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1. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Use the following points:
Birth: 14th April, 1891 at Mhow in central India
Parents : Bhima and Ramji Sankpal
About : received the surname Ambedkar from a teacher and was called Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Education : M.A. from University of Columbia in America
Profession : a teacher in a college
Works : organised satyagraha and protested against untouchability
Achievement : the first law Minister in free India
Famous for : his leading role in drafting the Constitution of India—fought against casteism
Award : Bharat Ratna in 1990
Death : 6th December, 1956
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2. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Rabindranath Tagore, one of the celebrated poets. Use the following points:
Birth : May 7, 1861
Parents : Maharshi Debendranath Tagore; Sarada Devi
Education : was home schooled
Works : a versatile genius — wrote innumerable essays, poems, plays, novels, short stories — Nature lover
Award : won Nobel Prize for ' Gitanjali"
Major Works : founded Visvabharati in Santiniketan
Death : August 7, 1941
3. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest social reformers and philosophers. Use the following points:
Birth : January 12, 1863 at Shimla in Kolkata
Parents : Biswanath Dutta; Bhubaneswari Devi
Career : follower of Sri Ramakrishna — attended World Religions Conference at Chicago in 1893
Major works : set up Ramakrishna Mission
Death : July 4, 1902
4. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Kazi Nazrul Islam. Use the following points:
Birth : May 24, 1899 , Churulia, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, India)
Parents : Kazi Faqeer Ahmed , Zahida Khatun
Education : Religious education at a mosque and dargah-run madrasa and maktab
Early Life : Worked as a muezzin and caretaker at a mosque — Joined a traveling theatrical group and developed an interest in poetry, drama, and literature
Service : British Indian Army (1917-1920) — Journalist and writer in Calcutta
Achievements : Wrote the famous poem "BidrohÄĢ" ("The Rebel") — Wrote "Bhangar Gan" ("The Song of Destruction") and "RajbôndÄĢr JôbanbôndÄĢ" ("Deposition of a Political Prisoner") — Composed nearly 4,000 songs, known as Nazrul Giti
Major Works : Nationalist activism and poetry
Referred to as the "Rebel Poet"
Awards : Jagattarini Medal (1945), Padma Bhushan (1960), Ekushey Padak (1976), Independence Award (1977)
Death : August 29, 1976, Dhaka, Bangladesh
5. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a Bengali Indian poet, educator, and social reformer, a pioneer in the field of Indian English literature and a prominent figure in the Bengal Renaissance. Use the following points:
Birth : April 18, 1809, in Kolkata, India (then British India) in a multilingual family
Parents : Francis Derozio (of Portuguese descent), Sophia Johnson (of English and Indian descent)
Early life : was exposed to various cultures from an early age
Education : Received his early education at the Dhurmotollah Academy — attended the Hindu College in Kolkata, where he developed an interest in literature and poetry.
Career : as a poet and writer, publishing his first collection of poems, "Poems", 1827 — a professor at the Hindu College, where he inspired a group of young students, known as the "Derozians," to embrace liberal ideas and reform movements.
Major Works : "The Fakeer of Jungheera" (1828), "The Song of the Stormy Petrel" (1829), "To the Memory of the Late Lord Byron" (1829)
Achievements: First Indian poet to write in English — Inspired a generation of Indian writers and reformers — Advocated for women's education, abolition of slavery, and press freedom — key role in the Bengal Renaissance
Famous for : his poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and social justice — for his role in inspiring a generation of Indian writers and reformers
Death : December 26, 1831, in Kolkata, India (due to cholera)
6. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Annie Besant (nÊe Wood) , a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights activist, educationist, and campaigner for Indian nationalism. Use the following points:
Birth : October 1, 1847, in London
Parents : William Burton Persse Wood, Emily Roche Morris
Early Life and Education :
Career : a prominent speaker for the National Secular Society (NSS) and writer — involved with union actions, including the Bloody Sunday demonstration and the London matchgirls strike of 1888 — a leading speaker for both the Fabian Society and the Marxist Social Democratic Federation (SDF) — elected to the London School Board for Tower Hamlets, topping the poll, even though few women were qualified to vote at that time — the president of the Theosophical Society in 1907 — joined the Indian National Congress and became the first female president in 1917
Major Works : "On the Deity of Jesus of Nazareth" (1872), "The True Basis of Morality" (1882), "The Case For India" (1917)
Achievements : an early role model for women politicians — important role in helping the London Dockers form a union and gain better wages — helped establish the Central Hindu School in 1898 and the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board in 1922 — established the first overseas Lodge of the International Order of Co-Freemasonry, Le Droit Humain in 1902
Famous For : her political and religious views and her work in the fields of education, women's rights and Indian nationalism.
