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Oct 2024

Nov 13, 2024

World-Renowned Mridangam Scholar Varadarao Kamalakara Rao Passes Away

The music world has lost a legendary artist and scholar in Mridangam, Varadarao Kamalakara Rao, who passed away at the age of 88. Renowned for his expertise and innovative approach to Mridangam, Rao dedicated his life to Indian classical music and inspired generations with his unique rhythm and technique. His contributions to Carnatic music, collaborations with celebrated musicians, and the numerous honours he received throughout his life underscore his impact on Indian music.
In recognition of his talents and contributions to Indian classical music, Kamalakara Rao received several prestigious awards, including the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, one of India's highest honours in performing arts. During his college years, he was awarded the President's Medal by none other than Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the then President of India. This honour cemented his place as a revered figure in the world of Carnatic music.

Sonu Sood Appointed as Brand Ambassador and Honourary Tourism Advisor for Thailand

Sonu Sood, the celebrated actor, humanitarian, and philanthropist, took on an exciting new role as the Brand Ambassador and Honorary Tourism Advisor for Thailand. Widely recognised for his philanthropy, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, this appointment adds another feather to his cap, expanding his global reach and impact. This collaboration between Sonu Sood and Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports marks an important step in promoting Thailand as a tourism destination in India.

Nov 12, 2024

Veteran Actor Delhi Ganesh Passes Away at 80

Noted Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh, renowned for his remarkable versatility in over 400 films, passed away at the age of 80.
He started his film carrier in 1976 in the movie Pattina Pravesam directed by K. Balachander.
Delhi Ganesh's contributions to Tamil cinema span across a remarkable variety of roles, and his performances were deeply appreciated by audiences across generations.
He received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize (1979) and Kalaimamani Award (1994).

Nov 11, 2024

Former Indian Polo Player Harinder Singh Sodhi Passes Away

Leading former Indian polo player and Arjuna awardee Harinder Singh Sodhi, who during his peak achieved a handicap of plus-five, died at the age of 86.
In polo circles he was popularly known as 'Billy'.
Sodhi played polo alongside the likes of Hanut Singh, Sawai Man Singh (Maharaja of Jaipur) and later with his son Bhawani Singh.

Nov 06, 2024

Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away

Folk legend Sharda Sinha, known for her repertoire of songs in Maithili, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Sanskrit and Hindi, passed away at the age of 72.
Often referred to as "Bihar Kokila (cuckoo)". She had also lent her voice to songs in movies such as Maine Pyar Kiya and Gangs of Wasseypur.
She has also been the recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 2000, the Padma Shri in 1991, and the Padma Bhushan in 2018.

Nov 04, 2024

BPL Founder T. P. G. Nambiar Dies

T. P. G. Nambiar, chairman emeritus and founder of the BPL Group, died in Bengaluru at the age of 94. He was one of the key architects of the electronics industry in post-independent India. BPL used the 1982 Asiad as a launch pad for the manufacture of colour TV sets and branched out into other segments.
At its height, the BPL brand became ubiquitous, gaining a reputation for quality and even signed up Hindi film star Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador in the 1990s.

Bibek Debroy, Chairman of PM's Economic Advisory Council, Dies

Bibek Debroy, a prominent economist and chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), passed away at the age of 69. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Debroy, recognising his significant contributions to the field of economics.
A columnist at The Indian Express and Financial Express, Debroy was appointed Chairman of PM-EAC on September 25, 2017, when he was also a member of the NITI Aayog. As the Chairman, he deftly managed the body, and managed to attract talent from not just independent think tanks but also the private sector. The PM-EAC, which interacted frequently among itself, met the PM on crucial economic issues at least once a year.
Debroy was a full-time Member of NITI Aayog from its constitution in 2015 until June 2019. A prolific author, Debroy authored and edited several books, including translations of the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the puranas, the four vedas and 11 major Upanishads.
Debroy was awarded a Padma Shri in 2015 and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the US-India Business Summit in 2016.

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