Padma

#SecurityScan 74: Padma Awards, ban on SIMI for 5 years and much more

This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security. The Padma awards now symbolize something deeper than mere glamour and razzmatazz.

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Rohan Bopanna, Joshna Chinappa among seven sportspersons to get Padma Shri

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and squash player Joshna Chinappa are among seven sportspersons named for the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian award.

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Beyond the Annapoorani Buzz: 6 Other Indian Movies That Hurt Hindu Sentiments

Several Indian films intend to hurt Hindu sentiments as they sometimes seek controversy, with religious sensitivities at the core with the latest movie being Annapoorani. Here is list of such movies-

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NB In List | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 5 Strategic Sea Forts: Bastions of Maratha Naval Power

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary Maratha warrior king, was not only known for his exceptional military prowess on land but also for his strategic vision at sea. He recognized the importance of maritime security.

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NB In List | Former DRDO Director General Dr. V.S. Arunachalam passes away; Know who he was?

Former DRDO Director General, Dr V S Arunachalam reportedly passed away in US. He passed away at the age of 87. He was undergoing treatment for pneumonia & Parkinson’s.

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"Not expected BJP govt will give the award to a Muslim, but PM Modi proved me wrong", says Padma Shri awardee Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri

Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri said, "I quit applying for this award thinking that the BJP government never gives anything to a Muslim but PM Modi chose me and proved me wrong."

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"Aapne meri jholi khusiyon se bhar di": Padma Shri awardee Hirbai expresses gratitude towards PM Narendra Modi; WATCH

In a rare expression of gratitude, Padma Shri awardee Hirbai Lobi stretched her dupatta showing affection and thanked PM Modi.

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People's Padma Awards: 5 Padma awardees who praised PM Modi in THIS way

This year's Padma awards seemed special! The central government decided to confer the unsung heroes. Expressing their gratitude, several Padma awardees praised PM Narendra Modi through various gestures.

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala to be awarded Padma Shri posthumously

Billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who passed away at 62 last year, will be conferred the Padma Shri- India's fourth-highest civilian honor- posthumously. Often called 'India's own Warren Buffet', Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away on August 14, 2022. He was born on July 5, 1960, and grew up in Mumbai.

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Vani Jairam, conferred with Padma Bhushan in 2023, found dead at her Chennai residence

The acclaimed singer died at her house on Haddows Road, Nungambakkam in Chennai and reports are that she had an injury on her forehead. She was 78 years old.Vani Jairam collaborated with some of the biggest composers across various industries and delivered evergreen chartbusters.

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West Bengal's Mangala Kanti Roy listed among Padma Shri Awardees on R-day 2023

Mangala Kanti Roy, 102-year-old Sarinda Player from West Bengal's Jalpaiguri, was elated and expressed happiness to be one of the Padma Shri awardees whose names were announced on Republic Day

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Siddi tribe woman Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi among Padma Shri awardees

A Siddi tribe woman from Jambur village of Junagadh, Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi, has been honoured with the Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian award by the government of India.

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Jnanpith winning Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan passes away at 89

Renowned Assamese poet and Jnanpith winner Nilamani Phookan passed away at Guwahati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) at the age of 89 on Thursday (Jan 19). Phookan was admitted to the GMCH on Wednesday.

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When spiritual guru Siddheshwar Swamiji politely turned down Padma Shri Award in 2018

Expressing his unwillingness to accept the prestigious award, Siddheshwar Swamiji, wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he is ascetic and has little interest in awards.

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Padma Shri awardee Manohar Devadoss passes away

Renowned Indian artist, writer and Padma Shri awardee Manohar Devadoss , passed away on Wednesday in Chennai. He was 86 years old. He was well-known for his paintings of traditional buildings.

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'I carry India with me, whenever I go"; Google CEO Pichai on receiving Padma Bhushan

The Madurai-born Pichai received the award on Friday in San Francisco in the presence of close family members. It should be noted that Pichai has received the prestigious Pama Bhushan for 2022 in the trade and industry category. While receiving the award, Pichai said, “India is a part of me and I carry it with me wherever I go."

