Padma Shri
Changing tunes of Uttarakhand’s folk music
January 9, 2021
On January 14 each year as the sun traverses Tropic of Capricorn, large parts of India celebrate the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti, which coincides with the onset of an annual fair known as Magh Mela, celebrated in many parts of the northern India. On the occasion, resident...
Read More“Quality of photojournalism will always be important”
March 18, 2020
When it comes to documentary photography in India, the mention of Sudhark Olwe is inevitable. The Padma Shri awardee has been documenting challenging social issues such as manual scavenging and poverty, for many years now. Olwe shares his views on photography as an art, the moral...
Read MoreMultifaceted artist Girish Karnad passes away at 81
June 10, 2019
Noted playwright-actor-director and activist Girish Karnad breathed his last today in Bengaluru at the age of 81.
Read MoreSelfless social workers of the country honoured with Padma Shri
February 1, 2019
Many unsung heroes of the country who have dedicated their lives to serve the poor, worked for the protection of environment, spread education, and others, have been honoured with Padma Shri this year.
Read MorePadMan – a film on menstrual hygiene
October 13, 2017
An upcoming biopic that will bring awareness about menstrual hygiene management
Read MoreFive maestros of Indian classical music
October 27, 2016
An art form composed of tunes, traditions and history, Indian classical music is deep-rooted in Indian culture. Some fortunate few have mastered the art in varied disciplines and taken it across the globe. Now cherished internationally, these artists have had years of training in...
Read MoreDevendra Jhajharia: The leading light for India at Paralympics 2016
September 14, 2016
Indian Paralympics star Devendra Jhajharia won a gold medal in Javelin throw for a second time, and broke the world record in the process. The winner of Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, had a rather tough start in life.
Read MoreIndia Born CEOs of International Companies
July 15, 2016
Indians ruling the international business world: Here are five personalities heading leading multinationals.
Read MoreMisleading advertisements
April 28, 2016
According to a parliamentary recommendation, celebrities should be fined and even jailed if they are involved in misleading advertisements. In a report on consumer protection bill 2015, parliament committee has recommended fines up to INR 5 million, or even more, and jail for fiv...
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