Death
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What happens to your social media, digital footprint after you die?
Technology | May 26, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTWe create many digital assets and a digital footprint while we are alive, but what happens to all of this when we die? Though there is inheritance law for physical items, what about digital assets?
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Gopal Rai, Bhojpuri actor who also worked with Nirhua, dies at 76 due to prolonged illness
Entertainment | May 26, 2025, 11:51 AM ISTVeteran actor of the Bhojpuri industry Gopal Rai passed away at the age of 76. On the evening of May 25, the actor breathed his last at his ancestral home.
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Uttar Pradesh: Over 30 killed in last 24 hours as heavy rain, storm wreak havoc across state
Uttar Pradesh | May 22, 2025, 11:25 AM ISTThe worst-hit areas include Kasganj and Fatehpur, where five people each lost their lives due to storm-related incidents. Local authorities reported that most casualties occurred due to collapsing structures, falling trees, and lightning strikes.
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Jayant Narlikar, eminent astrophysicist, dies at 87
India | May 20, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTDr Narlikar was awarded Padmabhushan in 1965 at the young age of 26. In 2004, he was awarded Padmavibhushan, and the Maharashtra government honoured him with the state's highest civilian award, Maharashtra Bhushan, in 2011.
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Rakesh Poojary, 'Comedy Khiladi' fame actor, dies at 34 due to cardiac arrest
Regional Cinema | May 12, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTRakesh Poojary died at the age of 34 on Monday. He is survived by his mother and younger sister.
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Former Australia Test cricketer Bob Cowper dies at 84
Cricket | May 11, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTThe man to score a first-ever Test triple century in Australia, Bob Cowper, breathed his last on Saturday morning in Melbourne. Cowper, who represented Australia in 27 Tests from 1964 to 1968, was battling a long battle with cancer.
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Vikram Gaikwad, National Award-winning makeup artist who worked in Dangal, dies
Entertainment | May 10, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTNational Award-winning makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad took his last breath on Friday. His last rites will be performed today at 4.30 pm in Dadar.
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Gujarat: 14 killed in thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, IMD issues weather warning
Gujarat | May 06, 2025, 05:08 PM ISTAt least 14 people have died in Gujarat due to thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall, with IMD warning of continued adverse weather conditions and further damage.
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UGC forms fact-finding panel to probe Nepalese students’ suicide cases at KIIT in Bhubaneswar
India | May 02, 2025, 08:27 PM ISTThe UGC panel has been asked to submit the fact-finding report within 10 days. The incident comes after the suicide of Prakriti Lamsal, another Nepalese student of the same institute on February 16.
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Vishnu Prasad, Malayalam actor, passes away due to prolonged illness
Entertainment | May 02, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTVishnu Prasad took his last breath on Friday. He is survived by his two daughters, Abhirami and Ananika.
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Another Nepalese student found dead in hostel room on KIIT campus in Odisha
India | May 01, 2025, 11:14 PM ISTPolice added that the body of the B Tech student was recovered from room number 111 of the ladies' hostel of the institute. She was a student of Computer Science and pursuing her B.Tech and her identity is yet to be ascertained.
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Girija Vyas, Congress leader and ex-Union minister, dies after suffering burn injuries in Udaipur
Rajasthan | May 01, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTGirija Vyas sustained burn injuries while performing 'aarti' in her house in Udaipur on March 31, 2025. In 1991, she made her way to Parliament by securing a victory from the Udaipur Lok Sabha constituency.
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Phthalates in plastics linked to 13 per cent of heart disease deaths in 2018 globally, finds study
Health | Apr 29, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTAccording to the study, India has the highest death count at 103,587, followed by China and Indonesia. The study also found that about three-quarters of the 3.5 lakh deaths were borne by South Asia, along with the Middle East, East Asia and the Pacific. Read on to know more about the study.
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Rohit Basfore, Family Man 3 actor found dead near Guwahati waterfall
Entertainment | Apr 29, 2025, 01:44 PM IST'Family Man 3' actor Rohit Basfore was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Sunday. The family has called it a murder and demanded an investigation.
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Maharashtra government to provide compensation to families of inmates who die in jail
Maharashtra | Apr 28, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government announces compensation for families of prisoners who die in custody under specific circumstances, following NHRC guidelines.
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Shaji N Karun, National Award-winning Malayalam filmmaker, dies at 73
Entertainment | Apr 28, 2025, 06:16 PM ISTShaji N Karun was a unique talent who helmed Malayalam cinema at both national and international levels.
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Jharkhand: Tragic road accident in Chatra claims lives of three women, seven injured
Jharkhand | Apr 27, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTThe injured were initially treated at Sadar Hospital in Chatra and later referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi for better treatment.
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Content creator Misha Agrawal passes away, family issues statement | See Post
Entertainment | Apr 26, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTInfluencer Misha Agrawal passed away on Thursday. Her family shared an official statement on her Instagram page. However, the reason for her death is still unknown.
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Lalit Manchanda, TV actor, dies by suicide in Meerut, CINTAA condoles demise
TV | Apr 23, 2025, 06:57 AM ISTTV actor Lalit Manchanda was found dead in his own house in Meerut. The Cine and TV Artistes' Association has shared a condolence post on Instagram.
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Pope Francis passes away at 88: What happens next and how will a new one be chosen?
Explainers | Apr 21, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTThe death of Pope Francis will set in motion a series of sacred, time-honoured procedures in the Vatican, rooted in traditions that have been followed for decades. These procedures unfold in distinct stages, incorporating established methods and rituals.