New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry announced on Monday that July 31 is the last date for nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be conferred on the occasion of Republic Day 2027. The nominations process was launched on March 15 with the stipulation that these will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in), said an official statement.The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest …
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New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Sunday condoled the demise of celebrated photographer Raghu Rai.“The world of photography has lost a legend with the passing of Shri Raghu Rai Ji,” said Sandhu in a message on X.“A maestro behind the lens, his work seamlessly blended technical brilliance with profound human empathy, capturing the soul of India with rare depth and sensitivity. His iconic images will continue to inspire and stand as a masterclass in storytelling thr…
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) Women from across the state took part in a protest organised by Bengaluru’s “Nari Shakti Forum” at Freedom Park on Saturday against the Congress and INDIA alliance parties, accusing them of blocking the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, recently introduced in Parliament. Addressing the protest, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said that women should get greater representation in the State Legislative Assembly and the Lok Sabha and must b…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 25 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday condoled the passing of Muni Narayana Prasad (87), head of Narayana Gurukulam and a leading interpreter of Sree Narayana Guru’s philosophy, describing him as a teacher who inspired society to think with humanism and a sense of equality. With his demise that happened on Saturday, a life that harmonised knowledge and humility draws to a close.Based at the Gurukulam in Sreenivasapuram area of Varkala in Thiruvana…
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The American electronic DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers, ahead of their show in Dallas, USA, met with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, whom they tagged as their “new friend”. The “#Selfie” hitmaker shared a picture posing with Mohanlal. In the image, which is posted on the photo-sharing website Instagram, the two musical artists are seen standing on each side of Mohanlal and smiling at the camera as the three posed for a picture. “Made a new friend before ou…
Bhopal, April 19 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee Bhagwandas Raikwar, popularly known as “Dau”, passed away at the age of 83 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhopal on Saturday night.He breathed his last around 9.30 p.m. after battling a prolonged respiratory illness. His demise has cast a pall of gloom over the sports and cultural fraternity of Madhya Pradesh, especially in the Bundelkhand region.A true son of Bundelkhand soil, Bhagwandas Raikwar dedicated his entire life to prese…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee and 102-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, Libia Lobo Sardesai, on Wednesday reacted to the Women’s Reservation Bill, saying that while the legislation is welcome, it is also deeply disappointing and appears to be an electoral tactic.Speaking to IANS, Sardesai said: “It is a good Bill, and we need it, but 27 years have passed, and it has still not been implemented. Now they say it will take another three years. It is not going to come today or tomorr…
Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje, said that women’s reservation is a historic decision and that PM Modi has taken significant steps in this direction, increasing women’s responsibilities. She was speaking on Monday at a special event organised by Nari Shakti Forum at Puttanna Chetty Town Hall on the Nari Shakti Vandan Act – 2026 (which proposes 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliame…
Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Monday said that the decision to provide 33 per cent reservation for women is a historic moment that deserves to be recorded in golden letters, and described it as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong will.Speaking after watching the live telecast of the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan held in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and other dignitaries, Vijayendra said that the Prime Minister has un…
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) In a strong endorsement of the Women’s Reservation Bill, Padma Shri awardee Geeta Roy Barman has described the move as historic and transformative step towards enhancing women’s empowerment and political participation, while lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “Nari Shakti” vision.Speaking to IANS, Barman expressed strong faith in the Bill, saying she believes in it wholeheartedly as women have never been left behind — neither in the past nor in the present. She…