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PERSONS IN NEWS - February 2020

Feb 2020

Nov 30, 2024

Economic Historian Amiya Kumar Bagchi Passes Away

Professor Amiya Kumar Bagchi, recipient of the Padma Shri, who passed away was one of the most outstanding economists, scholars, and public intellectuals of our time.
Renowned for his revolutionary contributions to economic history and his commitment to Left politics, Bagchi's scholarship bridged economic theory and historical data, influencing both economists and historians alike. His work continues to shed light on India's colonial economic history, development, and underdevelopment, providing profound insights into the impact of imperialism.
Bagchi a beloved teacher and mentor guided numerous students, many of whom went on to become prominent scholars in their own right.
He played a pivotal role in the academic landscape, combining economics with historical analysis to challenge colonial narratives.

Nov 27, 2024

World's Oldest Man, John Alfred Tinniswood, Passes Away

The world's oldest living man John Alfred Tinniswood died at the age of 112.
The lifelong Liverpool football fan became the world's oldest living man in April 2024, when Juan Vicente Pérez Mora died at the age of 114.
Tinniswood, who was born on August 26, 1912, the same year the Titanic sank, became the UK's oldest man in 2020.
He was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's oldest man in April 2024.

Nov 26, 2024

Essar Group Co-founder Shashi Ruia Passes Away

Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia died at the age of 80.
Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.
He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.

Nov 23, 2024

Punjabi Singer Shubh Roped in as Global Climate Brand Ambassador for UN

Renowned Punjabi singer Shubhneet Singh, known professionally as Shubh, was named as the Global Ambassador for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Digital Climate Library.
The announcement was made by the UNFCCC at the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
As the Global Ambassador, the Canada-based rapper and singer-songwriter will engage audiences to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable solutions.

Nov 22, 2024

Shivangi Desai Crowned Miss Charm India 2024 Set to Represent India on the Global Stage

Shivangi Desai, a law student in her final year at the prestigious Indian Law School (ILS) Pune, achieved the remarkable milestone of winning the national title of Miss Charm India 2024. This esteemed title, organised under the aegis of the Glamanand Group, led by visionary founder Nikhil Anand, positions Shivangi to represent India on the global stage at Miss Charm 2024, to be held in Vietnam this December.
Shivangi's journey into the pageant world began at the tender age of 16 when she claimed the May Queen title in 2018 at the RSI Army Institute in Pune. This early victory paved the way for her stellar career, including prestigious accolades such as Miss Teen India North at Miss Teen Diva, Miss NDA, and 1st Runner-Up at Miss Universe Gujarat, among others.

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