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May 2019

Nov 09, 2023

Former Karnataka Speaker Chandre Gowda Passes Away

Veteran Karnataka politician and former minister D. B. Chandre Gowda passed away at the age of 87.
Gowda, who had represented all the four Houses—Legislative Assembly, Council, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha, was also part of political parties such as Praja Socialist Party, Karnataka Kranti Ranga, Janata Party, Janata Dal, Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
He was in the limelight when he resigned as Lok Sabha member in 1978 to make way for former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to contest from Chikkamagaluru Constituency, and worked for her victory.
After vacating the seat for Indira Gandhi, Gowda became the Member of the Legislative Council, from 1978 to 1983 representing Congress, and became a Minister in Devaraj Urs cabinet.
Later, with the change in political scenario, he quit Congress along with Urs to join Karnataka Kranti Ranga.
He was Rajya Sabha member in 1986, representing the Janata Party, which later became Janata Dal.
In 2009, he contested from Bangalore North Parliamentary Constituency and entered Lok Sabha on a BJP ticket.
Gowda, who served as a minister in various governments, also served as Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1985 and also as a Leader of the Opposition in both the Legislative Assembly and Council.

Nov 08, 2023

Writer Leela Omchery Passes Away

Eminent singer, musicologist and writer Leela Omchery passed away at the age of 94 years.
Born at Thiruvattar in Kanyakumari in 1929, she lived much of her life in Delhi. She had proved her mettle in Carnatic music, Hindustani music, Sopana Sangeetham and folk songs.
Proficient in Carnatic, Hindustani, Sopanam and folk music, she was honoured her with Padma Shri in 2008.

Sunil Narine Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Mystery spinner Sunil Narine announced his retirement from international cricket.
The 35-year-old played 6 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 51 T20Is and was part of the T20 World Cup-winning West Indies side in 2012.
The T20 globetrotter last played for the senior national team in 2019 in T20I cricket. His last Test was in 2013 while he had not played an ODI after 2016.
Sunil Narine also announced he would retiring from the domestic 50-over competition at the end of the ongoing Super 50 Cup in which he is representing Trinidad and Tobago.
Narine's record for the West Indies in international cricket is impressive. He took 92 wickets in 65 ODI matches and 48 wickets in 47 T20 International matches. In addition, he played six Test matches, taking 21 wickets with best figures of 6-91.

Nov 07, 2023

NASA Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II passed away

Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, known for helping the crew of Apollo 13 safely return to Earth after an explosion doomed their lunar mission, has died at the age of 87.
Starting his career with the US Navy, Mattingly, who went by Ken and TK, eventually joined the Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School as a student, before being chosen by NASA to be part of the astronaut class in 1966.

Nov 06, 2023

Rohit Rishi Appointed As Executive Director At Bank Of Maharashtra

Rohit Rishi has assumed the position of Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra.
The appointment is for a tenure of three years, starting from November 1, 2023 in place of Shri A.B. Vijayakumar. His extensive experience, academic qualifications, and professional acumen make him a valuable addition to the bank's leadership team.
Rohit Rishi has taken on the role of Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra, succeeding Shri A.B.
Vijayakumar. His appointment spans a three-year term, beginning on November 1, 2023.

Time Magazine Features Sheikh Hasina

TIME has featured Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who, at 76 years old, is the longest-serving female head of government in Bangladesh's history, in its recent cover story.
At 76 years old, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned a prominent place in global politics.
In a Time cover story, she was hailed as a political phenomenon who has played a pivotal role in guiding Bangladesh's growth from a rustic jute producer to the Asia-Pacific's fastest-expanding economy over the past decade.

Nov 04, 2023

Deepesh Nanda Appointed As CEO & MD Of Tata Power Renewable Energy

Tata Power, one of India's leading integrated power companies, announced a significant leadership change as it appointed Deepesh Nanda as the President-Renewables and the CEO & MD of its subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL).
This move, effective from November 1, 2023, marks a strategic step in Tata Power's journey towards becoming a dominant force in the renewable energy sector.

Renowned Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur to Chair International Jury Panel at IFFI

The prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI), an annual cinematic extravaganza, is gearing up for its 54th edition, set to unfold in the picturesque state of Goa from November 20 to November 28, 2023.
As one of the largest celebrations of global cinema in South Asia, IFFI is a hotbed of artistic brilliance, drawing thousands of cinema enthusiasts and top talents from the international film industry.

Richest Man in India 2023 By 3rd November 2023

India ranks third in the world for the number of billionaires, with approximately 167 individuals holding this prestigious status.
Mukesh Ambani has consistently maintained his position as the richest man in India for 14 years in a row, with other notable billionaires like Gautam Adani, Syrus Poonawalla and Shiv Nadar following closely in the wealth rankings.

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