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PERSONS IN NEWS - July 2019

Jul 2019

Feb 14, 2022

Nobel-Winning Co-Discoverer of H.I.V Luc Montagnier Passes Away

Luc Montagnier, a French virologist who shared a Nobel Prize in 2008 for discovering the virus that causes AIDS, passed away. He was 89. The discovery of H.I.V. began in Paris on Jan. 3, 1983. He was a brilliant and controversial figure who often challenged the core principles of science and scientific discourse.
The Frenchman shared the award with fellow researcher Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. The duo had shared half of the Nobel with German scientist Harald zur Hausen for his discovery of human papilloma viruses that cause cervical cancer.
In 1993, Montagnier co-founded the World Foundation for AIDS Research and Prevention, before heading off to the US to work at the Queens College in New York. He has been awarded several medals, including the prestigious Légion d'Honneur, the Lasker Award and the Gairdner Award.

NABARD Launches 'JIVA Programme' to Promote Natural Farming

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched the 'JIVA programme' to promote natural farming under its existing watershed and wadi programmes in 11 states, to effectively implement the principles of agroecology long-term sustainability and transform the pre-existing social and natural capital towards efficient farming.
JIVA is an agroecology-based programme, an amalgamation of several projects under the watershed programme of NABARD and will be implemented in 11 states covering five agroecological zones, which are in ecologically fragile and rain-fed areas.

Rahul Bajaj, Former Chairman of Bajaj Group, Passes Away

Famous industrialist and former chairman of Bajaj Group, Rahul Bajaj, passed away at 83.
Born on June 10, 1938, in Kolkata, Rahul Bajaj had resigned from his position of non-executive director and chairman at Bajaj Auto on April 30, 2021after a stint of over 50 years at the helm of India's second-largest motorcycle producer and was the Chairman Emeritus of the firm.
Rahul Bajaj was awarded with the third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan in 2001. Bajaj also served as a Rajya Sabha MP.
Bajaj had taken charge of the Bajaj Group in 1965 and under his helm, the group soared to one of the biggest in the sub-continent.

Feb 09, 2022

Amitabh Bachchan is Brand Ambassador of MediBuddy

MediBuddy, one of India's largest digital healthcare platforms, signed legendary Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan as the official brand ambassador. As part of the deal, Bachchan will be seen endorsing various services available on the platform, while highlighting the need to prioritise one's health.
With the deal in place, MediBuddy is looking at further amplifying its reach across India. Leveraging the veteran actor's popularity, especially across tier II and tier III cities, the brand aims to position itself as a household name.

Feb 08, 2022

'Mahabharat' Actor Praveen Kumar Sobti Dies

Actor-athlete Praveen Kumar Sobti, best known for playing Bheem in the TV series 'Mahabharat' and for winning Asian Games gold medals, died. He was 74.
Praveen represented the country across various athletic events in hammer and discus throw and even won four medals at the Asian Games, including two gold medals in 1966 and 1970.
He also won a silver medal in hammer throw during the 1966 Commonwealth Games.
The athlete gained further popularity after he began his acting career and featured as Bheem in BR Chopra's classic 'Mahabharat' in 1988.

Uttarakhand Appoint Akshay Kumar as Brand Ambassador

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar was appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced ahead of Assembly Elections 2022.
In 2021, cricketer Rishabh Pant, who hails from Roorkee, was appointed as Uttarakhand's brand ambassador. In 2017, Kumar was appointed as the state's brand ambassador for 'Swachhata Abhiyan'.

Feb 07, 2022

Kabir of Karnataka' Ibrahim Sutar Passes Away

Padma Shri awardee and social worker Ibrahim Sutar passed away in Karnataka. He was 81.
Fondly referred to as the "Kabir of Kannada", Sutar was known for his work towards spreading social and communal harmony. Ibrahim is popular among the public, especially in north Karnataka, for his spiritual discourses. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2018.
The founder of 'Bhavaikyate Bhajana Mela' began his career as a Harikathe bhajan singer going around villages and towns. He regaled audiences with stories from Hindu and Islamic scriptures always leaving with a message of harmony, and need for ethics in personal life. He sang songs and gave lectures, quoting from multiple scriptures without the need to read from notes. He was equally well-versed in Kannada and Urdu.

Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar Passes Away

Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92.
The last rites of the megastar were performed with full state honours at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Born in 1929, Lata Mangeshkar was the eldest of five siblings, including Asha Bhosle and Usha Mangeshkar. She was awarded Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dada Saheb Phalke awards.
Lata was born to classical musician Pt Deenanath Mangeshkar and began her career as a singer and part actor when she was 13.
In 1945, Lata Mangeshkar scripted her first hit with Mahal's hauntingly beautiful song, "Aayega aanewala", and then there was no looking back as she rendered playback singing for great hits like Baiju Bawra, Mughal-e-Azam, Mother India among several others.
She recorded her songs in over 36 regional Indian and foreign languages.

Feb 06, 2022

Veteran BJP Leader Chandupatla Janga Reddy Passes Away

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Chandupatla Janga Reddy passed away in Hyderabad. He was 86.
Reddy was an effective voice for the BJP at a very critical phase of the Party's trajectory.
C. Janga Reddy Garu devoted his life to public service. He was an integral part of the efforts to take the Jana Sangh and BJP to new heights of success. He made a place in the hearts and minds of several people. He also motivated many Karyakartas.
Reddy had defeated Congress stalwart P. V. Narasimha Rao, who went on to become India's Prime Minister in 1991.

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