Sulakshana Pandit, a celebrated name in Indian cinema known for her dual contributions as a playback singer and actress, passed away at the age of 71. Her death marks the end of a remarkable era in Bollywood, particularly the vibrant 1970s and 80s, when her voice and screen presence were deeply cherished by audiences.
Sulakshana began her musical journey at the tender age of nine and made her playback singing debut in 1967. She rose to prominence with her soulful number Tu Hi Sagar Hai Tu Hi Kinara from Sankalp (1975), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
Nov 05, 2025
Business Titan Gopichand Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group, Dies
Gopichand Hinduja, one of India's most respected businessmen and the Chairman of the global conglomerate Hinduja Group, passed away at the age of 85. Hinduja's passing signifies not only the end of an era in business leadership but also the loss of a visionary who bridged India and the United Kingdom through enterprise and community service.
He served as the Chairman of Hinduja Automotive Ltd. and later took over as the Chairman of the Hinduja Group in 2023, following the passing of his brother, Srichand Hinduja.
North Korea's Former Head of State Kim Yong Nam Dies
Kim Yong Nam, North Korea's former ceremonial head of state and one of the longest-serving officials of the Kim dynasty, passed away at the age of 97. Known for his rigid loyalty to the regime and decades of high-level political service, Kim's death marks the end of an era in North Korean bureaucracy.
Kim Yong Nam's career spanned over seven decades, making him one of the most enduring figures in the North Korean political system.
He served as the President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly from 1998 to April 2019, a role that made him North Korea's ceremonial head of state—though real power always rested with the ruling Kim family.
Nov 01, 2025
First Keralite to Win Olympic Medal Manuel Frederick Passes Away at 78
The first Keralite to win an Olympic medal, former national hockey team goalkeeper Manuel Frederick passed away in Bengaluru in 2025. The 78-year-old was under treatment for cancer for some time.
Frederick, who hails from Kannur, was a member of the Indian team that won bronze at the 1972 Munich Olympics, defeating the Netherlands. A recipient of the Dhyan Chand award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games in 2019, he played for the national team for seven years, from 1971 to 78.