Inmemoriam

Yuan Longping: Millions in China mourn 'father of hybrid rice' who helped curb famine in the country

Yuan’s research made him a national hero and a symbol of dogged scientific pursuit in China

Remembering Sunderlal Bahuguna: How the activist's life and Satyagraha for nature founded India's ecology movement

The Satyagraha for the forest came from a deep love for the forest. Chipko and Sunderlal Bahuguna received the Alternative Nobel Prize in 1987. In 2009, he was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan.

A tribute to TS Shanbhag, who fuelled generations of readers' indulgences at Bengaluru's Premier Book Shop

Shanbhag’s Premier Book Shop was always chaotic and there was simply not enough space for the books stored. There would also be people standing about and reading without buying, something he never objected to.

Journalist Shashi Baliga passes away: A student remembers his teacher and mentor's most valuable lessons

Shashi Baliga, a prominent journalist, was my professor at the Xavier Institute of Communication, and mentor, till she passed away on 2 May, after a month-long battle with coronavirus.

'Flying Finn' Hannu Mikkola, one of the greatest rally drivers of all time, passes away aged 78

Mikkola’s sons paid tribute to him on social media late Friday along with other racing veterans such as World Rally champions Carlos Sainz, Sebastien Ogier and Petter Solberg.

Shammi Kapoor – Living and dancing in Heaven

It is rare to see such a huge turnout for a funeral in Bollywood, but Kapoor was an exception – adored and loved by all in the film business and outside of it.

MF Husain: From four annas to a million dollars

MF Husain became famous for both his paintings and the controversies around them. He left India but rarely expressed any bitterness about spending his last days in exile.

Rush Limbaugh, US talk-radio's Conservative provocateur, dies of cancer at 70

Last month, Limbaugh tried to minimise Donald Trump’s influence on his supporters who had attacked the US Capitol, saying that Democrats are 'lying'

Chick Corea, jazz keyboardist, innovator and one-time bandmate of Miles Davis', dies at 79

He kept up a busy touring schedule well into his late 70s, and his performances often combined reunions with longtime associates and collaborations with younger accompanists

Ex-West Indies cricketer Ezra Moseley passes away aged 63; CWI leads tributes to fast bowler

The 63-year-old, who played two Tests and one one-day internationals, was hit by a car at a road junction near Bridgetown while out riding his bicycle.