Short Biography of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (Sir MV) Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (also Sir MV, M Visvesvaraya) was one of the greatest engineer the country has produced. He was also the Diwan of Mysore during the years between 1912 to 1918. Visvesvaraya was really a ‘Bharat Ratna’ Jewel and it is no wonder that the Government…
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Short Biography of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose in 161 words Acharya Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, also known as J.C. Bose, was born on November 30, 1858 at Munshiganj district, now in Bangladesh. While Jagadish Chandra Bose was a child he read in his village school. Then he was educated in St. Xavier’s school and…
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Short Biography of Sarojini Naidu Sarojini Naidu was born in Hyderabad on 13th February, 1879. Aghore Nath Chattopadhyay was her father. Varada Sundari Devi was her mother. From her school day, she began to write poems in English language. At the age of thirteen, she wrote a long poem and a drama in…
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Short Biography of Ramabai Ranade (Women Social Reformer) Biography of Ramabai Ranade Introduction: Ramabai Ranade was one of the great social reformers of her time and staunch supporter of woman’s’ rights. She was born on 25th January, 1863. Marriage: She was married to Mahadev Govind Ranade at the young girl of eleven. She…
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Short Biography of Rajiv Gandhi Rajiv Gandhi, the son of Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi. He was the sixth Prime Minister of India. He was born on 20th day of August, 1944 in Mumbai. Since childhood Rajiv was modest and attractive. His composure of taciturnity added graceful solemnity to his character. As a pilot of…
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Short Biography of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Introduction: Subhas Chandra Bose (also spelled Subhash Chandra Bose), the great national hero of Bengal was born in Cuttack, Orissa (now Odisha) on 23rd January, 1897. He was a patriotic and selfless leader of India, popularly known for forming the Indian National Party (INA). His father…
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Short Biography of Mother Teresa Introduction: Mother Teresa’s real name was Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu. She was born on 26th August, 1910 in Yugoslavia. Her parents were very simple and kind hearted. Early Life: From her very childhood, she was very kinds and soft-hearted girl. Anjeze was a devout Christian. She joined the Loreto Nuns in…
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Short Biography of Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama Madam Bikaji Rustom Cama Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama was an Indian revolutionary that took active participation in the Indian Independence Movement. She was born on September 24, 1861. Madam Bikaji Rustom Cama was a Parsee lady. She deserves special mention in connection with revolutionary activities abroad. She…
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Short Biography of Khudiram Bose Khudiram Bose was born in Habibpur village of Midnapore district of 3rd December, 1889. His father was Trailokyanath Bose. In his childhood very unfortunately he lost his parents. So he was to be brought up by his sister. Khudiram Bose was first admitted to Hamilton School of Tamluk and after…
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Short Biography of Kasturba Gandhi Kasturba Gandhi Kasturba Gandhi was political activist during the British rule in India. She was the wife of Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi (also Mahatma Gandhi). She also participated in the India’s struggle for Independence against the British rule. Birth: She was born on April 11, 1869, in Porbandar. Her…
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