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PERSONS IN NEWS - November 2021

Nov 2021

Mar 11, 2023

Taliban Governor of Afghan Province Dies in Blast

The Taliban Governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province was killed in a blast at his office. Two people, including Mohammad Dawood Muzammil, the governor of Balkh, were been killed in an explosion.
Muzammil is one of the highest-ranking Taliban officials to be killed in such circumstances since the group returned to power in August 2021.
He was initially appointed as the Governor of the eastern province of Nangarhar where he led the fight against Islamic State jihadists, before being moved to Balkh in 2022.

Savlon India Appoints Sachin Tendulkar as World's First 'Hand Ambassador'

Savlon India, under ITC Limited, appointed Sachin Tendulkar as the world's first 'Hand Ambassador' for its Swasth India Mission, which aims to promote hand hygiene and prevent the spread of diseases. Tendulkar's hand will feature as the chief protagonist in a series of films for the campaign.
ITC's Savlon Swasth India Mission is a program that promotes behavioural change towards hand hygiene through innovative experiences and initiatives. The program was started in 2016 and has been at the forefront of encouraging a culture of hand hygiene in India. Preventable infections place a significant economic burden on the nation, and routine handwashing is one of the most efficient ways to limit their spread.

Mar 10, 2023

Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik Passes Away

Filmmaker Satish Kaushik passed away at the age of 66. The well known actor was in Delhi for Holi celebrations when he was rushed to the hospital after feeling unwell. He passed away enroute to the Fortis Hospital in Gurugram.
As a film actor, Satish Kaushik was known for his roles as Calendar in the 1987 superhero film, Mr. India, as Pappu Pager in Deewana Mastana (1997), and as Chanu Ahmed in the British film Brick Lane (2007), directed by Sarah Gavron.
Satish Kaushik also won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award in 1990 for Ram Lakhan and in 1997 for Saajan Chale Sasural.
He penned the dialogues for the 1983 classic "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron", which acquired a cult following over the years. He is known for his comic roles as `Calendar` in "Mr. India", "Pappu Pager" in "Deewana Mastana" among many others. Kaushik also gave sterling performances in other films like "Ram Lakhan" and "Saajan Chale Sasural".

Mar 09, 2023

Eminent Odisha Scientist P. K. Jena Passes Away

Noted scientist from Odisha and former Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) P. K. Jena passed away.
Jena, a Padma Shree awardee, had established the science foundation in Odisha. He was the first Odia to become the DG of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, and also played a leading role in establishing several institutions in the state.
With his sustained research, he has pioneered new waste management processes as well as metal value recovery processes from industrial and mining wastes.

Mar 05, 2023

Former Diplomat, Padma Bhushan Awardee Chandrashekhar Dasgupta Passes Away

Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, former Indian diplomat and the recipient of Padma Bhushan, passed away at the age of 82. During his almost four-decade-long career, he served as the ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, Luxembourg and China.
He joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1962. He was the high commissioner to Singapore between 1981 and 1984 and Tanzania between 1984 and 1986. Dasgupta also held the vice-chair of the preparatory committees of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), popularly known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
In 2008, he was awarded the third-highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, for his work in Indian civil service.

Mar 04, 2023

Kurkure Gets Sara Ali Khan as New Brand Ambassador

PepsiCo owned snacking brand Kurkure named Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan as the new brand ambassador, replacing actor Akshay Kumar.
Kurkure, a snacking brand developed in India is one of the eight power brands within PepsiCo India's portfolio. PepsiCo sells both beverages and foods in India.
PepsiCo also sells salty snacks under Doritos and Lay's. Kurkure is also manufactured and sold in countries like the UAE, Canada, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

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