Obituaries

C.T. Kurien, distinguished economist, Passes Away

On July 23, 2024, the world of economics lost a brilliant mind and compassionate soul. C.T. Kurien, a distinguished economist and former professor of Madras Christian College, passed away at the age of 93 due to age-related ailments. His death...

Subhash Dandekar, the Visionary Behind Camlin’s Success Passes Away at 86

The stationery industry in India lost a pioneer with the passing of Subhash Dandekar, the founder of the iconic brand Camlin. At the age of 86, Dandekar left behind a legacy that transformed the landscape of stationery and art supplies...

Kannada Actor, Presenter Aparna Vastarey Dies

Aparna Vastarey, a cherished Kannada actress and the familiar voice behind Namma Metro’s announcements, has passed away at the age of 57. She succumbed to lung cancer on July 11, with her husband breaking the news to her fans via...

Gajinder Singh Khalsa, Passed Away in Pakistan

Dal Khalsa founder and patron Gajinder Singh Khalsa reportedly died of a heart attack at a hospital in Pakistan on June 4. He was 74. Dal Khalsa is yet to confirm his death. He is survived by his daughter. Hijacker...

Jon Landau, Oscar-winning Producer, Passes Away at 63

Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer known for his collaborations with director James Cameron on blockbuster films like Titanic and the Avatar series, has died at the age of 63. Career Highlights Partnership with James Cameron Three Oscar nominations Best Picture...

Veteran Actor Smriti Biswas Dies Aged 100

Veteran actor Smriti Biswas died on July 3 at the age of 100. The actor, best known for her work in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi films, breathed her last at her house in Nashik due to age-related illness. Social media...

Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ Dies at 89

Robert Towne, the acclaimed screenwriter whose work shaped the landscape of American cinema in the 1970s and beyond, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 89 years old. His publicist, Carri McClure,...

Bhupinder Singh Rawat, Former Indian Midfielder passes away at 85: AIFF

Former India midfielder Bhupinder Singh Rawat, who played in the 1969 Merdeka Cup in Malaysia died after a brief illness, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) stated. A speedy winger of the 1960s and 1970s, Rawat played for India in...

Frank Duckworth, Renowned English Statistician, Passes Away

Frank Duckworth, the English statistician who co-invented the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method for determining cricket match results under rain-affected conditions, died at 84 on June 21. The DLS method, introduced in 1997, is widely used in international cricket and was formally...

The Hunger Games’ Actor Donald Sutherland Dies at 88

The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don't Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness. About Donald Sutherland Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Sutherland started as a radio news reporter before...