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MUSSOORIE: Padma Shri award-winning travel writer Hugh Gantzer passed away at his Mussoorie home late Monday evening at the age of 95. Apart from one of India’s highest civilian honours, Hugh, along with his wife Colleen Gantzer (who passed away in 2024 at age 90), was recognised with six national awards, the National Tourism Lifetime…
NEW DELHI: Remarks linked to research on cow dung and cow urine triggered a political row on social media after the Congress took a swipe at the Padma Shri award to IIT Madras director V Kamakoti, prompting a strong defence from Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu.The Kerala Congress, in a post on X, congratulated Kamakoti on…
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…
Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur (ANI) Indian cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar will be conferred with the Padma Shri in the field of Sports, a recognition of their immense contribution to Indian cricket across formats and generations. Rohit Sharma’s honour comes on the back of a remarkable leadership phase with the Indian…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas reminisced about her monumental year in 2016, a period of immense personal and professional growth. She shared highlights including receiving the Padma Shri, her international breakthrough with ‘Quantico’, ‘Baywatch’ filming, and her first American magazine cover. The actress also celebrated her first People’s Choice Award, attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and…
