Wednesday, 1 January 2025 () Renowned botanist and Padma Shri awardee K S Manilal, aged 86, passed away due to age-related ailments in Thrissur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded his significant contributions to botany, notably the translation of the ancient Latin text "Hortus Malabaricus". Manilal's legacy includes multiple books, over 200 research papers, and introducing new plant species.
Rahul Gandhi, in an interaction with IIT Madras students, emphasized the Congress's belief in fair resource distribution and quality education through government.. IndiaTimes
PM Narendra Modi celebrated the rise in rural consumption and the drop in poverty levels, highlighting the recent household consumption expenditure survey and.. IndiaTimes
Union minister Kiren Rijiju presented an embroidered chaddar on behalf of PM Narendra Modi at the Ajmer Dargah, continuing a 11-year tradition. This symbolic.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautions against divisive efforts based on caste during his speech at the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav in New Delhi, emphasizing the need.. IndiaTimes
Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in Indiaβs 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal.. IndiaTimes
Shyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker renowned for his contributions to Indian parallel cinema, has passed away at the age of 90 after battling a chronic kidney-related illness. Known for his masterpieces such as Ankur, Mandi, Manthan, and Zubeidaa, Benegal revolutionized Indian cinema by tackling social issues with depth and sensitivity. His films, spanning from the 1970s to the 2000s, remain a powerful reflection of Indian society. Benegal was honored with the Padma Shri in 1976 and the Padma Bhushan in 1991 for his outstanding contributions to cinema. Just days before his death, he celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family. His passing marks the loss of an iconic figure in the world of Indian filmmaking.
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