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Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal Titan, Human Rights Defender, and Voice of Conscience Passes Away

Kenya has lost one of its brightest legal minds, a resolute defender of justice, and a deeply principled voice in matters of national conscience. Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 84. His death marks the end of a monumental chapter in Kenya’s legal, human rights, and democratic… Continue reading Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal Titan, Human Rights Defender, and Voice of Conscience Passes Away

Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa

The celebrated author’s passing in December 2024 marks the end of an era December 25 holds significance for many reasons. However, in 2024, it brought the sorrowful news of another star fading from the already struggling intellectual and literary horizon of an increasingly materialistic society. The passing of Bapsi Sidhwa — a celebrated novelist, impactful… Continue reading Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa

Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95

Dr. Rustom Soonawala, a distinguished gynaecologist noted for his work in women’s health and family planning, passed away at 95. His invention of the polyethylene IUD and significant contributions to infertility treatments were groundbreaking. Respected for his dedication, he was a medical advisor at Breach Candy Hospital and remained active in the profession until recently.… Continue reading Dr. Rustom Soonawala passes away at 95

Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86

The patriarch of a powerful family, his Tata Group put an indelible stamp on Indian life while acquiring British brand names like Tetley Tea and Jaguar. Ratan Tata outside his home in Mumbai in 2021. He preferred to stay out of the limelight and projected a public image of a shy loner. Credit…Atul Loke for… Continue reading Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86

How Madam Bhikaiji Cama became the first Indian to raise the tricolour abroad

Born into privilege, Madam Cama could have enjoyed a life of ease. Instead, she founded the Paris Indian Society to support revolutionaries in exile and became the first Indian to hoist the tricolour flag on foreign soil. It was Bikaji Cama who brought VD Savarkar’s words back to India through his smuggled book, The First… Continue reading How Madam Bhikaiji Cama became the first Indian to raise the tricolour abroad

Portrait Unveiled to Honour Lord Bilimoria’s Decade-Long Term as Chancellor of the University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham unveiled a portrait to commemorate Lord Karan Bilimoria’s remarkable ten-year tenure as Chancellor. Lord Bilimoria, the first Indian-born Chancellor of a Russell Group university in Great Britain, has stepped down, leaving behind a legacy of transformative leadership. The portrait, crafted by Benjamin Sullivan, a renowned portrait artist and the youngest person… Continue reading Portrait Unveiled to Honour Lord Bilimoria’s Decade-Long Term as Chancellor of the University of Birmingham

When many fell silent in difficult times, Fali Nariman was nation’s voice: CJI DY Chandrachud

The CJI was speaking at a full-court reference held at the Supreme Court today in honour of Fali Nariman, who passed away on February 21, 2024. Article by Debayan Roy | Bar And Bench Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Thursday spoke about the impact that late veteran jurist and Senior Advocate Fali… Continue reading When many fell silent in difficult times, Fali Nariman was nation’s voice: CJI DY Chandrachud

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