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Shibu Soren (1944-2025): Tribals lose their icon

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JMM co-founder Shibu Soren, the face of the agitation for Jharkhand’s formation, was a messiah for the tribals, particularly Santhals

Economist and House of Lords Peer Meghnad Desai Dies

The Vadodara born thinker was one of those rare figures who straddled the worlds of academia and politics

VS Achuthanandan (1923-2025): The Relentless Rebel

The CPM stalwart defied his party to stand by the common man

VS Achuthanandan (1923-2025): The reluctant iconoclast of Indian communism

Defiant and enduring, he stood his ground through decades of bruising factional wars

Frederick Forsyth (1938-2025) rewrote the art of spy writing

In career spanning dozens of popular books and films, the former pilot-turned-reporter-turned author entertained millions with gripping plots and unforgettable characters

Renowned Documentary Photographer Sebastião Salgado Dies

The Brazilian photographer highlighted the injustices and wonders of the world in his black-and-white images

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938-2025): A Man of Science and Letters

The astrophysicist made the mysteries of the universe easy to understand

Noted Astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar (1938 – 2025) Dies in Pune

Jayant Narlikar was a renowned institution builder and science communicator

K Kasturirangan (1940-2025): Unlimited by Space

The former ISRO chairman laid the foundation for the spectacular success of the agency

Reformer Pope Francis dies aged 88

The first pope from the Americas dared to confront contentious issues

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