Veteran actor Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal passed away at the age of 88. The cause of her demise is not yet known.

“I am very happy with the honour. I have faced many struggles and even threats to my life for the work I have been doing… The recognition is the blessing of those who have supported us,” said Birubala Rabha.

For Padma Shri Manjamma Jogati, after decades of emotional and cultural hardship, the Padma Shri is a big acknowledgement. 

Usha Chaumar’s message to all the girls and women out there is to study well, work hard and marry only after becoming self-reliant and financially independent.

Trinity Saioo hailing from Mulieh village in West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, was presented with the distinguished Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day for her turmeric farming movement.

A pioneer in the field of Sattriya, P.P Bora has worked for spreading awareness about an Asamees dance form Sattriya.

Moozhikkal Pankajakshi is a recipient of Padma Shri award for this year. She is the only practitioner of a unique form of puppetry called Nokkuvidya Paava Kali.

“When I eventually began writing everything within me, for all those years, came out through my writing,” reveals eminent author Shashi Deshpande at Bengaluru edition of Women Writers Fest.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who made headlines after coming fourth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is all set to make a comeback in the Asian Games, 2018. Dipa has been away from tournament since she underwent a surgery last year for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear of her right knee, reported Indian Express. Padma Shri Award […]

Google Doodle celebrates the 81st birthday of the legendary actress of 70s, Nutan! It depicts four distinct expressions. She is regarded as one of the finest film actresses of Hindi Cinema who appeared in more than 70 Hindi movies. She holds a record of best actress five times in the Filmfare awards. Things to know: Nutan hails […]