Distinguished academic and social reformer Dr. V. Vasanthi Devi, former Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, passed away. She was 86 years old. Her demise is being seen as a major loss to the fields of education, gender equality, human rights, and progressive movements.
Dr. Vasanthi Devi served as the second Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University from 1992 to 1998, where she focused on expanding access to higher education. Later, she held the position of Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women between 2002 and 2005, addressing key issues related to women's rights and safety.
Aug 02, 2025
T. N. Manoharan, IDBI Chairman and Padma Shri Awardee, Passes Away
T. N. Manoharan, the Chairman of IDBI Bank and a renowned chartered accountant passed away. A Padma Shri awardee and former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Manoharan leaves behind a remarkable legacy in banking, finance, and corporate governance.
T. N. Manoharan's illustrious career spanned several decades, during which he made invaluable contributions to India's financial sector. He served as the non-executive Chairman of Canara Bank from 2015 to 2020 and later took charge as the Chairman of IDBI Bank, steering key reforms and strengthening governance.
Aug 01, 2025
Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies
Laura Dahlmeier, the German double Olympic champion and seven-time world champion in biathlon, passed away at the age of 31 following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan's Karakoram range. Known both for her historic achievements on the biathlon track and her passion for mountaineering, Dahlmeier's untimely death has left fans and fellow athletes devastated.
Pramilatai Medhe Passes Away
Pramilatai Medhe, former Pramukh Sanchalika of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, passed away at the age of 97 in Nagpur. A stalwart of the women's wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), she was known for her tireless dedication to nation-building and service. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed sorrow over her demise, describing her as a "living example of unwavering commitment, tireless work, and deep affection in conduct."
She was the fourth sanchalika of the organisation.