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India felicitates achievers on R-Day

January 27, 2009
Indian government has bestowed Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shree awards to achievers in various fields. Sister Nirmala, the head of Missionaries of Charity, gets the Padma Vibhushan.

Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra was also bestowed with the Padma Bhushan. Meanwhile, it was celebration time at the household of Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh in Jalandhar, on being awarded with the Padma Shree.

Jubilation erupted in Ranchi, hometown of Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on his being selected for the Padma Shree.

Video: ANI

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