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PERSONS IN NEWS - December 2019

Dec 2019

Nov 14, 2021

Daniel Brühl Named as Goodwill Ambassador of UN-World Food Programme

Spanish-German Actor Daniel Brühl has been named the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP). He has joined the WFP's mission to reach a world with Zero Hunger. As the goodwill ambassador, he will inform about the main drivers of hunger and showcase the efforts of UN WFP to tackle both immediate needs and root causes of hunger.
In his role as a Goodwill Ambassador, Bruhl will raise awareness for the millions of people going to bed hungry every night and engage his supporters in advocacy for a Zero Hunger world. The 43-year-old actor will also use his platforms to inform his supporters about the main drivers of hunger and to showcase WFP's efforts to tackle both immediate needs and root causes of hunger.

Novo Nordisk India Appoints Kapil Dev as Brand Ambassador

Novo Nordisk India announced Kapil Dev as the brand ambassador. The partnership aims to create awareness about better diabetes management and early insulin adoption.
The announcement stems from the fact that by 2045, nearly 134.3 million people in India are expected to have diabetes. Diabetes is primarily a lifestyle condition that has increased alarmingly across all age groups in India, and the prevalence among the younger population has also increased. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to raise awareness about the disease and its preventive measures.

Nov 13, 2021

Renowned Author Anand Shankar Pandya Passes Away

Former Vice President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Anand Shankar Pandya passed away. He was over 99 years old. He was a prolific author and public intellectual who wrote extensively on history, public policy and spirituality. He was active in the VHP and worked selflessly towards social service.

Nov 12, 2021

FW de Klerk, South Africa's Last Apartheid Ruler Dies

FW de Klerk, the former President of South Africa and the last white person to lead the country, died. He was 85.
He came to power in 1989 under apartheid, a system of legalised racism, but later became a key figure in the transition to democracy.
He ordered Nelson Mandela's release from prison, leading to historic polls where the anti-apartheid leader became the first black President.
De Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Mandela for helping to negotiate an end to apartheid. But his legacy divides opinion in South Africa.

Nov 11, 2021

Lovlina Borgohain Face of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance's New Digital Campaign

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance will launch its new digital campaign Agar taiyaari sahi ho, toh jeet pakki hai, featuring Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain. The campaign talks about being prepared for challenges that life throws up.
The campaign aims to reinforce that being prepared in life and planning at the right time is essential to defeat adversities and achieve life goals. "We support women in maximising their potential in every sphere of life and also in enabling their financial independence, autonomy and supporting their families.

Nov 10, 2021

Ex-GITAM Chancellor, Academician Ramakrishna Rao Passes Away

Noted academician and former chancellor of GITAM deemed to be University Koneru Ramakrishna Rao passed away at the age of 89. He was an internationally-recognised psychologist, Gandhian scholar and educator, and received Padma Shri in 2011.
He served as the vice-chancellor of Andhra University, executive director of Foundation for Research on the Nature of Man, USA, chairman of AP State Council of Higher Education, and education advisor to the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Ramakrishna Rao also served as the chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research.

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