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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Dr. Brahmayya Sastry Memorial Oration organised in Vizag
The speakers at the Dr. P. Brahmayya Sastry Memorial Oration paid rich tributes to Dr. Podili Brahmayya Sastry, an eminent physiologist, an exemplary researcher, an illustrious teacher and a doyen of physiology in India. Dr. Sastry was an Emeritus Professor, ICMR Scientist and SMR Scientist and worked for 17 years in the Department of Physiology after his retirement as Principal of Andhra Medical College (AMC). A student of Prof Mc Intosh in Mc Gill University, Canada, Dr. Sastry had pursued his research under his tutelage. From Dr. T. Desi Raju, recipient of Santhi Swaroop Bhatnagar Award, to Dr. T. Ravi Raju, who heralded a new dawn in nephrology through his research on Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) of unknown origin in Srikakulam district, Dr. Sastry had mentored many luminaries in their respective fields. Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, who has received all the three Padma Awards for his contribution to the field of gastroenterology, and Dr. Prabhir Roy Chaudhury, a prominent Nephrologist, and president of American Society of Nephrology, gave the orations. Dr. Nageshwar Reddy who spoke on the qualities of a 'good doctor' called upon medical students to learn to empathise with the patient in addition to acquiring the required skills in their area of specialisation. He expressed regret that empathy has become a rare quality with monetary gains becoming the sole criteria. Dr. Prabhir Roy Chaudhury who spoke on 'chronic kidney diseases of unknown origin' said that no significant research could be done in the last three decades to save kidney patients from the prospect of undergoing frequent dialysis. The inequities in availability of treatment due to high cost was another area of concern. However, some research has been going on, of late, and he hoped that a breakthrough would be achieved soon. Earlier, Dr. T. Ravi Raju, Chairperson, AMC Centenary Alumni Building Committee dedicated the building to the alma mater. Dr KVSM Sandhya Devi, Principal, AMC, Dr. SKE Appa Rao, president, AMCOSA, Dr. Manikam Mutyala, president, AMC Association of North America (AMCANA) and Dr. I. Vani, Superintendent, King George Hospital (KGH), and Dr. PV Sudhakar, former Principal, AMC, were among those who participated.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gandhian Radha Behn, 92, conferred Padma Shri at her ashram in Bageshwar
1 2 Nainital: In a rare and deeply emotional ceremony, 92-year-old Gandhian and social reformer Radha Behn Bhatt was conferred the Padma Shri at Lakshmi Ashram in Kausani village, Bageshwar—her lifelong workplace and spiritual home. Although the national Padma Awards ceremony took place in New Delhi on May 27, Radha Behn was unable to attend due to her frail health. A lifelong follower of Gandhian values, Radha Behn has spent over eight decades working for social reform, women's empowerment, and education in Uttarakhand. Her contribution to the Sarvodaya movement and unwavering commitment to grassroots activism earned her national recognition from the govt. Almora district magistrate (DM) Alok Kumar Pandey conferred the award in a solemn ceremony held on Thursday evening at the Shanti Bhavan hall in the ashram. The event was attended by local dignitaries, fellow activists, ashram members, and residents of the surrounding community. "It is a matter of immense pride for Uttarakhand. Radha Behn's contribution to society is priceless. Her life is an inspiration for generations to come," the DM said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Münster: Nur 700 Plätze. Werden Sie Testhörer für die neuen Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung. GEERS Undo Ashram director Neema Vaishnav called it a moment of shared honour. "Receiving the Padma Shri is a moment of collective pride for the entire Ashram family. Radha Behn has been the voice of Uttarakhand's people—be it women's rights, environmental causes, anti-addiction campaigns, or opposition to harmful mining practices," she said. Radha Behn, who also received the prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Award for social service in 1991, was moved by the gesture. "This award belongs to the people. The real recognition comes from the affection and support of society. As long as I live, I will remain committed to social work and standing up for what is right," she said.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Moment of immense pride and gratitude: Manoj Bajpayee on his mentor Barry Godfray John receiving Padma Shri
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee expressed his happiness and said that it was a moment of pride for him to see his guru and theatre artist Barry Godfray John being honoured with the Padma Shri Award. Theatre artist Barry Godfray John was honoured with the Padma Shri Award on Tuesday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to him in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Taking to his Instagram handle, Bajpayee wrote, 'My Guru, Barry John, my guiding light! He was the first one to see the potential in me, to trust me with responsibilities that shaped my journey. His unwavering faith in me has been the cornerstone of who I am today. It's a moment of immense pride and gratitude to see him being honored with the Padma Shri, a recognition truly deserved! @itsbarryjohn #BarryJohn' President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards to the recipients across a diverse range of disciplines and fields at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, Union Ministers Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, Pralhad Joshi, Jitendra Singh, G Kishan Reddy and several other ministers and dignitaries were present on the occasion. Padma Awards--one of the country's highest civilian Awards--are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/activities -- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order, and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhavan every year. For the year 2025, the President approved the conferment of 139 Padma Awards, including a duo case (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one). The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. 23 of the awardees are women, and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 13 Posthumous awardees. (ANI)
India Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actors Ashok Saraf, Anant Nag, Shobana and others conferred with Padma awards
The Indian entertainment industry witnessed a historic event as many artists were conferred with Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu on May 28. Veteran actors Ashok Saraf, Anant Nag, Indian composer and three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej and actor-dancer Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai were amongst the recipients at Padma Awards Anant Nag and Ashok Laxman Saraf received Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, respectively, from the President of India. Musician Ricky Kej was also conferred the Padma Shri for his exemplary work. Actor Shobana Chandrakumar was honoured with Padma Bhushan for her contribution to art. Late singer Sharda Sinha was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in the Art category as well. Anant Nag received Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu. Ashok Saraf received Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai received Padma Bhuhsan from President Droupadi Murmu. advertisementOn April 28, the first phase of the award ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur and many others received their awards last month. Other Padma Bhushan AwardeesNandamuri Balakrishnan (Telugu Actor) - ArtShekhar Kapur (Indian Fimmaker) - ArtAjith Kumar (Telugu actor) - ArtPankaj Udhas (Singer) - Art (Posthumous honour)Other Padma Vibhushan AwardeesKumudini Rajnikant Lakhia (Indian dancer and choreographer) ArtOther Padma Shri AwardeesBarry John (Theatre actor, director and acting coach)On receiving India's highest civilian honour from President Murmu, Ricky, in an interview with Hindustan Times said, "The moment I received the Padma Award, it was a complete blur. Once my name was called out, I decided to collect the award barefoot. It felt like I was in a temple. So many unsung heroes were being celebrated, people working on the grassroots and just going about their amazing work in various fields with little pomp and show. To be among them was overwhelming for me."advertisementActor Manoj Bajpayee shared a heartfelt note dedicated to his mentor Barry John on social media and wrote, "My Guru, Barry John, my guiding light! He was the first one to see the potential in me, to trust me with responsibilities that shaped my journey. His unwavering faith in me has been the cornerstone of who I am today. It's a moment of immense pride and gratitude to see him being honoured with the Padma Shri, a recognition truly deserved!"The Padma Awards 2025 were announced on January Watch
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Achievements of Padma awardees will inspire generations: Amit Shah
The Padma Awards ceremony realises Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's vision to encourage people-led social transformations by honouring individuals who have quietly brought positive changes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said. Hosting a dinner in honour of those who were conferred with the Padma Awards on Tuesday night, Shah also said that the achievements of the awardees will inspire generations. "The Padma Awards ceremony realises Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's vision to encourage people-led social transformations by honouring individuals who have quietly brought positive changes," the minister said after the ceremony. Shah congratulated the luminaries who were conferred with the Padma Awards. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. "Pleased to have hosted the stalwarts who have been honoured with the Padma awards 2025," he said. The home minister spoke to the awardees about their unique life journeys and the changes they have fostered in society, and said that it was an engrossing experience. Live Events "At the dinner hosted for the Padma awardees today, (I) had the pleasure of interacting with the distinguished personalities from diverse walks of life who are making our world better in their own unique ways," he said. Former chief justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, Bharatnatyam dancer Shobana Chandrakumar, actor Anant Nag and King George's Medical University Vice Chancellor Soniya Nityanand were among the 68 eminent personalities conferred with the coveted Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. A total of 139 distinguished persons were named for the country's civilian awards -- Padma Vibhushan , Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on January 25. The President gave awards to 68 chosen ones on Tuesday in the second civil investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Modi and Shah, among others. During the first investiture ceremony on April 28, President Murmu conferred Padma Awards on 71 personalities. In the ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's Ganatantra Mandap, President Murmu conferred the country's second highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan, on Justice (retd) Khehar for public affairs. The awards for Kathak dancer late Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia and legendary folk singer late Sharda Sinha were received by Lakhia's grandson and Sinha's son, respectively. The President also handed over nine Padma Bhushans, the third highest civilian award, to noted personalities, including Chandrakumar, businessman Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, archaeologist Kailash Nath Dikshit, dancer Jatin Goswami, actor Anant Nag and Sadhvi Ritambhara. The awards for economist late Bibek Debroy and former Maharashtra chief minister and Lok Sabha speaker late Manohar Joshi were received by Debroy's wife and Joshi's son, respectively. The awards are given in various disciplines and fields such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports and civil service, among others. Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order; and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. Ever since the Modi government came to power in 2014, it has started honouring the " unsung heroes " with the Padma Awards, thus transforming them into "People's Padma". This year, the Padma Awards were given to 30 "unsung heroes".
