In India’s parliamentary democracy, the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker is designed to be impartial, authoritative, and above party politics. Once elected, a Speaker is expected to rise above political affiliations and act as…
Rama Reddy Mamidi was a towering figure in India’s cooperative movement and rural development landscape. His impactful life’s work spanned five decades and transformed the lives of countless farmers, dairy producers, and rural communities across…
Rajastapathi Goundar, a master sculptor from Salem in Tamil Nadu, India, has been conferred the Padma Shri, one of the nation’s highest civilian honours, for his lifelong contributions to the art of traditional sculpture. His…
In the vibrant tapestry of India’s cultural arts, certain figures stand as living embodiments of centuries-old traditions, preserving and evolving them with tireless devotion. Raghuveer Khedkar is one such luminary: a legendary exponent of Tamasha,…
Raghupat Singh, a name that may not have been widely known beyond agricultural circles before 2026, has emerged as a symbol of sustainable farming, biodiversity conservation and grassroots innovation. In a rare honour for a…
Rabilal Tudu stands as one of the most respected voices in Santali literature, a language native to the Santhal tribal community in India. Born in 1949 in the Bardhaman district of West Bengal, Tudu’s life…
Ramaswamy Venkata Subra Mani — widely known as RVS Mani — is a former Indian civil servant whose career and post-retirement advocacy have made him a distinctive figure in debates around bureaucratic integrity, national security,…
In a remarkable testament to the power of artistic perseverance and cultural pride, R. Krishnan—a tribal artist from the Alu Kurumba community of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu—was posthumously honoured with the Padma Shri,…
Dr Punniamurthy Natesan is a distinguished veterinary scientist from Tamil Nadu, India, whose lifelong commitment to livestock healthcare and traditional medicinal knowledge has transformed animal treatment practices both within India and internationally. He has been…
Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s economy and sustenance. Behind the scenes of better crop yields, improved seed varieties and enhanced genetic resources, stand visionary scientists whose contributions elevate the nation’s farming systems and food…