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Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan – India’s third-highest civilian award – for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category on Friday in the presence of his close family members in San Francisco. The award was handed over to him by Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu.While handing over the award he said to Pichai, “inspirational journey reaffirms Indian talent’s contribution to global innovation”.While sharing his gratitude and joy after giving the award Sandhu tweeted, “Delighted to hand over Padma Bhushan to Google CEO Sundar Pichai in San Francisco. His inspirational journey from Madurai to Mountain View, strengthening India-America economic and tech ties, reaffirms Indian talent’s contribution to global innovation.” On the other hand Pichai after receiving the award he showed his gratitude and said, “India is a part of me and I carry it with me wherever I go. I was fortunate to grow up in a family that cherished learning and kn