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Death of Kathak Maestro Birju Maharaj marks end of era: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said the demise of legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj marks the end of an era

PM Modi expresses anguish over death of Kathak Maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish over the sudden death of Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj.In his tweet, Modi acknowledged Pandit Birju Maharaj's remarkable contribution to the Indian dance form."Extremely saddened after learning about the demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj, who gave Indian art a special recognition across the globe. It's an irreparable loss to the entire art world. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti," he tweeted.Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family on Monday after suffering breathlessness. He was 83.Reportedly, the Kathak exponent had been suffering from a kidney ailment and was under treatment for the past one month.

Legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj dies aged 83 in Delhi

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj died at his home in the early hours of Monday, his granddaughter said

Pandit Birju Maharaj, legendary Kathak dancer, dies of heart attack at 83

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj has passed away, news agency ANI reported on Monday. He was 83.

Family of four found dead in Delhi's Samaypur Badli: Police

Teams of the crime branch and the forensic unit were rushed to the spot

More businesspersons died by suicide than farmers in 2020, shows data

The business deaths included 4,226 vendors, 4,356 tradesmen and 3,134 individuals involved in other businesses

Vidisha incident: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his condolences to the kin of those who lost their lives after they fell into the well in the Ganjbasoda area in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha

Casualty count: India's Covid deaths cross 400,000 mark, shows data

In just over five weeks, from May 23 to July 1, the country reported 100,000 deaths from Covid even as the second wave waned

For first time since March 30, Rajasthan records no Covid-19 death

For the first time since March 30, Rajasthan on Thursday recorded no Covid-19 death, giving a sigh of relief to one and all

'Each pyre an unspeakable horror': Researcher in India Covid-19 crisis

Infections have been rising for months, creating exorbitant pressures on health personnel and infrastructure.

Former head of Mar Thoma Church Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom passes away

Former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest-serving bishop in India Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom died due to age-related ailments on Wednesday, a church spokesman said

Fact check: Climate change responsible for over 30% of all deaths in India

Since April 2010, water- and earth-based natural calamities caused 15,287 deaths in India