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Physicist Rohini Godbole. She predicted the Drees-Godbole Effect for particle colliders while compelling male scientists to count the missing women in their midst.

Rohini Godbole (1952-2024): The physicist who refused to choose between science and justice

She died as she lived—pursuing both particle physics and gender justice with equal passion at the Indian Institute of Science.

Nandita Jayaraj

G.N. Saibaba in Hyderabad on August 23, 2024.

G.N. Saibaba’s death is an injustice

What was the real crime of Saibaba? He constantly raised his voice for the human rights of the weak, the oppressed and the wronged by the system.

Remembering Ratan, the noble businessman

He leaves behind a legacy of humility, innovation, and social responsibility.

Ratan Tata (1937-2024): Corporate titan who turned India’s biggest conglomerate into global powerhouse

Tata was a pioneer in transforming the Tata Group through acquisitions, while also fostering philanthropy and innovation in India’s economy.

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Kris Kristofferson performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset during the Glastonbury Festival in Britain, on June 23, 2017.

Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024): The Rhodes scholar who became Nashville’s rebel poet

Kristofferson’s dual career as a respected songwriter and Hollywood actor cemented his status as a cultural icon who lived life on his own terms.

Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay

Death of a Daku: How Hanif Kureshi radically altered the Indian street

His work, which often played with time and language, challenged the elitism of art galleries and brought creativity to the masses.

Sanchita Khurana

Sitaram Yechury (1952-2024): Everyone’s favourite comrade

A celebrated parliamentarian who commanded respect across political divides and brought together diverse political forces to fight communalism.

T.K. Rajalakshmi

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CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury addresses a foundation stone laying ceremony of the building of Jyoti Basu Centre For Social Studies and Research, at Kolkata, January 17, 2024.

Sitaram Yechury Speaks: Interviews with Frontline

The communist leader’s insights on democracy, economy, and social change.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury addressing a public meeting in Vijayawada in November 2023. The veteran Marxist leader passed away on September 12 at the age of 72.

Sitaram Yechury (1952-2024): Veteran communist leader dies at 72

A former Rajya Sabha MP, he led the CPI(M) as general secretary since 2015 and played a significant role in the formation of the INDIA bloc.

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A.G. Noorani in New Delhi on January 17, 2005

A.G. Noorani: Architect of the ‘Kashmir Formula’

He defended Sheikh Abdullah, drafted peace plans, and loved Wazwan cuisine—the scholar-lawyer’s interest in Kashmir went beyond his professional duty.

Iftikhar Gilani

A. G. Noorani in New Delhi on April 23, 2010.

A.G. Noorani (1930-2024): A polymath passes on

“Ghafoorbhai” was one of the sharpest minds on constitutional law. He leaves behind a vast legacy of legal scholarship and incisive journalism.

T.K. Rajalakshmi

A.G. Noorani is remembered as an intellectual who upheld the principles of democracy and constitutionalism throughout his long and distinguished career.

A.G. Noorani (1930-2024): Remembering the eminent constitutional expert and prolific writer

A long-term contributor to Frontline, Noorani was widely respected for his insightful analysis on constitutional and human rights issues.

James Baldwin at a press conference in London on February 22, 1965, where he spoke about assassination of Malcolm X., the Black American nationalist leader, who was shot and killed in Harlem on as he addressed a meeting of his supporters.

James Baldwin: The guiding star

A century after his birth, the writer-activist’s searing insights on race, love, and justice continue to illuminate our path through troubled times.

Yogesh Maitreya

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. The fact that Bhattacharjee was willing to risk everything for the sake of his dream and did not lose his simplicity and integrity at the height of power speaks of his greatness.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee (1944-2024): Poet-politician who dreamed of an industrial renaissance for West Bengal

In an era of high-decibel politics, Bhattacharjee’s integrity, intellectual prowess, and modest lifestyle set a standard for leadership.

Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay

R. Sampanthan, the second Tamil who was Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka’s parliament, was a powerful voice inside and outside the House.

R. Sampanthan (1933-2024): A pragmatic voice for Tamil rights in Sri Lanka

The veteran politician advocated for Tamil rights within a united Sri Lanka, and his demise leaves a void in the country’s quest for reconciliation.

R.K. Radhakrishnan

Renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare in Tirana. The Albanian writer and playwright died at the age of 88 on July 1.

Ismail Kadare (1936-2024): The writer who outsmarted a dictator

The Albanian novelist used metaphor to critique tyranny, gaining global acclaim.

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Donald Sutherland appears at the premiere of the film ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ at the 76th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in Italy, on Sept. 7, 2019.

Donald Sutherland (1935-2024): The greatest actor never nominated for an Oscar

A versatile genius, Sutherland crafted a seven-decade career spanning 200 roles where he played the sinister, the romantic, the offbeat, and beyond.

Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the Presidential palace in Ankara, Turkiye, on January 24, 2024.

Ebrahim Raisi (1960-2024): Iranian President who confronted the West

The news of Raisi’s death comes as Iran struggles with internal dissent and its relations with the wider world.

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Alice Munro on June 25, 2009, in Dublin.

Alice Munro (1931-2024): Tiller of the human heart

The Nobel-winning author understood reality better than any other writer—that it is a puzzle that cannot be definitively solved or pinned down.

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