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Sunanda Pushkar Tharoor cremated

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 21:47

The mortal remains of Sunanda Pushkar, who was found dead in mysterious circumstances at a luxury hotel last night, were consigned to flames on Saturday in presence of her family members.

Bengal gang-rape victim cremated amid political row

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 23:19

A 16-year-old girl, who died after she was twice raped by a gang and set ablaze, was Wednesday cremated amid a raging political row over what protestors called police attempt at her "forcible cremation".

Chinese officials set corpse ablaze in cremation row

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 16:36

Officials in a Chinese village today dug up and set fire to a man`s corpse after his family ignored their demand that he be cremated rather than buried, state media reported.

Post-funeral rituals of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar at Mysore Palace today

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 11:56

Mysore Palace will mark the post-funeral rituals of 60-year-old Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, who dies of cardiac arrest at a private hospital earlier this month.

Will Indian Merchant Navy captain be released for his only child`s cremation?

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 10:14

Monday will be a very crucial day for the aggrieved family of Indian Merchant Navy Captain Sunil James as a Togo court is set to decide whether he will be allowed to return home to perform the last rites of his only son.

India trying to get jailed sailor back for son`s last rites: MEA

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 15:06

The Ministry of External Affairs has said it is trying to make arrangements to get jailed merchant Navy captain Sunil James back to perform the last rites of his 11-month-old son Vivaan.

Gujarat DGP Amitabh Pathak cremated

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 10:04

Gujarat DGP Amitabh Pathak, who died on Saturday in Thailand, was cremated on Sunday with police honours.

21 bodies cremated at Kedarnath

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 20:06

Twenty-one bodies were extricated on Wednesday from tonnes of debris lying in Kedarnath and consigned to flames after necessary rituals.

Arun Nehru cremated, Sonia`s grandson performs final rites

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 17:57

Arun Nehru, former union minister, was cremated here today in the presence of Sonia Gandhi and her family, including her 13-year-old grandson Raihan who lit the pyre.

Legendary actor Pran cremated

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 09:53

Legendary actor Pran, who passed away Friday night at the Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, after prolonged illness, has been cremated.

Need to promote eco friendly cremations: Activist

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 12:04

There is a need to promote eco-friendly cremations using LPG as mode of fuel, according to environmental activist Vijay Limaye.

Bad weather hampers cremation of bodies in Kedarnath

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 17:07

Inclement weather badly hampered cremation of bodies and removal of debris at Kedarnath Friday.