Funeral

Zayed Khan breaks down at mother Zarine Khan’s funeral, last rites held according to Hindu rituals

Bollywood actor Zayed Khan was visibly emotional as he performed the final rites of his mother, former actress Zarine Khan, who passed away at 81 due to cardiac arrest earlier today.

Aquamation: 7 things to know about the eco-friendly funeral practice trending globally

Despite cultural barriers, environmental bodies and government agencies are exploring alternatives to cremation.

Indian family hosts wedding as Chinese neighbours hold funeral. Their mutual harmony wins hearts

Culturally, such a scenario is often fraught with tension as funerals are typically considered ominous, potentially casting a jinx on new couples, while the joyous atmosphere of a wedding is often deemed unsuitable for the solemnity required at a funeral.

Donald Trump wears blue to Pope Francis's funeral, sparks dress code debate

Donald Trump's choice of a dark blue suit and light blue tie at Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter's Basilica sparked controversy, as according to the Vatican's strict dress code, male attendees were required to wear 'dark' suits.

Himanta, Congress trade barbs on 'disrespect' to Manmohan Singh over funeral venue

The CM’s remarks came after the Congress accused the Centre of insulting Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by performing his last rites at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could be turned into his memorial.

Farah Khan's mother passes away: Rani Mukerji, Shilpa Shetty, Shiv Thakare, MC Stan, Bhushan Kumar and others arrive to pay last respects

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, along with her brother, director Sajid Khan, experienced a profound loss as their mother, Menaka Irani, passed away at the age of 79. Menaka Irani died on July 26, 2024, and the cause of her death remains undisclosed.

Tishaa Kumar funeral: Bhushan Kumar, Saiee Manjrekar, Riteish Deshmukh, Farah Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala and others arrive to pay their last respects

The Bollywood fraternity recently came together to mourn the untimely demise of Tishaa Kumar, the 21-year-old daughter of renowned actor Krishan Kumar. Tishaa, who lost her battle with cancer, was laid to rest with a somber ceremony that saw an outpouring of grief from both family and the film industry.

Japan prepares to bid farewell to slain Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral

Abe's killing at a July 8 campaign rally set off a flood of revelations about ties between lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) he once ran and the Unification Church, which critics call a cult, sparking a backlash against current premier Fumio Kishida.

Japan on high alert as it readies for ex-PM Shinzo Abe's state funeral

Police are taking extra precautions to ensure there is no gap in security given that Abe was gunned down despite the presence of police while the 67-year-old leader was giving an election speech on July 8 during campaigning for the House of Councillors election

PM Modi to leave for Japan to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said the duration of Modi’s visit from the time of his departure from Delhi will be around 12 to 16 hours. Kwatra said Modi will have a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and also meet Abe’s wife.

PM Narendra Modi to visit Japan on September 27 to attend funeral of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe

Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was shot dead on July 8 while delivering a campaign speech in western Japan ahead of the House of Councillors election on July 10.

Goodnight Ma'am | The world weeps as it says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II in funeral

The queen's funeral was marked by spectacular grandeur and intense emotion as the world said its final farewell to the monarch

Queen concludes final journey to be laid at rest at Windsor

The roughly 40-km route by road from Westminster Abbey in London, the site of a grand state funeral attended by thousands earlier in the day, to Windsor included the coffin processing by state gun carriage and then in the state hearse, a customised Jaguar, to the steps of the chapel.

Biden pays respects to Queen Elizabeth before funeral

Biden is among the scores of dignitaries and royals from across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas who will attend Monday's funeral.

President Murmu offers tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her state funeral

President Murmu, who is in London on a three-day visit to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II scheduled at Westminster Abbey on Monday, also signed a condolence book on behalf of the Indian government.

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is huge security challenge

Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the "hugely complex" policing operation is the biggest in the London force's history, surpassing the London 2012 Olympics.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on September 19 after 4 days of lying in state

Prior to the State Funeral, the late British monarch will lie-in-state at Westminster Hall nearby for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects.

'We bid adieu merrily': Kerala family after photo of them smiling at funeral went viral

"The people who cannot acknowledge the picture are those who have seen only tears after death," said a relative.

PM Narendra Modi to attend state funeral for former Japan PM Shinzo Abe on September 27: Japanese media

Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was fatally shot on July 8 while the 67-year-old leader was delivering a campaign speech in western Japan ahead of the House of Councillors election on July 10.

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first prime minister dies

Lee had been hospitalised at the Singapore General Hospital for severe pneumonia since February 5. In a statement issued on Monday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Lee passed away peacefully at the Singapore General Hospital at 3.18 am (local time), the Straits Times reported.