B. R. Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Marathi: डॉ.भीमराव रामजी आंबेडकर (14 April 1891 — 6 December 1956), also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, Buddhist activist, philosopher, thinker, anthropologist, historian, orator, prolific writer, economist, scholar, editor, revolutionary and a revivalist for Buddhism in India. He was also the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Born […]
M G Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, was a legendary Indian film actor, politician, and one of the most influential leaders in Tamil Nadu’s history. He was born on 17 January 1917 in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and rose from a difficult childhood to become a symbol of hope for millions. M. G. Ramachandran gained immense […]
Vinoba Bhave
Vinoba Bhave was a great Indian freedom fighter, spiritual thinker, and social reformer who is best known for starting the Bhoodan Movement (Land Gift Movement). He was born on 11 September 1895 in Gagode village, Maharashtra. Vinoba Bhave was a close follower of Mahatma Gandhi and is often regarded as his spiritual successor. Vinoba Bhave […]
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was a world-renowned humanitarian, social worker, and symbol of compassion who devoted her entire life to serving the poor, sick, and helpless. She was born on 26 August 1910 in Skopje (now in North Macedonia). Her original name was Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu. Mother Teresa came to India in 1929 and later settled in […]
K Kamaraj
K. Kamaraj was one of India’s most respected freedom fighters, administrators, and political leaders, widely known as the “Kingmaker” of Indian politics. He was born on 15 July 1903 in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, into a humble family. Despite limited formal education, Kamaraj rose to prominence through dedication, honesty, and public service. Kamaraj actively participated in […]
V V Giri
Pandurang Vaman Kane
Pandurang Vaman Kane was one of India’s greatest Sanskrit scholars, Indologists, and historians of ancient Indian law and culture. He was born on 7 May 1880 in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Renowned for his vast learning and rigorous scholarship, Kane devoted his life to the study and interpretation of India’s classical texts. Pandurang Vaman Kane is […]
Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad (Hindi: डा॰ राजेन्द्र प्रसाद) (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was the youngest son of Mahadev Sahay from the village Ziradei, then the Saran district of Bihar. Dr. Prasad is considered to be one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having drafted its first constitution and serving as the first […]
Bidhan Chandra Roy
Bidhan Chandra Roy, MRCP, FRCS (Bengali: বিধান চন্দ্র রায়) (July 1, 1882 Bankipore in Patna, Bihar – July 1, 1962) was the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, India. He remained in his post for 14 years as a Congress Party candidate, from January 14, 1948 until his death in 1962. He was a respected […]
Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve
Maharshi Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve (April 18, 1858 – November 9, 1962) was a preeminent social reformer of his time in India in the field of women’s welfare. Karve was one of the pioneers of promoting women’s education and the right for widows to remarry in India. The Government of India recognized his reform work […]