Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is India’s third-highest civilian award, conferred for distinguished service of a high order across fields of national importance.
Padma Awards: India’s national civilian awards comprise the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The Padma Bhushan is one of these three awards.
Bharat Ratna: The Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award, recognizing exceptional service or performance. It ranks above the Padma Bhushan in India’s civilian honours.
A. R. Rahman: A. R. Rahman is an Indian composer and musician known for film scores and popular music. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2010 for his contributions to music.
Gallantry award: A gallantry award recognizes acts of bravery, commonly in military or civilian settings. The Padma Bhushan recognizes distinguished service rather than acts of bravery alone.
National honor: A national honor is formal recognition conferred by a state for service, achievement, or merit. The Padma Bhushan is a national honor granted by the Indian state.
Republic Day: India’s Republic Day, observed annually on 26 January, marks the Constitution’s commencement in 1950. Padma Bhushan recipients are announced annually on this national occasion.
Padma Vibhushan: The Padma Vibhushan is India’s second-highest civilian award, recognizing exceptional and distinguished service. It ranks immediately above the Padma Bhushan.
Mary Kom: Mary Kom is an Indian boxer and Olympic bronze medalist. She received the Padma Bhushan in 2013 for her sporting achievements.
National Film Award: National Film Awards are Indian honors recognizing achievement in cinema. They recognize film work through a field-specific awards program, unlike the Padma Bhushan.
Investiture: An investiture is a formal ceremony in which an honor or title is conferred. Padma Bhushan recipients receive their awards at a presidential investiture ceremony.