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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes away
American boxing icon Muhammad Ali passed away after 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 74. He was former three times world heavyweight champion (1964, 1974 and 1978) who had record-setting boxing career, which had made him ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Noted Kannada writer D Javare Gowda passes away
Noted Kannada writer and language activist D Javare Gowda passed away due to heart failure in Mysuru, Karnataka. He was 101. He was popularly known as De Ja Gow and was a disciple of famous Kannada poet K V Puttappa. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Noted Marathi literary critic R G Jadhav passes away
Noted Marathi critic and litterateur R G Jadhav passed away in Pune, Maharashtra following prolonged illness. He was 83. He was a prolific literary critic and had served as chief editor of the ‘Marathi Vishwakosha’ based in Wai between 2000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Veteran Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil passes away
Veteran Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil passed away in Junagadh, Gujarat. She was 80. Diwaliben Bhil had given her voice to various Gujarati folk songs, film songs and Garba (Gujarati folk dance). About Diwaliben Bhil She was born in tribal ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Renowned Kerala cartoonist V T Thomas passes away
Renowned Kerala cartoonist V T Thomas passed away following a brief illness at in Kottayam, Kerala. He was 86. He was popularly known as Toms and had created the legendary cartoon characters Boban and Molly (Bobanum Moliyum). About V T ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Music legend Prince passes away
Pop music superstar Prince Rogers Nelson popularly known as Prince passed away in suburban Minneapolis, United States. He was 57. Prince was widely known for his flamboyant stage presence and wide vocal range. He was the pioneer of famous song ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Renowned Hollywood actress Doris Roberts passes away
Renowned Hollywood actress Doris Roberts passed away in Los Angeles in her sleep. She was 90. She was best known for playing meddling mother Marie Barone in US sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005). About Doris Roberts Born as Doris May ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Renowned Malian photographer Malick Sidibe passed away
Renowned Malian photographer Malick Sidibe passed away in Bamako, Mali due to diabetics. He was 80. He was known for his black and white studio portraits that captured popular cultural lives of young Malians in the 1960s and 1970s. About ..