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Vaikom Vijayalakshmi’s National Award follows journey through blindness and freedom

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Vaikom Vijayalakshmi has been honored with the National Award for Best Female Playback Singer, a remarkable achievement in her music career.

Despite her visual impairment, she champions inclusivity and understanding.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:05:26 UTC.

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