Olivia de Havilland, one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, died at the age of 104.
De Havilland's career spanned more than 50 years and almost 50 feature films, and she was the last surviving star from Gone with the Wind (1939).
The film earned her one of her five Oscar nominations.
De Havilland, who had lived in Paris since 1960, was central in taking down Hollywood's studio system, giving actors better contracts.
She also had a tempestuous relationship with her sister, fellow Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine.
At the time of her death, De Havilland was the oldest living performer to have won an Oscar. She died of natural causes at her home in the French capital.
Jul 25, 2020
Sahil Seth Honorary Adviser for BRICS CCI
Sahil Seth, a 2011 Indian Revenue Services (IRS) officer, currently posted as deputy commissioner, customs in Mumbai has been appointed honorary advisor to the steering committee for BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) for young leaders. The appointment is for the session 2020 to 2023.
The role is on a voluntary basis, and no financials are involved, thus making it a no/zero remuneration appointment.
The BRICS CCI is the parent organisation which promotes commerce and industry in the BRICS nations. The chamber, founded in 2012 with the efforts of eminent professionals and entrepreneurs, is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation.
The objective of BRICS CCI is to create an enabling support system especially for the MSME segment of businesses and young entrepreneurs from across all geographies. While the BRICS nations will remain at the centre of all activities, the chamber has taken in its credo to reach out to and enable young entrepreneurs from other friendly nations too. It proposes to be the 'voice' of young entrepreneurs and champion their business success.
The main purpose of the honorary advisers committee is to organise themselves in BRICS countries chapters (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), for three years with a chair leading the committee.
Partha Pratim Sengupta New MD and CEO of IOB
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) appointed Mr. Partha Pratim Sengupta as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and his tenure ends by December 31, 2022 or until further orders.
Mr. Partha Pratim Sengupta succeeded Karnam Sekar who retired in June 2020.
Sengupta was the deputy managing director of State Bank of India (SBI)
Prior to Deputy MD of SBI, he was the chief General manager at the country's largest lender's Kolkata circle.
He has more than three decades of experience in the Banking sector, in various domains.
Jul 24, 2020
Annie Ross, Singer Turned Actor, Passes Away
Annie Ross, a popular jazz singer in the 1950s before crossing over into a successful film career passes away. She was 89.
Ross rose to fame as the lead vocalist of one of jazz's most well-respected groups, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross. The trio became known for the 1952 hit "Twisted," a tune by saxophonist Wardell Gray and written by Ross.
Despite the success, Ross decided to leave the group while feuding with group member Jon Hendricks while she battled heroin addiction.
Around 1975, she declared bankruptcy, lost her home and divorced Lynch, who soon died in a car crash.
While Ross struggled to find work as a singer, she turned her attention to acting. She appeared in plays such as "A View From the Bridge" along with the musical production "The Pirates of Penzance."
Jetha Patel New GCMMF Chairman
Jetha Patel, head of Sabar Dairy was unanimously appointed as the new chairman of Asia's largest milk federation, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) which markets its products under the brand name Amul.
Patel was elected to the post after the ouster of former Chairman Vipul Chaudhary.
Banas Dairy's Chairman and former Chairman of GCMMF Parthi Bhatol today proposed the name of Jetha Patel at GCMMF board meeting, which was supported by Anand Dairy's Chairman Ramji Patel and later all the 17 members of the Federation.
Chaudhary, who was ousted in January this year, also supported Jetha Patel's name.
Jul 23, 2020
Prof. R. Narayanaswamy New Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee of NFRA
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) appointed professor R. Narayanaswamy, faculty of the Finance & Accounting area as the Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), the independent accounting and auditing regulator set up by the Government of India under the Companies Act, 2013.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on how it can fulfill its mandate to protect the public interest and the interests of investors, creditors and other users of corporate financial statements.
Prakash Chandra Kandpal New as MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance
Non-life insurer SBI General Insurance appointment of Prakash Chandra Kandpal as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
He has been with SBI General Insurance as the Deputy CEO since June 2019.
A seasoned banker, Kandpal, has more than 33 years of experience with SBI.
He has an experience in both retail and international banking, human resource, technology, and learning and development. He also had a stint in SBI Mutual Fund as the chief operating officer.
The insurer's former Managing Director and CEO, Pushan Mahapatra, was appointed as director (strategic investments & digital initiatives). He will continue to be the whole time director of SBI General Insurance.
Jul 22, 2020
Ramesh Babu Boddu New MD and CEO of Karur Vysya Bank
Karur Vysya Bank's Board of Directors co-opted Ramesh Babu Boddu as an Additional Director and appointed him as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for three years tenure. He replaced P. R. Seshadri, who resigned in January 2020 citing personal reasons.
The tenure is effective from the date of taking charge.
Prior to this appointment he was serving as a Deputy Managing Director (DMD) in State Bank of India (SBI). He retired from the post in April 2020. He also worked as Chief Operating Officer of the bank.
Earlier to his appointment as DMD he served as Chief General Manager in SBI.
Sumit Deb New CMD of National Mineral Development Corporation
Sumit Deb was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), iron ore mining major of the country.
Deb, at present Director (Personnel) in the NMDC, will have tenure till February 28, 2023, i.e. the date of his superannuation.
He succeeds N. Baijendra Kumar who superannuates this month-end.
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