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Who is Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez, the man who has taken over Cuba from the Castros
April 19, 2018 19:27 IST
While many do expect Diaz-Canel to usher in reforms, it is continuity rather than change, which he represents more, at least in the short term. Commentators have noted that he has been groomed by the Castros as an internal candidate, somewhat akin to the future CEO of a big company.
Who is Atishi Marlena?
April 21, 2018 11:15 IST
Atishi Marlena was involved in strengthening regulations on private school fees and organising parent-teacher meetings, including the largest such meet in Delhi in 2017.
Who is Aishwarya Rai?
April 18, 2018 14:26 IST
Aishwarya is the granddaughter of former chief minister Daroga Rai and daughter of former minister and six-time MLA Chandrika Rai.
Who is Barbara Bush?
April 18, 2018 13:44 IST
Barbara Bush was not only a matriarch of a growing political dynasty but also an advocate for literacy. Bush had an independent streak and could be sharp-tongued.
Who is Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje?
April 14, 2018 21:39 IST
From April 2012 to March 2014 he was all-India president of Bharat Vikas Parishad. For last three years, he was vice-president of VHP.
YouTube shooting: Who is Nasim Aghdam?
April 4, 2018 10:24 IST
YouTube shooting: Nasim Aghdam is the woman who opened fire at the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno near Silicon Valley. Here's what we know about her.
Who was Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?
April 3, 2018 12:24 IST
The Kamaladevi that most Indians are familiar with is a figure who revived Indian handicrafts and nurtured the greater majority of the country’s national institutions charged with the promotion of dance, drama, art, theatre, music, and puppetry.
Who was Winnie Madikizela-Mandela?
April 2, 2018 22:35 IST
Known to her supporters as the "Mother of the Nation," Winnie Mandela played a prominent role in the battle to end white supremacy in South Africa. Her name, however, was also often linked with violence and corruption.
Who was Radhika Reddy?
April 3, 2018 00:05 IST
According to a news video posted by the channel on their website, Radhika was well-versed with her role as a news reader. She had her own unique style while anchoring programmes.
Why India should know more about Imdadulla Rashidi
April 1, 2018 09:55 IST
The communal violence in Asansol following Ram Navami celebrations took away his son, but Imam Imdadulla Rashidi urged everyone to maintain peace and threatened to leave town if anybody retaliated to avenge the death.
Who is Anandi Gopal Joshi?
March 31, 2018 12:26 IST
Anandi's work received praise from Kesari editor Lokmanya Tilak and even Queen Victoria sent her a congratulatory message. However, Anandi passed away at a young age of 22 due to tuberculosis on February 26, 1887.
Who is Deepak Kochhar?
March 29, 2018 17:37 IST
Deepak Kochhar has a Master’s Degree in Finance from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Bombay University. He is also an Alumnus of Harvard Business School – Graduate of the Advanced Management Program (AMP).
Who is Venugopal Dhoot?
March 29, 2018 13:50 IST
The Forbes magazine, in 2015, put Videocon chairperson Venugopal Dhoot's wealth at $1.6 billion, making him the 61st richest person in the country.
Who is Chanda Kochhar?
March 29, 2018 13:10 IST
Chanda Kochhar, 56, is the Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Bank. She is widely recognised for her role in shaping the retail banking sector in India.
Who is Leopoldo Lopez?
March 29, 2018 11:52 IST
One of Venezuela's most prominent leaders and the main face of Opposition against President Nicolas Maduro, here's everything you need to know about Leopoldo Lopez.
Who is Pinky Lalwani?
March 29, 2018 22:09 IST
Lalwani met Mallya when she was hired for the now-defunct Kingfisher airlines in 2011. The duo have reportedly been dating and recently celebrated the third anniversary of their relationship.
Who is Shloka Mehta?
March 28, 2018 08:25 IST
The youngest of three children of Russell and Mona Mehta, Shloka Mehta is currently a director with Rosy Blue Foundation and is a co-founder of ConnectFor.
Who is Russell Mehta?
March 25, 2018 21:58 IST
Russell Mehta is the managing director of Rosy Blue Diamonds, which is ranked as one of the world's top diamantaires.
Who is Katsuko Saruhashi?
March 22, 2018 16:03 IST
Katsuko Saruhashi had developed her own methods of testing the levels of carbon dioxide in seawater. In 1957, she earned her doctorate in chemistry from the University of Tokyo, and also became the first woman to do so.
Who is Haseeb Drabu?
March 13, 2018 10:40 IST
Drabu was made J&K's finance minister by late Mufti Mohammed Sayeed after the PDP formed an alliance with BJP following the 2014 state elections. Drabu played an instrumental role while negotiating the terms and conditions of the agenda of the alliance.
Who is Hubert de Givenchy?Subscriber Only
March 12, 2018 20:58 IST
Hubert de Givenchy, iconic French fashion designer and founder of the House of Givenchy, died on March 10, leaving a gaping hole in the fabric of international couture and fashion. He was part of the elite cadre of Paris-based designers, including Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, who redefined fashion after World War II.
Who is Martin Shkreli ‘the most hated man in America’?
March 10, 2018 10:14 IST
Martin Shkreli came to be known as "Pharma Bro" at time after founding Turing Pharmaceuticals, buying the anti-parasitic drug Daraprim and raising its price by 5,000 percent to $750 per pill.
Who is Conrad Sangma?
February 8, 2024 13:17 IST
Conrad Sangma managed to form a coalition government in Meghalaya with the support of other regional parties, the BJP and an independent MLA.
Who is Neiphiu Rio?
March 4, 2018 23:50 IST
Neiphiu Rio has is a Lok Sabha member from Nagaland and has served three terms as Nagaland’s chief minister. Born in 1950 to Late Guolhoulie Rio in the Tuophema village in Kohima district, Rio belongs to the Angami Naga tribe.
Who was Sri Jayendra Saraswathi?
February 28, 2018 12:44 IST
Born in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvarur district, Jayendra Saraswathi was chosen as the successor to Parmacharya Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi when he was only 19.
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