Pankaj Advani

MS Dhoni, Pankaj Advani Among Padma Awardees At Rashtrapati Bhavan

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday April 2, 2018

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and billiards champion Pankaj Advani today received Padma Bhushan awards from President Ram Nath Kovind. Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and former Asian Games gold medallist tennis player Somdev Devvarman were honoured with the Padma Shri award at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

MS Dhoni Receives Padma Bhushan Award From President Ram Nath Kovind, Twitter Loves It

Tuesday April 3, 2018

It was a happy coincidence for MS Dhoni as he was conferred with the prestigious civilian honour on the seventh anniversary of their famous World Cup triumph.

Know 14 Women Who Won Padma Awards 2018

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Friday January 26, 2018

Of the 85 Padma Awards winners, 14 awardees are women. Here are the achievements of women who made it to the Padma Awards Winners' list.

Padma Awards LIVE Updates: M S Dhoni, Pankaj Advani Get Padma Bhushan

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday January 26, 2018

The government today announced Padma awards for personalities with outstanding achievements in their respective fields. The list also includes the unsung heroes who have served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced Padma Shri awards for one individual from each ASEAN coun...

Padma Awards For Musician Ilaiyaraaja, Cricketer MS Dhoni, Cueist Pankaj Advani

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Friday January 26, 2018

Music director Ilaiyaraaja, cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni and senior Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh ideologue P Parameswaran are among the 85 personalities named for the 2018 Padma Awards by the Home Ministry. In an "unprecedented and symbolic gesture of India ASEAN bonding" Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced Padma Shri awards for one in...

MS Dhoni, Pankaj Advani Conferred With Padma Bhushan Awards

Thursday January 25, 2018

MS Dhoni was on Thursday conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award.

Pankaj Advani Secures IBSF World Snooker Championship Title

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 28, 2017

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani dished out another superb performance to outclass Iran's Amir Sarkhosh in the finals and claim yet another title at the IBSF World Snooker Championship on Monday.

Pankaj Advani Thrashes England's Mike Russell To Clinch 17th World Title

Sunday November 12, 2017

Pankaj Advani won his 17th world title after he thrashed England's Mike Russell in the IBSF World Billiards Championship.

Chennai Strikers Beat Hyderabad Hustlers In Cue Slam

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Chennai Strikers clinched their second tie in the Indian Cue Masters League, blanking Hyderabad Hustlers 5-0 to inch closer to a place in the semifinals.

Indian Cue Masters League: Bengaluru Buddies Beat Pankaj Advani-Led Chennai Strikers

Press Trust of India | Monday August 21, 2017

Bengaluru Buddies came from behind to beat Chennai Strikers in the Indian Cue Masters League on Monday.

Indian Cue Masters League: Pankaj Advani Stars In Chennai Strikers' Easy Win

Sunday August 20, 2017

Chennais icon player and India's superstar Pankaj Advani registered two wins, the first in the mixed snooker doubles in the company of Vidya Pillai and the second in the icon match, the snooker singles, against Kelly Fisher.

Pankaj Advani, Andrew Pagett Clash In Inaugural Tie Of Indian Cue Masters League

Friday August 18, 2017

The opening tie of the tournament on Saturday will see India's billiards and snooker star Pankaj Advani, playing for the Chennai Strikers, face Gujarat Kings' Welsh import Andrew Pagett.

Pankaj Advani-Led India Beat Pakistan To Win Asian Snooker Championship

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 5, 2017

Pankaj Advani remained the only player to not lose a single individual match in the team event. This title brings up Advani's second Asian title this season and 8th overall (6 Billiards, 1 6-red and 1 Team Snooker) while it is a first for Rawat and Singh.

India to Host World Billiards Championship For Next 4 Years

Monday February 6, 2017

The World Billiards Championship was held in Bengaluru last year.

What More Should I do? Pankaj Advani Asks After Padma Bhushan Snub

Thursday January 26, 2017

Pankaj Advani, who has pocketed eight world titles in the last eight years, was recommended for the third highest civilian award of the country by the Karnataka government as well as the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI).