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…
Swami Brahmdev Ji Maharaj is a distinguished spiritual figure and social leader from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, whose lifelong dedication to uplifting the marginalized has earned him one of India’s highest civilian honours — the Padma…
In a country as vast and diverse as India, where knowledge is both a treasured resource and a key to social mobility, stories of individuals who democratise learning hold special significance. Among the newest bearers…
India’s medical landscape has been shaped by a handful of extraordinary physicians whose work has gone far beyond hospitals and operation theatres. Among them stands Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu, a globally respected interventional cardiologist whose contribution…