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India Gazette
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Moment of immense pride and gratitude: Manoj Bajpayee on his mentor Barry Godfray John receiving Padma Shri
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee expressed his happiness and said that it was a moment of pride for him to see his guru and theatre artist Barry Godfray John being honoured with the Padma Shri Award. Theatre artist Barry Godfray John was honoured with the Padma Shri Award on Tuesday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to him in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Taking to his Instagram handle, Bajpayee wrote, 'My Guru, Barry John, my guiding light! He was the first one to see the potential in me, to trust me with responsibilities that shaped my journey. His unwavering faith in me has been the cornerstone of who I am today. It's a moment of immense pride and gratitude to see him being honored with the Padma Shri, a recognition truly deserved! @itsbarryjohn #BarryJohn' President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards to the recipients across a diverse range of disciplines and fields at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, Union Ministers Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, Pralhad Joshi, Jitendra Singh, G Kishan Reddy and several other ministers and dignitaries were present on the occasion. Padma Awards--one of the country's highest civilian Awards--are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/activities -- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order, and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhavan every year. For the year 2025, the President approved the conferment of 139 Padma Awards, including a duo case (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one). The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. 23 of the awardees are women, and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 13 Posthumous awardees. (ANI)
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
President Murmu presents Padma Awards to recipients at second Civil Investiture Ceremony
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards to the recipients across a diverse range of disciplines and fields at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, Union Ministers Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, Pralhad Joshi, Jitendra Singh, G Kishan Reddy and several other ministers and dignitaries were present on the occasion. During the ceremony, President Murmu presented India's second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, to Justice (Retd.) Jagdish Singh Khehar, the former Chief Justice of India, for his contribution to the field of Public Affairs. Sharda Sinha, the legendary folk singer, famous for her folk, devotional and Chhath songs, has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously for her contribution to the field of arts- folk music. In the event, her son Anshuman Sinha received the award on her behalf. During the ceremony, Dr Shobana Chandrakumar also received the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu, for her contribution to the field of arts- folk dance. President Murmu presented the Padma Vibhushan posthumously to Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia for her contribution to the field of arts. Her grandson received the award on her behalf. Sadhvi Ritambhara also received the Padma Bhushan for her contribution to the field of social work. Bibek Debroy, an economist who served as the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously for his contribution to the field of Literature and Education. His wife received the award on his behalf. Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities -- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.' Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhavan every year. For the year 2025, the President has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards, including duo case (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one). The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. 23 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 13 Posthumous awardees. (ANI)
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ajith Kumar's Brother Reveals Why He Didn't Post Pic Of His Brother On Padma Honour
Tamil superstar Ajith received his Padma Bhushan award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan's Durbar Hall on Monday (April 28). Ajith was accompanied by his wife Shalini and their children at the event. Ajith's brother Anil Kumar shared a congratulatory post on his X handle without his brother's picture. Anil was present at the event in Delhi and he shared pictures of the invitation card, the venue and a document on Ajith's cinematic achievements. In the note he wrote, "What a day! It was a day of celebration and yet one filled with moments of reflection. It was a day to look forward to, and it goes down as one to remember. I had enough reason to feel proud (QT). With the rich official tribute now (pic), I see I wasn't off the mark." What a day! It was a day of celebration and yet one filled with moments of reflection. It was a day to look forward to, and it goes down as one to remember. I had enough reason to feel proud (QT). With the rich official tribute now (pic), I see I wasn't off the mark. 🥂 — S. Anil Kumar (@aktxt) April 28, 2025 In the comments section a fan wrote, "Hi sir, we are quite surprised to see you. Were any pictures taken with AK?" In response, Anil Kumar wrote, "Yes, of course. I can understand and appreciate your asking. As many have come to understand, though, I don't post family pics online." Speaking of Ajith Kumar's work front, the superstar was last seen in the film Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film, which released on April 10, 2025, is an action-comedy where Ajith plays the role of a gangster. Alongside Ajith in the lead, the film also stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier, Prabhu, Prasanna, Tinnu Anand in key roles.
NDTV
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ajith Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack: "Let's not Fight At Least Within Ourselves In India"
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Tamil superstar Ajith received the Padma Bhushan from President Murmu. He condemned the recent Pahalgam terror attack, urging empathy for each other. Ajith praised the bravery of armed forces protecting the nation. Tamil superstar Ajith received his Padma Bhushan award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan's Durbar Hall on Monday (April 28). On the sidelines of the event, the star condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, wishing such incident would never recur. In the time of crisis, Ajith urged people to show empathy for each other while speaking to news agency ANI. He said, "My heart goes out to all the families, and I hope and pray that such things don't happen. I'm sure the government is doing the best that they can. Let's just keep our fingers crossed and pray that somewhere over a period of time, we all learn to empathise with one another and then keep all our differences aside and live as a peaceful society." Ajith also paid a tribute to the bravery of the armed forces who are relentless in protecting the nation. "I met a lot of people from the armed forces today (Monday). I want to let them all know that we salute them for their sacrifices. They work very hard so that we are able to sleep peacefully. My heart goes out to them, and I wish them and their families a beautiful life. They're working so tirelessly to safeguard our borders, and I think at least in their honour we should, within our country, learn to respect each other and respect every religion, every caste and let's not fight at least within ourselves in India. Let us be one peaceful society," added Ajith. Kashmir has seen one of the deadliest attacks of recent time in Pahalgam. 25 Indians and a Nepalese citizen were killed in the terror attack in the Baisaran meadow of the Anantnag district. From Shah Rukh to Salman, from Alia Bhatt to Kareena Kapoor, stars across the industries had condemned the attack in strong words.
Deccan Herald
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Padma Awards 2025: Ajith Kumar, Balakrishna, Shekhar Kapur honoured
President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Shri on Lakshmipathy Ramasubbaiyer, the publisher of Tamil daily Dinamalar, during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. |
