(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Legendary actress and Bharatanatyam icon Vyjayanthimala is in good health, putting to rest false rumors about her passing. The misinformation spread rapidly, prompting her son, Suchindra Bali, to issue a clarification. In the snap obtained by ETimes, Suchindra Bali says, “Dr. Vyjayanthimala Bali is in good health, and any news that says … Read more
The late Sharda Sinha who was popularly called ‘Bihar Kokila’ has now been announced as a recipient of a Padma Vibhushan. Earlier, the popular folk singer was awarded with a Padma Bhushan. And now getting this posthumous Padma Vibhushan is a huge honour for her family. Her son Anshuman Sinha has reacted to this honour … Read more
On January 2, 1954, the office of the Secretary to the President of India issued a press release announcing the establishment of two civilian honours: the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, and the three-tier Padma Vibhushan. The latter was initially classified into three categories: Class I, Class II, and Class III, ranking below the … Read more
Padma awards – one of the highest civilian Awards in the country – were announced today. The awards are conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. For this year, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 139 Padma Awards including one duo case (in a duo case, the award is … Read more