Celebrated author Arundhati Roy receives the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award 2026 for her novel 'Mother Mary Comes to Me', a personal and political exploration of her relationship with her mother, Mary Roy.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has officially opened submissions for the 2025 BAFTA Awards, marking the start of the prestigious film awards season. Filmmakers and studios can now submit entries across various categories.
Delhi Police marching contingent led by ACP Anant Dhanraj Singh wins Best Marching Contingent award for third consecutive year at Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path.
Neha Mehra, a dedicated educator, has been honored with the Best Teacher Award for her outstanding contributions to teaching and student development. This recognition highlights her innovative methods and commitment to fostering academic growth.
The 2026 Grammy Awards air live on February 1, featuring performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and all Best New Artist nominees. Trevor Noah hosts for his final time as Kendrick Lamar leads nominations.
The Saathi Youth Foundation has honored employees of Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple for their dedicated service, highlighting their commitment to devotees and community welfare.
Lucknow-based veteran theatre artist and former CSIR-CDR scientist Dr Anil Rastogi receives Padma Shri for his six-decade contributions to performing arts, balancing science and theatre.
Major General DP Singh, an artillery officer from Lucknow with three generations of military service, receives Vishisht Seva Medal for exceptional contributions to Indian Army operations and leadership.
Senior professor Siddharth Singh from BHU's Pali and Buddhist Studies department received the prestigious Buddhist Culture Promotion Award from Governor Anandiben Patel in Lucknow on Republic Day.
Ashok Kumar Singh, former IARI director from Ghazipur, receives Padma Shri 2026 for developing high-yield Basmati varieties that boosted exports and farmer incomes.
Four eminent personalities from Delhi have been selected for the prestigious Padma Awards, with veteran sports administrator VK Malhotra receiving the honour posthumously. The awards recognize their outstanding contributions in various fields.
Vijayakumar, a Trichy-based yoga teacher and activist, received the Governor's Award 2025 for his social service work, including dignified funerals for unclaimed corpses and community welfare initiatives.
Anke Gowda, a 75-year-old former bus conductor from Karnataka, receives Padma Award for creating world's largest library with 20 lakh books, transforming his village through literacy.
The 79th British Academy Film Awards nominations for 2026 have been announced, with political satire 'One Battle After Another' leading with 14 nods. Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' follows with 13 nominations, while Indian film 'Boong' earns recognition in the
Leonardo DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another' leads BAFTA 2026 nominations with 14 nods, including Best Film and Best Actor. The awards ceremony will be held in London on February 22.
Analysis of Padma Awards 2026 recipients reveals numerology patterns showing dominance of numbers 2 and 3, with letters S and K appearing most frequently among awardees' names.
Naresh Chandra Debbarma, an octogenarian scholar, receives Padma Shri for documenting Kokborok language over five decades, contributing to its preservation and growth as Tripura's official language.
Veteran space scientist Dr. A.E. Muthunayagam, architect of India's liquid propulsion programme, receives Padma Shri 2026 in Science & Engineering for his instrumental role in developing PSLV and GSLV launch vehicles.
This Republic Day, India announced 113 Padma Shri awards with West Bengal securing 11 honors. Tabla maestro Pt Kumar Bose expressed gratitude for the recognition, dedicating it to his guru, family, and musical influences.
Veteran Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee receives Padma Shri award while celebrating film release. He dedicates honor to his mother and Bengali film industry.
Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya receives Padma Shri, expressing gratitude to his gurus, family, and the rich tradition of Hindustani classical music that shaped his journey.
Tamil Nadu government recognized individuals for communal harmony, bravery, and agricultural productivity in 2026 awards. Winners include a garment factory owner, a posthumous bravery award recipient, firefighters, and a farmer.
Dr Nori Dattatreyudu receives Padma Bhushan for cancer care innovations. Gadde Rajendra Prasad, Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, Prof Vempati Kutumba Sastry, and Maganti Murali Mohan awarded Padma Shri for contributions to arts and culture.
Albert Einstein won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics, but the citation omitted his theory of relativity, focusing instead on the photoelectric effect. This reveals institutional caution in recognizing revolutionary scientific ideas.
Folk artist Raghuveer Khedkar receives Padma Shri 2026 for preserving Maharashtra's Tamasha tradition. He dedicated the award to his mother who taught him the art form.
Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty receives Padma Bhushan award for his exceptional contributions to Indian film industry. Celebrities and fans celebrate this prestigious honor.
Veteran Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee receives Padma Shri award, dedicating it to his mother and late friend Rituparno Ghosh. Explore the legacy of Bengali actors honored with Padma awards over decades.
Meet Karnataka's Padma Shri awardees for 2026, including Anke Gowda, Shubha Iyengar, and others, whose journeys from personal struggles to societal contributions inspire change.
Indian Navy has opened SSC Officer applications for January 2027 course with 260 vacancies across Executive, Technical, and Education branches. Apply at joinindiannavy.gov.in by February 24, 2026.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has been conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, for his exceptional courage and service to the nation.