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PERSONS IN NEWS - December 2021

Dec 2021

Dec 27, 2021

Former President of Greece Karolos Papoulias Dies

Veteran Greek politician Karolos Papoulias, who served as President at the height of the economic crisis of the 2010s, died at the age of 92.
Papoulias spent a decade as president after being elected in 2005 and again in 2010, during the crisis that plunged the country into the gravest political and economic turmoil of recent decades.
His popularity suffered a major blow for supporting austerity measures dictated by international lenders in return for a bailout, which sparked violent protests.

Desmond Tutu, South African Anti-apartheid Campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Passes Away

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa's struggle against white minority rule died at the age of 90.
In 1984 Tutu Key dates in the life of South African cleric and activist Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent opposition to apartheid. A decade later, he witnessed the ends of that regime and he chaired a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, set up to unearth atrocities committed during those dark days.
The outspoken Tutu was considered the nation's conscience by both Black and white, an enduring testament to his faith and spirit of reconciliation in a divided nation.

Dec 25, 2021

American Author Joan Didion Dies

US author Joan Didion died at her home in New York. She was 87.
The literary icon, was known for works such as Slouching Towards Bethlehem and The Year of Magical Thinking.
Didion was one of the country's most trenchant writers and astute observers. Her best-selling works of fiction, commentary, and memoir have received numerous honors and are considered modern classics.
She engaged in the cool and ruthless dissection of politics and culture, covering everything from hippies to presidential campaigns.

Dec 23, 2021

Vicks India Signs Ranveer Singh as Brand Ambassador

Cough and Cold brand, Vicks roped in Bollywood Superstar Ranveer Singh as its new brand ambassador in India to build a deeper youth connect and inspire youngsters to speak confidently 'khich khich' free. Leveraging on Ranveer's outspoken personality and cool quotient, the brand aims to reinforce its message of urging the younger generation to bid farewell to khich khich and face the world with confidence, resonating its ethos to a wider audience.

Dec 21, 2021

Cricketer Rishabh Pant is Uttarakhand's Brand Ambassador

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was appointed the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand with an aim to promote sports and create mental health awareness among the state's youth.
Pant was born in the state's Roorkee town in Haridwar district.
The cricketer thanked the CM for the honour, saying that he will try his best to motivate people towards sports and fitness.

Dec 20, 2021

Justice Girish Thakorlal Nanavati Passes Away

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Girish Thakorlal Nanavati, who investigated the 1984 anti-Sikh and the 2002 Godhra riots, passed away. He was 86.
He was a permanent judge at the Gujarat High Court from July 19, 1979, and transferred to the Orissa High Court on December 14, 1993.
Nanavati was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Orissa HC with effect from January 31, 1994. He was transferred as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court from September 28, 1994. Nanavati was appointed as judge of the Supreme Court with effect from March 6, 1995, and retired on February 16, 2000.

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