Padma Shri
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Padma Shri
Hindi: lotus decoration
Example Sentences
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He received the Padma Shri, one of the Indian government’s top honors, in 1967.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2023
For his efforts, the Indian government awarded him one of the country’s highest civilian honors, the Padma Shri, in 2008.
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2022
In 1976, the Padma Shri for Civil Service, one of India's highest honors for civilians.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2021
She was awarded India's fourth highest civilian honour the Padma Shri.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2018
In 2013 Sridevi was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, for her decades of service to the film industry.
From The Guardian • Feb. 25, 2018
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