Folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila', has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan. Her son Anshuman Sinha called it a long-awaited ...

Popularly called 'Bihar Kokila', Sharda Sinha was known for her melodious rendition of 'Chhath' and folk songs such as 'Kartik Maas Ijoriya', 'Suraj Bhaile Bihaan' and Bollywood hits 'Taar Bijli' and ...

Sharda Sinha's health condition shocked many on November 5 after her son revealed that the folk singer was on ventilator. Fondly called Bihar Kokila, Sharda is known for her traditional Bhojpuri ...

The Union government on Saturday announced the prestigious Padma awards for 2025, honouring individuals from diverse fields of Bihar such as politics, arts, social work, and medicine. This year, ...

Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards celebrate excellence in arts, science, social work, public affairs, and more.

Anshuman Sinha, son of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, celebrates the awarding of the Padma Vibhushan to his mother, marking the first time a folk singer has received all three Padma awards. The ...

Arijit Singh, along with the late musicians Sharda Sinha and Pankaj Udhas, was among the 139 distinguished recipients of the Padma Awards for 2025, announced on the eve of Republic Day.

Folk singer Sharda Sinha, who passed away in 2024, has been posthumously honoured with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.

Patna: Sharda Sinha, also known as ‘Bihar Kokila', was bestowed with the Padma Vibhushan award, posthumously. This recognition honours her immense contribution to the preservation and promotion ...

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma awards to 139 individuals for their unparalleled contributions to their respective ...

The government announced the prestigious Padma Awards on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, honouring 139 individuals for their contributions across various fields. Among the recipients are Sushil ...

The Centre announced the list of Padma awardees on Saturday. There are 13 posthumous Padma awardees on the list, including a duo.