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Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Swedish multinational furniture retailer IKEA. (Photo: AP)

Founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad dies at 91

Kamprad died on Saturday at his home in Smaland, in southern Sweden, the chain's Swedish unit, IKEA Sverige, said on...

29 Jan 2018 11:31 AM IST

$Often called the \Mother of the Nation\ and \Mama Winnie,\ Madikizela-Mandela fought to keep South Africas anti-apartheid struggle in the international spotlight while her husband, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned. (Photo: AP)$ World

Huge crowds turn out for Madikizela-Mandela's final journey

Thousands of mourners packed a 40,000-seat stadium to celebrate the powerful figure who was buried as a national hero.

14 April 2018 5:25 PM IST

Chinese-American architect I M Pei posing for a portrait in front of the Louvre glass pyramid, which he designed, in the museums Napoleon Courtyard, prior to its inauguration in Paris. (Photo: AP)

Life

I M Pei: Iconic architect of the Louvre Pyramid passes away

The legendary architect was known to thoroughly research his projects and firmly believed in the art of architecture.

17 May 2019 2:40 PM IST

In this September 2, 2016 file photo, Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor waves to fans at the inauguration of the BRICS Film Festival at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi. Rishi Kapoor lost his battle with cancer and died in Mumbai on Thursday, April 30, 2020. (PTI)

Entertainment

Rishi Kapoor: Forever Bobby despite all those other things

A natural actor who never received the writer-backed support many of his contemporaries enjoyed

1 May 2020 9:16 AM IST

World

Israeli historian, activist Zeev Sternhell dies at 85

A publicly engaged academic, Sternhell headed the Hebrew University's political science department and was a professor...

21 Jun 2020 4:11 PM IST

Shirley Ann Grau during a 2003 interview at her home in Metairie, La. (AP)

Books

Pulitzer winning novelist Shirley Ann Grau passes away at 91

Grau won the 1965 Pulitzer Prize for her fourth book 'The Keepers of the House'

6 Aug 2020 2:20 PM IST

Former Attorney General and Constitutional law expert Soli Sorabjee. (PTI File)

India

Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee dies of COVID-19

The 91-year-old had served as the Attorney General for India from 1989-90 and then from 1998-2004

30 April 2021 11:25 AM IST

Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak (PTI Photo)

Opinion

AA Edit | An obituary in era of fake news

Today, the world woke up to the grim news that former Zimbabwean cricket legend Heath Streak had passed away.

24 Aug 2023 12:04 AM IST

Stephen Hawking said he was particularly concerned about Mr Trumps environment policy.

Life

Famous quotes from Stephen Hawking that you should read

From his views on why the universe exists to his purpose in life, illness and death, we share some of the most poignant...

14 March 2018 4:36 PM IST

Despite having fled Iran following its 1979 Islamic Revolution, Shayegan had returned in recent years to live out his final days at home. (Photo: AP)

Life

Famed Iranian philosopher Shayegan dies at age 83

Iranian philosopher who challenged Western domination of philosophical thought died following a stroke.

22 March 2018 3:09 PM IST

Aldiss was awarded the title of Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II (Photo: Youtube screengrab/ RCN TV)

Life

Influential UK sci-fi author Brian Aldiss passes away

His works include Greybeard and Helliconia trilogy, centered on a planet in which seasons last for centuries.

22 Aug 2017 6:12 PM IST

Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Kanwar Pal Singh Gill. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

India

Ex-Punjab DGP Supercop' K P S Gill passes away

As per doctors, Gill was suffering from End-Stage Kidney Failure and significant Ischemic Heart Disease.

26 May 2017 5:19 PM IST