India Loses Padma Vibhushan Awardee Teejan Bai; Tributes Flow

India mourns the loss of Teejan Bai, a Padma Vibhushan recipient and one of the finest exponents of Pandavani. The 70-year-old maestro died at AIIMS Raipur after a lingering illness. Prime Minister Modi's message highlighted her contribution to giving Chhattisgarh's folk art a distinct global identity. He described her death as an irreparable loss to the world of arts and culture, extending heartfelt sympathy to her relatives and fans.