The first 'dhaaki' to receive the Padma award and break barriers by encouraging women to play the dhaak, dedicated the award ...

Some of her memorable works include Kanamarayathu (1984), Ithiri Poove Chuvanna Poove (1984), Yathra (1985), Rangam (1985), ...

An Akhand Path was held in memory of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain at Amritsar Golden Temple on Thursday ...

On Sunday and Monday, dozens of women ‘dhaakis' sounded their drums in unison as their guru's efforts as a pioneer were ...

Dey also created a lightweight Dhak type, 1.5 kg less than the conventional instrument, and represented India at various ...

A 100-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal who trained 150 women in the male-dominated field, ...

Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, Dhak player Gokul Chandra Dey, actor Mamata Shankar and six others from West Bengal were ...

Among those awarded on Saturday include Libia Lobo Sardesai, a 100-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, Gokul Chandra Das, a ...

In a celebration of selfless service and remarkable achievements, 30 unsung heroes from across India have been awarded the ...

Padma Shri awarded to 30 unsung heroes, including freedom fighters, musicians, and social activists, for their remarkable ...