On the occasion of National Sports Day, which is observed every year on August 29 to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, a special event was organised at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.
Discover Usha Uthup's joy as she receives the esteemed Padma Bhushan award, celebrating her musical legacy and contributions. Dive into the significance of this prestigious honor.
Iconic singer Usha Uthup, thrilled with Padma Bhushan recognition, encourages aspiring youth to dream big and contribute to the nation. A musical journey celebrated with passion and inspiration.
The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country.
The singer was honoured with Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award ahead of Republic Day this year.
The nominations can be from among women, SC/STs, “divyang” persons and those who are doing selfless service to society.
The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma Award portal https://padmaawards.gov.in.
The name of Baig in the list of 16 persons who have been conferred the award has surprised also the political observers.
Sindhu, who made her debut at the international stage in 2009, became the only Indian woman to win an Olympic silver when she reached the final of the women’s singles event at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Talking about Mary Kom, the pugilist won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and has won gold at the boxing World Championships for a record six times.
