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PERSONS IN NEWS - October 2020

Oct 2020

Apr 18, 2024

SPACE India Names Sanjana Sanghi as its Brand Ambassador

Since its inception in 2001, SPACE India has been on a mission to integrate Astronomy and Space Science into school curricula nationwide, inspiring over 1.5 million students across 1,000 schools. The organisation has been instrumental in demystifying rocket science and making space education accessible to all.
SPACE India appointed rising Bollywood star and UNDP Youth Champion, Sanjana Sanghi as its brand ambassador. Sanjana's commitment to education and social activism aligns perfectly with SPACE India's vision to increase access to space education.

Renowned Carnatic Musician K. G. Jayan Passes Away

Prominent Carnatic musician and singer K. G. Jayan died at the age of 90.
Born on November 21, 1934, in Kottayam, Kerala, Jayan's life was steeped in music from a young age. Along with his twin brother, K. G. Vijayan, they were known as the illustrious "Jaya-Vijaya" duo. The name was bestowed upon them by the legendary Malayalam actor Jose Prakash, who collaborated with them in his plays.

Apr 17, 2024

Indian Air Force's Oldest Pilot Dalip Singh Majithia Passes Away

Veteran air warrior Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia (retd), who joined the Indian Air Force during the tumultuous years of World War II and distinguished himself as a "fearless aviator" during his career died. He was 103.
The centenarian had over 1,100 flying hours to his name, including missions in aircraft such as Hurricanes and Spitfires.
He was affectionately called 'Maji' by his fellow air warriors.
His exceptional talent earned him the prestigious 'Best Pilot Trophy' during his training at the Initial Training School in Walton in Lahore.

Apr 16, 2024

Derek Underwood, England's most Successful Test Spinner, Passes Away

Former England bowler Derek Underwood died at the age of 78.
Underwood played 86 test matches for England and took 297 wickets, the country's highest wicket-taking spinner of all time in the format and the sixth highest wicket-taker overall. His 16-year international career included 17 five-wicket hauls.
The retrospective ICC rankings put him as the world's number one bowler for nearly four years between 1969 and 1973.
Underwood also served as the president of Kent Cricket and the Marylebone Cricket Club after retiring as a player.

Apr 13, 2024

Roberto Cavalli: Italian Fashion Designer Dies

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal-print designs loved by show business stars, died at the age of 83.
Cavalli founded his label in the early 1970s.
Cavalli used bright colours and patchwork effects in his often revealing creations, and was an extroverted art lover.

Former NFL Star O.J. Simpson Dies

O. J. Simpson, who ran to fame on the football field, made fortunes as a Black all-American in movies, advertising and television and was acquitted of killing his former wife and her friend in a 1995 trial in Los Angeles that mesmerised the nation, died. He was 76.
In 2007, he was arrested after he and other men invaded a Las Vegas hotel room of some sports memorabilia dealers and took a trove of collectibles. He claimed that the items had been stolen from him, but a jury in 2008 found him guilty of 12 charges, including armed robbery and kidnapping, after a trial that drew only a smattering of reporters and spectators. He was sentenced to 9 to 33 years in a Nevada state prison. He served the minimum term and was released in 2017.
Over the years, the story of O. J. Simpson generated a tide of tell-all books, movies, studies and debate over questions of justice, race relations and celebrity in a nation that adores its heroes, especially those cast in rags-to-riches stereotypes, but has never been comfortable with its deeper contradictions.

Apr 10, 2024

Peter Higgs, Nobel Winner, Dies at 94

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called "god particle" that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94.
Higgs predicted the existence of a new particle, the so-called Higgs boson, in 1964. But it would be almost 50 years before the particle's existence could be confirmed at the Large Hadron Collider.
Higgs won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work, alongside Francois Englert of Belgium, who independently came up with the same theory.

Pioneer of Dravidian Movement, Prominent Film Producer R. M. Veerappan Passes Away

He was 98. Veerappan had served as a minister in the former Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran's Cabinet and was also in the Cabinets of late Chief Ministers: Janaki Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa.
One of the pioneers of the Dravidian movement and prominent Tamil film producer R. M. Veerappan died.
This Dravidian leader born on September 9, 1926, enjoyed good ties with DMK stalwart and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi too. He launched the MGR Kazhagam party after quitting the AIADMK.
As a prolific producer, Veerappan ensured several hits in the Tamil film industry. His passion for Tamil made him president of the Chennai Kamban Kazhagam and he left his mark in literature too. In addition, he was also involved in spiritual activities.

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