Padma Shri

Padma Shri Neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Passes Away at 74

Eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Professor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra passed away at 9:15 pm on Monday while undergoing…

1 week ago

Chef Damu Dies At 72: Legacy of the Padma Shri Awardee and Cooku with Comali Judge

Key takeaways:Chef Damu (K. Damodaran), acclaimed Tamil chef and Padma Shri recipient, passed away at age 72 in Chennai.He achieved…

2 weeks ago

Chef Damu (Damodharan): Tamil Chef, Cooku With Comali Judge, Padma Shri Winner — Dies at 72

Key takeaways:Chef Damu, the Tamil chef Damodharan and judge on Cooku With Comali, died at the age of 72, according…

2 weeks ago

Mahaveer Karna: Indian Social Entrepreneur, Educator, and Environmental Champion

Key takeaways:Mahaveer Karna founded the Karna Education Trust in 2010, which now serves over 15,000 tribal children across three Indian…

2 months ago

Dara Singh: Wrestler, Bollywood Star, and Indian Politician

Key takeaways:Dara Singh (1928‑2012) won the Indian Heavyweight Championship three times and a gold medal at the 1959 Asian Games.He…

2 months ago

Madhuri Dixit: Biography, Key Movies, Dance Legacy, and Awards

Key takeaways:Madhuri Dixit Nene is an acclaimed Indian actress and classical Kathak dancer who debuted in Hindi cinema in 1984…

2 months ago

Understanding the Padma Shri: India’s Prestigious Civilian Award

What is the Padma Shri? A Beacon of National RecognitionThe Padma Shri is one of India’s most esteemed civilian awards,…

5 months ago