Birth : 12th September 1894
Death : September 20, 1933, in India
7. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Raja Rammohan Roy, an Indian social and religious reformer who was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha, a social-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent. Use the following points:
Name: Raja Rammohan RoyBirth: May 22, 1772Parents: Ramkanta Roy (Father), Tarini Devi (Mother)Childhood: Grew up in a traditional Brahmin family in Bengal, early exposure to diverse religious and philosophical ideas.Education: Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, and English, studied Hindu scriptures, Islamic texts, and Christian doctrines.Career: Worked for the East India Company, social and religious reformer, founder of the Brahmo Samaj.Works: "Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin" (A Gift to Monotheists), translations of the Vedas and Upanishads, numerous essays and pamphlets on social and religious reform.Achievement: Abolition of Sati, advocating for women's rights, promoting modern education and rational thinking.Famous for: Social and religious reform movements, pioneering figure of the Bengal Renaissance.Awards: While he did not receive formal awards, his influence was widely recognized during his lifetime and after.Known as: "Father of the Indian Renaissance," "Maker of Modern India"Death: September 27, 1833
8. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay. Use the following points:
Parents : Mahananda Bandyopadhyay; Mrinalini Devi
Early education : at Bangaon High School -- intermediate and graduation from Ripon College, now known as Suendranath College of Kolkata
Profession : worked as Headmaster at Jangipara High School and later at Harinavi Anglo-Sanskrit Institution
Literary skills : famous novels are Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Aranyak, Icchamati, Chander Pahar, etc.
Death : 1st November, 1950
10. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Nandalal Bose. Use the following points:
Birth : December 3, 1882 in Kharagapur, Bihar
Parents : Pumachandra Bose; Kshetramani Devi
Education : moved to Kolkata in 1897 —joined Presidency College — studied art at Calcutta's school of Art — influenced by murals
Profession : principal of Kala Bhaban, Shantiniketan
Honour : awarded Padma Vibhusan — titled Deshikottama
Death : April 16, 1966
11. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Stephen Hawking . Use the following points:
Birth : April 18, 1809, in Kolkata, India (then British India) in a multilingual family
Parents : Francis Derozio (of Portuguese descent), Sophia Johnson (of English and Indian descent)
Early life : was exposed to various cultures from an early age
Education : Received his early education at the Dhurmotollah Academy — attended the Hindu College in Kolkata, where he developed an interest in literature and poetry.
Career : as a poet and writer, publishing his first collection of poems, "Poems", 1827 — a professor at the Hindu College, where he inspired a group of young students, known as the "Derozians," to embrace liberal ideas and reform movements.
Major Works : "The Fakeer of Jungheera" (1828), "The Song of the Stormy Petrel" (1829), "To the Memory of the Late Lord Byron" (1829)
Achievements: First Indian poet to write in English — Inspired a generation of Indian writers and reformers — Advocated for women's education, abolition of slavery, and press freedom — key role in the Bengal Renaissance
Famous for : his poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and social justice — for his role in inspiring a generation of Indian writers and reformers
Death : December 26, 1831, in Kolkata, India (due to cholera)
6. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Annie Besant (nÊe Wood) , a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights activist, educationist, and campaigner for Indian nationalism. Use the following points:
Birth : October 1, 1847, in London
Parents : William Burton Persse Wood, Emily Roche Morris
Early Life and Education :
Career : a prominent speaker for the National Secular Society (NSS) and writer — involved with union actions, including the Bloody Sunday demonstration and the London matchgirls strike of 1888 — a leading speaker for both the Fabian Society and the Marxist Social Democratic Federation (SDF) — elected to the London School Board for Tower Hamlets, topping the poll, even though few women were qualified to vote at that time — the president of the Theosophical Society in 1907 — joined the Indian National Congress and became the first female president in 1917
Major Works : "On the Deity of Jesus of Nazareth" (1872), "The True Basis of Morality" (1882), "The Case For India" (1917)
Achievements : an early role model for women politicians — important role in helping the London Dockers form a union and gain better wages — helped establish the Central Hindu School in 1898 and the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board in 1922 — established the first overseas Lodge of the International Order of Co-Freemasonry, Le Droit Humain in 1902
Famous For : her political and religious views and her work in the fields of education, women's rights and Indian nationalism.
Birth : 12th September 1894
Death : September 20, 1933, in India
7. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Raja Rammohan Roy, an Indian social and religious reformer who was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha, a social-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent. Use the following points:
8. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay. Use the following points:
Parents : Mahananda Bandyopadhyay; Mrinalini Devi
Early education : at Bangaon High School -- intermediate and graduation from Ripon College, now known as Suendranath College of Kolkata
Profession : worked as Headmaster at Jangipara High School and later at Harinavi Anglo-Sanskrit Institution
Literary skills : famous novels are Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Aranyak, Icchamati, Chander Pahar, etc.
