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Jan 2021

Jun 15, 2021

Biotechnology Company MyLab Appoints Akshay Kumar as Brand Ambassador

Bollywood superstar, Akshay Kumar has been appointed as the new brand ambassador of biotechnology company Mylab Discovery Solutions. This announcement comes days after the Pune-based firm launched the country's first COVID-19 self-test kit "CoviSelf".
The partnership with Akshay is aimed at creating awareness for Mylab's products and kits such as CoviSelf.

Jun 14, 2021

Milkha's Wife Nirmal Kaur Passes Away at 85

Even as legendary Milkha Singh battles for life in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, his wife Nirmal Kaur, 85, lost battle to Covid-19 almost three weeks after contracting the virus. Nirmal breathed her last at Fortis hospital in Mohali.
Former captain of the Indian women's volleyball team, Nirmal's health deteriorated a few days after she was admitted to the hospital.
Meanwhile, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh condoled the death of Nirmal Milkha Singh.

Leader of Opposition in Uttarakhand Assembly Indira Hridayesh Passes Away

Leader of Opposition in the Uttarakhand Assembly Indira Hridayesh passed away in New Delhi on June 13, the Congress party said.
She was 80. Hridayesh had attended a meeting chaired by party in-charge for Uttarakhand, Devendra Yadav, in New Delhi on June 12.

Jun 13, 2021

Environmentalist and Organic Farming Proponent Radha Mohan Dies

Noted environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Professor Radha Mohan, who helped popularise organic farming techniques, died in Bhubaneswar. He was 78.
A former Odisha Information Commissioner and a retired professor of economics, he and one of his daughters were credited with transforming a piece of wasteland into a vast forest, home to rare produce, using organic techniques.
He was awarded the Padma Shri along with his daughter Sabarmatee in 2020 for their contribution to the agriculture sector. Back in 1990, the father-daughter duo founded 'Sambhav', a social organisation aimed at educating farmers on organic and natural farming.
They transformed the 36 hectares of wasteland in Nayagarh district's Odagaon using ecological waste to create fertile topsoil. That land now boasts of more than 1,000 plant species including rare ones such as clove bean and black rice. It also supports a bank of 700 indigenous seed varieties.

Sunita Narain Appointed to Climate Action Group

Noted environmentalist Sunita Narain has been appointed to an international advisory group for climate action by Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation Per Olsson Fridh. The international group consists of experts who provide a "deep commitment and knowledge in the field.
The group aims to "further strengthen" Swedish government's attempts to address climate change and conserve biodiversity. "Strong global action on these issues is necessary for sustainable and equitable development, and to prevent conflicts and new pandemics.

Padma Shri Recipient Dr. Ashok Panagariya Dies

Prominent neurologist and Padma Shri recipient Dr Ashok Panagariya died of post-Covid complications. He was 71.
Dr. Ashok Panagariya made a mark as an outstanding neurologist. His pioneering work in the medical field will benefit generations of doctors and researchers. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends.

Jun 12, 2021

Anup Purohit is Chief Information officer of Wipro

IT major Wipro appointed Anup Purohit as its Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Anup has over 25 years of experience across banking and financial services, centered around innovation in digital banking, financial management, business solutions and service delivery, portfolio and program management, risk and controls and information security.
In his new role, as Chief Information Officer, Anup will report to Sanjeev Singh, Chief Operations Officer.
In his most recent role as CIO of Yes Bank, Anup was in charge of spearheading business technology transformation and digital innovation strategy with a relentless focus on bringing future technology into the bank's current technology stack.
Prior to that, Anup was associated with financial institutions such as RBL, Barclays and JPMC in leadership roles.

IAMAI Appoints Former SC Judge Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri as Chairman of OTT Players' Grievance Re...

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has roped in former Supreme Court Justice (Retd.) Arjan Kumar Sikri to chair the Grievance Redressal Board (GRB), formed as a part of the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC). The GRB will address content grievances pertaining to any of the DPCGC member's video streaming services.
Under Justice Sikri's leadership, the GRB will aim to provide independent adjudication on content grievances escalated to it. The members of the GRB include prominent personalities from the media and entertainment industry, online curated content providers, experts from various fields -- including child rights, women rights, and media laws.
IAMAI announced the formation of the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council as an independent self-regulatory organization with an aim to provide a grievance redressal platform for Online Curated Content consumers. The DPCGC will empower consumers to make informed viewing choices and promote creative excellence, which are keys to the long-term success of the Indian entertainment industry.

Jun 11, 2021

Veteran Filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta Dies

National award-winning filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta died in his south Kolkata after a prolonged illness. He was 77.
Some of his prominent films include Tahader Katha, Bagh Bahadur, Charachar and Uttara. He received the National Film Award multiple times and in several categories, including best film, best direction, best screenplay and best feature film in Bengali.
He also received accolades at the Venice Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Asia Pacific Film Festival and Bangkok International Film Festival.
Some of his earlier films, such as Grihajuddha and Andhi Gali, focused on the Maoist movement in Bengal and how it shaped the collective consciousness of Bengalis.

Rajkummar Rao to Endorse D2C fashion Brand Bewakoof.com

Director-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand Bewakoof announced the appointment of actor Rajkummar Rao as its brand ambassador.
He will promote the products across digital and social media platforms through campaigns and promotional activities.
The first brand marketing campaign comprising digital films features Rao dressed in Bewakoof tees and doling out summer style tips.
Launched in 2012 by Prabhkiran Singh, Bewakoof claims to have 10 million strong customer base. It sells around 20,000 units of apparels and accessories a day.

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