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Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | An obituary in era of fake news

Today, the world woke up to the grim news that former Zimbabwean cricket legend Heath Streak had passed away.

24 Aug 2023 12:04 AM

Former Attorney General and Constitutional law expert Soli Sorabjee. (PTI File)

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee dies of COVID-19

The 91-year-old had served as the Attorney General for India from 1989-90 and then from 1998-2004

30 Apr 2021 11:25 AM

Shirley Ann Grau during a 2003 interview at her home in Metairie, La. (AP)

Pulitzer winning novelist Shirley Ann Grau passes away at 91

Grau won the 1965 Pulitzer Prize for her fourth book 'The Keepers of the House'

06 Aug 2020 2:20 PM

Israeli historian, activist Zeev Sternhell dies at 85

A publicly engaged academic, Sternhell headed the Hebrew University's political science department and was a professor emeritus there

21 Jun 2020 4:11 PM

In this September 2, 2016 file photo, Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor waves to fans at the inauguration of the BRICS Film Festival at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi. Rishi Kapoor lost his battle with cancer and died in Mumbai on Thursday, April 30, 2020. (PTI)

Rishi Kapoor: Forever Bobby despite all those other things

A natural actor who never received the writer-backed support many of his contemporaries enjoyed

01 May 2020 9:16 AM

Chinese-American architect I M Pei posing for a portrait in front of the Louvre glass pyramid, which he designed, in the museum's Napoleon Courtyard, prior to its inauguration in Paris. (Photo: AP)

I M Pei: Iconic architect of the Louvre Pyramid passes away

The legendary architect was known to thoroughly research his projects and firmly believed in the art of architecture.

17 May 2019 2:40 PM

Often called the "Mother of the Nation" and "Mama Winnie," Madikizela-Mandela fought to keep South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle in the international spotlight while her husband, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned. (Photo: AP)

Huge crowds turn out for Madikizela-Mandela's final journey

Thousands of mourners packed a 40,000-seat stadium to celebrate the powerful figure who was buried as a national hero.

14 Apr 2018 5:25 PM

Despite having fled Iran following its 1979 Islamic Revolution, Shayegan had returned in recent years to live out his final days at home. (Photo: AP)

Famed Iranian philosopher Shayegan dies at age 83

Iranian philosopher who challenged Western domination of philosophical thought died following a stroke.

22 Mar 2018 3:09 PM

"I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first" -- Stephen Hawking in an interview with The Guardian

Famous quotes from Stephen Hawking that you should read

From his views on why the universe exists to his purpose in life, illness and death, we share some of the most poignant quotes by Hawking.

14 Mar 2018 4:36 PM

Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Swedish multinational furniture retailer IKEA. (Photo: AP)

Founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad dies at 91

Kamprad died on Saturday at his home in Smaland, in southern Sweden, the chain's Swedish unit, IKEA Sverige, said on Twitter on Sunday.

29 Jan 2018 11:31 AM

Aldiss was awarded the title of Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II (Photo: Youtube screengrab/ RCN TV)

Influential UK sci-fi author Brian Aldiss passes away

His works include Greybeard and Helliconia trilogy, centered on a planet in which seasons last for centuries.

22 Aug 2017 6:12 PM

Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Kanwar Pal Singh Gill. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Ex-Punjab DGP ‘Supercop’ K P S Gill passes away

As per doctors, Gill was suffering from End-Stage Kidney Failure and significant Ischemic Heart Disease.

26 May 2017 5:19 PM

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