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Madras HC dismisses petition challenging Sadhguru’s Padma Vibhushan award

Madras HC dismisses petition challenging Sadhguru’s Padma Vibhushan award

The court deemed the petition 'frivolous' and said the petitioner had 'personal agenda' instead of any 'genuine public concern' for filing the case. The Additional Solicitor General, who represented the Union of India in the case, confirmed that Sadhguru’s award was conferred after due process and in recognition of his contributions to society

08 November,2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Raza's 'Prakriti' painting, worth Rs 2.5 crore, stolen from Mumbai auction house

Raza's 'Prakriti' painting, worth Rs 2.5 crore, stolen from Mumbai auction house

Painting was last seen by staff in 2022 but the matter came to light only recently, say cops

11 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Padma awardee medicos write to PM seeking separate law for healthcare workers

Padma awardee medicos write to PM seeking separate law for healthcare workers

The letter, penned in light of the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, ends with an appeal to the Union and state governments to protect the medical profession and ensure that healthcare personnel can carry out their duties without fear of violence or harm.

18 August,2024 08:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Ajith Kumar surprises Chiranjeevi by visiting him on the sets of 'Vishwambhara'

Ajith Kumar surprises Chiranjeevi by visiting him on the sets of 'Vishwambhara'

Chiranjeevi wrote, "I was so delighted at the peaks of stardom Ajit has attained over the years and yet how he remained a beautiful soul at heart."

29 May,2024 08:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Happy and humbled': Vyjayanthimala Bali on being conferred Padma Vibhushan

'Happy and humbled': Vyjayanthimala Bali on being conferred Padma Vibhushan

Taking to X, PM Modi shared pictures from his meeting with Vyjayanthimala. In one of the images, PM Modi can be seen greeting Vyjayanthimala with folded hands

10 May,2024 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Veteran actors Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi honoured with Padma Vibhushan

Veteran actors Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi honoured with Padma Vibhushan

President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to Vyjayanthimala, 90, and Chiranjeevi, 68, at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. 

09 May,2024 08:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chiranjeevi takes private jet to receive Padma Vibhushan award in Delhi 

Chiranjeevi takes private jet to receive Padma Vibhushan award in Delhi 

Megastar Chiranjeevi will be honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award tonight in Delhi. He was seen leaving for the capital in a private jet

09 May,2024 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Ram Naik conferred Padma awards

Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Ram Naik conferred Padma awards

Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Ram Naik were conferred with Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday

22 April,2024 07:03 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Chiranjeevi calls out son Ram Charan for wasting electricity

Chiranjeevi calls out son Ram Charan for wasting electricity

Chiranjeevi said, "I go around switching off lights. (Ram) Charan recently went to Bangkok without switching off their lights, I did it for them."

01 April,2024 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi meets Padma Vibhushan awardee Vyjayanthimala in Chennai - see pics

PM Modi meets Padma Vibhushan awardee Vyjayanthimala in Chennai - see pics

Veteran actress Vyjayanthimala was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, the nation's second-highest civilian award on the eve of Republic Day.

05 March,2024 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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