PM Modi Apprciates Baba Sivananda For His Yoga Passion In 'Mann Ki Baat'
In the 87th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi appreciated 126-year-old Baba Sivanand and said, "The life of Baba Sivananda is an inspiration for all of us. He has a passion for Yoga and leads a very healthy lifestyle." Modi said, dressed in white kurta & dhoti, Baba is picture of 'simplicity & grace. Baba known for his healthy lifestyle and yoga received Padma Shri award on March 21.
Tags: PM Modi, Padma Shri Award, Yoga, President, Padma Shri
Courtesy: ANI
Sanjay Raut Asks BJP To Withdraw Kangana's Padma Shri Award
Padma Shri awardee Kangana Ranaut, commented that India got "real freedom in 2014". Furthermore, Shiva Sena stated that PM Modi and BJP President JP Nadda should explain the significance of the statement, and withdraw the awards given to her. Also, Sanjay Raut said that the government does not have the right to celebrate Amrit Mahotsav if the… read-more
Tags: Kangana Ranaut, BJP, Shiv Sena, Sanjay Raut, Padma Shri
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Fruit Seller Receives Padma Shri For Starting School: Mangalore
Mangalore's 68-year-old fruit seller Harekala Hajabba, received the Padma Shri award on November 8 for building a primary school with his earnings. Reportedly, he used to earn Rs 150/day. His aim to build a school reportedly came from an incident where he could not understand English spoken by a tourist. Hajabba told ANI, "today the school has 175 students with classes up to… read-more
Tags: Padma Shri, President Ramnath Kovind, Human Interest stories, Primary Schools, Padma Awards
Courtesy: India Today
Kangana Ranaut Receives Padma Shri Award From President Kovind
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut was conferred with the Padma Shri Award 2020 in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on November 8. She received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind. The event was also attended by PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and others. The Padma Shri Award, which is the fourth-highest civilian honour in the country, will be granted to 102 persons this year.
Tags: Padma Shri, Actor Kangana Ranaut, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Padma Award, New Delhi
Courtesy: ANI
Telangana Farmer Grows, Patents Vit D-Infused Rice And Wheat Varieties
Telangana-based Padma Shri awardee farmer Chintala Venkat Reddy has secured an international patent for growing Vitamin D-infused rice and wheat varieties through natural processes. Chintala had sampled a vegetable and maize flour-based plant-food to convert Vitamin A into Vitamin D successfully. Chintala said although Vitamin D extends benefits galore, all plants barring mushroom are incapable of synthesizing it. He added that the new… read-more
Tags: Padma Shri, farmer, Telangana, Chintala Venkat Reddy, PLANTS, Vitamin D
Courtesy: The Better India
Malayalam Poet Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri No More; PM Modi Condoles
Padma Shri awardee and acclaimed Malayalam poet Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri passed away in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district aged 81. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lamented the poet's demise on Twitter on February 25 and cherished him for his exceptional contribution to the world of culture and literature. Born in Thiruvalla, Vishnunarayanan was a celebrated pioneer of contemporary Malayalam literature, known for works that rendered the perfect… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, Twitter, Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri, Malayalam, Poet, Padma Shri
Courtesy: NDTV
Jharkhand's Chhutni Mahto Fights 'Witchcraft', Rescues Over 125 Women
Jharkhand-based Padma Shri laureate Chhutni Mahto has been rescuing women against witch-hunting for the last two decades. Aiming to abolish the social evil, the 63-year-old has so far rescued over 125 women from being killed due to the notorious taboo. Fortunately, Chhutni herself had survived murder and rape attempts 25 years back when she was also called a witch. Later, she launched a campaign in 2000, unifying 70 women living in the region… read-more
Tags: Jharkhand, witchcraft, Chhutni Mahto, Padma Shri
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
PM Modi Mourns Death Of Padma Shri Laureate Activist D Prakash Rao
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 sent out his condolences on the demise of an eminent social worker and Padma Shri D Prakash Rao. The 63-year-old social activist was hospitalized in Cuttack over-breathing issues where he later tested positive for Covid-19. The PM said, "The outstanding work that has done will continue motivating people." PM Modi appreciated Rao for his excellent contribution to rural… read-more
Tags: Narendra Modi, D Prakash Rao, Padma Shri, social activist
Courtesy: Brifly News
Padma Shri Sunil Kothari Passes Away; Tested Positive For COVID In November
Famous dance historian and Padma Shri awardee Sunil Kothari, passed away on December 27, at the age of 87. Kothari's health was continuously deterring after he tested positive for Covid-19, previously in November. Reportedly, he had experienced a cardiac arrest and was admitted to Fortis hospital in New Delhi. Kathak dancer Geetanjali Lal, who took care of Kothari said, "He was single and is not survived by any immediate family".
Tags: Sunil Kothari, Padma Shri, Coronavirus
Courtesy: The Tribune
108-year-old Environmentalist 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka Awarded Doctorate
Central University of Karnataka has awarded an honorary doctorate degree to 108-year-old 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka. The Karnataka-based environmentalist was honoured at her home by the university officials. Also known as Aalada Marada Timakka, 'Saalumarada' (meaning 'rows of trees' in Kannada) has planted nearly 400 banyan trees on a 4-km stretch in her husband’s town in Tumkur district. Among other recognitions, she is also the recipient of… read-more
Tags: Karnataka University, Saalumarada, doctorate, Padma Shri, Environmentalist
Courtesy: The News Minute