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PERSONS IN NEWS - November 2018

Nov 2018

Aug 11, 2023

Renowned author Hari Narke passes away in Mumbai

Renowned author and vice-president of Samata Parishad, Mr. Hari Narke, passed away in Mumbai today after suffering a heart attack. He was 70. Mr. Narke was the professor of Mahatma Phule chair at Savitribai Phule Pune University and a former member of the Maharashtra Backward Class Commission. He was also a member of the Rangnath Pathare committee which was formed to collect evidence to prove Marathi as a classical language.
In his condolence message, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the State has lost an intellectual who was a pillar for the preservation and promotion of progressive ideology.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the State has lost a great researcher and guide, who was critical to effectively propagating the thoughts and ideals of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Dr. B R Ambedkar.
Recalling Mr. Narke as someone who was at the forefront to fight for OBC rights, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said Mr. Narke was not only a scholar but a foot soldier for all those who belonged to the weaker and marginalized sections of the society

Aug 10, 2023

Filmmaker Siddique passes away at private hospital in Kochi

Prominent filmmaker Siddique passed away at a private hospital in Kochi last night. He was 63. Siddique's journey in the world of Malayalam cinema began with his directorial debut, "Ramji Rao Speaking" along with his friend Lal. The duo created some of the Malayalam film industry's biggest comedy blockbusters, including "In Harihar Nagar," "Godfather," "Vietnam Colony," "Ramji Rao Speaking," and "Friends," among others. He also directed films in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
Siddique carved a niche for himself in the hearts of film lovers with his innovative storytelling and versatile filmmaking style. He wove intricate narratives around relatable characters, skillfully blending humor and emotions.
The mortal remains of Siddique will be placed at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium for the public to pay homage this morning. The burial will take place at the Ernakulam Central Juma Masjid this evening.

Aug 09, 2023

William Friedkin, Director of 'The Exorcist,' Dies at 87

William Friedkin, a filmmaker whose gritty, visceral style and fascination with characters on the edge helped make The French Connection and The Exorcist two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s, died on Monday at his home in the Bel Air neighbourhood of Los Angeles. He was 87.
The cause was heart failure and pneumonia, said his wife, Sherry Lansing, the former head of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.

Aug 08, 2023

Pepperfry Co-founder Ambareesh Murty Dies

Ambareesh Murty, the co-founder of Pepperfry, online marketplace for furniture and home decor, passed away, the company's second co-founder Ashish Shah announced.
He died due to cardiac arrest in Leh. The 51-year-old was a bike enthusiast and was on a motorcycle trip from Mumbai to Leh. He founded Pepperfry in 2011 and was its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
He was an alumnus of IIT Calcutta, 1996 batch and completed his Bachelors in Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering in 1994. He called himself a closet sociopath on his X profile, and professed a love for history reading epic fantasies.

Aug 07, 2023

Padma Bhushan Awardee and IAS officer N Vittal Passes Away

The Padma Bhushan awardee and IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, 1960 batch, N Vittal passed away in Chennai.
With the passing of N Vittal, 85, former Telecom Secretary and Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on Thursday, the country has lost the person who had sown the seeds for the growth of the information technology sector four decades ago.

World's Richest Woman is Francoise Bettencourt Meyers.

As of August 2023, the world's richest woman is Francoise Bettencourt Meyers with the estimated net worth of $90.4 billion, followed by Alice Walton, Julia Koch and Jacqueline Mars.
The world's Billionaires List or Real-Time Billionaires list is an annual ranking of the world's wealthiest billionaires based on their recorded net worth. It is produced and published by Forbes Magazine every March.
The first edition of this ranking was published in 1987.
The net total worth of each person is approximated on the basis of their reported assets and accounting for debt and other considerations. The ranking published the net total worth of each person in US dollar. These rankings do not include royalty or dictators whose wealth is derived from their status.

Young Rider Shreyas Hareesh Dies in Racing Incident

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old promising rider from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries he suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2023 at the Madras International Circuit here on Saturday.
The incident occurred soon after the start of the Rookie race for which he had qualified in pole position this morning. Exiting turn one, Shreyas fell following a crash and suffered a grievous head injury.
The race was red-flagged immediately, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital in a trauma care ambulance stationed at the track.
He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. His father, Copparam Hareesh, was at his bedside.
Born on July 26, 2010, Shreyas, a student of Kensri School in Bengaluru, had won several races at the National-level, including four in a row, competing in the Rookie category of the Petronas TVS One-Make Championship this season.

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