Obituaries

Former Odisha Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare Passes Away

The state of Odisha mourns the loss of Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare, the former Governor of the state, who passed away on June 15 at the age of 95. A Life of Service and Advocacy Born on December 10, 1928, in...

Renowned Sports Journalist Harpal Singh Bedi Passed Away

Veteran sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi, who covered several highs and lows of Indian sports in a career spanning over four decades, served as the national Olympic contingent's press attache in 2012 and charmed the media box with his inimitable...

Legendary Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath Passes Away at 91

The Indian classical music fraternity mourns the loss of the illustrious Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath, who breathed his last on June 11, 2024, at the age of 91. The veteran musician, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital...

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Malawi’s Vice President and Others

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people, including his wife, were killed as the plane they were onboard crashed in the Chikangawa mountain range, said President Lazarus Chakwera. The aircraft carrying Chilima, who was being seen as the...

A.J.T. Johnsingh, a renowned wildlife field biologist and conservationist, Passes Away

The world of wildlife conservation has lost a pioneering figure with the passing of A.J.T. Johnsingh, a renowned wildlife field biologist and conservationist, in Bengaluru at the age of 78. A Life Dedicated to Nature Johnsingh's journey began in the...

Legendary Disney Songwriter Richard M. Sherman Passes Away at 95

Richard M. Sherman, one half of the renowned Sherman Brothers duo, who crafted some of Disney's most iconic and memorable songs, has passed away at the age of 95. Sherman, along with his late brother Robert, left an indelible mark...

Banking Icon N Vaghul Passes Away at 88

The Indian banking industry mourns the loss of a legendary figure, N Vaghul, who passed away on Saturday in Chennai at the age of 88. Vaghul, a former chairman of ICICI Bank, left an indelible mark on the financial sector...

Former Indian Army Officer Killed in Gaza Attack

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has claimed the life of Colonel (Retd.) Waibhav Anil Kale, a former Indian Army officer who was serving as a staff member of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) in the region....

Veteran Author Malti Joshi Passes Away at 90

Malti Joshi, a revered figure in the literary world and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, passed away at the age of 90 after a battle with cancer. Her legacy as a prolific writer and storyteller leaves an indelible...

Veteran Congress Leader and Former Governor Kamla Beniwal Passes Away at 97

The Indian political landscape mourns the loss of a pioneering figure, Kamla Beniwal, who breathed her last on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age of 97. Beniwal, a veteran Congress leader and former governor of Gujarat, Tripura, and Mizoram,...