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PERSONS IN NEWS - February 2024

Feb 2024

Sep 09, 2024

Indian-Americans Feature in TIME 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024

TIME Magazine's 'TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024' list celebrates 15 Indian or Indian-origin individuals, showcasing their contributions to the AI landscape. Key figures include Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google), Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Indian Information Technology Minister), Nandan Nilekani (Infosys co-founder), and Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. Kapoor's inclusion follows his legal victory in 2023, protecting his image from unauthorized AI use. Anil Kapoor made it to the TIME 100 AI list, following his victory against unauthorized AI-generated content using his likeness. In 2023, a New Delhi court ruled in his favor, curbing entities from misusing his image. Kapoor emphasized protecting personality rights against AI misuse for commercial purposes.

Indian Student Makes in Guinness World Records for Building Smallest Vacuum Cleaner Using Pen

A 23-year-old student from India was named in the prestigious Guinness World Records for building the world's smallest vacuum cleaner using a pen. This device was created by Tapala Nadamuni.
Guinness said, "Measuring just 0.65 cm (0.25 in) – less than the width of an average pinkie fingernail – it is 0.2 cm smaller than the previous record set in 2022."
Guinness said that Nadamuni formerly held this record in 2020 with a 1.76-cm vacuum, and spent the past two years trying to win it back, including two rejected attempts.
Nadamuni's vacuum cleaner is made mostly from a refillable ballpoint pen, with the addition of some small bits of plastic and metal. Inside the vacuum is a tiny rotating fan powered by a four-volt vibration motor, creating suction.

Sep 06, 2024

Siddhartha Aggarwal Sets Record as Oldest Indian to Swim English Channel Solo

Siddhartha Aggarwal from Bengaluru made history by becoming the oldest Indian to swim solo across the English Channel. At the age of 49, Aggarwal completed the 42 km swim in 15 hours and six minutes. His remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record set by Srikaanth Viswanathan, who swam the Channel solo at age 46 in 2018.

Tennis Legend Luis Ayala Passes Away at 91

The tennis world mourns the loss of a true legend as Luis Ayala, one of Chile's most celebrated athletes, passed away at the age of 91. The Chilean Tennis Federation made the somber announcement, marking the end of an era in South American tennis history.
Born in Santiago, Chile, Luis Ayala emerged as a dominant force in tennis during the 1950s and 1960s. His journey from a young enthusiast to an international tennis star is a testament to his dedication and skill.
Over his illustrious career, Ayala amassed an impressive: 46 singles titles
This remarkable achievement solidified his status as one of the most successful tennis players of his generation.

Sep 05, 2024

India's Table Tennis Icon Sharath Kamal Named ITTF Foundation Ambassador

During the 11th day of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) season five at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, a significant announcement was made through the table tennis community. Sharath Kamal, India's ace paddler, was named the first Indian ambassador of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Foundation.
The announcement was made in the presence of two notable figures:
Her Highness Zeina Shaban: Princess of Jordan and a two-time Olympian and Vita Dani: Chairperson of the UTT
Both Shaban and Dani serve as board members of the ITTF Foundation, lending additional weight to the ceremony.

Sep 04, 2024

L'Oreal Paris Announces Alia Bhatt as New Global Brand Ambassador

French cosmetics giant L'Oreal Paris made a significant announcement, revealing that it signed Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood's most prominent actresses, as its newest global brand ambassador. This partnership marks a major milestone for both the brand and the actress, signaling L'Oreal's continued focus on diversity and global representation.
With this appointment, Alia Bhatt joins an illustrious group of international celebrities who represent L'Oreal Paris on the global stage.

Sep 03, 2024

The First Indian Woman to Win Two Paralympic Medals in Athletics

Preethi Pal achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals in Athletics. At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, she won a bronze medal in the Women's 200m T35 event. This victory added to her previous medal haul, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in Indian Paralympic sports. Her accomplishments highlight her exceptional talent and determination, setting a new benchmark for Indian athletes in the Paralympic arena.

Satish Kumar Assumes Additional Charge as Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation.

A day after Shrikant Madhav Vaidya stepped down as Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), the Indian government appointed Satish Kumar Vaduguri to assume additional charge of the top position at the state-owned crude oil refining and marketing company. Vaduguri's appointment as Chairman of IOCL is temporary, as the search for a full-time Chairman is still underway. The notification regarding the change in the IOCL directorate does not specify a timeline for the appointment. Therefore, Vaduguri will serve as Chairman with additional charge until the position is permanently filled. However, the Ministry of Oil and Natural Gas, Government of India, is confident that a new full-time Chairman will be appointed shortly.
Vaduguri assumed the role of Chairman of IOCL on September 1, 2024, following Vaidya's retirement on August 31, 2024. Vaidya, who took charge as IOCL Chairman in July 2020 for a three-year term, served a one-year extension after his initial retirement in August 2023. Vaduguri additional charge as Chairman comes while he continues in his role as Director (Marketing) of the company, a position he has held since October 2021.

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