Fidel Castro was like my second father: Maradona
Maradona spoke to the press in Zagreb, Croatia, where he has travelled to watch the Davis Cup Final between Argentina and Croatia.
Nov 27, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon mourns death of Fidel Castro
Extending his deepest condolences to the Cuban people and to the family of Castro Ban vividly recall his meeting with the former president when he visited Cuba in January 2014.
Nov 27, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
World reacts to death of Cuba's Fidel Castro
Here are some early responses to the passing of the 90-year-old Cold War icon, whose life was defined by his resistance to the capitalist United States.
Nov 26, 2016, 22:23 PM IST
Diego Maradona hails Fidel Castro as 'second father'
Cuba`s historic revolutionary leader died Friday aged 90.
Nov 26, 2016, 20:28 PM IST
Fidel Castro shared warm relations with Indian leaders
India has always maintained political, trade, cultural and people-to-people relations with Cuba.
Nov 26, 2016, 17:55 PM IST
Putin praises Castro as `symbol of an era`: Kremlin
"The name of this distinguished statesman is rightly considered the symbol of an era in modern world history," Putin said.
Nov 26, 2016, 16:26 PM IST
Party in Miami as news of Fidel Castro`s death spreads
Some sang the Cuban national anthem, others shook up bottles of champagne and sprayed the fizz onto the crowd of revelers.
Castro was an inspiration for Kerala Communists
Fidel Castro ruled Cuba as a one-party state for almost half a century before handing over power to his brother Raul in 2008.
Red flag at half mast in Castro's honour in Bengal
Condoling the legendary Cuban communist leader`s death, state CPI-M Secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra said, Castro will continue to inspire all struggles for social transformation through revolution.
Nov 26, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Diverticulitis: Did Fidel Castro die of this disease? What are its symptoms, risk factors?
Diverticulitis, also called colonic diverticulitis, is a digestive disease that affects the large intestine.
Nov 26, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Castro clan torn by dysfunction and disagreements
So private was Castro about his family life, his marital status with Soto del Valle was unknown in a country where common-law unions are as ubiquitous as legal ones.
Nov 26, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
When Fidel Castro gave a bear hug to a surprised Indira Gandhi
Fidel Castro, the iconic Cuban revolutionary leader who died on Saturday, will be remembered in India for his close association with the Nehru-Gandhi family.
Nov 26, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
Fidel Castro and the 11 US presidents
From Dwight Eisenhower, who broke US diplomatic relations with Cuba, to Barack Obama, who decided to normalize them, 11 US presidents faced off with Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, who died late Friday.
Nov 26, 2016, 13:34 PM IST
Fidel Castro: Revolutionary, renaissance man
"I will never retire from politics, the revolution or the ideas I have," Castro said, late in his life.
Castro's support for India will forever be remembered: Sonia Gandhi
"His contribution to the Non Aligned Movement and his unflinching support for India`s cause on various fora will always remain deeply etched in the minds and hearts of the Indian people," said Sonia Gandhi.
Nov 26, 2016, 13:12 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi condoles death of Fidel Castro, says 'India mourns loss of great friend'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the demise of Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Nov 26, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
Timeline of Fidel Castro's life
Key events in the life of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, whose death at 90 was announced on Saturday.
Nov 26, 2016, 12:56 PM IST
Pranab Mukherjee condoles death of Fidel Castro
"Heartfelt condolences on sad demise of Cuba`s revolutionary leader, former President and friend of India, Fidel Castro," Pranab Mukherjee said.
Nov 26, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Japan PM raises North Korea nuclear program with Cuba's Fidel Castro
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the first Japanese leader to visit Communist-ruled Cuba, called for a strong and unified international response to North Korea`s nuclear program in rare talks with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro on Thursday.
Sep 23, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
Iran's President meets Castros in Cuba to reaffirm friendship
Iran and Cuba have long been friendly, united partly by their respective stand-offs with the US, although both have seen relations with Washington thaw in recent years.
