In memory of one of India's finest public servants

August 10, 2011 12:01

Seasoned bureaucrat P C Alexander, a close aide of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, died of cancer at a hospital here today at the age of 90. Alexander, who had served as governor of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, was undergoing treatment at Madras Medical Mission Hospital for the last few weeks and breathed his last this morning, hospital sources said. He is survived by wife, two sons and two daughters.

Read his interview to rediff.com's Archana Masih.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Over 30 flamingos killed as flight hits them in Mumbai; activists seek probe

So far, carcasses of 32 flamingos have been recovered from Ghatkopar area, the police said.

Can they finally end Nadal, Djokovic dominance?

Zverev and Rublev among dark horses for French Open

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

Nadal back to happy hunting ground for last dance

'If I feel ready, I'm going to try to be there and fight for the things I have been fighting for the last 15 years, (even) if now seems impossible.'

Terror attack plot: NIA charges Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh, 3 aides

The action marks a big leap in NIA's efforts to destroy sleeper cells operated by Singh alias Arsh Dala to unleash terrorist attacks in various parts of Punjab and Delhi, it said.