Padma Shri

The versatile bowler had earlier achieved the title of the all-time leading wicket-taker in the world last year, when she claimed 181 wickets in 153 ODI matches.

After the recent win against Bangladesh, which helped India seal a place in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, the 34-year-old spoke to TBI about her career so far, her love for the game, and the team’s future plans.

At a time when the rest of the world believed that Indian women rarely ventured outside their kitchens, 19-year-old Arati Saha overcame obstacles, both physical and mental, to carve her way to success.

From Mile Sur Mera Tumhara to Fevicol, Padma Shri Piyush Pandey is the creative genius behind many iconic campaigns.

Blindness is hereditary in Shekhar Naik’s family. From being born blind to winning world cups for India - this is his inspiring journey.

Plagued by multiple problems, India’s agriculture and animal husbandry industries were unable to catch up to global standards of production and quality for a very long time. This is the story of the man who has made it his life’s mission to rectify those problems.

This is the story of the Shillong Chamber Choir, a young, vibrant and talented band that has held the nation spellbound with their exuberance and delightful repertoire of musical medleys for 15 years.

A former civil servant, retired teacher, social activist and Padma Shri recipient, Keepu Tsering Lepcha has devoted her life to the upliftment of her Lepcha community, a tribe indigenous to the Himalayan region of Sikkim.

For many Indian celebrities and public figures, their teachers inspired them to go after the impossible, to dream big dreams, and to remain diligent in the pursuit of their passions and talents. Here are the stories of 10 amazing teachers who made a difference in the lives of their extraordinary students.

Prof Ravindra Sinha has been responsible for creating awareness about conserving the endangered Gangetic dolphin. Recognising his efforts, the Central Government honoured him with the prestigious Padma Shri this year.