Kamakoti.The Kerala Congress, in a post on X,…
NEW DELHI: Actor R. Madhavan, one of the 131 individuals recognised with the Padma Awards 2026, described the accolade as more than just an award.“I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility,” he said, adding that he will carry the honour with “dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment,” according to news…
Late wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili with Ravi Dahiya. NEW DELHI: “Is it for real what you are telling me? I am speechless, too emotional. It’s a proud moment for our whole family.” Shalva Mestvirishvili’s voice was choking over the telephone from Tbilisi, Georgia, when informed of his late father, legendary wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili being…
Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, who is renowned for his exemplary work in the field of cinema, was selected to be conferred with the Padma Shri on Sunday, as the Ministry of Home Affairs released the list of Padma Awards winners. His name made its place in the 113 selected for the highest civilian honour. Reflecting…
R Madhavan has expressed “gratitude and humility” after being named a Padma Shri awardee. Taking to Instagram, the actor dedicated the prestigious honour to his family, mentors, well-wishers and the public, acknowledging that their support and belief have been central to his journey.“I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. This honour, bestowed…
