Obituaries

Manoj Bharathiraja Passes Away: A Tribute to the Tamil Actor-Director

Tamil actor and director Manoj Bharathiraja, son of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, passed away due to a heart attack at his residence in Chetpet, Chennai, on March 25, 2025. His untimely demise at the age of 48 has left the Tamil...

George Foreman, The Legendary Boxer and Business Icon Passes Away at 76

American boxing legend George Foreman, renowned for his remarkable comeback in the boxing world and his successful career as a businessman, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. His family announced his demise through an emotional...

Dr. Senkalong (Senka) Yaden: The Legacy of a Naga Scientist

Dr. Senkalong (Senka) Yaden, a distinguished Naga scientist and academician, passed away at the age of 89 in Tyler, Texas, on March 14, 2025. A native of Merangkong village, Mokokchung district, he was widely known as the "Man of Science...

Veteran BJP Leader and Former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan Passes Away at 84

Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan passed away on Monday in New Delhi after a brief illness. He was 84 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons. Dr. Pradhan breathed his last...

Renowned Odia Poet Ramakanta Rath Passes Away

Renowned Odia poet and former IAS officer Ramakanta Rath, known for his profound contribution to modern Odia literature, passed away at the age of 90. Born on December 30, 1934, in Puri district, Rath's poetic journey began during his college...

Veteran Tamil Actor-Comedian Bindu Ghosh Passes Away at 76

The Tamil film industry has lost one of its most beloved comedians, Bindu Ghosh, who passed away at the age of 76 on March 16, 2025, at a hospital in Chennai. The veteran actress, known for her exceptional comic timing...

Maharana Pratap’s Descendant Arvind Singh Mewar Dies at 81

Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of legendary Rajput king Maharana Pratap and chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels, passed away at 81 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on March 16, 2025, after a prolonged illness. His demise marks the end of...

Legendary Classical Singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad Passes Away at 76

Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, the renowned classical singer and former Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), passed away due to a heart attack at his residence in Tirupati. He was 76 years old. His demise marks the end...

Former Minister and Senior BJD Leader Ananta Das Passes Away at 85

Former Minister of Higher Education and Industries and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader from Balasore district, Ananta Das, passed away at his residence in Bhubaneswar. He was 85 years old and had been suffering from age-related ailments for a...

Fred Stolle, A Tennis Legend Passes Away at 86

The tennis world mourns the loss of Fred Stolle, an iconic figure in the sport, who passed away at the age of 86. Tennis Australia confirmed the news on Thursday, remembering him as a player of extraordinary skill and a...