Obituaries

Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2025) Kathak Legend Passed Away

Kumudini Lakhia, the trailblazing Kathak exponent who challenged convention and reshaped the classical dance form, passed away at the age of 94. Known for questioning the traditional dependence of Kathak on narrative (katha) and literary content (sahitya), she introduced abstraction,...

Padma Shri Awardee Daripalli Ramaiah (“Vanajeevi”) Dies at 87 in Telangana

Daripalli Ramaiah, a prominent environmentalist known as "Vanajeevi" or "Chettu Ramaiah," passed away at the age of 87 in Khammam district, Telangana. He died of a heart attack at his home in Reddipalli village. Ramaiah was widely recognized for planting...

Dadi Ratan Mohini Spiritual Head of Brahma Kumaris Passed Away

Dadi Ratan Mohini, the spiritual head of the Brahma Kumaris, passed away at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, shortly after celebrating her 100th birthday on March 25. She was a guiding force of the world-renowned spiritual organisation and served as...

Ram Sahay Pandey Folk Dancer Passed Away

Padma Shri Ram Sahay Pandey, a legendary figure in Indian folk culture, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a transformative legacy in the field of traditional dance. Revered as the foremost exponent of Rai folk dance, Pandey...

Veteran Actor Manoj Kumar Passes Away at 87

Legendary Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, known for his iconic patriotic films, passed away at the age of 87. He breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after suffering from heart-related complications and decompensated liver cirrhosis. The Life and Career...

Hollywood Icon Val Kilmer Passes Away at 65

Renowned American actor Val Kilmer, known for his memorable performances in films like Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and Batman Forever, has passed away at the age of 65. According to The New York Times, the cause of death was...

Richard Chamberlain, Star of ‘Dr. Kildare’ and Miniseries Icon, Dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain, the iconic television and film actor best known for his role in Dr. Kildare and his reign as the "king of the miniseries," has passed away at the age of 90. He died on March 30, 2025, in...

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...