Obituary

Remembering Sugathakumari, the Malayalam poet who became the face of environmental activism in Kerala

Till Sugathakumari died, the poet-activist remained a guardian angel of Kerala’s forests, rivers, mountains, coastal regions, wildlife, and precious natural resources.

Ravi Belagere (1958-2020): Remembering a maverick whose journalism was both sensationalist and subversive

Ravi Belagere was a gifted individual with an intrinsic understanding of journalistic methods but, rather than restrict himself to being a writer and intellectual in an ordinary world — which he might have been — he used his skills in a darker world, and found himself transformed.

TN Krishnan's music is a lesson in the aesthetic value of restraint, for Carnatic artistes to reflect on and emulate

Noted violin maestro and Padma awardee TN Krishnan passed away in Chennai at the age of 92, on Monday, 2 November.

Chadwick Boseman passes away at 43: Actor who played Black icons before finding fame as Marvel superhero loses battle with colon cancer

Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, his publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press.

Balbir Singh Senior (1923-2020): Genial legend who wore his greatness lightly, remembering the man I knew a little

Balbir Singh Senior easily transcended that interviewee-interviewer divide. In a world where unabashed howling qualifies as confidence, Balbir taught us that quiet confidence resides in quiet simplicity.

Florian Schneider passes away at 73: Tracing Kraftwerk's enduring influence on music's greatest shapeshifters

On Wednesday, Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider died of cancer at the age of 73. In memory of this music icon, we look back at his work and pay tribute to the incredible legacy he left behind.

Remembering Zarina Hashmi: Simplicity and meditativeness of artist's minimalist style are timeless

Zarina Hashmi's personal life, in which themes of home, displacement, belongingness and exile were paramount, shaped her art practice as well.

Kobe Bryant dead: Black Mamba's inspirational life left lasting legacy for sporting world

Bryant retired as the Lakers' franchise leader in points, games played, 3-pointers and steals no small feats on a franchise that has employed many of the greatest players in basketball history.

Neil Peart, pyrotechnical drummer and high-concept lyricist for Canadian progressive rock trio Rush, passes away at 67

Neil Peart’s lyrics transformed the band’s songs into multi-section suites exploring science fiction, magic and philosophy

Kerala-born, Karachi-based activist BM Kutty's demise further diminishes movement for peace between India-Pakistan

The movement for peace between India and Pakistan will be severely diminished by BM Kutty's demise, but his optimism and humour will remain as a guiding light. His life in Pakistan is also a reflection of a different relationship with our neighbour, of an era without visas and more trust and positivity, and that is the legacy he leaves behind.