Padma Shri
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India through the ages...the challenges of modernization and reform offered further inspiration for artists. Mataji by Anjolie Menon, who was awarded the Padma Shree award in 2000 for exceptional contributions to Indian art, captures the difficult social... In this article: India, Nationalism, Individualism, Padma Shree, British East India Company, Raja Ravi Varma, Abanindranath Tagore, and Russia |
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Times of India | 6 days ago
Has SRK ignored Amitabh's birthday greetings?
...Kehna" and "Mohabbatein". Earlier, cricketer M.S. Dhoni had ignored Amitabh's congratulatory message when he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. Copyright © 2009 Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved.
In this article: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, All rights reserved, Internet Explorer 6.0, Bhootnath, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Mohabbatein, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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New Kerala | November 14, 2009
Padma Shri Pushpa Hans felicitated with literary award of Punjabi academy
Amritsar, Nov 13: An ambassador of the golden age of music and a heroine of yore, Padma Shri Pushpa Hans, has been recently felicitated with a literary award by the Punjabi Academy for her outstanding contribution to Punjabi culture. Known...
In this article: Padmashree, Lahore University, Apna Desh, Europe, Lahore, and Canada
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The Times of India - Entertainment | November 13, 2009
SRK ignores Big B���s b���day wish
...Alvida Naa Kehna" and "Mohabbatein". Earlier, cricketer M.S. Dhoni had ignored Amitabh's congratulatory message when he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. Copyright © 2009 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All...
In this article: Amitabh Bachchan, Gauri, Shah Rukh Khan, All rights reserved, Bhootnath, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Mohabbatein, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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Indiana Times - The Economic Times | November 13, 2009
Has SRK ignored Big B's b'day wish?
...Kehna" and "Mohabbatein". Earlier, cricketer MS Dhoni had ignored Amitabh's congratulatory message when he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. Jessie Paul's new venture, Paul Writer Strategic Advisory,...
In this article: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, All rights reserved, Bhootnath, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Mohabbatein, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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New Kerala | November 13, 2009
Has Shah Rukh ignored Big B's birthday wish?
...like "Bhootnath", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" and "Mohabbatein". Earlier, cricketer M.S. Dhoni had ignored Amitabh's congratulatory message when he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.
In this article: Amitabh Bachchan, Bhootnath, Shah Rukh Khan, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, New Delhi, and India
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Business Wire Entertainment News | November 02, 2009
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan named Smile Train's First Goodwill Ambassador
...has received numerous awards for her prolific acting career. She has also received the most coveted honor from the Government of India, the Padmashree. Aishwarya has given her voice and support to many causes and charities, and continues to...
In this article: Smile Train, Surgery, India, Aishwarya Rai, God, Padmashree, Time Magazine, and Amitabh Bachchan
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New Kerala | November 01, 2009
Manna Dey felicitated in city after winning Phalke award
...Dey, considered to be one of the greatest playback singers' of his time, dominated the Indian playback music scene from 1950s to 80s. The Padmashree awardee during his career sang more than 3,500 songs in different languages. (c) 2009...
In this article: Manna Dey, Kolkata, Somnath Chatterjee, Padmashree, CPI, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, West Bengal, and India
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The Times of India - Entertainment | October 31, 2009
Ash: Life has come a full circle
...work. Thanks to them, I still feel the same adrenaline rush that I always feel when I'm on set. Earlier this year, you were awarded the Padmashree ... It has been a memorable year, every other month there has been some honour. I have much...
In this article: God, Oprah Winfrey, Jodhaa Akbar, Padmashree, Aditya Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Mansoor Khan, Mani Ratnam, and Ram Gopal Varma
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New Kerala | October 21, 2009
Olympian Pargat Singh is general secretary of 'Hockey Punjab'
...Singh Badal, who is also the state's sports minister, was unanimously elected president of Hockey Punjab and he named Pargat Singh, a Padma Shri awardee, as general secretary Tuesday. Four hockey federations - including Punjab Hockey...
In this article: Pargat Singh, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab, Indian Olympic Association, and Akali Dal
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San Jose Mercury News | October 13, 2009
Hollywood's calling 'Slumdog Millionaire's' A.R. Rahman
...three MTV Awards and six Tamil Nadu State Awards, among others. In 2000, he was conferred the highest civilian honor in India, the Padma Shri, for his contributions to the film industry. But that somehow didn't translate. "Slumdog" did.
In this article: A.R. Rahman, Shyam Benegal, Hollywood, India, Slumdog Millionaire, L.A., Mani Ratnam, London, and Lady Gaga
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Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life. (The word "Padma" (Sanskrit) means "Lotus".)
It stands fourth in the hierarchy of civilian awards after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. On its obverse, the words "Padma" and "Shri", in Devanagari, appear above and below the lotus flower. The geometrical pattern on either side is in burnished bronze. All embossing is in white gold.
In 1960 Dr.M.G.Ramachandran refused to accept the award as the wordings of the award is in Hindi.
As of February 2008, 2095 people have received the award.
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