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Padma Shri Awardee and Environmentalist Tulsi Gowda Passes Away

Ankola: Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Tulsi Gowda (86) has passed away due to age-related ailments. A resident of Honnalli village in Ankola taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Tulsi Gowda was affectionately known as the “Tree Mother” for her unparalleled contributions to the environment. Life and Achievements: Tulsi Gowda belonged to the Halakki tribal community…

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Legendary Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away: A Great Loss to the World of Music

San Francisco, December 15: Renowned tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on Sunday (Dec 15) at a hospital in San Francisco. The 73-year-old musician succumbed to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, as confirmed by an official statement from his family. Conflicting reports about his health had surfaced earlier, with many hoping for his recovery. However, on…

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