Padma Vibhushan

Renowned astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan Dr Jayant Narlikar passes away

Eminent astrophysicist, science communicator, and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away in Pune on Tuesday, family sources said. He was 87. A towering figure in Indian science, Dr Narlikar was widely known for his pioneering contributions to cosmology, his efforts to popularise science, and for setting up premier research institutions in the country. According to family sources, Dr Narlikar died in his sleep early Tuesday morning. He had recently undergone hip surgery in a city-based hospital. He is survived by three daughters. Born on July 19, 1938, Dr Narlikar completed his early education on the campus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), where his father, Vishnu Vasudeva Narlikar, was a professor and Head of the Mathematics Department, and he went to Cambridge for higher studies, becoming a Wrangler and Tyson Medallist in the Mathematical Tripos. He returned to India to join the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (1972-1989), where, under his charge

Osamu Suzuki: The Japanese automaker who motorised middle-class India

Former chairman and CEO of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation, Osamu Suzuki, was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan

Osamu Suzuki, singer Pankaj Udhas, Sushil Modi among Padma awardees

Former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, renowned singer late Pankaj Udhas, and former Bihar deputy chief minister late Sushil Kumar Modi were among the 71 prominent personalities conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Altogether, 139 distinguished persons were named for the country's civilian awards -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on January 25. While 71 of them were given the awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan's majestic Durbar Hall on Monday in the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others, the remaining will be conferred with the decorations at a separate function to be held soon. Veteran actor Shekhar Kapur, Chairman of Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and AIG Hospitals D Nageshwar Reddy, violinist Lakshminarayana Subramaniam and Telugu Superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna, also known as Balayya, were the other prominent

Padma awards 2026: Nominations, recommendations open; deadline July 31

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has started the process of nominations and recommendations for the Padma awards-2026 to be announced on the eve of next year's Republic Day. The last date for nominations and recommendations for the Padma awards is July 31, 2025 and these would be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in ), an official statement said on Friday. The Padma awards -- namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these awards are announced on the eve of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognise 'work of distinction' and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements and service in all fields and disciplines such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are ..

Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 begin; last date for filing is July 31

The nominations and recommendations for the Padma awards 2026, which will be given to distinguished people for their exceptional achievements and service, began on Saturday. The last date for nominations and recommendations for next year's Padma awards to be announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026 is July 31, 2025, according to an official statement. The nominations and recommendations for Padma awards will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The Padma awards -- namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these awards are announced on the eve of the Republic Day every year. The awards seeks to recognise 'work of distinction' and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements and service in all fields and disciplines such as Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service

Business tycoon Osamu Suzuki honoured with Padma Vibhushan posthumously

Late Japanese industrialist Osamu Suzuki, the former chief of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has been honoured with India's second highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Suzuki, who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in India, has been awarded the 'Padma Vibhushan' for the year 2025 "for exceptional and distinguished service" in the field of trade and industry. He died last year at the age of 94. In 1981, Suzuki took the risk of partnering with the then Indian government to form a joint venture Maruti Udyog Ltd, at a time when India was still a closed economy under license regime. He is widely regarded as the man who spurred the automotive industry in the country. Maruti Udyog Ltd later on became Maruti Suzuki India Ltd subsequent to the government completing its exit in 2007 with Suzuki Motor Corporation holding majority stake. Osamu Suzuki was Director and Honorary Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. A man who ..

Proud to honour extraordinary achievements of Padma awardees, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated all Padma awardees and said India is proud to honour and celebrate their extraordinary achievements. A total of 139 Padma awards, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri, have been announced. "Congratulations to all the Padma awardees! India is proud to honour and celebrate their extraordinary achievements. Their dedication and perseverance are truly motivating. Each awardee is synonymous with hard work, passion and innovation, which has positively impacted countless lives. They teach us the value of striving for excellence and serving society selflessly," Modi said on X. Former Suzuki chief Osamu Suzuki, folk singer Sharda Sinha and renowned writer M T Vasudevan Nair have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.

Eventually rewarded: 2025 Padma Awardees thank govt for recognition

Social worker Jumde Yomgam Gamlin from Arunachal Pradesh, who has been awarded Padma Shri this year, said honest efforts never go unnoticed and would eventually be rewarded. The conferment of the award on Gamlin was announced on Saturday. Expressing her gratitude, Gamlin said, I feel elated to receive the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award. I thank the state government and the Centre for recognising my work. Good and honest efforts never go unnoticed and will eventually be rewarded. To be a social worker, one must have dedication and commitment, she told PTI from Aalo over the phone. Gamlin, the chairperson of an NGO -Mother's Vision - based at Aalo in West Siang district, was also the recipient of the Bharat Vibhushan Puruskar in November 2024. With over 10 years of experience in social work, she has previously been recognised with a state award as well. In addition to her social work, Gamlin serves as a Zila Parishad member for Yomcha in the district. The Mother's .

PM Modi asks public for more nominations for Padma Awards as deadline nears

PM Modi said that the central government has brought in the initiative of public nomination in a bid to make the system more transparent and participative

Cherukuri Ramoji Rao: Bridging the divide between business and politics

Cherukuri Ramoji Rao reached the height of his power and fame before he turned 50

Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun, Usha Uthup, others conferred Padma awards

Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, founder of Sulabh International Bindeshwar Pathak and a host of other prominent persons were conferred with Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday. Naidu, Pathak, who was given the award posthumously, and renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam were conferred with the Padma Vibhushan. Actor Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, former Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik and industrialist Sitaram Jindal were conferred with the Padma Bhushan. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, among others, were present at the function. Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honours of the country, are conferred in three categories -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The awards are given in various disciplines or fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public

Eminent jurist, senior advocate Fali S Nariman passes away at the age of 95

In June 1975, Fali Nariman resigned as the Additional Solicitor General of India, which he was appointed in 1972, to protest against the Indira Gandhi government's decision to declare the emergency

Venkaiah Naidu congratulates Advani on being picked for Bharat Ratna

Naidu said he was especially happy with the naming of Advani for the Bharat Ratna than being conferred with Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour

Ratan Tata's birthday: Interesting facts about the legendary industrialist

Ratan Tata turns 86: The Tata Sons Chairman emeritus has earned universal adulation for his philanthropic activities

Late Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sudha Murty, Keeravaani conferred Padma awards

Veteran socialist leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and medical professional Dilip Mahalanabis, known globally for his work on Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), were among those conferred the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday. Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty, physicist Deepak Dhar, who is known for long-standing research career in statistical physics, novelist S L Bhyrappa, noted playback singer Vani Jairam and Vedic scholar Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji were given the Padma Bhushan at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Murty's daughter Akshata, who is the wife of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, was seen sitting in the front row next to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with other dignitaries at the majestic Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Yadav, who was also India's defence minister and long-time parliamentarian, Mahalanabis, who returned from the US to serve in the 1971 ..

Google Doodle: Music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika 96th birth anniversary

Google Doodle celebrates the music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 96th birthday. Read this detailed report on who he was. What is he famous for and what makes him relevant

Santoor maestro Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma dies of heart attack aged 84

Sharma, one of India's most well known classical musicians, was due to perform in Bhopal next week. He was also suffering from renal ailments

George Fernandes, Arun Jaitley posthumously conferred Padma Vibhushan

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday posthumously honoured former Union Ministers George Fernandes, Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj with Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian award

Former EAM Sushma Swaraj posthumously conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award posthumously

Soli J Sorabjee: A man of law and all things jazz

Padma Vibhushan Soli Sorabjee died of Covid-19-related complications at 91 on April 30, 2021