Obituaries

Pandit Sanjay Marathe, Renowned Singer and Musician, Passes Away

Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe, a distinguished classical singer and harmonium artist, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 68 due to a severe heart attack. His death occurred at a private hospital in Thane, Maharashtra. He was...

Tulsi Gowda, the ‘Encyclopedia of Forests,’ Passes Away

Tulsi Gowda, affectionately known as the "Tree Goddess," was an environmentalist from Karnataka celebrated for her exceptional dedication to afforestation and ecological preservation. Born in 1944 in Honnali village, Uttara Kannada district, she overcame personal and financial hardships to emerge...

Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73

Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla player, passed away at the age of 73 in a US hospital due to heart-related problems. His music and legacy will continue to inspire generations. Early Life: A Musical Prodigy Born in...

Legendary Gujarati Singer Purushottam Upadhyay Dies at 90

Purushottam Upadhyay, the celebrated Gujarati singer and composer, passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind an unmatched legacy in the world of music. Known for his melodious voice and timeless compositions, he contributed significantly to Gujarati music over...

Nikki Giovanni, Black Arts Icon, Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated poet and prominent figure of the Black Arts movement, passed away at the age of 81. Her literary works and activism made a lasting impact on American culture, particularly within the African American community. Giovanni’s poetry,...

Madan Mohan Somtiya, Freedom Fighter and Member of Mewar Praja Mandal, Dies at 102

Madan Mohan Somtiya, a dedicated freedom fighter and prominent member of the Mewar Praja Mandal, passed away at the age of 102  in Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. Somtiya played a critical role during India's freedom struggle, dedicating his life to the...

Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna Dies at 92

SM Krishna, former Karnataka Chief Minister and influential leader, passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related issues. Known for his significant contributions to the growth of Bengaluru, Krishna was often hailed as the “architect of Brand Bengaluru.”...

Australian Davis Cup Icon Neale Fraser Passes Away at 91

Neale Fraser, one of Australia’s most celebrated tennis players and captains, passed away at the age of 91. A legend of the sport, Fraser's contributions as a player and as a Davis Cup captain marked a golden era for Australian...

Brigadier Raj Manchanda: The ‘Old Fox’ of Indian Squash Passes Away at 80

The Indian squash community mourns the loss of Brigadier Raj Manchanda, a legendary figure affectionately known as the ‘Old Fox,’ who passed away on December 1, 2024, in Delhi. At the age of 80, Manchanda leaves behind an inspiring legacy...

Breyten Breytenbach, Renowned South African Writer, Dies at 85

Breyten Breytenbach was a South African-born poet, memoirist, and former political prisoner known for his fierce opposition to apartheid and his literary works that captured the struggles and disillusionment of his time. His life journey, marked by exile, imprisonment, and...