Padma Shri

British

/ ˈpʌdmə ˈʃriː /

noun

(in India) an award for distinguished service in any field

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Etymology

Origin of Padma Shri

Hindi: lotus decoration

Example Sentences

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Another photo shows Mr Ghulam Mohammed receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu in 2022, honoured for his craftsmanship with India's fourth-highest civilian award.

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Kumar received numerous awards over the years, including the Padma Shri - the fourth highest civilian award in India.

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He has won multiple awards, including the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2010.

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In 1971, Gaitonde received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his outstanding contribution to art.

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In India, he has won several football awards, including the Arjuna Award - the country's second-highest sporting award - and the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.

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