Death
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Who was Ananya Raj? Know about the Ghost actor who died at 27 and her famous films
Entertainment | Aug 17, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTAnanya Raj, known for films like Ghost, 7 Hours to Go and The Final Exit, died at 27. Read on to know more about the actress and her notable films.
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Ananya Raj dies at 27 after year-long health battle, family says she passed away in her sleep
Entertainment | Aug 17, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTActor Ananya Raj, known for films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the news a month after her death, saying she had been dealing with physical and mental health issues for over a year.
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Raja Sen passes away at 71; all about veteran Bengali filmmaker's family
Regional Cinema | Aug 16, 2026, 02:57 PM ISTVeteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen passed away at 71 after a prolonged illness. Known for directing films like Damu, Debipaksha, and Bhalobasar Galpo, he kept his personal and family life private. Read on to know about his family.
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Raja Sen dies at 71: Damu, Debipaksha to Bhalobasar Galpo, a look at his glorious filmography
Regional Cinema | Aug 16, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTVeteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen passed away at 71 after a prolonged illness. Known for films like Damu and Debipaksha, he won three National Film Awards during his career.
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Raja Sen, National Award winning filmmaker, dies at 71
Entertainment | Aug 16, 2026, 03:03 PM ISTVeteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, best known for his National Award-winning film Damu, passed away at the age of 71.
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Mark Rydell, Oscar-nominated On Golden Pond director, dies at 97; Bette Midler pays tribute
Hollywood | Aug 15, 2026, 09:19 AM ISTHollywood director Mark Rydell, known for films such as On Golden Pond and The Long Goodbye, died at the age of 97 on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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Four people dead after inhaling toxic gas in Bihar's Gaya Ji, govt announces financial assistance
Bihar | Aug 14, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTGiving details, SSP Sushil Kumar said all four died after reportedly inhaling toxic gas inside the well. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the incident, and directed officials concerned to provide ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.
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Vincent Pastore, The Sopranos actor, dies at 80 in New York; fans pay tribute
Hollywood | Aug 02, 2026, 11:48 AM ISTVeteran actor Vincent Pastore, best known for his role in the TV show The Sopranos, has passed away at the age of 80 in New York.
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Jamuna Rani, legendary playback singer, dies at 88 due to age-related illness in Bengaluru
Entertainment | Jul 31, 2026, 06:54 PM ISTVeteran playback singer Jamuna Rani, known for lending her voice to more than 6,000 songs across multiple languages, has died at the age of 88 in Bengaluru.
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Second-year student dies by suicide at IIT Bombay, investigation underway by Mumbai Police
Maharashtra | Jul 29, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTSeveral students alleged that the death was a case of suicide. However, the institute has not officially confirmed the cause of death as the investigation is underway.
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Man throws dead dog into river, viral video sparks debate over pet's final farewell
offbeat | Jul 28, 2026, 09:52 PM ISTA viral video of a man throwing the body of his rescue dog into a river after it died has triggered an emotional debate online. While many sympathised with his grief, others said pets deserve a dignified burial or cremation and highlighted the environmental impact of such practices.
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Plas Johnson, legendary saxophonist behind the iconic The Pink Panther theme, dies at 94
Entertainment | Jul 24, 2026, 08:58 PM ISTLegendary saxophonist Plas Johnson, the man behind the famous Pink Panther theme song, has died at 94. Tributes have poured in for the musician across social media.
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Who was Kaylee Hottle? Deaf-mute actress known for playing Jia in 'Godzilla vs Kong' dies at 18
Hollywood | Jul 22, 2026, 09:30 AM ISTKaylee Hottle, best known for playing Jia in Godzilla vs Kong, has died in a car accident at the age of 18. Here's a look at the young deaf actress's journey, her breakthrough role in the MonsterVerse films, and the legacy she leaves behind.
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Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar found dead inside Police Headquarters, suicide suspected
Tripura | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTTripura DGP Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside his office at the Police Headquarters in Agartala. Police have launched an investigation, while the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem examination.
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Ramachandra Gowda, former Karnataka minister, dies at 88 in private hospital in Bengaluru
Karnataka | Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 AM ISTRamachandra Gowda's final rites will be conducted at his private property in Kamakshipalya, where family members, political leaders, supporters and well-wishers are expected to pay their last respects.
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Not just Jurassic Park, Sam Neill played one of Peaky Blinders' most memorable villains
Hollywood | Jul 13, 2026, 07:28 PM ISTWhile Sam Neill is widely remembered for his role as Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, the late actor also delivered a standout performance in Peaky Blinders. He played the ruthless Major Chester Campbell, one of the show's most memorable villains.
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Sam Neill's breakthrough role was in Jurassic Park, but did you know he wasn't the first choice?
Hollywood | Jul 13, 2026, 03:37 PM ISTVeteran actor Sam Neill, best known for the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at 78 in Sydney. While his breakthrough role was as Dr Alan Grant in the 1993 film Jurassic Park, not many know that the role was first offered to Harrison Ford.
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Sunila, wife of music legend Pyarelal Sharma, dies at 78; funeral held in Mumbai
Entertainment | Jul 13, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTWife of renowned music director Pyarelal Sharma, Sunila Sharma breathed her last at the ripe age of 78 on July 12, 2026.
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Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78, family says actor remained cancer-free
Hollywood | Jul 13, 2026, 03:40 PM ISTVeteran actor Sam Neill, best known for the Jurassic Park franchise, has died at the age of 78 in Sydney. His family said his death was sudden and unexpected, adding that he had remained cancer free after undergoing treatment for aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Malayalam actor SI Rajasekharan passes away at 74, Mammootty pays last respects
Regional Cinema | Jul 13, 2026, 11:29 AM ISTThe well-known Malayalam film artist SI Rajasekharan who had played notable characters of police officers in films has died at the age of 74 in his home town of Kottayam.