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Footballing Colossus Mario Zagallo Passes Away

January 8, 2024

Mario Zagallo, the first ever footballer to win the FIFA World Cup trophy as both player and coach, passed away aged 92 in Brazil – the country whose fortunes in the beautiful game he transformed through genius and grit spanning ..

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Acclaimed Actress Glynis Johns Dies at 100

January 6, 2024

Glynis Johns, the multi-talented Welsh actress renowned for her six-decade career gracing Hollywood films, Broadway musicals and British cinema, passed away peacefully at age 100 in Los Angeles on January 12th, 2023. Early Life and Career Beginnings Born in South ..

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Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s Book “Four Stars of Destiny”

January 6, 2024

Excerpts from former Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s upcoming book ‘Four Stars to Destiny’ published recently provide hitherto unknown aspects of high-level decision making during the 2020 China border crisis and other key national security developments then. Key Aspects ..

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Nina Singh Becomes First Woman Chief of Industrial Security Force

December 30, 2023

Senior Indian Police Service officer Nina Singh took charge as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recently. She became the first woman to head the specialized security organization and the 30th CISF Director General. Career Highlights Singh ..

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Former European Commission President Jacques Delors Dies at 98

December 28, 2023

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors passed away recently at age 98. The French statesman was instrumental in major EU integration milestones but drew the ire of euroskeptics in Britain. Unifying Europe As Commission president from 1985-1995, Delors spearheaded landmark ..

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Dr P. Indira Devi Conferred Prestigious ISAE Fellow 2023 Title

December 27, 2023

Dr P. Indira Devi, an eminent agricultural economist from Kerala, has been conferred the distinguished title of ISAE Fellow 2023 by the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE). This recognition highlights her trailblazing contributions spanning over three decades in the ..

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Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah: Kuwait’s New Emir

December 22, 2023

Kuwait’s new emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, formally assumed leadership in a swearing-in ceremony before parliament following the passing of his half-brother, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah. The ceremony, held during a special session of the National Assembly, marked the beginning ..

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Dr. V Mohini Giri Passes Away

December 22, 2023

Dr. V Mohini Giri, a prominent women’s rights activist, breathed her last recently following a brief illness. At 86, she left behind a legacy of significant contributions to the empowerment of women in India. Distinguished Roles in Women’s Empowerment Dr. ..

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