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Jan 2019

Aug 28, 2023

Veteran Lyricist Dev Kohli Passes Away

Veteran Hindi film lyricist Dev Kohli died at the age of 80. Dev Kohli was famed for his songs in over 100 films including Maine Pyaar Kiya, Baazigar, Judwaa 2, Musafir, Shoot Out At Lokhandwala and Taxi No. 9 2 11. He has collaborated with music directors like Anu Malik, Raam Laxman, Anand Raaj Anand, Anand Milind among others.
Born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan into a Sikh family, Kohli relocated to Dehradun following Partition.
Arriving in Mumbai in 1964 Kohli began looking for film work. With the release of the movie Gunda in 1969, he debuted in the Bollywood industry. His first big break came with the song Geet Gaata Hoon Main from the 1971 movie Laal Patthar.
He wrote lyrics for several hit songs like Aate Jaate Hanste Gaate, Kabootar Ja Ja Ja, Aaja Shaam Hone Aayee, Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun.
He and Anu Malik formed a spectacular partnership in the 1990s, working together.

Legendary Poet Jayanta Mahapatra Passes Away

Eminent poet Jayanta Mahapatra passed away. He was 95.
Born in Cuttack on October 22, 1928, Mahapatra was the first Indian poet to win a Sahitya Akademi award for English poetry. He was also conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2009. However, he returned it in 2015 to protest against rising intolerance in India.
The author of 'Indian Summer' and 'Hunger', considered classics in modern Indian English literature, Mahapatra penned 27 books of poems, of which seven are in Odia language and the rest in English.

Aug 27, 2023

Infosys Signs Women's Tennis Champ Iga Swiatek as Brand Ambassador

In a groundbreaking move that further bridges the worlds of sports and technology, Infosys, a global leader in consulting and digital services, announced a multi-year partnership with women's tennis World No. 1, Iga Swiatek. The collaboration establishes Swiatek as the global brand ambassador for Infosys, with a key focus on promoting Digital Innovation and inspiring women worldwide.
This announcement came on the heels of Infosys signing tennis legend Rafael Nadal for the same prestigious role, solidifying the company's commitment to both tennis excellence and technological advancement.
The collaboration between Infosys and Swiatek also extends beyond the tennis court, as both entities aim to develop programs that empower young women across the globe. The focus will be on enabling women to build careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), areas that have become increasingly vital in today's technologically driven world.

Aug 26, 2023

Actress Seema R. Deo Dies

Veteran Bollywood and Marathi film actress Seema R. Deo passed away at the age of 81.
She is Well-known for her memorable performances in classics like the superhit 1971 film 'Anand' and the 1974 movie 'Kora Kagaz'.
Seema Deo acted in nearly 90 Hindi and Marathi movies in a career spanning over six decades from the black-and-white to the colour era of the Indian film industry.

Aug 25, 2023

Infosys Onboards Nadal as Ambassador for Brand and Infosys' Digital Innovation

Tech giant Infosys extended its partnership with Tennis star Rafael Nadal as an ambassador for the brand and Infosys' Digital Innovation. To mark Nadal's first-ever collaboration with a digital services company, Infosys and Nadal's coaching team are developing an AI-powered match analysis tool, the Bengaluru-headquartered company said in a release.
According to Infosys, Nadal is a perfect embodiment of what it takes individuals or business leaders to evolve and continually navigate their next.

Aug 24, 2023

Legendary Statistical Scientist C. R. Rao Passes Away

On a day India marked its presence on the Moon, it lost one of its brightest mathematical stars. C. Radhakrishna Rao, one of India's greatest mathematicians and statisticians, died in the US at the age of 102.
C. R. Rao, who completed his Masters from Andhra University, won the International Prize in Statistics (2023), which is considered equivalent to the Nobel Prize.
He was awarded India's highest honours the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan in 1969 and 2001, respectively.
Rao was also a member of several government committees for the development of national statistical systems, statistical education and research in India. He served as chairman of the Committee on Statistics (1962-69), chairman of the Demographic and Communication for Population Control (1968-69), chairman of the Committee on Mathematics, Atomic Energy Commission, AEC (1969-78), member of the Committee on Science and Technology, COST (1969-71).

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