She became the first female doctor in Italy in 1896. She focused on psychiatry and often visited asylums. There, she met children with disabilities who
His path was not smooth. Injuries and doubts slowed him down in the early years. Some critics thought he was lazy or undisciplined. But Bolt
He co-founded Asia’s first national park in 1936. Originally named Hailey National Park, it became Jim Corbett National Park in 1957.
I am perhaps the sole witness to the wedding ceremony of the Bengali-Hindu marriage of Guru Dutt and Gita Roy.
Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in Coyoacan, Mexico. Frida stepped into a world rich with tradition and culture.
The wounds from the controversy and the violence are deep. Salman Rushdie is a powerful reminder of the dangers of speaking out against authority and
Lorca's life was fraught with personal and political struggles. He came out as gay during a period when this was strongly frowned upon. He was
Ruskin Bond is one of India’s most beloved literary figures. He is celebrated for his work in short stories, essays, romance, fiction, and poetry.
He is regarded as the founder of Indian cinema and a director of motion pictures and recognized for creating the country's first domestic feature film.
He was a tall, imposing American actor with a deep, mellow voice. He was best known for portraying characters with honesty and integrity.
Henrik Ibsen’s writing was profoundly influenced by the 19th century socio-political stirrings in Europe.
George Harrison, born on 25th February in the year 1943 and often known as the Silent Beatle, was remarkable for his musical legacy. His instrumental
Virginia Woolf, in her seminal text, A Room of One's Own talked about equality, a literary career and financial freedom, thoughts which still influence feminist
Edgar Allan Poe, often called the truest of the American writers, is venerated for his keen exploration of the human psyche.
Hrishikesh Mukherjee's films always made us laugh. Sunday evening was a melting pot for the adults and the kids in front of the idiot box.
The song I came to sing remains unsung to this day. I have spent my days in stringing and in unstringing my instrument.
