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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seema Singh honours nation's changemakers at Sarvottam Nagrik Samman 2025
A constellation of luminaries gathered for the Sarvottam Nagrik Samman 2025 in Mumbai, hosted by philanthropist Seema Singh , also known as the Mother of Orphans. The ceremony celebrated a spectrum of achievers—from scientific visionaries to cultural icons and grassroots changemakers. The evening was inaugurated by a keynote speech from the Governor of Maharashtra, who applauded the commitment of individuals working quietly but impactfully for India's progress. Ashish Shelar, BJP Mumbai President and MLA, followed, emphasizing the critical role of citizen-led leadership in shaping the nation's future. Awardees and distinguished attendees included: • Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, renowned nuclear scientist • Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, architect behind India's indigenous supercomputers • Padma Shri Dr. Shankar Mahadevan, celebrated music composer and vocalist • Imtiaz Ali, filmmaker acclaimed for socially resonant storytelling • Padma Bhushan Anupam Kher, veteran actor, filmmaker, and motivational speaker awarded Padma Shri in 2004 and elevated to Padma Bhushan in 2016 • Padma Shri Vijender Singh, Olympic boxer turned youth icon, awarded for outstanding contribution to Indian sports in 2010 • Padma Shri Rahibai Soma Popere, the renowned 'Seed Mother' of India, honoured for preserving indigenous seeds and rural biodiversity in 2020 • Padma Shri Popatrao Baguji Pawar, visionary sarpanch who transformed drought-stricken Hiware Bazar into a model village, awarded in 2020 Seema Singh expressed the deeper purpose behind the awards, saying: 'This platform is for those who shape communities without seeking recognition. Tonight, we honour the changemakers—by name and by impact.' Backed by her NGO, MeghaShrey, Singh has built a multi-sectoral platform that bridges artistic brilliance, scientific breakthroughs, grassroots leadership, and compassionate service. By bringing together cinema icons, sports heroes, educationists, environmental pioneers, and community leaders, this edition of Sarvottam Nagrik Samman reinforced its mission: that India's progress rests on diverse contributions, both celebrated and silent. And in acknowledging them, it reaffirms that every act of service, no matter the scale, moves the nation forward. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP pans UBT over Deonar dump remarks
Mumbai: The BJP has criticised the opposition's remarks regarding the Rs 2,368 crore tender to clear 185 lakh tonne of garbage at the Deonar dumping ground. In a post on social media, BJP Mumbai president Ashish Shelar described Shiv Sena (UBT) as crows, vultures and herons who feasted on the commission from the waste for 25 years and were now circling with accusations. Shelar alleged in 2008, when Thackeray's party was in power in the BMC, a tender worth Rs 4,500 crore was issued for the scientific disposal of waste at Deonar, and the BJP opposed it, pointing to many deficiencies. At the time, the BJP was in alliance with Sena. "Despite our opposition, the contract was issued, they took commissions, and nothing happened afterwards. The garbage heap still remains at Deonar, suffocating Mumbaikars with stench...," he said. — Clara Lewis Mumbai: The BJP has criticised the opposition's remarks regarding the Rs 2,368 crore tender to clear 185 lakh tonne of garbage at the Deonar dumping ground. In a post on social media, BJP Mumbai president Ashish Shelar described Shiv Sena (UBT) as crows, vultures and herons who feasted on the commission from the waste for 25 years and were now circling with accusations. Shelar alleged in 2008, when Thackeray's party was in power in the BMC, a tender worth Rs 4,500 crore was issued for the scientific disposal of waste at Deonar, and the BJP opposed it, pointing to many deficiencies. At the time, the BJP was in alliance with Sena. "Despite our opposition, the contract was issued, they took commissions, and nothing happened afterwards. The garbage heap still remains at Deonar, suffocating Mumbaikars with stench...," he said. — Clara Lewis
