Waman Kendre is the new NSD director

Theatre artist Waman Kendre has been appointed the director of the National School of Drama (NSD) here. An NSD alumnus, Kendre's appointment is for five years w.e.f the date of assumption of charge of the post or till superannuation on 62 years of age or until further order, whichever is earlier.

• A frontrunner of the Dalit theatre movement in Maharashtra of the late 70s, he is currently heading the Academy of Theatre Arts, Mumbai University.

• He is known for role in plays like "Mohandas", "Ranangan" and "Janeman".

Max Swine flu cases from Delhi, Max deaths from Gujarat

As per health ministry data on state-wise prevalence of the disease, a total of 610 people have died due to the viral infection this year in the country.

Of this, maximum number of deaths, 196, have been reported from Gujarat, followed by Rajasthan (163), Maharashtra (90), Punjab (42), Haryana (41) and Madhya Pradesh (31). Delhi has reported 1,507 cases of swine flu and 16 deaths since January 1.