Obituaries

India’s first woman Supreme Court judge Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away

Justice Fathima Beevi, the first female Supreme Court judge, passes away at the age of 96. Her remarkable journey, spanning the corridors of justice and governance, leaves an indelible mark on the nation's legal landscape. Early Life and Education: Justice...

Malayalam writer P. Valsala passes away at 85

Award-winning Malayalam writer P. Valsala, aged 85, breathed her last in Kozhikode. Ms. Valsala, a trailblazer among women writers in Malayalam, leaves behind a rich literary legacy marked by accolades and critical acclaim. The literary community mourns the loss of...

Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady Of US Passed Away At 96

  Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, often referred to as the 'Steel Magnolia,' passed away on Sunday at the age of 96. She was the wife of President Jimmy Carter, who described her as 'an extension of myself,' highlighting...

Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi Passed Away At 56

  On Sunday, November 19, the film industry lost a creative force with the sudden demise of renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi. Best known for directing the blockbuster films "Dhoom" (2004) and its sequel "Dhoom 2" (2006), Gadhvi's contribution to Indian...

Former RBI Governor S. Venkitaramanan Passed Away At 92

  Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), S. Venkitaramanan, breathed his last at the age of 92 on November 18, succumbing to age-related issues at a private hospital in Chennai. Early Life and Education Born on January...

Renowned Novelist A.S. Byatt Passes Away at 87

Acclaimed British novelist Antonia Susan Byatt, widely known as A.S. Byatt, passed away at the age of 87. With a literary career spanning almost six decades, Byatt left an indelible mark on the literary world. Her notable work, "Possession: A...

Renowned Art Historian BN Goswamy Passed Away At 90

  Renowned art historian and prolific writer, B. N. Goswamy, breathed his last at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh on Friday at the age of 90. His passing marks the end of an...

Freedom Fighter And Communist Leader N Sankaraiah Passed Away At The Age Of 102

  N Sankaraiah, one of the oldest communist leaders in the country, passed away in a Chennai hospital after a brief illness on Wednesday morning. At the age of 102, he had dedicated his life to the principles of communism...

Sahara Group Founder Subrata Roy Passes Away at 75 After Prolonged Illness

Sahara Group's visionary founder and chairman, Subrata Roy, breathed his last at the age of 75 in a Mumbai hospital. The news comes after a prolonged battle with illness, as stated in an official company announcement. Early Life and Entrepreneurial...

Lala Kedarnath Aggarwal, Founder and Chairman of Bikanervala, Passes Away at 86

Early Life and Entrepreneurial Journey Lala Kedarnath Aggarwal, the visionary entrepreneur and founder of the renowned sweets and snacks brand Bikanervala, breathed his last at the age of 86. His journey from a humble street vendor to the chairman of...