Some worry Nelson Mandela’s death might stir racial tensions

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 18:36

South Africans united in mourning for Nelson Mandela on Friday, but some feared the anti-apartheid hero`s death could leave their country vulnerable again to racial and social tensions that he did so much to pacify.

Nelson Mandela in his own words

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 17:52

Nelson Mandela, who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in his long struggle to dismantle the apartheid regime in South Africa and served as its first black president, died at his home here today at the age of 95 after a protracted illness.

RIP Nelson Mandela: Tributes pour in, `Madiba` trends on Twitter

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 17:33

Hashtag R.I.P Mandela (#RIPNelsonMandela) was the top trending topic on Twitter on Friday following the death of global anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela`s sacrifices will continue to inspire generations: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:30

Condoling death of Nelson Mandela, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said world has lost an iconic symbol of freedom and his struggle and sacrifices would continue to inspire generations.

Dalai Lama sorry he missed meeting Nelson Mandela in 2011

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:19

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama called off a trip to South Africa as it was "inconvenient" for that country`s government to grant him a visa and missed a chance to meet Nelson Mandela again.

For Kashmiris, Nelson Mandela an icon of righteousness

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 15:48

The death of South Africa`s iconic anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela has saddened many Kashmiris, who saw him as a symbol of steadfast commitment against injustice.

Nelson Mandela`s magic: The shirts, humour and empathy

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 15:39

South Africans called it "Madiba magic" after his clan name -- Nelson Mandela`s quirky mix of grandeur and simplicity, his ready quips, his ability to relate to the poor.

Cabinet condoles Nelson Mandela`s death

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 14:28

The Union Cabinet condoled the death of Nelson Mandela and decided to observe five-day national mourning as a mark of respect for the South African leader, informed sources said.

Nelson Mandela`s body moved to military hospital

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 13:45

Former South African president Nelson Mandela’s body has been taken to a military hospital in Pretoria, a media report said.

Nelson Mandela: Global statesman and peace icon

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:50

Globally respected as a symbol of resistance against injustice, Nelson Mandela brought an end to the much-despised apartheid regime in South Africa while spreading the spirit of freedom in the rest of Africa.

Nelson Mandela no more: As events unfolded on Friday

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 09:31

Nelson Mandela, who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in his long struggle to dismantle the apartheid regime in South Africa and served as its first black president, died at his home here today at the age of 95 after a protracted illness.