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May 03, 2024

Paul Auster, Author of 'New York Trilogy', Dies

Paul Auster, the prolific American novelist behind the acclaimed 'New York Trilogy', passed away. He was 77.
Auster works include the series "The New York Trilogy" (1987), comprised of "City of Glass" (1985), "Ghosts" (1986) and "The Locked Room" (1986). The trilogy explored various philosophical themes through a postmodern lens of detective and mystery fiction.
The author's longest and most ambitious work of fiction was 4 3 2 1, published in 2017 and a Booker finalist. The 800-plus page novel is a tale of quadraphonic realism in the post-World War II era, the parallel journeys of Archibald Isaac Ferguson from summer camp and high school baseball to student life in New York and Paris during the mass protests of the late 1960s.
Auster also penned the screenplays for "Smoke" (1995), "Blue in the Face" (1995), "Lulu on the Bridge" (1998) and "The Inner Life of Martin Frost" (2007), directing the latter two and co-directing "Blue in the Face" with Wayne Wang.

Playback Singer Uma Ramanan Bids Adieu

Renowned playback singer Uma Ramanan, who predominantly sang in Tamil, passed away at the age of 72 in Chennai. The veteran singer, known for her melodious voice and extensive repertoire, has left an indelible mark on the Indian music industry.
Uma Ramanan was a trained classical singer and appeared in more than 6,000 concerts over a span of 35 years. Her breakthrough came with the song "Poongathave Thalthiravai" from the film "Nizhalgal," which propelled her to fame.

May 02, 2024

Pratima Singh (IRS) Appointed as Director in DPIIT

Pratima Singh, a 2009-batch IRS officer, was appointed as Director of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Her appointment, effective for a five-year term or until further notice, falls under the Central Staffing Scheme as per the DoPT order.
The DPIIT is a central government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India.

Apr 29, 2024

Yakshagana Exponent Subrahmanya Dhareshwar Passes Away

The world of Yakshagana, a traditional theatre form of Karnataka, lost a towering figure. Subrahmanya Dhareshwar, a senior and well-known Yakshagana 'bhagavatha' (background singer), passed away in Bengaluru. He was 66 years old.
Dhareshwar was a disciple of the legendary Yakshagana 'bhagavatha' late Narnappa Uppura. He entered the world of professional Yakshagana singing at the age of 21, captivating audiences with his melodious and rich voice.
A recipient of the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava award, Dhareshwar was a professional 'bhagavatha' for nearly four decades. He performed with renowned Yakshagana melas (touring troupes) such as Amrutheswari, Hiremahalingeshwara, Panchalinga, and Perdoor. Even after his retirement as the 'pradhana bhagavatha' (principal singer) from the Perdoor Yakshagana mela, he continued to grace various Yakshagana shows and 'Talamaddales' (traditional Yakshagana singing events).

Apr 24, 2024

Sudhir Kakar, 'Father of Indian Psychoanalysis', Dies

Sudhir Kakar, India's foremost psychoanalyst who helped readers understand Indian men and women like none other, passed away. French magazine Le Nouvel Observateur had once described Kakar as one of the 25 major thinkers of the world. With wit and humour, he deeply probed culture, social mores, family ties and elucidated what sets apart Indians from citizens of the world, and what sets apart Indians from Indians.
He received several awards, some of them are: Kakar's was awarded the 1987 Boyer Prize for Psychological Anthropology of the American Anthropological Association. He received the Order of Merit, Federal republic of Germany, 2012, Distinguished Service Award, Indo-American Psychiatric Association, 2007.

Apr 23, 2024

Citroen India Ropes in M. S. Dhoni as Brand Ambassador

In a move to enhance its brand presence and awareness in the Indian market, French carmaker Citroen engaged cricketing legend M. S. Dhoni as its brand ambassador. The Stellantis Group company, which is a relatively new entrant in the competitive Indian passenger vehicle market, aims to find a firm footing and strengthen its brand identity through this association.
Citroen, part of the Stellantis Group, entered the Indian market in 2019 and started selling cars in 2021. Despite being a newcomer, the company has managed to establish a small presence, with a market share of 0.21%. In the fiscal year 2023-24, Citroen retailed 8,330 units in the domestic market, an increase from 5,990 units in the previous year, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).

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