GUWAHATI (IANS) – Popularly known as ‘Elephant Girl’ (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Baruah, who has been given the Padma Shri, is India’s first woman mahout (elephant keeper).

Adding to the musical honors, celebrated singer Jaspinder Narula was bestowed with the Padma Shri for her significant contributions to Indian music. Known for her soulful voice, Narula’s chart-t ...