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Former Test batsman Vijay Mehra dies

Former Test batsman Vijay Mehra dies

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

The 68-year-old Mehra collapsed while reading the newspaper on Friday morning.

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Gupta, 56, was a Rajya Sabha member and was minister for steel in the United Progressive Alliance government.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

Three-month ban for Paul

Three-month ban for Paul

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

All India Football Federation decided to treat him leniently as he is a young player.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

Nani Palkhivala is dead

Nani Palkhivala is dead

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

A multi-faceted personality, Nani was a lawyer par excellence, custodian of the Indian Constitution, a renowned public speaker, philanthropist and a distinguished ambassador.

Solkar: Original utility man

Solkar: Original utility man

Rediff.com26 Jun 2005

Eknath Solkar played a very important role in the success of the famed Indian spin quartet of the 1970s.

Fazal Mahmood passes away

Fazal Mahmood passes away

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler died at his Lahore home after suffering a heart attack.

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.'

Tabla player Shyamal Basu dead

Tabla player Shyamal Basu dead

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

The maestro, whose performances with legendary vocalists like Bade Gulam Ali and Amir Khan brought laurels and accolades from all over the world, was forced to leave tabla after a cerebral stroke over a decade ago.

Odisha renames Wheeler Island as Abdul Kalam Island

Odisha renames Wheeler Island as Abdul Kalam Island

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Odisha government on Friday renamed the WheelerIsland in Bhadrak district as Abdul Kalam Island.

BJP's Ajmer MP Sanwar Lal Jat passes away

BJP's Ajmer MP Sanwar Lal Jat passes away

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Jat had served as Minister of State for Water Resources in the Narendra Modi government.

Seven-day state mourning for Kalam's demise, but no holiday

Seven-day state mourning for Kalam's demise, but no holiday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Government has announced a seven-day state mourning in honour of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, however there will be no holiday.

Saxophone exponent Kadri Gopalnath passes away

Saxophone exponent Kadri Gopalnath passes away

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A Padma Shri awardee and one of the pioneers of saxophone music in the country, Gopalnath had the distinction of being the first Carnatic musician to be invited to the BBC Promenade concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in 1994.

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

In the last assembly elections in 2018, the state recorded a voter turnout of 74.06 per cent. The Election Commission has set a target of at least 75 per cent turnout in each constituency this time.

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The repolling started at 7 am amid tight security with four central forces personnel deployed in each booth, besides state police. Till 11 am, 10.9 per cent voter turnout was recorded.

TMC's Subrata Mukherjee no more, 'big blow' says Mamata

TMC's Subrata Mukherjee no more, 'big blow' says Mamata

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Subrata Mukherjee died while being treated for cardiac ailments at a state-run hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Telugu actress Aarthi Aggarwal dies

Telugu actress Aarthi Aggarwal dies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

She was 31.

Dubai police await 'clearance' to release Sridevi's body

Dubai police await 'clearance' to release Sridevi's body

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

There could be a further delay in the return of Sridevi's mortal remains with the Dubai police informing the Indian embassy that another "clearance" was awaited before it could release the body.

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Achinta Sheuli ended up adding the sixth medal to India's tally by capturing a gold medal.

Cardiologist Nitu Mandke dead

Cardiologist Nitu Mandke dead

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Godhra accused dies in custody

Godhra accused dies in custody

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Will This DGCA Plan Reduce Pilot Fatigue?

Will This DGCA Plan Reduce Pilot Fatigue?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Increasing cases of aviators in India complaining of fatigue and in some cases leading to death have spurred the DGCA to bring in draft rules to reduce stress.

Malayalam actress Kalpana dies

Malayalam actress Kalpana dies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The actress passed away in Hyderabad.

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A legendary singer of the 'Benaras gharana' had received Padma Shri in 1972, Padma Bhushan in 1989 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.

