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 a private hospital in Udaipur, Rajasthan, […]
Category: Important Personalities
Legendary Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away at 72
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 festivals of Bihar. Her songs, full […]
Fashion world mourns the loss of Rohit Bal
Fashion world mourns the loss of Rohit Bal: 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 friends, Bal’s work celebrated the rich heritage […]
Commemoration of Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary
Commemoration of Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary: The government will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a nationwide program spanning two years, from 2024 to 2026. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 23, 2024, the initiative aims to honor Patel’s monumental contributions to India, particularly his vision in […]
Ratan Naval Tata : 28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024
Ratan Naval Tata : 28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024 Ratan Naval Tata, the former chairman of Tata Group who became a symbol of India’s economic resurgence in the 21st century, passed away at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86. Ratan Naval Tata was a respected Indian businessman and former chairman of […]
Oscar Winning British Actor & Harry Porter Star Dame Maggie Smith Passed Away
Oscar Winning British Actor & Harry Porter Star Dame Maggie Smith Passed Away: British actor Dame Maggie Smith, a double Oscar winner who is well known for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, passed away at the age of 89 in London, the United Kingdom (UK). She was born […]
Lance Naik Charan Singh : 100th Birth Anniversary
Lance Naik Charan Singh : 100th Birth Anniversary Lance Naik Charan Singh (retired), a brave World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The Indian Army honored him with a special ceremony at his home in Himachal Pradesh, recognizing his long and dedicated service. Charan Singh was born on September 7, 1924. At the […]
Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath : Passed Away
Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath : Passed Away Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mysuru, passed away recently. Sarod is a stringed instrument in the lute family and one of the most popular instruments in Hindustani classical music. It is often accompanied by the tabla (drums) and […]
Oleg Kononenko (Russian Cosmonaut) : 1st Person To Spend 1,000 Days In Space
Oleg Kononenko (Russian Cosmonaut) : 1st Person To Spend 1,000 Days In Space Oleg Kononenko, a 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut, recently achieved a historic landmark by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. This milestone was reached during Kononenko’s fifth mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which commenced on September 15, 2023. […]
Kandukuri Veeresalingam : Birth Anniversary
Kandukuri Veeresalingam : Birth Anniversary Kandukuri Veeresalingam, born on April 16, 1848, was a prominent writer and social reformer from the Madras Presidency, British India. He is often hailed as the father of the Telugu Renaissance movement and is known for his significant contributions to literature and social reform in Andhra Pradesh. Veeresalingam was a […]