Featured Sports Personality

Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha Ask Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha what difference one-hundredth of a second can make to one's life. The 'Payyoli Express' learnt her lesson the hard way when she was edged out by...[read more]

Featured Political Personality

Lal Bahadur Shastri Lal Bahadur Shastri was born near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. He served as prime minister of India from 1964 to 1966. A follower of Mohandas K. Gandhi, he was imprisoned several times ...[read more]

Featured Philosopher

Sri Aurobindo Ghose Indian nationalist and mystic philosopher considered a saint by many Indians. He was born in Calcutta on August 15, 1872, and was educated at the University of Cambridge. Returning to...[read more]

Featured Scientist

Homi Jehangir Bhabha Son of a barrister, Homi Jehangir Bhabha was born in Bombay on October 30, 1909. He grew up in a totally aristocratic and rich environment. After passing the Senior Cambridge Examinat...[read more]