Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, born on 24 April 1973, is an Indian former international cricketer who led the Indian national team. Widely acclaimed as one of cricket’s greatest batsmen ever, he holds the distinction of being the highest run-scorer in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test cricket, amassing over 18,000 runs in ODIs and 15,000…
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (7 August 1925 – 28 September 2023) was an Indian agronomist, agricultural scientist, plant geneticist, administrator, and humanitarian. Renowned as a global leader of the green revolution, Swaminathan is widely acknowledged as the primary architect of India’s green revolution, credited for his leadership and pivotal role in the introduction and advancement of…
Karpoori Thakur was born to Gokul Thakur and Ramdulari Devi in Pitaunjhia, now known as Karpuri Gram, in the Samastipur District of Bihar. Hailing from the Nai community, his upbringing was influenced by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Satyanarayan Sinha. Thakur’s activism began early as he joined the All India Students Federation, demonstrating his…
Lal Krishna Advani, born on November 8, 1927, is a prominent Indian politician who held the position of the 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004. He played a pivotal role as one of the co-founders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS),…
Chaudhary Charan Singh (December 23, 1902 – May 29, 1987) was an Indian farmer leader and the fifth Prime Minister of India. He held this position from July 28, 1979, to January 14, 1980. Chaudhary Charan Singh lived his entire life in the Indian ethos and rural environment. Biography Charan Singh was born into a…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the esteemed recipient of India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, is celebrated not only for his political prowess but also for his unparalleled contributions to the nation’s progress and unity. Vajpayee’s journey from a grassroots politician to a statesman of international renown is a testament to his unwavering dedication to public…
Bharat Ratna Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan hailed from a Telugu-speaking Niyogi Brahmin lineage, born in Tiruttani, which is now situated in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu since 1960. His father, Sarvepalli Veeraswami, and his mother, Sarvepalli Sita (Sitamma), were his guiding figures in his upbringing. Renowned as one of India’s preeminent scholars in philosophy, Radhakrishnan dedicated…
India will remember Pranab Da as one the few politicians who was respected across party lines. He was the leader with charisma and has his ideology always along with him. During his long political life, he held many posts during the Congress rule and went on to become the 13th President of India Below are…