{
  "id": 9513201,
  "title": "Soorya Krishnamoorthy passes away at 78",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/soorya-krishnamoorthy-passes-away-at-78",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:25:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/soorya-krishnamoorthy-passes-away-at-78-former-isro-scientist-who-built-soorya-festival-championed-theatre-and-cinema/articleshow/134452511.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Soorya Krishnamoorthy at 78 years old. Renowned for his contributions to the performing arts after leaving his career as a scientist at ISRO in 1999, he established the Soorya Stage and Film Society. His influence on Kerala's cultural landscape through numerous productions is undeniable. Family and friends can pay their respects before his…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "From ISRO to the stage: The many lives of ‘Soorya’ Krishnamoorthy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/from-isro-to-the-stage-the-many-lives-of-soorya-krishnamoorthy",
        "published": "2026-09-23T23:50:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}