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Husband-wife duo serving tribals in Bastar to receive Padma Shri

May 23, 2026, 04:59 PM - 2 min read

The couple moved to Bastar soon after their marriage in 1990 and have since devoted their lives to serving tribal populations in inaccessible and Naxal-affected areas where healthcare facilities were either limited or non-existent.The couple has earlier received several honours for social service, including the Seva Gaurav Award from Natu Pratishthan in Pune in 2001.

Gujarati folk music stalwart Mir Haji Kasam to receive Padma Shri

May 23, 2026, 04:56 PM - 2 min read

Known for his energetic performances and distinctive bond with the dholak, Kasam earned the affectionate moniker "Ramakdu" — a Gujarati word meaning toy — among admirers of folk music.

Pajanivel's repertoire extends beyond Silambam to Kuthu Varisai, Kalari Payattu, sword fighting, fire performance, and folk traditions such as Puliyattam and Kaaliyattam.

Tamil martial art performer K Pajanivel to receive Padma Shri

May 20, 2026, 06:56 PM - 2 min read

Pajanivel built his reputation through a series of victories, including international and national championships in Tamil Nadu in 2002 and 2004.

Renowned cardiologist Dr Mani Kumar Chetri passed away at his residence in Ballygunge Place, South Kolkata, on Sunday - Image via X.

Padma Shri awardee cardiologist Mani Chetri passes away at 106

April 6, 2026, 03:34 PM - 3 min read

Chetri had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time. Around 15 days ago, he sustained a head injury following a fall and was admitted to Manipal Hospital. After undergoing treatment for a few days, he returned home, where he breathed his last.

Karimul Haque transports a woman and her children to a nearby hospital, carefully riding across a fragile, makeshift bridge stitched together with bamboo in a remote area in West Bengal's Dooars region. (Photo: Special arrangment)

When ambulances couldn’t reach, Bike Ambulance Dada did

April 1, 2026, 12:50 PM - 10 min read

After losing his mother to lack of transport, Karimul Haque turned grief into purpose, creating a free bike ambulance service that has saved thousands of lives

Int'l dance, music festival to begin in Gwalior from Sunday

October 25, 2025, 07:09 PM - 2 min read

The opening performances will feature artists from the Republic of Tuva in Siberia performing their folk dances, along with participants from Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and several cities of Madhya Pradesh.

Padma Shri recipient Dukhu Majhi survives under a crumbling tin-tiled roof, the laurels of his glory no match for the rain that seeps through his walls.

From glory to gloom: Padma Shri Dukhu Majhi now in poverty

July 22, 2025, 12:42 PM - 4 min read

Padma Shri awardee Dukhu Majhi, hailed for afforestation efforts in Purulia, now lives in poverty under a leaking tin roof, awaiting promised government support.

Active in travel writing since the 1950s, Hugh and Collen Gantzer presented India's cultural diversity, historical sites and public life in a unique way.

Hugh Gantzer honoured with Padma Shri at his Mussoorie home

July 6, 2025, 04:26 PM - 2 min read

Renowned writer Hugh Gantzer, who along with his late wife Colleen Gantzer was honoured with the Padma Shri this year, was presented the award at his home in Mussoorie due to health concerns.