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Baba Shivanand, 128-Year-Old Padma Shri Awardee, Dies, PM Modi Expresses Grief
Baba Shivanand, who passed away on Saturday night, was admitted to BHU Hospital on April 30 after experiencing health issues.
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Padma Shri Awardee, Spiritual Leader Bangaru Adigalar Dies At 82
Spiritual guru Bangaru Adigalar, popularly known as 'Amma', who brought in revolutionary reforms such as paving the way for women to enter the sanctum sanctorum of Shakti temples, passed away near here on Thursday, sources said.
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Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Padma Awardee Over Sexual Assault On Minor Girl
The Gauhati High Court has cancelled the interim anticipatory bail granted to renowned innovator and Padma Shri awardee Uddhab Kumar Bharali for alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl he was fostering, noting his custodial interrogation was "essential"
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Padma Shri Awardee Shanti Devi Dies At 87
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Padma Shri awardee Shanti Devi and said that she will be remembered as a voice of the poor and underprivileged.
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Padma Shri Awardee Nanda Prusty Dies At 98, PM Modi Pays Condolences
Following the demise of Padma Shri awardee Nanda Kishore Prusty on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay his respect and remember "Nanda Sir's" contribution to the field of education.
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PM Modi Condoles Death Of Professor Radha Mohan, Eminent Environmentalist
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles death of economist and environmentalist Professor Radha Mohan. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and others paid tribute to Professor Radha Mohan.
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Tulasi Gowda: The Padma Shri Recipient Who Planted Over One Lakh Trees
Tulasi Gowda has not received any formal education, but has an endless knowledge of plants and herbs. She is known as the 'Encyclopedia of forest' for her vast knowledge.
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"Canal Man" Of Odisha Daitari Naik Denies Returning Padma Shri Award
Padma Shri awardee Daitari Naik, who claims he is struggling to make ends meet, has denied reports that he is planning to return the prestigious award. Mr Naik was awarded a Padma Shri for single-handedly carving a three-kilometre-long canal from a mountain stream in Odisha.
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Denied Visa Extension, Padma Shri Winner Says Will Return Award: Report
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has sought a report today after a German Padma Shri awardee threatened to return her award, reportedly over being denied visa extension.
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Padma Bhusan Awardee Scientist, 86, Dies Of Suspected Poisoning: Official
Kanpur University's former Vice Chancellor Sarvagya Singh Katiyar died Tuesday, days after he allegedly consumed poison in a suicide bid out of depression over his wife's death, an official said.
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Actor Tom Alter Dies Of Cancer At 67
Actor Tom Alter, who was fighting cancer, has died in Mumbai. He was 67. A statement released on behalf of his family said, "It is with sadness we announce the death of Tom Alter, actor, writer, director, Padma Shri, and our dear husband and father."
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Ashok Mago Receives Distinguished Alumni Award In US
Padma Shri awardee Indian-American Ashok Mago has received the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Texas in the US for his services to the world of trade and industry.
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Indian-American Appointed to Key University Position in Texas
Padma Shri awardee Indian-American Ashok Mago has been appointed as a member of Board of Regents of the University of North Texas in the US.
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Meet the Man Who Planted an Entire Forest to Curb Pollution
What started as a simple tree planting exercise to prevent soil erosion in his village in 1979, has now become a massive green cover of over 1300 acres in Assam. Jaydev Payeng started planting trees in 1979, and has single handedly planted most of the trees in the Molai forest, nearly 350 kilometres away from Guwahati.
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Telugu Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao 'Honoured' on Winning Padma Shri
"It came to me as a surprise because I never expected it," said Kota Srinivasa Rao
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Baba Shivanand, 128-Year-Old Padma Shri Awardee, Dies, PM Modi Expresses Grief
Baba Shivanand, who passed away on Saturday night, was admitted to BHU Hospital on April 30 after experiencing health issues.
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Padma Shri Awardee, Spiritual Leader Bangaru Adigalar Dies At 82
Spiritual guru Bangaru Adigalar, popularly known as 'Amma', who brought in revolutionary reforms such as paving the way for women to enter the sanctum sanctorum of Shakti temples, passed away near here on Thursday, sources said.
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Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Padma Awardee Over Sexual Assault On Minor Girl
The Gauhati High Court has cancelled the interim anticipatory bail granted to renowned innovator and Padma Shri awardee Uddhab Kumar Bharali for alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl he was fostering, noting his custodial interrogation was "essential"
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Padma Shri Awardee Shanti Devi Dies At 87
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Padma Shri awardee Shanti Devi and said that she will be remembered as a voice of the poor and underprivileged.
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Padma Shri Awardee Nanda Prusty Dies At 98, PM Modi Pays Condolences
Following the demise of Padma Shri awardee Nanda Kishore Prusty on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay his respect and remember "Nanda Sir's" contribution to the field of education.
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PM Modi Condoles Death Of Professor Radha Mohan, Eminent Environmentalist
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles death of economist and environmentalist Professor Radha Mohan. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and others paid tribute to Professor Radha Mohan.
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Tulasi Gowda: The Padma Shri Recipient Who Planted Over One Lakh Trees
Tulasi Gowda has not received any formal education, but has an endless knowledge of plants and herbs. She is known as the 'Encyclopedia of forest' for her vast knowledge.
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"Canal Man" Of Odisha Daitari Naik Denies Returning Padma Shri Award
Padma Shri awardee Daitari Naik, who claims he is struggling to make ends meet, has denied reports that he is planning to return the prestigious award. Mr Naik was awarded a Padma Shri for single-handedly carving a three-kilometre-long canal from a mountain stream in Odisha.
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Denied Visa Extension, Padma Shri Winner Says Will Return Award: Report
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has sought a report today after a German Padma Shri awardee threatened to return her award, reportedly over being denied visa extension.
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Padma Bhusan Awardee Scientist, 86, Dies Of Suspected Poisoning: Official
Kanpur University's former Vice Chancellor Sarvagya Singh Katiyar died Tuesday, days after he allegedly consumed poison in a suicide bid out of depression over his wife's death, an official said.
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Actor Tom Alter Dies Of Cancer At 67
Actor Tom Alter, who was fighting cancer, has died in Mumbai. He was 67. A statement released on behalf of his family said, "It is with sadness we announce the death of Tom Alter, actor, writer, director, Padma Shri, and our dear husband and father."
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Ashok Mago Receives Distinguished Alumni Award In US
Padma Shri awardee Indian-American Ashok Mago has received the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Texas in the US for his services to the world of trade and industry.
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Indian-American Appointed to Key University Position in Texas
Padma Shri awardee Indian-American Ashok Mago has been appointed as a member of Board of Regents of the University of North Texas in the US.
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Meet the Man Who Planted an Entire Forest to Curb Pollution
What started as a simple tree planting exercise to prevent soil erosion in his village in 1979, has now become a massive green cover of over 1300 acres in Assam. Jaydev Payeng started planting trees in 1979, and has single handedly planted most of the trees in the Molai forest, nearly 350 kilometres away from Guwahati.
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Telugu Actor Kota Srinivasa Rao 'Honoured' on Winning Padma Shri
"It came to me as a surprise because I never expected it," said Kota Srinivasa Rao
