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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam – Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (born 15 October, 1931 – died 27 July, 2015) is an Indian scientist and administrator who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, studied physics at the St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, and aerospace engineering at the …

Valmiki — Maharishi (the great sage) claims the distinction of being the author of the holy epic ‘Ramayana‘, consisting of 24,000 verses. He is also believed to be the author of Yoga Vasistha, a text that elaborates on a range of philosophical issues. Written approximately 500 years ago, it was taught to Lord Rama when He lost all the hopes …

Atishi Marlena, a prominent AAP leader, has led education reforms in Delhi and currently serves as the Chief Minister. With a strong academic background from Oxford and significant political accomplishments, her career highlights include improving public school systems, advocating student rights, and managing multiple government portfolios. Atishi Marlena: Biography Atishi Marlena, a dynamic politician from the Aam Aadmi Party, has …

Tika Lal Taploo: The ‘Kashmir Files’ digs into the first major killing of a Kashmiri Hindu leader Tika Lal Taploo which led to the Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus. Know who was Tika Lal Taploo and why he became the first target of Kashmiri militants. Tika Lal Taploo: Early Life Taploo was born in Srinagar in a Kashmiri Pandit family. He graduated from Panjab University and done …

In India, we celebrate Engineer’s Day on September 15, as a tribute to the greatest Indian Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. He was known as the father of Modern Mysore for his outstanding contribution to society. In 1955, the government of India honoured him with the highest civilian honour — Bharat Ratna for his numerous industrial, economic and social projects. He …

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian politician, philosopher and statesman who served as the second president of India from 1962 to 1967. He previously served as the first vice president of India from 1952 to 1962. He was the second ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Biography: Name: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Born: 5 September …

Dhyan Chand Singh was an Indian Hockey player, and considered to be the all time greatest player the game of Hockey has ever seen the world over. He has probably been the only Indian player ever in any sport which skills so high that generated a number of myths about his abilities as a Hockey player. Dhyan Chand: Early Life …

Mother Teresa — Saint Mother Teresa is perhaps the greatest human being who has ever lived in this world. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II in October 2003. She had only one aim in life, to serve the poor, the destitute, the needy and all those who were dejected by the society. She founded an institution, known as …

Tulsidas was a great saint of India. He was a devotee of Lord Rama. He was born in 1540 at Banda in Uttar Pradesh. He had to face a lot of hardships from childhood itself. Tulsi’s parents died when he was just five. He had to beg and work in fields to fill his stomach. Tulsidas Biography: Name: Tulsidas (Rambola …

Sant Kabir, is considered to be one of the greatest poets as well as mystics ever born in India. He believed that human beings are equal and being one with God is the ultimate aim of every individual. His love and devotion towards the Supreme One clearly reflects in his poetry. The Holy Guru Granth Sahib contains over 500 verses …