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‘BREAKING:’ Mother of over 1400 orphans Sindhutai Sapkal passes away

January 4, 2022, 10:45 PM

Karan Pareek | Pune

Veteran social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, who was popularly known as Mai? for adopting over 1400 orphans, passed away in Pune, on Tuesday, January 4.
Padma Shri awardee Sindhutai Sapkal breathed her last at the Galaxy Care Hospital in Pune today.
The 74-year-old was admitted to the hospital more than a month ago. As per sources, she died of a heart attack at 8.10 pm, today.
Sapkal, who was loved and respected across the nation, ran an orphanage – Sanmati Bal Niketan Sanstha in Pune.
Sapkal had adopted more than 1,400 orphans over her long career and has had received several awards for her social service.

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Renowned singer KK passes away at 53

Published

1 month ago

May 31, 2022

Amar Ashok Jajoo | Kolkata

KK passed away at the age of 53 in Kolkata

Renowned playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away at the age of 53 in Kolkata. The singer performed at Nazul Mancha auditorium on Tuesday (May 31). He went to his hotel after his performance and collapsed. He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at around 10:30 pm, where he was declared brought dead by the doctors. The exact cause of his death is unknown as of now.

Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022

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Ambedkar Jayanti: Rare photos of Dr BR Ambedkar that also include his Nagpur visit…

Published

3 months ago

April 14, 2022

Radhika Dhawad | Nagpur

On the occasion of Dr Ambedkar’s Jayanti, we bring you some rare pictures including some, in which he even visited Nagpur…

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and was also India’s First Minister for Law and Justice.

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Australian cricket legend Shane Warne passes away at 52

Published

4 months ago

March 4, 2022

Amar Ashok Jajoo | Mumbai

Shane Warne

Shane Warne, the legendary Australian spinner, passed away at the age of 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack, his management has confirmed.

A statement by the managenent read: “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”

More details are awaited.