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Oct 02, 2025

JioStar's Kevin Vaz Re-elected IBDF President

In 26^th Annual General Meeting in 2025, the Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF) re-elected JioStar's Kevin Vaz as its President. Rajat Sharma (India TV), Gaurav Banerjee (Culver Max), and R Mahesh Kumar (Sun Network) will be serving in the position of Vice President.

Sep 25, 2025

Renowned Kannada Novelist Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa Passes Away at 94

Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa, one of India's most acclaimed and thought-provoking Kannada writers, passed away in September 2025 in Bengaluru at the age of 94. He suffered a cardiac arrest while under treatment for age-related ailments at a private hospital.
The demise of this literary titan marks the end of a rich and often controversial chapter in Indian literature.
Bhyrappa's novels have consistently pushed boundaries, stimulating intellectual debate and reflecting on Indian history, identity, and social structures.
His contributions spanned more than six decades and significantly influenced generations of readers and scholars.
He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2023, one of India's highest civilian honours.

Sep 24, 2025

Legendary Cricket Umpire Dickie Bird Dies

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club confirmed the passing of Dickie Bird, one of the most celebrated and respected figures in world cricket, at the age of 92.
Born in Barnsley in 1933, Bird played first-class cricket for Yorkshire and Leicestershire before an injury cut short his playing career.
He went on to become one of the most recognised umpires in the history of the game, standing in 66 Test matches and 69 ODIs, including three World Cup finals. Known for his integrity, humour and distinctive style, he earned admiration from players and fans worldwide.

Sep 17, 2025

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning Actor, Director and Indie Patriarch, Dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died in September 2025 at 89.
After rising to stardom in the 1960s, Redford was one of the biggest stars of the '70s with such films as "The Candidate," "All the President's Men" and "The Way We Were," capping that decade with the best director Oscar for 1980's "Ordinary People," which also won best picture in 1980.

Sarada Hoffman, Kalakshetra Bharatanatyam Guru, Dies at 96

Renowned Bharatanatyam exponent and Kalakshetra teacher Alladi Sarada (Sarada Hoffman), affectionately called Chinna Sarada and Sarada teacher, died in September 2025 in California.
She played a significant role in shaping and standardising the Kalakshetra methodology for Bharatanatyam, and her efforts unified several loosely knit traditional training systems.
She had received many prestigious awards, including the Central Sangeet Natak Academy (1996) and the first 'Rukmini Devi Medal for Excellence in the Arts', instituted by the Centre for Contemporary Culture, New Delhi.

Sep 15, 2025

Former Meghalaya CM D.D. Lapang Passes Away at 91

D.D. Lapang, the veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Meghalaya, passed away in Shillong at the age of 91.
Revered as one of the most enduring political figures in the state, Lapang's career spanned over three decades, during which he held the Chief Minister's post on four occasions and played a pivotal role in shaping Meghalaya's democratic and development landscape.
He started his career as a road labourer, later serving as a school sub-inspector. His deep roots among the common people and firsthand understanding of hardship shaped his approach to public service.
In 1972, Lapang entered politics by winning a seat in the first Meghalaya Legislative Assembly from Nongpoh as an independent candidate. This marked the beginning of a long and distinguished political journey.
Lapang served in various ministerial capacities before being sworn in as Chief Minister for the first time in 1992. Over the years, he held the top post in the state four times between 1992 and 2008, navigating Meghalaya's often fragmented, coalition-heavy political landscape with remarkable skill and consensus-building ability.

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