Padma Shri

January 27, 2025 5:17 PM

Hariman Sharma, ‘The Apple Man of India,’ honoured with Padma Shri for Transforming Apple Cultivation in India

Hariman Sharma, a visionary farmer from Himachal Pradesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri for his ground-breaking contribution to Indian agriculture. Sharma developed a self-pollinating, low-chilling apple variety called HRMN-99, which has revolutionised apple cultivation by enabling it to thrive in tropical and sub-tropical regions—where traditional apple farming was once considered impossible. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Science & Technology ...

January 26, 2025 8:12 AM

PR Sreejesh receives Padma Bhushan; R Ashwin, Harvinder Singh among Padma Shri recipients

India's former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former all-rounder R Ashwin were among the former and current players honoured with Padma awards on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. Sreejesh has been awarded the Padma Bhushan. Paris 2024 Paralympics gold medallist Harvinder Singh, former football captain Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, and coach Satyapal Singh have been awarded the Padma Shri. The Padma awards, among the country's highest civilian honours, are co...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Varanasi’s wooden toy industry thrives with over Rs 40 crore annual turnover, Padma Shri awardee highlights significance

Varanasi's ancient wooden toy industry, once on the brink of collapse, is now witnessing a remarkable revival with an annual turnover of around Rs 45 crore. This thriving industry is not only providing employment opportunities for thousands of artisans, but also enriching homes worldwide with its exquisitely crafted toys and decorative items. Padma Shri awardee Godavari Singh, a renowned craftsman, highlighted the deep historical roots of the wooden toy industry in Varanasi, tracing its origins...