Noted cartoonist Mario Miranda passes away

Panaji, Dec 11 (ANI): Noted cartoonist Mario Miranda passed away in Goa on Sunday after a long illness. He was 85.

Miranda was a regular with The Times of India and other newspapers in Mumbai, including The Economic Times, though he got his popularity with his works published in The Illustrated Weekly of India.

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and All India Cartoonists's Association, Bangalore, honoured him with a lifetime achievement award.

He has held solo exhibitions in over 22 countries, including the United States, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, France, Yugoslavia, and Portugal. (ANI)