Obituaries

Essar Group Chairman Shashi Ruia Passes Away

Shashikant Ruia, co-founder and Chairman of Essar Group, passed away at 81 after a prolonged illness. Known for his visionary leadership, Ruia played a pivotal role in shaping India's corporate landscape and making Essar a global conglomerate. His journey from...

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice HS Bedi Passes Away at 78

Justice Harjit Singh Bedi, former Supreme Court judge and ex-Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 78. Known for his significant role in reviewing cases of alleged fake encounters in Gujarat,...

John Prescott, Former Deputy PM of Britain, Dies at 86

John Prescott, one of Britain’s most recognized politicians and a champion of the working class, passed away at the age of 86. Rising through the trade union movement, he became deputy prime minister in Tony Blair’s government, holding the position...

Princess Mikasa, Imperial Family Member, Passes Away at Age 101

Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of Japan's royal family, passed away at the age of 101. Born as Yuriko Takagi, she became a significant figure in the royal family through her marriage to Prince Mikasa, the younger brother of Emperor...

World-Renowned Mridangam Scholar Varadarao Kamalakara Rao Passes Away

The music world has lost a legendary artist and scholar in Mridangam, Varadarao Kamalakara Rao, who passed away at the age of 88 in Rajahmundry. Renowned for his expertise and innovative approach to Mridangam, Rao dedicated his life to Indian...

Veteran Actor Delhi Ganesh Passes Away at 80

Noted Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh, renowned for his remarkable versatility in over 400 films, passed away late Saturday night at the age of 80. He died at his residence in Chennai after a brief illness, as confirmed by his family....

Former Member of Parliament Mahendra Singh Mewar Passes Away

Mahendra Singh Mewar, the former Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a member of the erstwhile Mewar royal family, passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He was undergoing treatment at...

Revolutionary Sarangi Virtuoso Pandit Ram Narayan Passes Away at 96

The world of Indian classical music mourns the loss of Pandit Ram Narayan, a revolutionary sarangi virtuoso who passed away on November 8, 2024, at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai. He was 96 years old. Renowned for his instrumental mastery...

H S Sodhi, Celebrated Polo Player, Dies at 86

Harinder Singh Sodhi, fondly known as 'Billy,' a celebrated figure in Indian polo, passed away at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments. Renowned for his skill and dedication to the sport, Sodhi reached a rare and highly respected...

Legendary Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away at 72

Legendary folk singer, Sharda Sinha, known fondly as the “Bihar Kokila” (Nightingale of Bihar) has passed away at age 72 due to complications from cancer. Sinha’s voice brought joy and pride to countless people, especially those who celebrated the traditional...