News on the major personality’s deaths. The stories and obituary pieces written by prominent authors when some important social-political or sports figure passes away. The news can be from across the world.
Zubeen Garg, Assam’s beloved singer, embodied defiance, compassion, and eccentric brilliance. From the Bihu controversy to midnight addas, he lived freely, declaring himself “mad.” Beyond music, he stood with the raiz through charity, floods, and the pandemic. His legacy blends song, service, and the eternal bond with Assam
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 2005, during Jharkhand’s first-ever assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) had hired a chopper for Guruji—Shibu Soren. After
Veteran journalist Biswajit Roy, known for his fearless ground reporting, intellectual depth, and support for independent media, passed away at 65. A staunch believer in old-school journalism, he wrote extensively on issues like Galwan and Palestine. Despite health and resource constraints, he remained committed to meaningful, socially conscious journalism till the end.
Author-activist Frank Huzur, born Manoj Kumar Yadav, was a passionate secularist and writer. Known for Imran vs Imran and Socialist Factor, he dedicated years to the Samajwadi Party before shifting towards Congress. After meeting Rahul Gandhi on March 4, he suffered a fatal cardiac failure, leaving behind an unfinished legacy.
Immersed in the sounds of the Himalayas and the global rhythms of Zakir Hussain, the author (sitarist disciple of Pt Ravi Shankar) recounts a lifetime of inspiration drawn from his artistry. Zakir’s music transcended tradition, fusing the tabla with jazz, African beats, and Latin rhythms while maintaining deep reverence for his Punjab gharana roots. His playful, childlike immersion and cosmic intuition remain a beacon for musicians, even as the world mourns his passing
VT Rajashekar, the one man revolution used his publication Dalit Voice to expose systemic oppression and redefine the fight for social justice in India
Influenced by Hari Kishan Singh Surjeet, Sitaram Yechury’s leadership strengthened the Communist Party’s influence beyond electoral politics. His death underscores the lasting relevance of leftist ideals in India, leaving a profound impact on civic spaces and intellectual debates
Sitaram Yechury’s leadership was marked by his sharp intellect and ability to navigate internal CPM divisions. He was a complex figure to cover for political journalists
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] corner of the history of the mind became empty and a page of the book of poetry was torn.
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]y wife and I are shattered to learn that our dear PT — P Thankappan Nair — the barefoot historian