Obituaries

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...

Fashion Icon Rohit Bal Passes Away at 63, Remembering a Legend’s Creative Legacy

The fashion world mourns the loss of Rohit Bal, an iconic Indian designer known for his mastery of textile, design, and intricate craftsmanship, who passed away on November 1, 2024, at the age of 63. Affectionately called “Gudda” by close...

Loss of a Luminary: Bibek Debroy, Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, Dies at 69

Bibek Debroy, a prominent economist and chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), has passed away at the age of 69. He was recently admitted to AIIMS for treatment. Following his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute...

Justice KS Puttaswamy, Key Figure in Right to Privacy Case, Passes Away at 98

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, the pivotal petitioner in the landmark right to privacy case, passed away at the age of 98 on Monday. His passing comes over seven years after the Supreme Court ruled that privacy is a fundamental right. Born...

Renowned Physicist and Gender Equity Proponent Rohini Godbole Passes at 71

Professor Rohini Godbole, an esteemed physicist and Padma Shri awardee, passed away on Friday in Bengaluru at the age of 72 following a brief illness. Known for her pioneering contributions to particle physics, Professor Godbole was also a leading advocate...

Ron Ely, TV’s Iconic ‘Tarzan,’ Passes Away at 86

Ron Ely, best known for his portrayal of Tarzan in the 1960s NBC series, has died at the age of 86. Ely passed away on September 29 at his home in Los Alamos, California. His daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, shared...

Sanskrit Scholar Vasant Anant Gadgil Passes Away at 94

Vasant Anant Gadgil, a revered Sanskrit scholar and founder of Sharda Gyan Peetham, passed away at the age of 94 in Pune. His contributions to the promotion of Sanskrit were vast, spanning from teaching at Tilak Maharashtra University to conducting...

Veteran Actor Atul Parchure Dies At 57

Renowned Marathi actor Atul Parchure passed away on Monday at the age of 57, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Known for his remarkable versatility across theater, cinema, and television, Parchure’s legacy is celebrated not only for his performances...

Indranand Singh Jha, Akashvani Darbhanga Radio Presenter, Dies at 77

Indranand Singh Jha, a celebrated former radio presenter and compere of Akashvani Darbhanga, passed away at the age of 77 in his ancestral village, Chanaur, Darbhanga. Known affectionately as Khur Khur Bhai , Jha gained immense popularity for his rural...