This year, the government has awarded 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards. The President confers these awards at a ceremonial function held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, usually ...
Another noteworthy recipient is Gokul Chandra Dey, a 57-year-old Dhak player from West Bengal. Defying gender norms, he trained 150 women in this traditionally male-dominated field.
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/ ...