Thiruvananthapuram Jan 26 (IANS) Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Monday underlined that India is not a theocratic nation but an inclusive republic that embraces all its citizens equally, asserting that the country’s strength lies in its ability to absorb diversity without losing its cultural essence.Addressing the Republic Day parade at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Arlekar said India has upheld democratic values for the past 76 years and is today recognised globally as the “m…
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Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) As Padma awards were announced by the Government of India on Sunday, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor decided to turn back the clock and remember his Padma Shri win back in 2017.He took to his official Instagram handle and published a throwback video of himself receiving the Padma Shri from then President Pranab Mukherjee.Sanjeev Kapoor shared that winning the honour felt like a quiet nod to years of hard work and choosing to believe in oneself.Claiming that winning Padma Shri…
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Esha Deol expressed her delight as her late father, Dharmendra, is being honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award, the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Wishing everyone on Republic Day, Esha wrote on her official Instagram handle, “Happy Republic Day 🇮🇳 Really happy that our papa is being conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Award (folded hands emoji) (sic).”The ‘Dhoom’ actress uploaded a picture of herself posing with half-brot…
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik expressed her profound gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. Sharing her emotions, the voice of romance described the honour as both humbling and deeply moving, reflecting on her decades-long journey in the Indian film and music industry.Taking to Instagram, Alka wrote: “I am deeply grateful to the Government of India for bestowing upon me the Padma Bhushan. After decades in the film and mu…
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) It’s official! The makers of director Mahesh Narayanan’s eagerly-awaited thriller ‘Patriot’, featuring both superstars of Malayalam cinema Mammootty and Mohanlal, will hit screens worldwide on April 23 this year. Actor Mohanlal, who plays one of the leads in one of the most expected films of the year, on Republic Day took to his X timeline to make the announcement. He wrote, “Unleashing the spirit of fearless voices, this Republic Day. #PATRIOT arrives worldwide on April…
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Wishing all Indians a very happy Republic Day, actor, producer and Parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Monday pointed out that as long as the Constitution lived in our conduct, the Republic would remain strong! Taking to his X timeline to share his Republic day greeting, Kamal Haasan wrote, “The Indian Republic was born when our forefathers chose to throw off the imperial yoke and govern themselves through the Constitution.”He further said, “Its strength lies in respecting div…
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan, who has been honoured Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, has expressed his gratitude for the recognition. On Sunday, he took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of himself. He penned a long note in the caption, as he accepted the honour with an overwhelming sense of love.He wrote, “I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. This honor, bestowed upon me, is beyond my wildest dreams, and I receive…
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actress Hema Malini has expressed her gratitude to the Government of India for conferring the Padma Vibhushan award, the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, to her late husband, Dharmendra. On Sunday, the veteran actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, “So so proud that the govt has recognised Dharam ji’s immense contribution to the film industry by bestowing on him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award”.On Sunday, Dharmendra wa…
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma awards. While Dharmendra will be conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Satish Shah will be honoured with Padma Shri. Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty will also be lionised with Padma Bhushan. Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik, and the late advertising legend Piyush Pandey have also been selected for Padma Bhushan.Both Dharmendra and Satish Shah passed away last year. While Dharmendra left f…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Kerala and veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, marking a defining moment of national recognition for one of the state’s most influential political figures. The award acknowledges Achuthanandan’s decades-long public life marked by an uncompromising stand on corruption, land rights, women‘s rights, environmental protection and social justice, which earn…