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Jun 2023

Feb 07, 2024

Former President of Chile Sebastian Pinera Dies

Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera passed away in a helicopter crash in Chile.
Pinera, who was 74 years old, served as Chile's President from 2010 to 2014 and again in 2018-2022.

Veteran Journalist and Sahitya Akademi Winner Farooq Nazki Dies

Veteran broadcaster, poet and Sahitya Akademi winner Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki died. He was 83.
Nazki held several important positions in All India Radio Kashmir and Doordarshan.
In 1995, Nazki was awarded the Sahitya Academi award in Kashmiri for his poetry book 'Naar Hyutun Kanzal Wanas' (Fire in the eyelashes).
Nazki was also the media advisor to two Chief Ministers — Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah.

Feb 06, 2024

Ranveer Singh Joins boAt as a Stakeholder and Brand Ambassador

Leading audio wearable brand boAt roped in actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador, and he has also invested an undisclosed amount in the company, becoming a key stakeholder in the company.
Singh will be the star of the company's immersive new campaign, 'Lost in Nirvana'.
With Ranveer Singh on board, boAt's line-up of brand ambassadors now includes some of the most influential names in the entertainment and sports industry, such as Kiara Advani, Rashmika Mandanna, and cricket stars Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, K. L. Rahul, and Jemimah Rodrigues.

Feb 05, 2024

Namibian President Hage Geingob Passes Away

Namibia's President Hage Geingob passed away at the gae of 82, weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Geingob played a central role in what has become one of Africa's most stable democracies after returning from a long exile in Botswana and the United States as an anti-apartheid activist.
He was the country's third President since it gained independence in 1990 following more than a century of German and then apartheid South African rule.
He had been president since 2015 and was set to finish his second and final term in office this year (2024).

Feb 03, 2024

First from Odisha to Win National Award for Best Actor, Sadhu Meher Dies

Eminent actor and director Sadhu Meher, who had made a mark in both Hindi and Odia cine industries, passed away. He was 84.
A native of Manamunda in Odisha's Boudh district, Meher began his career in 1969 with Hindi films like 'Bhuvan Shome', 'Ankur', and 'Mrigaya' before shifting focus to Odia cinema. Five years later in 1974, he became the first from Odisha to win a national award for best actor, for his role in Shyam Benegal's Hindi film 'Ankur'. Meher was also known for his role in other Hindi films like 27 Down (1974), Manthan (1976) and Inkaar (1977).
For his lifetime contribution, the Odisha government had conferred the Jaydev Samman on Meher in 2011. Meher also received the Padma Shri in 2017.

Feb 02, 2024

Poonam Pandey Dies of Cervical Cancer

Actress-model Poonam Pandey died due to cervical cancer at the age of 32.
Pandey gained prominence in 2011 following a statement that stirred controversy during the ICC Cricket World Cup. Subsequently, she ventured into the entertainment industry, making appearances in numerous films and reality shows. Her credits include Bollywood movies such as Nasha and Aa Gaya Hero, as well as participation in Kangana Ranaut's reality show, Lock Upp.

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