Inmemorium

My meeting with temperamental math genius Shakuntala Devi

Shakuntala Devi was a brutally honest, temperamental genius passionate about numbers, recollects Kamala Thiagarajan.

Karunanidhi did more for Tamil film industry than any other CM; DMK chief 'saw cinema as medium for reform'

DMK chief Karunanidhi was the first to introduce a “tax-free’” status for films with Tamil titles. He had more friends in the industry than Jayalalithaa as he genuinely liked the company of actors, directors and producers.

Asma Jahangir dies at 66: Pakistan human rights activist fought for persecuted minorities, opposed military regime

Noted Pakistani lawyer and haman rights activist Asma Jahangir passed away on Sunday after a cardiac arrest, media reports said.

Arjan Singh, hero of 1965 war, remembered: Marshal of Indian Air Force's glittering career in and out of uniform

As we mourn Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh's death, let us look back at his illustrious life.

Ashwin Sundar tragedy: Driver Aditya Patel pays homage to ‘fearless competitor and dear friend’

Driver Aditya Patel pays tribute to Ashwin Sundar, who he has known since the early 2000s. The duo had been friends off the track and rivals on it.

With Danish star Erland Kops’ death at the age of 80, badminton loses a legend

Erland Kops, Denmark’s pride and joy, was the first male badminton player to win seven All England singles titles between 1958 and 1967

RIP Arnold Palmer: ‘The King’ of golf will be best remembered for bringing the sport to the masses

Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Arnold Palmer, the beloved golf legend, dies at 87 in US

Arnold Palmer, the golf great whose charisma and common touch made him adored by a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army," died Sunday at the age of 87, the US Golf Association said.

RIP Chyna: Former WWE star found dead, wrestling world shocked

Former professional wrestler and reality television personality Chyna was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on Wednesday

Gone too soon: Brain behind @AapChutiyeHain, Akhil Mehta commits suicide, Twitter mourns

It was a sad day for Twitter as news appeared of the brain behind the funny handle @AapChutiyeHain, Akhil Mehta, committing suicide because he suffered from severe depression.