Suzuki Motor Corp on 29 June 2016 announced the appointment of Toshihiro Suzuki as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).The appointment came after Osamu Suzuki announced that he will decline the CEO position to take responsibility for the automaker's use of incorrect testing methods when calculating vehicle mileage.
Indigenously developed heavyweight torpedo Varunastra was inducted in the Indian Navy on 29 June 2016. It was handed to the Indian Navy by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.With this India joined a select group of eight countries having the capability to design and develop heavyweight torpedoes.
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) on 29 June 2016 started five long-term monitoring plots in the Himalayas to document the impact of climate change on animal world. The project is funded by the Union Ministry for environment, forest and climate change.Under the project, ZSI will monitor indicators in species like fish, butterflies, bees and other insects to find how their distribution has been affected by climate change.
China on 29 June 2016 launched its second Shijian-16 series satellite. The satellite was carried by a Long March-4B rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
The Shijian-16 satellite will be used for space environment measurements, radiation and its effect as well as technology testing.The first Shijian-16 satellite was launched in October 2013.This launch was the 231st flight by a Long March rocket.
Renowned painter and freedom fighter KG Subramanyan passed away on 29 June 2016.Subramanyan was a versatile painter who blurred the lines between art and artisans by making his mark in pottery, design and terracotta art as well.
In 1955, he received a British Council Research Fellowship to the Slade School of Art at the University of London.He was awarded with the Padma Vibhushan in 2012.
India Post in June 2016 opened up the ongoing scheme of customized printing of ‘My Stamp’ for individuals and corporate also. Under the scheme an individual or a corporate entity can get their photo or logo printed inside the postage stamp at a price of 12 lakh rupees.As per reports, this time there will be 5000 sheets comprising 60000 postage stamps. These stamps can be used for general postal mail.
Matthew Gdovin, an associate professor in the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Department of Biology, developed a newly patented method to kill cancer cells.
Gdovin’s research was published on 27 June 2016 inThe Journal of Clinical Oncology.The discovery may help people with inoperable or hard-to-reach tumours.
Bud Spencer, Italian actor and filmmaker, passed away on 27 June 2016 in Italy.Spencer was known among his fans as the big friendly giant of the screen because of his height and weight.
Four Indian-Americans have been honoured with prestigious Great Immigrants: The Pride of America Award 2016. They are among 42 distinguished US personalities representing more than 30 countries of origin around the world honoured with this year’s award. All of these personalities represent a wide range of personal immigration stories, and inspiring professional accomplishments. Four Indian-Americans are
Sunder Pichai: He is CEO of internet search engine giant Google.
Hari Sreenivasan: He is broadcast journalist associated with the PBS NewsHour.
Vikram Malhotra: He is associated with McKinsey.
Bharati Mukherjee: He is award-winning author. She is professor emerita in the department of English at the University of California, Berkeley.
Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the 16th President of Philippines. He will have tenure of six years. He was administered oath to the office by the Supreme Court justice at the Malacanang presidential palace.
