The Padma Awards are among the most prestigious civilian honors in India, presented in three main categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards recognize outstanding contributions across a variety of fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and ...

Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on 5 December 2025 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., sparking global controversy.Presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the award claimed to honour Trump’s alleged efforts in easing global conflicts, though many of ...

Veteran art director Thota Tharani was conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by France on 13 November 2025 at Alliance Française, Chennai, recognising his four-decade contribution to Indian cinema, art, and cultural ...

As India gears up for the Padma Awards 2026, several top sportspersons and contributors to Indian sports have been nominated for the country’s highest civilian honours. The list features Olympic champions, sports administrators, and medical experts—each playing a vital role in shaping India’s ...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the globally revered spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, has been conferred the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025 by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS). The honour places him among a distinguished ...

David Beckham—global football legend and former England captain—has officially been knighted by King Charles III, becoming the latest addition to an elite club of footballing greats honoured for extraordinary contributions to the sport and society. The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle in ...

Celebrated chef, author and Padma Shri awardee Sanjeev Kapoor has been recognised by the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF) as one of its 2025 Top Agri‑Food Pioneers (TAP). The honour highlights his work far beyond the kitchen — linking culinary expertise, nutrition advocacy, and agricultural ...

On October 26, 2025, the Indian government announced the recipients of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the nation’s highest civilian honour for contributions to science, technology, and innovation. Instituted to celebrate excellence across diverse scientific fields, these awards aim to foster ...

Neeraj Chopra, India’s iconic javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist, has added another feather to his cap — he has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. This honour not only recognises his extraordinary sporting achievements but also his ...

In a prestigious endorsement of India’s green innovation, the Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) model—developed by the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS)—has received Global Technical Recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United ...