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Dec 09, 2025

Veteran Socialist Leader Dr. Baba Adhav Passes Away

Dr. Baba Adhav, a veteran socialist leader and longtime advocate for porters, unskilled workers, and rickshaw drivers in Maharashtra, died in Pune at the age of 95. Born in 1930, he started as an Ayurveda doctor in 1953 before dedicating his life to labour and social-justice work. Adhav founded NGOs such as Hamal Panchayat and Rickshaw Panchayat to support vulnerable workers and avoid electoral politics. He received multiple awards for his social impact, including the Times of India Social Impact Award for Lifetime Contribution in 2011. His work focused on improving working conditions and community welfare for marginalised groups.

Dr. Baba Adhav passed away in Pune at 95.
Born in 1930; began as an Ayurveda doctor in 1953.
Fought for porters, unskilled workers, and rickshaw drivers.
Founded Hamal Panchayat and Rickshaw Panchayat NGOs.
Honoured with lifelong-contribution awards, including 2011 TOI Social Impact Award.

Dec 08, 2025

Ritu Raj Sinha, TS UISL MD, Dies at 58

Ritu Raj Sinha, Managing Director of Tata Steel Utility Infrastructure and Services Ltd (TS UISL) in Jamshedpur, died unexpectedly at the age of 58. Appointed MD in November 2022, Sinha led urban infrastructure initiatives, including sanitation, waste management, and civic facilities, contributing to notable enhancements in public services. His leadership coincided with improved municipal outcomes, including Jamshedpur’s Swachh Survekshan rankings in 2024‑25. Sinha previously served as chief of corporate administration at Tata Steel, adding strategic depth to urban projects. His passing is a significant loss for the Tata group’s infrastructure arm and broader urban development in the city.

Ritu Raj Sinha dies at age 58; MD since November 2022.
Led TS UISL’s urban infrastructure projects.
Contributed to improved sanitation and civic facilities.
Under his tenure, Jamshedpur performed well in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25.
Former Tata Steel executive with broad corporate experience.

Dec 06, 2025

Simone Tata: The Visionary Behind Lakmé and Westside Passes Away at 95

Simone Tata, a transformative figure in India's business landscape and the step-mother of Ratan Tata, has passed away at the age of 95, in December 2025. Known for her pivotal role in building Lakmé and founding Trent Ltd., she influenced India's beauty and retail sectors for more than four decades. Her journey—from a tourist in India to a leader who shaped two major industries—remains an inspiring chapter in the history of Indian enterprise.

Dec 05, 2025

Former Mizoram Governor Swaraj Kaushal passes away

Senior lawyer Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram Governor and husband of late Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, died at age 74. Born July 12, 1952, in Solan, Kaushal studied in Delhi and Chandigarh and built a distinguished legal career. He served as Mizoram Governor from 1990 to 1993 and as a member of Parliament from 1998 to 2004, representing Haryana. Kaushal was an expert on the northeast and its insurgency, contributing to the Mizoram Peace Accord negotiations in 1986 and serving as Mizoram Advocate General in 1987. He is survived by his wife and daughter Bansuri Swaraj, BJP MP. He will be remembered for public service.

Swaraj Kaushal dies at 74
Former Mizoram Governor; MP from Haryana
Advocate General of Mizoram (1987)
Key figure in Mizoram Peace Accord (1986)

Dec 04, 2025

Three‑Year‑Old Sarvagya Kushwaha Becomes World’s Youngest FIDE‑Rated Player

Sagar, 4 December 2025: Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh has become the world’s youngest FIDE‑rated chess player at 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days. He achieved the rating of 1572 after defeating three internationally rated opponents in tournaments across India. Young Kushwaha’s achievement sets a new benchmark for childhood talent in chess and highlights India’s growing presence in global chess circuits. Experts note that earning a FIDE rating requires defeating a rated opponent, which Kushwaha accomplished across multiple events, signaling a promising career ahead for this prodigy.

Sarvagya Kushwaha becomes youngest FIDE‑rated player.
Age: 3 years, 7 months, 20 days; rating 1572.
Defeated three rated opponents in tournaments.
Events held in multiple Indian cities.
Marks a milestone for Indian chess talent.

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