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PERSONS IN NEWS - June 2023

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Sep 01, 2023

Rajasthan's Priyan Sain Crowned Miss Earth India 2023

Priyan Sain clinched the title of Miss Earth India 2023 during the Miss Divine Beauty 2023 national final held in New Delhi. Priyan, dancer, and taekwondo player from Jaipur, Rajasthan succeeded last year's (2022) winner Vanshika Parmar, and will now prepare to represent India at the Miss Earth 2023 pageant in Vietnam this December. She received her crown from reigning Miss Earth from Korea Mina Sue Choi who was invited as a special guest along with Miss Earth Air from Australia Sheridan Mortlock.

Indian Oil Ropes in Sanjeev Kapoor as its Brand Ambassador

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. announced its collaboration with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand.
In an event held in Bengaluru, V. Satish Kumar, Marketing Director at Indian Oil, unveiled a brand-new video commercial that highlights the Indane XTRATEJ LPG Brand. This new offering aims to provide a cost-efficient solution that not only meets the requirements of various segments such as hotels and hospitality but also addresses the growing expectations of customers in an era of rapid change.

Aug 29, 2023

Wagner Chief Prigozhin Confirmed Dead

Russian investigators confirmed that Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was among the 10 people killed when their plane crash, after carrying out genetic tests.
Prigozhin, who led a failed uprising against the Kremlin, had previously been named as one of those on board the private plane, which crashed in a field northwest of Moscow while en route to St. Petersburg.
The Wagner Group, officially PMC Wagner is a Russian state-funded private military company (PMC) controlled until 2023 by Yevgeny Prigozhin.
The Wagner Group first appeared in 2014, during the Russian annexation of Crimea. Until 2022 it was unclear who founded and led the group. Both Dmitry Utkin and Yevgeny Prigozhin have been named as its founders and leaders.

Aug 28, 2023

Veteran Lyricist Dev Kohli Passes Away

Veteran Hindi film lyricist Dev Kohli died at the age of 80. Dev Kohli was famed for his songs in over 100 films including Maine Pyaar Kiya, Baazigar, Judwaa 2, Musafir, Shoot Out At Lokhandwala and Taxi No. 9 2 11. He has collaborated with music directors like Anu Malik, Raam Laxman, Anand Raaj Anand, Anand Milind among others.
Born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan into a Sikh family, Kohli relocated to Dehradun following Partition.
Arriving in Mumbai in 1964 Kohli began looking for film work. With the release of the movie Gunda in 1969, he debuted in the Bollywood industry. His first big break came with the song Geet Gaata Hoon Main from the 1971 movie Laal Patthar.
He wrote lyrics for several hit songs like Aate Jaate Hanste Gaate, Kabootar Ja Ja Ja, Aaja Shaam Hone Aayee, Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun.
He and Anu Malik formed a spectacular partnership in the 1990s, working together.

Legendary Poet Jayanta Mahapatra Passes Away

Eminent poet Jayanta Mahapatra passed away. He was 95.
Born in Cuttack on October 22, 1928, Mahapatra was the first Indian poet to win a Sahitya Akademi award for English poetry. He was also conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2009. However, he returned it in 2015 to protest against rising intolerance in India.
The author of 'Indian Summer' and 'Hunger', considered classics in modern Indian English literature, Mahapatra penned 27 books of poems, of which seven are in Odia language and the rest in English.

Aug 27, 2023

Infosys Signs Women's Tennis Champ Iga Swiatek as Brand Ambassador

In a groundbreaking move that further bridges the worlds of sports and technology, Infosys, a global leader in consulting and digital services, announced a multi-year partnership with women's tennis World No. 1, Iga Swiatek. The collaboration establishes Swiatek as the global brand ambassador for Infosys, with a key focus on promoting Digital Innovation and inspiring women worldwide.
This announcement came on the heels of Infosys signing tennis legend Rafael Nadal for the same prestigious role, solidifying the company's commitment to both tennis excellence and technological advancement.
The collaboration between Infosys and Swiatek also extends beyond the tennis court, as both entities aim to develop programs that empower young women across the globe. The focus will be on enabling women to build careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), areas that have become increasingly vital in today's technologically driven world.

Aug 26, 2023

Actress Seema R. Deo Dies

Veteran Bollywood and Marathi film actress Seema R. Deo passed away at the age of 81.
She is Well-known for her memorable performances in classics like the superhit 1971 film 'Anand' and the 1974 movie 'Kora Kagaz'.
Seema Deo acted in nearly 90 Hindi and Marathi movies in a career spanning over six decades from the black-and-white to the colour era of the Indian film industry.

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