The matriarch of classical dance (1937-2015) One of the finest exponents of the dance form…
Browsing: Great Indians
A man of many arts (1890-1954) Baburao Painter, film director, painter and sculptor, nicknamed ‘Father…
A valiant and true hero (1975-1999) Anuj Nayyar was born on 28 August 1975 in…
Versatile actor and performer (1937-2015) One of the most prolific and versatile actors of Tamil…
Valiant soldier (1923-2006) Narayanrao Shitoley (popularly called Nanu by friends) was born in December 1923.…
Court poet and wise jester (early 16th century) The story of Tenali Ramakrishna, the court…
Visionary social reformer (1858-1962) Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve was a preeminent Indian social reformer, especially…
Gallant officer (1913-1947) Dewan Ranjit Rai was born on 6 February 1913 in Gujranwala, now…
Tireless crusader (1909-1981) Durgabai Deshmukh, an embodiment of woman empowerment in her lifetime, was among…
Passionate activist and journalist (1949-2015) When news reached India that Praful Bidwai had passed away…