Baldev Singh, a name synonymous with Indian hockey’s rise and transformation, has become a household mention once again following his conferment of the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in January 2026. The recognition comes…
Asok Kumar Haldar, a name that has become synonymous with perseverance, intellectual depth, and social impact, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2026, one of India’s highest civilian honours, in the field of Literature and…
In January 2026, the Government of India honored Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh with the Padma Shri, one of the nation’s highest civilian awards, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to agricultural science and the development of globally…
In the Republic Day 2026 honours, Ashok Khade was conferred the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his remarkable contribution to industry and trade. Khade’s journey — from extreme poverty in rural…
Veteran Indian actor-director Arvind Vaidya was conferred the Padma Shri on the eve of Republic Day 2026 in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the arts, especially theatre and television. The Padma Shri is one…
Dr Armida Fernandez, a distinguished Indian neonatologist, has been honoured with the Padma Shri 2026, one of India’s highest civilian awards, in recognition of her unparalleled contributions to maternal, neonatal and child health, especially among…
Dr. Anil Rastogi’s life defies easy categorisation. A distinguished scientist for over four decades, a committed theatre practitioner for more than half a century, and a nationally recognised film and television actor in his later…
Alongside the landmark Free Trade Agreement, India and the European Union have also concluded a formal Security and Defence Partnership, signalling that the relationship has moved decisively beyond commerce into strategic alignment. Announced during the…
In January 2026, India and the European Union concluded one of the most ambitious trade negotiations of the modern era — the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Announced jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Dr. Abraham E. Muthunayagam stands as one of India’s most distinguished space scientists, whose lifelong contributions to rocket propulsion have shaped the technological backbone of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). His leadership in developing…