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Nov 2018

Jun 18, 2022

French Screen Icon Jean-Louis Trintignant Dies

Jean-Louis Trintignant, one of France's best-known actors who starred in more than 100 films, died aged 91.
Trintignant featured in Three Colours: Red, Z, The Conformist and Amour - which won an Oscar and the Palme d'Or.
The star gained huge public sympathy in France in 2003, after his daughter Marie was beaten to death by her rock star boyfriend.
Born on 11 December 1930, Trintignant grew up during the adversity of World War Two and was sent as a young conscript to Algeria, then a French colony.

Jun 17, 2022

Gopi Chand Narang, the Renaissance Man of Urdu, Passes Away

Eminent Urdu scholar, linguist, literary critic, and former Chairperson of Sahitya Akademi, Gopi Chand Narang passed away. He was 91.
Narang, who was admired in the Subcontinent among the masses and scholars of Urdu with equal enthusiasm, was recognised both by the Government of India and that of Pakistan (he received Padma Bhushan in India and Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) in Pakistan). He worked extensively on explaining and analysing the works of Ghalib, Mir Taqi Mir and later Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Firaq Gorakhpuri beyond thematic and typical writings, penned about 60 books in his career and made every attempt to keep the language beyond communalism. Apart from this, he also designed 10 books for children under the title 'Let's Learn Urdu' in English and Hindi.

Jun 14, 2022

Asian Games Double Gold Medallist Hari Chand Passes Away

Long-distance runner Hari Chand, who won two gold medals at the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games, passed away at his native village Ghorewaha in Hoshiarpur district. Chand won a gold medal at the 1975 Asian Championship in 10,000 m and a bronze medal in 5,000 m. Later, he won two gold medals at the 1978 Asian Games in Bangkok in the 5000 m and 10,000 m events. He also participated in two Olympic Games in 1976 and 1980. Chand was also conferred with the Arjuna Award.
CM Bhagwant Mann expressed his condolences over the death of the athlete. Mann said that the double gold medalist from Hoshiarpur was the pride of Indian athletics and he would be a source of inspiration for the generations to come.

Jun 13, 2022

Painter-author Ravi Paranjape Dies in Pune

Renowned painter-author Ravi Paranjape died at a private hospital in Pune. He was 86. Paranjape also worked in the fields of architecture, publishing and advertising. Born on October 8, 1935, in Belgaum in Karnataka, Paranjape received numerous awards for his artistic and literary accomplishments, and also authored several books and articles on art as well as political and social reforms based on his theory of design-based culture.
Paranjape was perhaps best known for being an illustrator and commercial artist that led him to work with major brands and advertising agencies, as well as with architects and designers in rendering various structures and spaces. He also made his name as a painter, hosting many successful exhibitions, and later establishing his own foundation and art gallery to host his own exhibitions and those of other artists.

Jun 11, 2022

AR Rahman Appointed Ambassador of Indo-UK Culture Platform

Music Maestro, AR Rahman was appointed as ambassador of The Season of Culture, which marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence. It was officially launched, by Britain's Deputy High Commissioner to India Jan Thomson and Director (India) of the British Council Barbara Wickham. The Season of Culture aims to strengthen India-UK collaboration in the areas of arts, English and education.
Over 1,400 artists will showcase their collaborations to millions of audiences across India, Britain, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, through a wide array of arts such as theatre, dance, visual arts, literature, music, architecture, design, fashion, tech-art and new media art. The 'Season of Culture' intends to build on the British Council's work in India and strengthen partnerships between India and the UK in the arts, English, and education. People in both nations will get the opportunity to see unique and exciting creative work by UK and Indian artists.

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