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Apr 2024

Oct 03, 2025

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra Passes Away at 89

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a doyen of Hindustani classical music and Padma Vibhushan recipient, passed away at the Mirzapur home of his daughter Namrata Mishra following a prolonged illness in October 2025. He was 89.

Jane Goodall: The Scientist Who Gave Chimps Names, Not Numbers

Jane Goodall, a primatologist and ethologist known worldwide for chronicling the life of chimpanzees in East Africa, died in October 2025, at the age of 91. Goodall died of natural causes in Los Angeles while on a speaking tour of the U.S.
Goodall's films and books reshaped primatology and public understanding alike. In her later years, she became a champion of conservation and climate action. She was honoured as a Dame in 2003 and with the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025.

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.

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