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PERSONS IN NEWS - March 2019

Mar 2019

Jun 14, 2025

Ex-Gujarat CM Rupani, Dies in Plane Crash

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was on the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, died. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft bound for London crashed after taking-off near Ahmedabad airport.
Rupani served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from August 2016 to September 2021, before resigning ahead of the 2022 state elections.
Vijay Rupani is the second politician who served as the Gujarat CM who died in an air accident, sixty years after Balwantrai Mehta's death in a 1965 plane crash.

Emanate Home Appoints Gauri Khan as Brand Ambassador

Emanate Home, the leading luxury lighting brand known for its architectural elegance and sculptural minimalism, announced Gauri Khan as its new brand ambassador. The announcement coincided with the unveiling of the first-ever, appointment-only Gauri Khan Designs Experience Centre in New Delhi --a space that reflects Khan's layered design philosophy. Illuminating the studio is a curated collection of lights designed by Emanate Home exclusively for the Delhi Experience Centre, setting the tone for an immersive and refined design journey.

Jun 13, 2025

Kareena Kapoor Becomes Face of Organic Tattva Pulses & Rice on World Food Safety Day

On World Food Safety Day, Organic Tattva announced Kareena Kapoor Khan as the new face of its pulses and rice category. With her pledge to "switch to purity," Kareena champions mindful food choices. Kareena Kapoor Khan's belief in purity and wellness choices makes her association with Organic Tattva a natural and powerful association.

Jun 12, 2025

Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives

In a tourism and diplomatic move, Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif was named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) just weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the island nation. The initiative aims to enhance the Maldives' visibility as a luxury travel destination, especially among Indian and global audiences, at a time when bilateral ties are witnessing renewed momentum.

Jun 10, 2025

Eminent Scholar and Author Daji Panshika Passes Away

Renowned scholar, author, and literary commentator Daji Panshikar, also known as Narahari Vishnu Shastri, passed away at the age of 92. An authority on Indian epics such as the Mahabharata, Eknaathi Bhagwat, and Bhavarth Ramayan, Panshikar played a pivotal role in enriching Marathi literature and cultural discourse. He was also a guiding light in Maharashtra's theatre community through his association with Natyasampada Natya Sanstha.

Jun 09, 2025

PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Birsa Munda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 125th death anniversary, also known as 'Balidan Diwas', calling his life a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and commitment to tribal welfare and national pride.
Birsa Munda, born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu village – now in Jharkhand – emerged as a formidable force against British colonial rule in the late 19th century.
Known as 'Dharti Aaba' or the 'Father of the Earth' by tribal communities, Birsa Munda laid down his life for the cause of Indigenous empowerment and resistance to colonial oppression.
He passed away at the young age of 25 in British custody but left behind a legacy of resistance that continues to inspire tribal and non-tribal Indians alike.

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