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Dream “Shivsrushti” is going to be a reality very soon…!

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his life is an important factors for Maharshtra and India altogether. And his entire life is going to be a reality again. Thanks to Late. Shivshahir, Maharashtrabhushan, Padmavibhushan Babasaheb Purandare’s vision, Shivsrushti is going to be a reality very soon in Pune. Now you can revisit Shivkalin Era with your chest swelled with pride.

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Kerala airport suspends all flights for five hours to allow passage to Lord Padmanabhaswamy’s procession

Domestic and international services during this period have been rescheduled. An airport source said that at least 10 flights have been rescheduled for the ritualist procession as of now.

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Did you know IAF's motto is taken from Bhagavad Gita; 10 Facts about Indian Air Force-

The Indian Air Force started with only 25 soldiers, today has more than one and a half lakh of them. Here are some more interesting facts about the Indian Air Force on the occasion of IAF Day

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Remembering Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar with his 5 legendary works

Greatest Poet of Veer Rasa after Kavi Bhushan, Ramdhari Singh Dinkar , has penned down some 'all time relatable' poetry, making him and his work leaving infinite impact on the Indian society. On his birth anniversary, here are 5 proses of Dinkar's poems that Indians can relate to even today;

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Carnatic singer Sudha Ragunathan gets VIP treatment at Kozhikode airport due to her Padma Bhusan award

In a tweet, Sudha Ragunathan said, "Pleasantly surprised to be escorted and given the VIP lounge at the Kozhikode airport because of my Padma Bhushan! If it is a new endeavor by the Govt., it is really very satisfying!"

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WATCH: Ailing Padma Shri awardee Kamala Pujari 'forced to dance' in ICU

Kamala Pujari said "I never wanted to dance but was forced to do it. I repeatedly denied it, but she (social worker Mamata Behera) did not listen. I was sick and got tired."

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Communist governments take over Hindu temples because of their revenue: Retired SC judge

While speaking about her SC judgment in Padmanabhaswamy temple, which was delivered in July 2020, Justice Indu Malhotra said, “That is what happens with these Communist governments. They want to just take over because of the revenue. Their problem is the revenue.” “All over they have taken over. All over. Only Hindu temples. So Justice Lalit and I told, no we will not allow it,” she further added.

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Padma Awards 2023: Nomination on govt portal to be open till September 15

The award seeks to recognise 'work of distinction' and is presented for outstanding achievement and service in all fields and disciplines, including art, literature, education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, and trade and industry.

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Travancore legendary martyr Vaikom Padmanabha Pillai honored in Kerala

Vaikom Padmanabha Pillai was a military leader and officer of the Kingdom of Travancore, who was called up in to the Travancore Army in 1789, when Tipu Sultan invaded Travancore. In 1808 he led an uprising against British control in Travancore

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China - Bangladesh unite for Padma Bridge? Dhaka asserts accusations of Chinese involvement

Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday (Jun 17) clarified that the Padma Bridge, which is scheduled to open on Jun 25, is not part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and also said that no foreign funds were taken to complete the multipurpose project.

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Great Indian Culture! 125-yr-old Swami Sivananda kneels before PM, President while receiving Padma Shri

After the announcement of Swami Sivanand's name, an old man dressed in a white kurta and dhoti walked barefoot in the palatial Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan. He then knelt before PM Modi, who, seeing the gesture, promptly bowed with folded hands and touched the ground.

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WATCH: Daughters of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat receive his Padma Vibhushan award

Daughters of CDS General Bipin Rawat - Kritika and Tarini - received his Padma Vibhushan award from President Kovind.

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Congress divided over Padma Award to Gulam Nabi Azad

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Communist party leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharya had refused to accept the Padma Award and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh taunted Gulam Nabi Azad for accepting it from a government of the ‘other side'.

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Kapil Sibal attacks congress on Azad Padma Award

Former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition, Ghulam Nabi Azad, was conferred with Padma Bhushan award by the Modi Government on 26th January. His party colleague as well as ‘G-23’ colleague Kapil Sibal has displayed his astonishment towards this course of the event.

