Legendary writer M T Vasudevan Nair has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to the field of literature. Madath Thekkepat Vasudevan Nair, or MT Vasudevan Nair ...

and Padma Vibhushan. The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine and literature among others.

The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan ...

The Padma awards -- namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these awards are announced on the eve of the ...

Hyderabad: Renowned gastroenterologist Dr D Nageshwar Reddy was on Saturday named for Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian award, while social activist Manda Krishna Madiga ...