Gokul Chandra Das, a renowned dhaki player from West Bengal, made history as the first to receive the Padma Shri. Das has significantly contributed to ...

There I saw a lady playing all instruments to show customers. There I decided I should teach women dhak, which is generally known as a male-dominated instrument.” He further added, “I returned and ...

The art and culture segment features stalwarts like Gokul Chandra Das, a Dhak instrument player from West Bengal who has overcome caste-related barriers to popularize the art form, and Maand and ...

The central government announced the names of unsung heroes for the prestigious Padma award on Saturday, ahead of Republic Day. Among the honorees is Libia Lobo Sardesai, a 100-year-old freedom ...

A dhak instrument player from North24 Parganas in West Bengal, who broke gender stereotypes by training over 150 women in Dhak, traditionally a male dominated field; Batool Begum (68 ...

He also created a lightweight dhak that is 1.5 kg less than the conventional instrument. He has represented India at various international platforms and performed with Maestros such as Pandit Ravi ...

2. Gokul Chandra Das: A Dhak Instrument Player from North played an imperative role in breaking gender stereotypes by training over 150 women in Dhak, a traditionally male-dominant fieldand started a ...

Released on the eve of Republic Day, the 2025 Padma Shri list honors unsung heroes contributing to Indian culture, heritage, and social progress. It highlights individuals from diverse fields, ...

The Padma Shri awardees this year include Neerja Bhatla, Delhi-based gynecologist specializing in cervical cancer detection and prevention, and Shaikha A J Al Sabah, the yoga practitioner who founded ...

Dey also created a lightweight Dhak type, 1.5 kg less than the conventional instrument, and represented India at various international platforms and performed with Maestros like Pandit Ravi ...

Among those awarded on Saturday include Libia Lobo Sardesai, a 100-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, Gokul Chandra Das, a Dhak player from West Bengal, Yoga practitioner from Kuwait Shaikha A J Al ...