Current Affairs - Obituary

Dattajirao Gaekwad, renowned for his resilience, elegance, and sportsmanship, passed away at 95. His legacy in Indian cricket history extends beyond statistics, reflecting the spirit of the game he epitomized.

Kelvin Kiptum, the men’s marathon world record holder, tragically died in a traffic accident on February 12, 2024. At only 24 years old, Kiptum had set a new world record of 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon in October, showcasing his immense talent and potential in road running.

Farooq Nazki, a revered poet, broadcaster, and distinguished recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy in Kashmiri literature. In 1995, he received the Sahitya Academy award for his book of poetry titled Naar Hyutun Kanzal Wanas (Fire in the Eyelashes) in the Kashmiri language literature. He was also awarded the State Cultural Academy Award for this work and Lafz Lafz Noha.

Rana Talwar, the former CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, was the first Asian to head a global bank. His recent demise at the age of 76 was confirmed by real estate giant DLF. Talwar had a distinguished career in the banking sector, starting with Citibank India in 1969 and later becoming a leader in retail businesses across various regions.

Dr Nitya Anand, the individual behind the creation of India's first oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli,' passed away at 99 in Lucknow. His groundbreaking work in developing Saheli, a unique birth control pill without steroids or hormones, has left a lasting impact on reproductive health in India.