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May 24, 2020

Six Eminent Indian Americans Named to Biden-Sanders Unity Task Forces

As many as six eminent Indian Americans have been named to the Biden-Sanders Unity task forces announced by former Vice President Joe Biden, who is the presumptive presidential nominee of the opposition Democratic Party.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy have been named co-chairs of the Health Care Task Force.
Climate change activist Varshini Prakash from Boston is the youngest member of these task forces alongside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and environmental justice advocate Catherine Flowers.
Executive director of the Sunrise Movement, a leading organization focused on climate change among young people, she will serve on the Climate Change group. Former Secretary of State John Kerry is co-chair of this task force.
Legal luminary Chirag Bains has been named a co-chairs Criminal Justice Reform Task Force. Former Acting Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, according to a statement issued by the Biden Campaign.
Eminent Indian American economist and former lobbyist Sonal Shah has been named to the Economy Task Force.

Indian Economist Appointed to Key World Bank Position in South Asia

Abhas Jha, an Indian economist, has been appointed by the World Bank to a key position on climate change and disaster management in South Asia.
Jha's appointment comes at a time when Cyclone Amphan has badly hit West Bengal, Orissa in India and Bangladesh.
In his capacity as World Bank's Practice Manager for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management for South Asia, one of the top priorities of Jha will be to encourage and help the South Asia region (SAR) Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change team to connect and collaborate across Global Practice boundaries.

May 23, 2020

Four-time Grand Slam Singles Champion Ashley Cooper Dies At 83

Ashley Cooper, who won four Grand Slam singles titles including the Australian, Wimbledon and US championships in 1958, has died. He was 83.
Ashley John Cooper AO was an Australian tennis player who played between 1953 and 1968.
He was recognised as the world's best amateur player during the years of 1957 and 1958.

Harsh Vardhan Takes Charge as WHO Executive Board Chairman

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took took charge as chairman of the 34-member World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board amid the outbreak of novel coronavirus across the world.
WHO's Executive Board comprises of 34 members elected for three-year terms.
The Chair of the Executive Board is elected by its members on being nominated by the Regional Committees of the six WHO Regions, by rotation.

May 22, 2020

African Music Star Dies Aged 70

The singer Mory Kanté, who helped bring African music to world audiences with hits like Yéké Yéké, has died in Guinea.
Kanté was known as a distinguished player of kora - a west African harp. His song Yéké Yéké became a huge hit in the late 1980s and was widely remixed.

May 21, 2020

Govinda Rajulu Chintala Appointed Nabard Chairman

The government has appointed Govinda Rajulu Chintala as chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. Chintala is currently chief general manager at Nabard.
The appointments committee of the union cabinet cleared Chintala's appointment for two years till his superannuation in July 2022.
It also cleared the appointment of Shaji KV, currently general manager at Canara Bank, as deputy managing director at Nabard for five years.

WWE's Shad Gaspard Dies Saving his Son

The body of former WWE star Shad Gaspard has been found on Venice Beach in Los Angeles after he went missing while swimming with his son.
The 39-year-old got caught in a rip tide with 10-year-old Aryeh on May 17, 2020.
His son was rescued but lifeguards couldn't save Shad.

Moeketsi Majoro Sworn in as Lesotho's New Prime Minister

Moeketsi Majoro (58) has been sworn in as Lesotho's new prime minister after Thomas Motsoahae Thabane, who has stepped down as prime minister following months of pressure after he was named as a suspect in the 2017 murder of his ex-wife Lipolelo.
Majoro, who was previously served as the finance minister of the country, took the oath at the king's palace in front of dignitaries.

May 20, 2020

Marathi Writer, Playwright Ratnakar Matkari Dead

Veteran Marathi writer and playwright Ratnakar Matkari has died.
Matkari, 81, considered a pioneer of the children''s drama movement in Marathi.
Matkari had tested coronavirus positive.
From story books for kids to plays, his work in Marathi literature was phenomenal.

Dilip Oommen is the New President of India's Largest Steel Association

Dilip Oommen, CEO, Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has taken over as president of the Indian Steel Association (ISA), the industry body representing large steel manufacturers in India.
He was unanimously appointed as president for the next two years.
Oommen, is a veteran of the steel industry with more than 37 years of experience and an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

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