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PERSONS IN NEWS - November 2018

Nov 2018

Feb 12, 2024

World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies

Reigning marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a road accident in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret in Kenya.
Kelvin had set the world record at the Chicago Marathon in October 2023 with a time of 2 hours and 35 seconds and surpassed the mark of 2:01:09 run by compatriot Eliud Kipchoge in Berlin in 2022.
Kiptum, a product of the high altitude region of Kenya which has produced most of the country's world renowned distance runners, started his international career on the half-marathon circuit in 2019.

IRS Officer Narendra Kumar Yadav Leads the "Fit India" Movement as Brand Ambassador

The Fit India Movement, a flagship initiative of the Government of India envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took a significant leap forward with the appointment of Narendra Kumar Yadav, Additional Director GST as its newest brand ambassador.
Narendra Yadav made history by becoming one of the youngest Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer in 2009, achieving this feat with a remarkable first-attempt success in the civil services examination.
His appointment as the brand ambassador for the Fit India Movement marked a historic milestone, as Narendra Yadav became the first-ever civil servant in India to hold such a prestigious position.
The Fit India Movement is a nation-wide initiative was launched by the Government of India, in 2019, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the aim of encouraging Indians to incorporate physical activity and sports into their daily lives. The movement envisions a healthier and fitter India, promoting the importance of physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic wellness for all citizens.

Feb 09, 2024

British-Indian Politician Shreela Flather Passes Away

Known for her elegant sarees in the UK's House of Lords, British-Indian politician Shreela Flather died at the age of 89.
Also, a teacher, she was a life peer as Baroness Flather of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire.
As the Lifetime President of the Memorial Gates Council, she was instrumental in the creation of the iconic Memorial Gates at Hyde Park Corner in London as a tribute to the war efforts made by some 5 million Commonwealth soldiers during the World Wars.
Baroness Flather was a trailblazer, having been appointed as the first UK Asian Woman Justice of the Peace, Mayor and Baroness. She worked tirelessly for women's and girls' rights, and served the South Asian community in the UK.

Feb 07, 2024

Former President of Chile Sebastian Pinera Dies

Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera passed away in a helicopter crash in Chile.
Pinera, who was 74 years old, served as Chile's President from 2010 to 2014 and again in 2018-2022.

Veteran Journalist and Sahitya Akademi Winner Farooq Nazki Dies

Veteran broadcaster, poet and Sahitya Akademi winner Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki died. He was 83.
Nazki held several important positions in All India Radio Kashmir and Doordarshan.
In 1995, Nazki was awarded the Sahitya Academi award in Kashmiri for his poetry book 'Naar Hyutun Kanzal Wanas' (Fire in the eyelashes).
Nazki was also the media advisor to two Chief Ministers — Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah.

Feb 06, 2024

Ranveer Singh Joins boAt as a Stakeholder and Brand Ambassador

Leading audio wearable brand boAt roped in actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador, and he has also invested an undisclosed amount in the company, becoming a key stakeholder in the company.
Singh will be the star of the company's immersive new campaign, 'Lost in Nirvana'.
With Ranveer Singh on board, boAt's line-up of brand ambassadors now includes some of the most influential names in the entertainment and sports industry, such as Kiara Advani, Rashmika Mandanna, and cricket stars Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, K. L. Rahul, and Jemimah Rodrigues.

Feb 05, 2024

Namibian President Hage Geingob Passes Away

Namibia's President Hage Geingob passed away at the gae of 82, weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Geingob played a central role in what has become one of Africa's most stable democracies after returning from a long exile in Botswana and the United States as an anti-apartheid activist.
He was the country's third President since it gained independence in 1990 following more than a century of German and then apartheid South African rule.
He had been president since 2015 and was set to finish his second and final term in office this year (2024).

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