Heroes from Delhi

People from the union territory of Delhi whose work we have profiled.

Showing 25–30 of 30 heroes

R. V. S. Mani

A former Home Ministry official who worked on internal security, including during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2026.

A Hindi poet, novelist and critic with more than 80 books over seven decades, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025.

An earth scientist who set up India's tsunami early-warning system and led the Ministry of Earth Sciences, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2024.

A maize scientist who co-won the 2000 World Food Prize for developing protein-rich maize, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025.

A writer and educator who has led the Sri Aurobindo Ashram's Delhi branch for 45 years, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022.

A Delhi politician, Hindi professor and long-time head of the Archery Association of India, honoured posthumously with the Padma Bhushan in 2026.