1-Oct-2018: Gita Gopinath appointed IMF Chief Economist
Gita Gopinath, professor at Harvard University, has been appointed chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The India-born economist will succeed Maurice Obstfeld, who announced his retirement in July. Ms. Gopinath who studied at the Delhi School of Economics holds a Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University. She was previously working as a co-director of the International Finance and Macroeconomics Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research. She was also the co-editor of The American Economic Review and the current Handbook of International Economics.
Ms. Gopinath is the John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and of Economics at Harvard University.
9-Oct-2018: Prime Minister to unveil 64-ft-tall statue of Sir Chhotu Ram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a 64-feet-tall statue of peasant leader Sir Chhotu Ram at the latter's native village in Sampla in Haryana's Rohtak district. The contributions of Sir Chhotu Ram to society cannot be forgotten. He is an inspiration for our future generations.
Renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan recipient Ram Vanji Sutar has sculpted the 64-feet-tall statue. As many as 5,500 farmers from the state donated from half kg to two kg iron for construction of the statue.
The unveiling of Sir Chhotu Ram's statue is an honour for all the farmers in the country. On the occasion, the prime minister will visit the museum based on Sir Chhotu Ram's life, where scenes recreated from his life and items belonging to the farmer leader would be put on display.