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PERSONS IN NEWS - December 2021

Dec 2021

Nov 05, 2025

Business Titan Gopichand Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group, Dies

Gopichand Hinduja, one of India's most respected businessmen and the Chairman of the global conglomerate Hinduja Group, passed away at the age of 85. Hinduja's passing signifies not only the end of an era in business leadership but also the loss of a visionary who bridged India and the United Kingdom through enterprise and community service.
He served as the Chairman of Hinduja Automotive Ltd. and later took over as the Chairman of the Hinduja Group in 2023, following the passing of his brother, Srichand Hinduja.

North Korea's Former Head of State Kim Yong Nam Dies

Kim Yong Nam, North Korea's former ceremonial head of state and one of the longest-serving officials of the Kim dynasty, passed away at the age of 97. Known for his rigid loyalty to the regime and decades of high-level political service, Kim's death marks the end of an era in North Korean bureaucracy.
Kim Yong Nam's career spanned over seven decades, making him one of the most enduring figures in the North Korean political system.
He served as the President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly from 1998 to April 2019, a role that made him North Korea's ceremonial head of state—though real power always rested with the ruling Kim family.

Nov 01, 2025

First Keralite to Win Olympic Medal Manuel Frederick Passes Away at 78

The first Keralite to win an Olympic medal, former national hockey team goalkeeper Manuel Frederick passed away in Bengaluru in 2025. The 78-year-old was under treatment for cancer for some time.
Frederick, who hails from Kannur, was a member of the Indian team that won bronze at the 1972 Munich Olympics, defeating the Netherlands. A recipient of the Dhyan Chand award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games in 2019, he played for the national team for seven years, from 1971 to 78.

Oct 28, 2025

Eminent Surgeon Mathangi Ramakrishnan Passes Away at 91

Dr. K. Mathangi Ramakrishnan one of India's most distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeons, passed away at the age of 91. Revered for her pioneering work in burn care and plastic surgery, she was a trailblazer who established the first government-run comprehensive burns unit in South India at Government Kilpauk Medical College (KMC), Chennai. Her career was marked by a deep blend of clinical brilliance, innovation, and compassion, especially for underprivileged patients.
She held several academic positions and received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, BC Roy award, and the Avvaiyar award from the Tamil Nadu govt. Amidst all this, she never stopped learning.

Oct 27, 2025

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit Passes Away

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, one of the country's most respected and beloved royal figures, passed away at the age of 93.
Queen Sirikit had largely withdrawn from public life in recent years due to declining health. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable era in Thailand's modern history.
Born on August 12, 1932, in Bangkok, Sirikit Kitiyakara came from a noble and aristocratic family connected to the Chakri dynasty. She was the daughter of Prince Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, who served as Thailand's ambassador to France after World War II.

Oct 26, 2025

Piyush Pandey, Padma Shri Recipient and Indian Advertising Legend, Passes Away

Piyush Pandey, the legendary architect of Indian advertising and Padma Shri awardee, passed away at the age of 70. Known for transforming Ogilvy India into a global powerhouse, Pandey revolutionised advertising by blending Hindi, colloquial phrases, and relatable Indian emotions into campaigns. Some of his iconic works include Asian Paints' "Har khushi mein rang laaye," Cadbury's "Kuch Khaas Hai," Fevicol, and Hutch ads, which became cultural touchstones. He also co-created the memorable political slogan "Ab ki baar, Modi sarkar."

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