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Exclusive| Harmanpreet Kaur on Padma Shri: I just froze when I got the news…

Harmanpreet Kaur.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026, 6:24 AM IST

Padma Shri 2026: Dharmiklal Pandya honoured for 73 years of Maanbhatt folk storytelling

Dharmiklal Pandya has performed over 2,500 Akhyans across India and abroad, including 28 episodes of Shri Harivansh Puran on All India Radio

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 10:33 PM IST

Exclusive | Ishaqzaade actor Anil Rastogi on Padma Shri: Science helped my art

Anil Rastogi and in a still from Ishaqzaade

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 9:23 PM IST

Rohit, Harmanpreet lead sports list; 8 names to be conferred with Padma Shri

Harmanpreet Kaur with the Women's World Cup trophy and Rohit Sharma with the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 8:52 PM IST

Exclusive| Savita Punia on Padma Shri win: “My father called me to inform and…”

Savita Punia

Published on Jan 25, 2026, 8:17 PM IST

Padma Awards 2026: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan among awardees

Mammootty, Alka Yagnik and R Madhavan were some of the names that were included for the Padma awards 2026.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 7:41 PM IST

Bus conductor who built India’s largest free library, Anke Gowda gets Padma Shri

Born into a farming family to Marigowda and Ningamma in Mandya district, Gowda had very limited access to books during his childhood.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 9:18 PM IST

Ex-IPS Inderjit Sidhu, 88, who cleans his city's streets, gets Padma Shri

Inderjit Singh Sidhu gets out every morning at 6 am to collect litter from the streets, disturbed by the daily sight of garbage piling up in the area.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 5:55 PM IST

Padma awards: From doctors to tribal artists, list of ‘unsung heroes’ honoured

A former bus conductor who set up the world's largest free-access library, a paediatrician who formed Asia's first human milk bank, and a 90-year-old rare musical instrument player were among those honoured.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 5:55 PM IST

Celebrating Shovana Narayan's dance journey of 50 years with grace and emotion

Shovana Narayan joined in as a surprise during the final dance act at the event.

Updated on Dec 18, 2025, 6:28 PM IST

Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away at 100

Born in a humble family in Gondur village in present-day Maharashtra, Sutar is known to have been drawn to sculpting from his childhood.

Published on Dec 18, 2025, 3:03 PM IST

Thimmakka, icon who planted hundreds of saplings, dies at 114

Padma Shri awardee and environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka. (PTI PHOTO)

Published on Nov 15, 2025, 7:48 AM IST

Environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka dies at Bengaluru private hospital

Saalumarada Thimmakka was born on 30 June 1911 in Gubbi taluk in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district

Updated on Nov 14, 2025, 2:37 PM IST

Pandit Ronu Majumdar's next single is a romantic jugalbandi, aimed at the youth

Pandit Ronu Majumdar performed at the foundation day celebrations of UP Sangeet Natak Academy on Thursday

Updated on Nov 13, 2025, 8:19 PM IST

Sitar maestro Ustaad Shahid Parvez Khan set to perform in Gurugram

Padma Shri Ustad Shahid Parvez to perform at HCL Concerts’ Morning Raaga on Sunday

Published on Nov 9, 2025, 9:44 AM IST

Piyush Pandey never used celebrities, Prahlad Kakkar mourns loss of ad legend

Piyush Pandey was a prominent figure in advertising, renowned for creating some of India’s most iconic campaigns.

Updated on Oct 24, 2025, 7:03 PM IST

Padma Shri to Prison: Dr Raj Bothra’s Extraordinary Fall and Triumphant trial

Actor Anupam Kher attended the launch of Dr Raj Bothra’s memoir, USA v Raj, on Tuesday in Mumbai. (Satish Bate/HT Photo) (Hindustan TimesSatish Bate/HT Photo)

Published on Sep 24, 2025, 7:04 AM IST

Bengal: Medals stolen from swimmer Bula Chowdhury’s Hooghly house recovered; 1 held

Police recovered 295 medals, including gold medals and a replica of the Padma Shri medal, stolen from the residence. (PTI)

Published on Aug 17, 2025, 12:55 PM IST

Sridevi called this her best film, and it’s not ChaalBaaz, Lamhe or Chandni

Renowned actor Sridevi left a lasting impact on Indian cinema with her diverse roles and unparalleled charisma.

Published on Aug 13, 2025, 10:00 AM IST

Chandigarh’s Raja turns 91,lives by open hand legacy

Having seen almost a century of change, if there’s one attribute that has remained unchanged, he says it’s being a person of integrity and values. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Aug 11, 2025, 7:08 AM IST

Kota Srinivasa Rao: Veteran Tollywood actor who left indelible mark in 750 movies

Tollywood actor and former lawmaker Kota Srinivasa Rao died at the age of 83 at his Filmnagar residence in Hyderabad in the early hours of Sunday (HT photo)

Published on Jul 14, 2025, 7:52 AM IST

Kota Srinivasa Rao dies, Vishnu Manchu mourns the loss: ‘His art will live on’

Veteran Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 83 due to health issues.

Updated on Jul 13, 2025, 10:05 AM IST

Kota Srinivasa Rao, veteran Telugu actor and ex Andhra MLA, dies at 83

Kota Srinivasa Rao had been battling health problems and age-related issues, his family said.

Updated on Jul 13, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

Wildlife conservationist and author Maruti Chitampalli passes away at 93

An acclaimed writer, Chitampalli pioneered nature writing in Marathi with his vivid, lyrical descriptions of birds, forests, animals, and tribal life. (HT FILE)

Published on Jun 19, 2025, 6:04 AM IST

Sukhdev Dhindsa: Akali stalwart leaves behind indelible imprint on Punjab politics

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

Published on May 29, 2025, 7:56 AM IST

Padma Awards| Para-archer Harvinder Singh: Padma Shri at 34 is a big achievement

Paralympian Harvinder Singh recently received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.

Published on May 29, 2025, 7:00 AM IST

Ricky Kej on Padma Shri honour: Collected award barefoot, touched PM Modi’s feet

Ricky Kej receives the Padma Shri honour from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Updated on May 28, 2025, 11:27 AM IST

Kaluram Bamaniya: “Kabir invites us to go within”

Kaluram Bamaniya in performance (Jodhpur RIFF)

Published on May 27, 2025, 2:34 PM IST

The people’s artist: Mario de Miranda@100

From the archives: Mario with wife Habiba Miranda, at an exhibition at Cymroza Art Gallery, Fort.

Published on May 4, 2025, 5:38 AM IST

Jaspinder Narula: I dedicate my Padma Shri to the victims of the Pahalgam attack

Singer Jaspinder Narula receiving her Padma Shri honour from the President of India

Published on Apr 29, 2025, 6:08 PM IST

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