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Mar 21, 2024

Former Pakistan Test Captain Saeed Ahmed Dies

Saeed Ahmed, the former Pakistan Test captain and a dashing batsman of his time, passed away. He was 86.
Ahmed played 41 Test matches, scoring 2,991 runs with five centuries and 16 half-centuries. He also took 22 wickets with his off-spin bowling.
Ahmed made his Test debut against the West Indies during the famous drawn Bridgetown Test in 1958 when he was 20 and played his last Test for Pakistan in Melbourne against Australia during the 1972-73 tour.
He was Pakistan's sixth Test captain and replaced Muhammad as skipper of the side during England's tour of Pakistan in 1969. He only led Pakistan for three Tests and all were drawn.

Mar 18, 2024

Renowned Rabindra Sangeet Singer Sadi Mohammad Passes Away

Sadi Mohammad, a legendary Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet singer, passed away at the age of 70.
Mohammad completed his bachelor's and master's in Rabindra Sangeet from the Visva-Bharati University.
In 2007, Mohammad debuted as a music composer with the album "Amakey Khujey Pabey Bhorer Shishirey".
He released two more albums: "Srabon Akashey" in 2009 and "Sharthok Janom Amar" in 2012.
Mohammad served as the director of the organization Rabi Raag.
In 2017, Mohammad was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Channel i.
He received the Rabindra Award from the Bangla Academy in 2025.

Mar 16, 2024

Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas, Former Indian Navy Chief, Dies

Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas, the former Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy (1990-1993), passed away at the age of 90. His demise marks the end of an era in the Indian armed forces, leaving behind a legacy of valour, integrity, and unwavering commitment to principles.
He joined the Armed Forces Academy in Dehradun in 1949 and was commissioned in the Indian Navy in September 1953 as a communications specialist.
A Legacy of Milestones and Leadership:
- Established Naval Academy in Cochin
- Commanded INS Beas during the 1971 India-Pakistan war
- Served as Indian Naval Attache in Bonn, West Germany (1973-76)
- Held positions of Fleet Commander of Eastern Naval Command and commander of Southern and Eastern Naval Commands
- Admirable leadership earned him respect and accolades from peers and subordinates
- Became the 13^th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) on November 30, 1990
- Advocated for gender equality, pioneering the induction of women into the Indian Navy during his tenure

Mar 15, 2024

Paul Alexander, the Man in the Iron Lung, Passes Away

Paul Alexander, who spent much of his life in an iron lung after contracting polio as a child, passed away at the age of 78. Despite being paralysed from the neck down, Alexander's resilience and determination led him to become an inspirational figure, achieving milestones that defied his physical limitations.
He spent over 70 years confined to an iron lung, a mechanical respirator that sustained his breathing.
Paul Alexander's legacy extends beyond his remarkable life. Recognised by Guinness World Records as the "longest iron lung patient," he leaves behind a legacy of courage, determination, and advocacy. His journey serves as a testament to the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.

Mar 13, 2024

Surya Kiran, Telugu Film Director, Passes Away

Telugu child actor-turned-director Surya Kiran, who helmed films like 'Satyam' and 'Dhana 51', passed away. He was 48.
Kiran made his debut in the film industry as a child actor and worked in over 200 films. Surya made his directorial debut in 2003 with the film 'Satyam'.

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