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PERSONS IN NEWS - November 2021

Nov 2021

Jan 17, 2022

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta: Ousted Mali President Dies

The ousted President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, died aged 76.
Keïta led Mali for seven years until 2020, when he was ousted in a coup after huge anti-government protests over his handling of jihadist unrest.
An economic crisis and disputed elections also fuelled the demonstrations against his rule.
Weeks after he was ousted he suffered a minor stroke and was flown to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment.
Mali's new military rulers staged a second coup in May of last year, announcing a further three-year delay to elections that were meant to happen this February.
This last action made them the target of sanctions this week by the EU as well as its neighbours in the West African regional bloc Ecowas.

Kathak Maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj Dies

Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away at the age of 83.
Pandit Birju Maharaj was a direct descendant of the Maharaj family of Kathak dancers that includes his two uncles - Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj. He started receiving training in the dance form from his young days by his father and uncles. Pandit Birju Maharaj's first major solo performance was at Manmath Nath Ghosh celebrations in Bengal and since then there has been no looking back.
The Kathak maestro was conferred with numerous prestigious awards including India's second-highest civilian award – Padma Vibhushan. Other awards bestowed on him are Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Kalidas Samman, Nritya Choodamani, Andhra Ratna, Nritya Vilas, Adharshila Shikhar Samman, Soviet Land Nehru Award, Shiromani Samman, Rajiv Gandhi Peace Award.

Jan 15, 2022

Veteran journalist Kamal Khan Passes Away

Veteran NDTV journalist Kamal Khan passed away at the age of 61.
Khan was NDTV's executive editor. He was a recipient of the Ramnath Goenka Award, and the Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Award from the President of India.

Jan 14, 2022

RenewBuy Ropes in Rajkummar Rao as its Brand Ambassador

RenewBuy launched its first 360-degree ad campaign with its brand proposition of "Smart Tech, Right Advice". The company roped in Rajkummar Rao as its first brand ambassador. The ad campaign highlights the brand's promise of addressing consumer's insurance needs, through its digital led insurance POSP (Point of Sale Person) advisor network.
The "Smart Tech, Right Advice" themed campaign emphasises on RenewBuy's core value of being the most reliable InsurTech platform, where consumers can avail insurance policies digitally, from any part of the country, with the support of RenewBuy's strong nationwide network of digitally enabled POSP insurance advisors.

Jan 11, 2022

David Sassoli: European Parliament President Dies

European Parliament President David Sassoli died at the age of 65.
The Italian former journalist and centre-left politician was seriously ill for more than two weeks.
The former television newsreader became president of the 705-seat European Parliament in July 2019. He was the second Italian president since the assembly was elected by universal suffrage.
The role is considered one of the bloc's top jobs, and involves chairing sessions and overseeing the parliament's activities.
Sassoli left a three-decade career in journalism and became a member of the European Parliament (MEP) in 2009.
He was a member of the centre-left Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, the second-biggest grouping in the parliament.

Noted Kannada Literary Figure Chandrashekhar Patil Passes Away

Noted Kannada literary figure Chandrashekhar Patil popularly known as 'Champa' passed away at the age of 82.
A poet, playwright, Patil had also served as president of Kannada Sahitya Parishad.
An activist by nature, he was one of the foremost voices of 'Bandaya' genre of Kannada literature. He has participated in several literary and farmers' movements or agitations including Gokak agitation, Bandaya movement, anti-Emergency agitation among others, and was a strong proponent of Kannada language as a medium of instruction in schools.
Patil, who was a professor of English from Karnataka University, was the editor of the influential literary journal 'Sankramana', and had also served as chairman of Kannada Development Authority.
He is recipient of Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award and Pampa Award among others.

Jan 09, 2022

Oscar Winner and Groundbreaking Star Sidney Poitier Dies

Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, died. He was 94.
Poitier, winner of the best actor Oscar in 1964 for "Lilies of the Field," died Thursday in the Bahamas, according to Eugene Torchon-Newry, acting director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Bahamas.

Amitabh Bachchan and Jhulan Goswami to be Ambassadors of Legends League Cricket

Legends League Cricket roped in pacer Jhulan Goswami as an Ambassador to promote Women's Empowerment initiatives. She will be the face of the League and also launch a special initiative to further promote women's participation in cricket.
Legends League Cricket also announced an All Women Match Official Team for the League. This is for the first time in cricket that an all-women Match Officials team would be officiating an entire men's league. The League will have ICC empaneled female umpires and match referees from all across the world.
Legendary Amitabh Bachchan joined Legends League Cricket as its Ambassador and will be promoting the League. The League also has former India Head Coach, Ravi Shastri as its Commissioner looking after the Cricketing aspect.

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