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Ad, theatre veteran Burjor Patel passes away

In his long career spanning over six decades in the Gujarati theatre and ad world, Birhor had worked with The Statesman of Kolkata and the Khaleej Times of Dubai…reports Asian Lite News.

January 5, 2022

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Adieu General! An Outstanding 43-Year Career

As CDS, General Rawat facilitated indigenisation of weapons and equipment to the maximum extent possible while formulating the overall defence acquisition plan for the three services. After 43 years in service, Chief

December 8, 2021

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Indian journalist Vinod Dua passes away

A generation has grown up seeing Vinod Dua, back in 1974, anchoring ‘Yuva Manch’, Doordarshan’s popular programme for young people in the age of black-and-white television…reports Asian Lite News. The pioneering and

December 5, 2021

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Renowned oncologist M. Krishnan Nair dies at 81

He is credited for starting the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) in the state capital and went on to be its first director, a post he held for numerous years, before retiring…reports Asian

October 28, 2021

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PM Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies

Senior figures from across the political spectrum, including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, have sent their condolences to Johnson…reports Asian Lite News. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s mother has passed away at

September 14, 2021

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Geelani, a hawk among separatist leaders, passes away

Considered to be a hawk among the separatists, he opposed all Track II talks between Delhi and the Kashmiri separatist leadership…reports Asian Lite News. Veteran Kashmiri separatist leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani,

September 2, 2021

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Tribal rights activist Stan Swamy dies awaiting bail

He added that early on Saturday, the 84-year-old activist — hailing from Trichy in Tamil Nadu — had suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be revived…reports Asian Lite News. Ailing octogenarian

July 6, 2021

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Kerala ‘Iron Lady’ Gouri Amma Passes Away

Gouri was 102-year-old and was admitted to a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram for the treatment of her age-related ailments, reports Asian Lite News Often referred to as the ‘Iron Lady in Kerala politics,

May 11, 2021

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OBIT: Soli Sorabjee By Sarosh Zaiwalla

SAROSH ZAIWALLA: We have lost a kind noble Soul who has left for his heavenly abode today. In his passing my firm and I have lost a well-wisher, supporter and a friend

April 30, 2021

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