Date: 29-Sep-2021

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

 "If you want to be more  Productive, you need to become Master of your minutes."-
Crystal Paine

World Heart Day

World Heart Day which is celebrated every year on 29th September was created by World Heart Federation. It was aimed at informing people around the world about cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is a global campaign through which the federation unites people in the fight against the CVD burden as well as inspires and drives international action to encourage heart-healthy living.

Indian History Events - 29 September

*In 1959,
 Arati Gupta was an Indian Bengali long-distance swimmer, best known for becoming the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel on 29 September 1959. In 1960, she became the first Indian sportswoman to be awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in India. 

*In 1708,
After a rival English company challenged its monopoly in the late 17th century, the two companies were merged in 1708 to form the Honourable East India Company (HEIC), colloquially referred to as John Company.

Famous people that have birthdays on this day in history 29 September

*In 1958,
Dr. A. V. Gurava Reddy is an Internationally recognized, Indian Orthopedic Surgeon and Joint replacement expert. He is the Managing Director and Chief Joint Replacement Surgeon at Sunshine Bone and Joint Institute.

*In 1810,
Sayyid Mubarak Ali Khan II, popularly known as Humayun Jah, was born on 29 September 1810 to Ahmad Ali Khan and Nazib un-Nisa Begum. He was the Nawab of Bengal from 1824 to 1838. He was succeeded by Mansur Ali Khan. He built the famous and renowned Hazarduari Palace and Mubarak Manzil in Murshidabad. Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah died on 3 October 1838.

Famous people that have death anniversaries on this day in history 29 September

*In 2004,
Nalapat Balamani Amma was an Indian poet who wrote in Malayalam. Amma, Muthassi, and Mazhuvinte Katha were some of her well-known works. She was a recipient of many awards and honours, including the Padma Bhushan, Saraswati Samman, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Ezhuthachan Award. 

*In 2000,
Shapur Sorab Kharegat was a Parsi catalyst for The Economist's inclusion in Asia and according to The Economist's publisher David Hanger, S.S. Kharegat is remembered as "a huge character who travelled the world in his own inimitable style.