St. Xavier's College, Mumbai has three Padma awardees in 2013

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, has three Padma awardees this year 2013

1. Adi Godrej received the Padma Bhushan for Industry,
2. Dr. Mustansir Barma - Director of the TIFR in Mumbai and a member of the Academic Board of our Autonomous College received the Padma Shri
3. Ms. Mahrukh Tarapor received the Padma Shri for Art and Culture.

This year's three, come close on the heels of last year's 5 ! In 2012:

1. Mr. Mario Miranda received posthumously the Padma Vibhushan.
2. Dr. Jose Pereira received the Padma Bhushan for Literature and Education.
3. Ms. Shabana Azmi, received the Padma Bhushan for Art and Cinema.
4. Dr. Ms. Vidya Dehejia received the Padma Bhushan for Art
5. Dr. Ms. Swati Piramal received the Padma Shri for Trade and Industry.