Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Stalwart playback singer Alka Yagnik on Thursday, addressed concerns over her health after a video of her leaving the Padma Bhushan ceremony in a wheelchair went viral on social media.Sharing a note on her social media account, the star singer reassured everyone that she is ‘recovering well and was only fatigued’ after a long day at the prestigious event.Alka wrote, “Thank you for your love, concern and countless good wishes. I have seen the concern surrounding a vid…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 25 (IANS) The Padma awards ceremony this week was a celebration of national achievement. However, in Kerala, it also revived a familiar question that surfaced when the honours were announced earlier this year: what happens when one of India’s highest civilian awards comes calling for a Communist icon such as V.S. Achuthanandan?The question has once again come into focus following the posthumous conferment of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, o…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Actor Dulquer Salmaan has described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “absolute privilege,” and expressed his happiness on seeing his father, Mammootty, being feted with the Padma Bhushan. Dulquer shared a string of images featuring him, his father, Mammootty, and other family members posing for a picture with the iconic leader PM Modi.The 42-year-old actor wrote as the caption: “An absolute privilege to meet and spend time with our Honourable Prime…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II in New Delhi, with tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, cricketer Rohit Sharma and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and other dignitaries attended the ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan.The 65 eminent awardees representing differe…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Some of the most prominent names from the entertainment world, actors R Madhavan, Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik were honored with the prestigious Padma Awards on Tuesday.The ceremony, which took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoured individuals from diverse fields for their noteworthy contributions to society. Back in January, when the recipients of the Padma Bhushan were announced, Alka Yagnik shared the memorable moment with the netizens through a heartfelt note on …
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday. A total of 65 eminent and distinguished personalities from different fields, including arts, public affairs, medicine, literature and more, were honoured with the coveted Padma Awards. Noted playback singer Alka Yagnik was conferred with Padma Bhushan for her three-decade-long contribution to Indian music, whi…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, Tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees.Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and other dignitaries will also attend the ceremony tha…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on June 23, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, Tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees, an official said on Saturday. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and other dignitaries wi…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the Padma Vibhushan on legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra posthumously and renowned classical violinist Dr N. Rajam during a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Dharmendra was honoured for his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema and the arts. The award was received on his behalf by his wife and Member of Parliament Hema Malini.Dr Rajam was recognised for her pioneering work in Indian…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma awards to several distinguished and esteemed personalities on Monday, honouring their countless contributions to the nation, across diverse sectors including arts, cinema, public service, music, and more. Among the most notable ones, Bollywood actor Dharmendra was conferred the Padma Vibhushan for his exceptional and distinguished service in the field of arts, and the honour was received by his wife and MP, Hema Malini.Noted v…