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Gen Bipin Rawat, Kalyan Singh awarded Padma Vibhushan; Read more-

India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh were posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan in the civilian honors announced by the government on the eve of 73rd Republic Day.

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Voice of poor & underprivileged, Padma Shri awardee Shanti Devi passes away

Padma Shri awardee Shanti Devi passed away last night at her residence in Gunupur, in Odisha, at the age of 87

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Scaling new heights, mountaineer Anshu Jamsenpa becomes a role model for all Indians

What Anshu Jamsenpa has earned and made India proud on an international platform is hardly one's cup of tea!

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Meet Padma Shri awardee Birubala Rabha, Assam's anti-witch hunt crusader

President Kovind conferred Padma Shri to human rights activist Birubala Rabha for campaigning against witch-hunting in Assam

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This Padma Shri awardee from Tiruchy strives for better sanitisation for rural India

Marachi Subburaman was amongst the several who won Padma Shri, for his incredible social work

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Passion for cooking turns Rajni Bector into Padma Shri awardee!

From an unknown name to a name that counts today. Such is the success story of this Ludhiana businesswoman, Rajni Bector who rose from her backyard business with a paltry investment of Rs 300 to successfully raising a whooping Rs 541 crore from the market, and become an undisputed business tycoon.

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Dr. Dhananjay Diwakar Sagdeo - A doctor turns messiah to the tribal community for over four decades!

Dr. Dhananjay Diwakar Sagdeo has been doing the noble work of serving tribals of Wayanad for 4 decades

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Passion speaks it all! Visually challenged man who authored over 200 books, Balan Putheri, bags Padma Shri

Balan Putheri has been conferred with Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian literature

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Amid social exclusion and abuse, Manjamma Jogati, MA in Jogati Nritya, rises like Phoneix; Know her inspiring story

Amid social exclusion and abuse, Manjamma Jogati, MA in Jogati Nritya, rises like Phoneix; Know her inspiring story

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Teacher for 7 decades, 102-year-old, class 7 pass out! Padma Shri winner 'Nanda Sir' sets an example in field of education

A round of applause echoed around the Darbar Hall in Rashtrapati Bhavan when 102-year-old Nanda Prusty, blessed President Ram Nath Kovind while receiving the Padma Shri award.

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Tale of former Pakistan army officer who won one of India's top civilian honors

Lt Col Qazi Sajjad Ali Zahir received one of highest civilian honours in India, the Padma Shri

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Another milestone unlocked! Meet India's first woman Air Marshal Dr Padma Bandopadhyay who was awarded Padma Shri

Air Marshal Dr Padma Bandopadhyay first woman to be promoted to the level of Air Marshal in the IAF

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Kangana Ranaut honoured with prestigious Padma Shri award

Kangana Ranaut was honoured with Padma Shri award in Delhi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan

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Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Manohar Parrikar awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously

Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Manohar Parrikar awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously

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Legendary Kathak dancer Sitara Devi biopic announced on birth anniversary

On the 101st birth anniversary of legend Sitara Devi, a film based on her life’s journey was officially announced

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"Do you know inspiring people?" ; PM Modi invites people to nominate for Padma Awards 2022

PM Modi invites people to nominate for Padma Awards 2022

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Asian Games gold-medalist boxer Dingko Singh passes away, PM Modi pays tribute

Asian Games gold-medalist boxer Dingko Singh passes away, PM Modi pays tribute

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Dr KK Aggarwal, Ex-President of Indian Medical Association dies due to Covid-19 complications

Dr KK Aggarwal, Ex-President of Indian Medical Association dies due to Covid-19 complications

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Eminent aerospace scientist Prof. Roddam Narasimha passes away

Eminent aerospace scientist and Padma Vibhushan Prof. Roddam Narasimha breathed his last at a private hospital in Bengaluru last night. He was 87 year old.

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Urge to Loot Hindu Temples Shows Medieval Mindset

If you think, only temples can save India and they have the resources, then declare India a Hindu Rashtra, hand over temples to their devotees, and see how they nurture Bharat back to health as they had done in earlier times.

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