Jose Mujica, a one-time guerrilla and later President of Uruguay whose unpretentious style and progressive reforms earned him lavish profile pieces in the international media, died aged 89.
He won the 2009 presidential election and took office as the 40th President on March 1 2010 and served as President till March 1, 2015.
As President, Mujica adopted what was then a pioneering liberal stance on issues related to civil liberties.
May 13, 2025
Padma Shri Scientist Subbanna Ayyappan No More
Former Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Padma Shri awardee, Subbanna Ayyappan, died.
Ayyappan was an agriculture and fisheries (aquaculture) scientist, and was the first non-crop scientist to head the ICAR.
Ayyappan is widely credited to having spearheaded India's Blue Revolution, aimed at revolutionising aquaculture in India.
May 06, 2025
Padma Shri awardee Ms. K. V. Rabiya Passes Away
K. V. Rabia, Padma Shri awardee and a literacy activist from Vellilakad, Tirurangadi, Kerala who overcame serious physical challenges such as polio, cancer and spinal cord injury and made her mark in the field of social service, passed away at the age of 59.
In 2022, she was honoured with the Padma Shri for her contributions to the field of social service. Additionally, she was awarded the National Youth Award in 1993. She has received many honours, including the International Award, the Murimathil Bava Award, the Seethi Sahib Memorial Award (2010), the Kannaki Stree Shakti Puraskar (1999), and the Vanitha Ratnam Award from the state government in 2014.
May 03, 2025
Vishnu Prasad Versatile Malayalam Actor Passed Away
Renowned Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad, known for his compelling performances in negative roles, passed away at the age of 52.
Vishnu Prasad was known for his compelling performances in both cinema and television. His film credits include notable roles in Kasi (2001), the Tamil remake of Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, Kaiyethum Doorath (2002), Runway (2004), Lion (2006), Mambazhakkalam (2004), Ben Johnson (2005), Lokanathan IAS (2005), and Pathaka (2006). He also had a significant presence on Malayalam television, earning admiration for his versatile acting and commitment to his craft.
May 02, 2025
Ex-Union Minister Girija Vyas Dies
Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Girija Vyas died in Ahmedabad. She was 79.
Vyas was a prominent Congress leader who served as a minister in both the state and central government. She was also the Pradesh Congress Committee chief. She also served as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women.
In 2013, she was appointed Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation in the Manmohan Singh government.
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