Sarat Kumar Patra stands as a living testament to the resilience and beauty of India’s handloom tradition. A master weaver from Odisha’s Cuttack district, Patra has spent more than six decades devoted to the art…
Sant Niranjan Dass stands as a towering figure in the modern spiritual landscape of India, recognised not only as a saint and religious head but also as a social reformer whose influence extends far beyond…
Sangyusang S Pongener — often respectfully referred to as Guru Pongener — stands as a towering figure in the cultural history of Nagaland and, more broadly, in the tapestry of India’s indigenous artistic heritage. Born…
S G Susheelamma’s life stands as a compelling narrative of genuine compassion transforming into sustained community service that touched countless lives. Recognised with the Padma Shri award in 2026 for her contributions in the field…
Ratilal Mohanlal Borisagar (born 31 August 1938) is one of the most respected and influential writers in modern Gujarati literature. Known especially for his humour, satire, and insightful essays, Borisagar’s work has entertained and enlightened…
For over three decades, Shri Ramchandra Godbole and Smt. Suneeta Godbole have stood as living examples of compassionate service, transforming lives in India’s most underserved tribal regions. Their extraordinary lifelong commitment to healthcare, wellness education,…
In the expansive landscape of Indian media, few individuals have had as profound an impact on community-centric broadcasting as Ramamurthy Sreedher. Revered as the “Father of Community Radio in India”, Sreedher’s work over more than…
In India’s parliamentary democracy, the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker is designed to be impartial, authoritative, and above party politics. Once elected, a Speaker is expected to rise above political affiliations and act as…
Rama Reddy Mamidi was a towering figure in India’s cooperative movement and rural development landscape. His impactful life’s work spanned five decades and transformed the lives of countless farmers, dairy producers, and rural communities across…
Rajastapathi Goundar, a master sculptor from Salem in Tamil Nadu, India, has been conferred the Padma Shri, one of the nation’s highest civilian honours, for his lifelong contributions to the art of traditional sculpture. His…