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Nov 2023

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.

Jan 31, 2024

Historian R. Champakalakshmi Passes Away

The academic community mourned the passing away of R. Champakalakshmi, a revered historian, former president of the Indian History Congress, and professor at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her death marked a significant loss in the scholarly world, particularly in the field of Indian history.
R. Champakalakshmi's career was distinguished by her deep and varied expertise in subjects such as archaeology, iconography, ideology, statecraft, and trade. She was known for her ability to bridge the gap between traditional and modern approaches in historiography, contributing significantly to the understanding of early and medieval South India.

Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Nitya Anand, Man Who Discovered India's First Oral Contraceptive Pill 'Saheli', Passes Away

Dr. Nitya Anand who made the first oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli' in India, passed away at the age of 99. Dr. Anand was in charge of the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) from 1974 to 1984. He was part of CDRI since it started in 1951. He guided 100 PhD students, wrote over 400 papers, and had more than 130 patents.
Dr. Anand made Saheli, a unique birth control pill, used once a week and without steroids or hormones. It was introduced in 1986 by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In 2016, Saheli became part of India's National Family Programme. It is still the only pill of its kind in the world.
Dr. Anand was awarded the Padma Shri award.

Jan 29, 2024

Former Union Minister Dhawan Dies

Senior politician and former Union Minister Harmohan Dhawan passed away at the age of 83.
Elected to the Lok Sabha from Chandigarh in 1989 on a Samajwadi Janata Party ticket, Dhawan became the Union Civil Aviation Minister in Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar's cabinet.
In 1990, Dhawan switched to the Congress, but did not stay there for long due to differences with former Union minister Pawan Bansal. He floated his own party, Chandigarh Vikas Manch, and contested the 2004 Lok Sabha elections from Chandigarh, but lost.
Again in 2007, he moved to the Bahajun Samaj Party and contested the 2009 Lok Sabha polls from Chandigarh unsuccessfully. The next year, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
After remaining associated with the saffron party for nearly a decade, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party in 2019 and fought the Lok Sabha elections from Chandigarh for the fourth time, losing again.

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