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Bharathiraja: A towering titan who injected raw, rural realism into Tamil cinemaRenowned filmmaker P Bharathiraja passed away at 84. He transformed Tamil cinema by bringing rural realism to the screen. Bharathiraja was ...
Salman Khan gets emotional after final farewell at friend's funeral. Who was Kumod Raney?Salman Khan was seen visibly emotional as he attended the funeral of close family friend Kumud Rane in Mumbai. Joined by his mother Salma K...
In 2006, archaeologists unsealed a Peruvian tomb and found a tattooed woman buried with war clubs and gold crowns, revealing a powerful woman from a lost civilizationArchaeologists unearthed a tattooed woman, the Lady of Cao, in Peru. Her burial revealed she was a powerful Moche leader, not a sacrifice. ...
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
In 2025, museum researchers preparing an exhibition turned over a clay model and found a handprint, and it wasn't just a smudge: It changed what we know about ancient Egyptian makersA remarkable 4,000-year-old handprint was uncovered on an ancient Egyptian soul house, showcased at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This striking f...
Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Body cremated in Bhopal after AIIMS team conducts second autopsyTwisha Sharma's body was cremated in Bhopal following a second post-mortem. The High Court ordered the fresh examination after her family r...
Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The vir...
Why has the Vatican warned the Society of St. Pius X about excommunication and what happens when a person dies while excommunicated?Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bis...
Manipur: Bodies of two children killed in April bomb attack taken from morgueThe bodies of a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister, killed in a Manipur bomb attack, were finally taken for last rites after 25...
‘I saw her from outside. Within minutes, she was gone’: Mumtaz recalls her last memory of Asha BhosleActress Mumtaz recalled her final moments with singer Asha Bhosle. Mumtaz visited Bhosle in the hospital but could not meet her. She learne...
'World will always remember his service to society': PM Modi pays tribute to Pope FrancisPrime Minister Narendra Modi said the world will remember Pope Francis' service. President Droupadi Murmu paid homage at the Vatican. She w...
Pope Francis funeral: Donald Trump to Emmanuel Macron, these world leaders set to attend ceremonyPope Francis funeral is scheduled to take place in Vatican City on April 26. The ceremony is slated to begin at 8 am (GMT). It will take pl...
A farewell like no other: Pope Francis overhauled his own funeral plans, signaling a major departure from papal norms; here’s what will be different this timePope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, had planned a simpler funeral. He chose burial outside the Vatican at Rome's Santa Maria Ma...
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh's funeral at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday: MHAThe last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh will be conducted at 11:45 am Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat crematorium with State ...
Bengal: Post-poll violence victim Abhijit Sarkar's funeral rites performed in KolkataFour months after his death, mortal remains of deceased BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar, who was allegedly killed in post-poll violence in Kolkat...
'Singing moon' SP Balasubramaniam laid to rest with full state honours at his farm house in Chennai24 police personnel gave a gun salute and later the body was lowered into a deep pit and buried.
Lockdown: Startup to launch online funeral management serviceThe objective behind this service is to provide a "one-stop solution" to the families and give them support in their hard times and help th...
Vajpayee's state funeral at Smriti Sthal; 7 day mourning declared, flag to be flown at half mastIt has been decided that seven days of state mourning will be observed throughout India from August 16-22, both days inclusive.
Rs 11 crore bid to light Jain monk’s funeral pyreJains offering huge sums to carry out the last rites of saints may not be new, but Sunday's bidding is believed to have broken all previous...
Funeral startup Moksh-Shil lets you grieve in peaceDesai’s personal tragedy prompted her to start the venture, when she realised how unprepared urban families are in dealing with such traged...