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Dec 2020

Sep 02, 2024

Writer and Social Activist K. J. Baby Passes Away

Writer and social activist K.J Baby, who worked for the upliftment of tribals in Wayanad, died. He was 70.
His body was found near his residence at Nadavayal village in the district.
Baby has been better known for an unconventional school 'Kanav', which he had established in 1991 for tribal students. He had also carved a niche for himself as a writer, dramatist and filmmaker.
Baby has been known as one of the few Malayalam writers who had made the voice of the marginalised tribals heard. His writings were considered a mirror of the brutality the community had faced through generations.
His major literary contributions include ' Nadugadhika', 'Mavelimantram', ' Bespurkkana', and 'Goodbye Malabar'. Mavelimantram, which bagged the Kerala Sahitya Akademi award in 1994, is reckoned as a milestone in Malayalam Dalit literature.
In 2021, he won the first Bharat Bhavan Award for Best Rural Drama for his play ' Nadugadhika'.

Aug 30, 2024

New Zealand's Maori King Dies after 18-Year Reign

New Zealand's Maori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, passed away at the age of 69, just days after celebrating 18 years on the throne. He was the seventh monarch of the Kiingitanga movement, established in 1858 to unify Maori tribes against British colonisation. Tuheitia died following heart surgery.
A symbol of Maori identity and kinship, Tuheitia occupied a largely ceremonial role and for most of his reign only spoke publicly once a year.

Aug 28, 2024

Five-Year-Old Teghbir Singh Conquers Mount Kilimanjaro

Teghbir Singh, a five-year-old boy from Ropar, Punjab, etched his name in the annals of mountaineering history. Teghbir became the youngest Asian to successfully scale Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, standing at an impressive 5,895 meters above sea level.
Teghbir's extraordinary journey began on August 18, when he set out to tackle the formidable mountain located in Tanzania. The young climber, accompanied by a dedicated support team, embarked on this challenging expedition with a spirit of adventure that belied his tender age.
After five days of gruelling ascent, Teghbir reached the mountain's highest point, Uhuru Peak, on August 23.

K. L. Rahul Invests in Lifestyle Brand 'Metaman' for New Premium Perfume Range

Indian cricketer K. L. Rahul joined the men's lifestyle brand Metaman as a brand ambassador and increased his investment in the company for a new range of premium perfumes.
While the financial details of the investment remain undisclosed, the capital raised by the firm will be used for the launch and marketing of the fragrance range, set to hit the market on August 30.

Aug 27, 2024

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Hoss Dies

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Hoss, a key figure during Lebanon's turbulent years, passed away at the age of 94. His death came at a critical moment for Lebanon, facing fears of escalating conflict with Israel.
Hoss, described by current Prime Minister Najib Mikati as the 'conscience of Lebanon', was known for his deep expertise, ethical approach, and commitment to the nation's welfare. Mikati highlighted Hoss's role as a prominent economist and his dedication to placing national interests above personal or sectarian concerns.
Serving as Prime Minister five times, Hoss held office through Lebanon's 15-year civil war (1975-1990) and during its post-war reconstruction period (1998-2000). Notably, during a political crisis in 1988, Lebanon was governed by two rival administrations—one led by Hoss in Muslim west Beirut and the other by Michel Naim Aoun in Christian east Beirut.

Aug 26, 2024

Veteran Congress Leader Vasantrao Chavan Passes Away at 70

Vasantrao Chavan, the newly elected Congress MP from Maharashtra's Nanded, passed away. He was 70.
Chavan was picked up by the grand old party to fight the Nanded seat after heavyweight leader Ashok Chavan switched sides to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Vasantrao defeated sitting BJP MP Pratap Patil Chikhlikar by more than 50,000 votes in Nanded in the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
A long-time Congressman, Vasantrao Chavan was an MLA and MLC earlier. He took up the task when the party asked him to fight the elections despite being ill.

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