SHOCKER: 16 persons commit suicide after Jaya verdict

SHOCKER: 16 persons commit suicide after Jaya verdict

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

At least 16 persons are believed to have committed suicide either by setting themselves ablaze or by hanging since Saturday when All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Jayalalithaa was sentenced to a four-year jail term in the disproportionate assets case by a special court in Bangalore.

HC hears Stan Swamy's bail plea posthumously; says respect his work

HC hears Stan Swamy's bail plea posthumously; says respect his work

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Bombay high court, while hearing posthumously the appeals filed by late Jesuit priest Stan Swamy in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, on Monday said he was a wonderful person and the court had 'great respect' for his work.

Social activist Swami Agnivesh passes away

Social activist Swami Agnivesh passes away

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Agnivesh was critically ill and was on ventilatory support since Tuesday

Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha passes away

Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha passes away

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Senior journalist Jehangir Pocha passed away on Saturday morning in Gurgaon following a cardiac arrest.

Kin of Elgar case accused term Stan Swamy's death as 'institutional murder'

Kin of Elgar case accused term Stan Swamy's death as 'institutional murder'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

In a statement, they said it was 'unconscionable' that someone as old as Swamy and who was suffering poor health was put in jail amid a pandemic.

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'He was the one who set the agenda for the 1983 World Cup win with 89 in the first match against the West Indies, then top-scoring with 40 in the crucial match against Australia when we had to qualify for the semi-finals.' 'He played another brilliant innings of 61 against England in the semi-finals.'

13 killed in Maha building collapse; 3 more missing

13 killed in Maha building collapse; 3 more missing

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Death toll in the collapse reached 10 with recovery of nine bodies from the rubble on Tuesday, police said. A man died of cardiac arrest on Monday night after he was hit by a stone from the falling building, police said.

Indian frontline worker in UAE wages 6-month battle against Covid, death

Indian frontline worker in UAE wages 6-month battle against Covid, death

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A 38-year-old Indian frontline warrior in the United Arab Emirates was on Thursday discharged from hospital after he made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19 that seriously damaged his lungs and left him in an unconscious state for six months.

Will reopen Judge Loya case, if...: Maharashtra minister

Will reopen Judge Loya case, if...: Maharashtra minister

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Pawar had made it very clear that investigation into the case of judge Loya was possible'

'Warne is looking down on us with a lot of pride today'

'Warne is looking down on us with a lot of pride today'

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Rajasthan Royals opening batter Jos Buttler, whose brilliant form has helped the team reach the final of IPL 2022, lavished praise on the late Shane Warne, calling him an "influential figure".

Writer, social activist Mahasweta Devi passes away

Writer, social activist Mahasweta Devi passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Devi, who had been undergoing treatment at Kolkata's Belle Vue Clinic, passed away at 3.16 pm following a cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure, the doctor said.

3 more protesting farmers die

3 more protesting farmers die

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The deceased were identified as Shamsher Singh (around 45 years of age), a resident of Lidhra village in Punjab's Sangrur district, Jashandeep Singh (18), a resident of Chauke village in Punjab's Bathinda district, and Jagbir Singh (60), a resident of Jind in Haryana, the police said.

Maradona auction offers fans 'souvenirs' of late star

Maradona auction offers fans 'souvenirs' of late star

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Diego Maradona's fans will have a chance to snap up memorabilia from the soccer star in an auction on Sunday, just over a year after his death, which will include his iconic cigars, a pair of BMW cars and a luxury villa that Maradona bought his parents.

Raj Thackeray urges BJP not to contest Andheri bypoll

Raj Thackeray urges BJP not to contest Andheri bypoll

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

While Fadnavis has admitted that the letter was sent to him in good faith, he said that he would have to discuss with the party leadership before taking a decision.

Young cricketer dies on the field in Kolkata

Young cricketer dies on the field in Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Promising all-rounder Aniket Sharma on Tuesday collapsed on a cricket field in Kolkata and died moments later owing to a possible cardiac arrest, hospital officials said.