Noted Malayalam writer Punathil Kunjabdulla dead at 77
Kozhikode, Kerala-- Hugely popular writer and novelist Punathil Kunjabdulla, passed away here on Friday, said a family member. He was 77.
A medical doctor by...
Obituary: Girija Devi: Queen of Thumri, jewel of Hindustani classical music
Kolkata--Gifted with a resonating magical voice that captivated the refined listeners of Hindustani classical music for generations, Girija Devi played a key part in...
Noted Malayalam film director I.V. Sasi dead at 67
Chennai--Acclaimed Malayalam film director I.V. Sasi, who was instrumental in the success stories of superstars Mammootty, Mohanlal and Jayan, died here on Tuesday, according...
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro director Kundan Shah dead at 69
Mumbai--Filmmaker Kundan Shah, who gave Indian cinema a different brand of humour with the cult black comedy "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" and subsequently television...
Obituary: Hugh Hefner: Not only a hedonist and purveyor of sex
By Vikas Datta
His conservative parents wanted him to become a missionary - and he did, but not the sort that they might have anticipated....
Sujyothi Shetty of Andover passes away at 68
ANDOVER, MA--Mrs. Sujyothi “Sue” Shetty passed away on Tuesday, Septebmer 26, 2017. She was 68, and was married to Dr. Santosh “Sam” Shetty, who...
Noted Kannada singer L.N. Shastri dead at 45
Bengaluru--Popular Kannada playback singer and music composer L.N. Shastri died on Wednesday at his residence here due to cancer. He was 46.
"Shastri's demise is...
Obituary: Jerry Lewis: The Hollywood comedian who even impressed the French
By Vikas Datta
Even if you haven't seen any of his films, every time you see a cinematic depiction of a socially inept but lovelorn...
Indian-origin lawyer dies after being hit by train in California
Washington--An Indian-origin lawyer died after he was hit by a train at a crossing in a northern California town.
Kirtee Kapoor, the head of Davis...
Dasari Narayana Rao cremated with state honours
Hyderabad-- Veteran film director and former Union Minister of State Dasari Narayana Rao was cremated with state honours near here on Wednesday.
Leading film personalities,...
