Dhanvanthi Rama Rau: The Activist Who Championed Family Planning In India
byDhanvanthi Rama Rau’s legacy–as the woman who directed India down the path of planned parenthood–survives to this day.
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Annie Besant: The Champion Of Women’s Rights
byTo say that Annie Besant smashed through the gender-biases in society would be an understatement.
Shane Warne: The Wizard Of Oz
byShane Warne’s magnetic allure, or sublime dexterity, is forever.
Kōnosuke Matsushita: Midas Man With The Noble Touch
byKōnosuke Matsushita’s life was an inspiring saga—a primer for individuals & organisations in the 21st century and beyond.
Ode To A Nightingale
byLataMangeshkar’s extraordinary saga was ordained, not just by god, but also the goddess of music.
Lajpat Rai’s Views On Women & Caste
byLajpat Rai’s thoughts on women, though they seemed progressive at the outset, were indeed questionable.
RN Kao, The Gentleman Spymaster
byKao’s story is one of sheer brilliance. A fiercely private man who shunned publicity, Kao managed to remain mysterious in plain sight.
Remembering Netaji
byNetaji’s life was driven by a purpose–to fight for India’s independence.
Remembering Har Gobind Khorana: The Pioneering Scientist
byKhorana’s work has changed our understanding of genes, genetics & genomics, impacted the clinical course of many diseases.
Neil Nongkynrih: India’s Piano Legend
byNeil Nongkynrih, the man behind the choir, did not formally learn music when he was young.
Shah Jahan’s Reign: The Golden Era Of Mughal Architecture
byShah Jahan’s love for architecture, coupled with his love for organisation and detail, carved a special legacy for him as a Mughal ruler.
Romila Thapar’s Brilliance
byAs Romila Thapar celebrates her 90th birthday, her contribution to Indian history remains etched in history.
Sabu, The Elephant Boy: The First Indian In Hollywood
byThe legacy of Sabu’s work lives on and deserves much more recognition.
He Did Not Live In Wayne
byIn an age of few heroes, Wayne was a genuine article. He belongs not just to America. He belongs to us all.
Palwankar Baloo: India’s First Dalit Cricketer
byPalwankar Baloo was an accomplished sportsman. But sadly, his accomplishments remain excluded, just as he was, from India’s sports history.