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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicDeath anniversary

Topic: death anniversary

Prithviraj Kapoor’s Sikandar was banned in British cantonments because it was nationalist

Sohrab Modi’s Sikandar was made on an epic scale and released during a period of war and upheaval in India.

Ismail Merchant, the filmmaker who gave the world a new lens to look at Indians

A look back at Ismail Merchant's life & partnership with James Ivory, which produced 50 films, 31 Oscar nominations & 6 Oscars.

Congress leaders and party workers pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi paid homage to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary on Tuesday...

Vijay Tendulkar: The titan of Marathi theatre who shattered taboos with his pen

ThePrint remembers celebrated playwright Vijay Tendulkar, who passed away on 19 May 2008, on his 11th death anniversary.

Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya, the Marxist who explained philosophy by linking it with science

On his death anniversary, ThePrint recalls the life of Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya and his contributions to the history of philosophical thought and scientific ideas.

Ustad Alla Rakha, whom the world hailed as ‘Einstein’ & ‘Picasso’ of the tabla

Tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha was one of the key figures who took Indian classical music to the West, and was also father and teacher to Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Periyar, the ‘South Indian Socrates’ who smashed Brahminical patriarchy

On his 45th death anniversary, a look at legacy of Dravidian patriarch Periyar who worked against caste discrimination & superstition.

Remembering ‘Dadamoni’ Ashok Kumar: A perfectionist actor, homoeopath & ‘wacky’ gentleman

Ashok Kumar, who died on 10 December 2001, was the first star of Hindi cinema, and is credited with many other firsts.

Aruna Asaf Ali, a fiercely independent freedom fighter who defied Mahatma Gandhi

On her death anniversary, remembering the woman who gave the Quit India Movement its iconic image and was known for her independent streak.

How this simple, God-loving Indian Muslim left behind such an enduring legacy

All communities loved and trusted him, but he rose to be the Muslim most loved by India's Hindu majority in our entire history, possibly since Mughal Emperor Akbar.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.