A 100-Year-Old Freedom Fighter and Dhak Player Honored with Padma Shri

In a remarkable tribute to unsung heroes, Libia Lobo Sardesai, a centenarian freedom fighter from Goa, has been awarded the Padma Shri for her pivotal role in the state's liberation movement. Co-founding the underground radio station 'Voz da Liberdade' in 1955, she rallied support against Portuguese rule. Alongside her, Gokul Chandra Dey, a 57-year-old Dhak player from West Bengal, received the honor for empowering women in music by training 150 female Dhak players. This recognition highlights their extraordinary contributions to India's cultural heritage. 
Source: Republic World, The Federal, Hindustan Times