Death : 1st November, 1950
10. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Nandalal Bose. Use the following points:
Birth : December 3, 1882 in Kharagapur, Bihar
Parents : Pumachandra Bose; Kshetramani Devi
Education : moved to Kolkata in 1897 —joined Presidency College — studied art at Calcutta's school of Art — influenced by murals
Profession : principal of Kala Bhaban, Shantiniketan
Honour : awarded Padma Vibhusan — titled Deshikottama
Death : April 16, 1966
11. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Stephen Hawking . Use the following points:
Birth : January 8, 1942
Parents: Frank Hawking and Isobel Hawking
Career : Director of Research at University of Cambridge — famous for 'Big Bang Theory ',' Hawking Radiation' and ' Penrose Hawking Theorem ' — wrote "A Brief History of Time" — continued to a wheelchair due to physical disability
Death : March 14 , 2018 at the age of 76.
12. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Diago Armando Maradona . Use the following points:
Born : October 30, 1960 in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, to a poor family
Career : professional debut for Argentinos Juniors in 1976, 10 days before his 16th birthday — captained the Argentina national team to victory in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, the final against West Germany — a historic goal in the quarter -finals against England with his left hand known as 'The Hand of God' — Maradona stated the goal was scored 'a little with his head, and a little with the Hand of God ' — his vision, passing, ball control and dribbling skill made him a great footballer
Honour : awarded FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, 1986 — one of the two joint winners of FIFA Player of the 20th century award
Death : November 25, 2020 in Tigre, Argentina
13. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Charlie Chaplin, one of the legendary film-makers and actors. Use the following points:
Born : April 16, 1889 in London
Childhood : lived with mother
Career : was associated with studios in Hollywood — built his own studio in 1918
Famous for : 'The Kid', ' The Great Dictator', 'The Circus ', 'The Little Tramp' etc. are his great films
Award : was honoured with Knighthood
Death : December 25, 1977.
14. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Khudiram Bose, one of the most prominent figures in India's fight for freedom. Use the following points:
Born : December 3, 1889
Parents :
Career : youngest revolutionary along with his co-fighter Prafulla Chaki hurled a bomb — wanted to kill Kingsford — target missed
Death : Khudiram was sentenced to death with slogan 'Vande Mataram" — immortal in the pages of history
15. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Nelson Mandela, Symbol of protest inequality and apartheld. Use the following points:
Birth : July 18, 1918 in Transkei, South Africa
Parents : Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa, Noqaphi Nosekeni
Education : studied law from University of Witwatersrand
Career : joined African National Congress — put behind bars in 1962 for twenty seven years
Famous for : won the rights of Black people — embodiment of struggle and freedom
Death : December 5, 2013 at Johannesburg.
16. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Bob Dylan : Winner of the Nobel Prize. Use the following points:
Name: Bob Dylan
Birth: Duluth, Minnesota, USA
DOB: May 24, 1941
Parents: Abram Zimmerman and Beatrice "Beatty" Stone
Childhood: Grew up in a middle-class Jewish family in Hibbing, Minnesota, exposed to music and literature.
Education: Hibbing High School, University of Minnesota (dropped out)
Career: Singer-songwriter, musician, and artist; active in the music industry since the 1960s.
Achievements: Released over 35 studio albums, sold over 100 million records worldwide, and performed thousands of concerts.
Famous for: Songs like "Blowin' in the Wind," "Like a Rolling Stone," and "The Times They Are a-Changin'," which became anthems for the 1960s civil rights and anti-war movements.
Award: Nobel Prize in Literature (2016), Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards (2008), Grammy Awards, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Known as: The "Voice of a Generation," a legendary singer-songwriter, and a major figure in popular music.
17. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of the Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, an Indian economist and philosopher. Use the following points:
Birth : November 3, 1933, Santiniketan, Bengal
Parents : Prof. Ashutosh Sen and Amrita Sen
Education : studied at Presidency College — went on to study at Trinity College, Cambidge where he received a BA, an MA and a PhD
Career : taught Economics at Jadavpur University, Delhi University, London School of Economics, Universities of London and Oxford before moving to Harvard University where he was a professor of Economics and Philosophy
Honours : the Nobel Prize in Economics Sciences in 1998 — highest civilian award in India, 'Bharat Ratna' in 1999
Famous works : "Poverty and Famines", " The Political Economy of Hunger", " The Argumentative Indian".
18. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Monohar Aich. Use the following points:
Birth : March 17,1912, Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India
Parents : Mahesh Chandra Aich, Chapal Sundari Devi
Career : Indian bodybuilder — followed a simple diet — first Indian to win the Mr Universe title — joined royal Air Force in 1942
Nickname : "Pocket Hercules"
Death : June 5, 2016, Kolkata at the age of 104.
19. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of PV Sindhu, Indian badminton player . Use the following points:
Full name : Pusarla Venkata Sindhu
Birth : July 5, 1995 in Hyderabad
Parents : PV Ramana, a former professional volleyball player; P Vijaya, one of India's most successful badminton players
Career : started playing at the age of eight — drew inspiration from Pullela Gopichand, the 2001 All England Open Badminton Champion
Achievements : won many medals at national and international levels — first Indian women to win an Olympic silver medal in 2016 — outstanding performance
Honours : Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for badminton in 2013 — Padma Shri Award in 2016.
20. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Pranab Mukherjee. Use the following points:
Birth : December 11, 1935 in Birbhum, West Bengal
Parents : Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee, Rajlakshmi Mukherjee
Education : completed MA in Political Science and Law from Calcutta University
Career : joined INC in 1969
Achievements : Finance, Defence, External Affairs minister — 13th President of India
Honours : Padma Bibhusan and Bharat Ratna
Death : August 31, 2020.
21. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India . Use the following points:
Birth : 28 September 1929, Indore
Parents : Deenanath Mangeshkar, classical singer and theatrical personality; Shevanti Mangeshkar
Career : started career as singer and as an actress — recorded songs in 36 Indian languages and a few foreign languages — sang in movies like 'Mother India', 'Anarkali','Shor', 'Abhiman','Veer-Zaara' etc.
Awards : 'Bharat Ratna','Dadasaheb Phalke','Padma Vibhusan'
Death : 6 February 2022, in Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
22. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Bapi Lahiri. Use the following points:
Name: Bappi Lahiri
Birth: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
DOB: November 27, 1952
Parents: Apresh Lahiri and Bansuri Lahiri
Childhood: Grew up in a musical family, learned music from his parents
Education: Graduated in Commerce from Calcutta University
Career: Music director, composer, singer, actor, and record producer; active in the Indian music industry since the 1970s
Achievements: Composed music for over 500 films, sold over 100 million records worldwide, and won numerous awards
Famous for: Hit songs like "Chalte Chalte," "Tamma Tamma," and "Yaad Aa Raha Hai," which are considered iconic in Indian cinema
Award: Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, and Zee Cine Awards
Known as: The "Disco King" of Indian music, known for popularizing disco and funk music in Indian cinema
Death: February 15, 2022, Mumbai, India (aged 69)
23. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of KK ( Krishnakumar Kunnath). Use the following points:
24. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, Indian chemist, educationist, historian, industrialist and philanthropist. Use the following points:
Birth : 1861, Khulna, Bangladesh ( in the eastern region of the Bengal Presidency of British India)
Parents : Harish Chandra Raychowdhury, a Kayastha zamindar; Bhubanmohini Devi
Education : village pathsala, Hare School, Albert School, Metropolitan College, went to London, B.Sc. from Edinburgh University, D.Sc. also
Profession : professor of Presidency College (1889)
Famous for : first to prepare Mercurous Nitrate in Laboratory (1896) — established Bengal Chemical ( 1901) joined Science College as Palit Professor
Well known as : Father of Indain Chemistry
Literary pieces : A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century (1902)
Death : 1944
25. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Virat Kohli. Use the following points:
Born : November 5, 1988 in Delhi
Parents : Prem Kohli (criminal lawyer), Saroj kohli (housewife)
Career : showed interest in cricket at the age of 3 — enrolled at West Delhi Cricket Academy at nine — played under coach Rajkumar Sharma
Achievements : selected in India Under-19 squad in 2006 — won Under-19 Cricket World Cup as captain in 2008 — Test debut against West Indies in 2011
Captaincy : 2014 to 2022
Famous for : surpassed Tendulkar's ODI World Record of 49 centuries at ICC Men's World Cup 2023, scored a record 765 runs, awarded the Player of the Tornament — Test matches : more than 8000 runs — ODI : more than 13000 runs
Awards : Arjuna Award (2013), Padma Shri (2017), Major Dhyan Chand Ratna Award (2018).
26. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Dhyan chand . Use the following points:
27. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Milkha Singh . Use the following points:
28. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of MS Dhoni. Use the following points:
Name: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Date of Birth (DOB): July 7, 1981
Parents:
Father: Pan Singh
Mother: Devaki Devi
Education:
1. DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi
Career:
1. Indian cricketer
2. Former captain of the Indian national cricket team
3. Wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman
Achievement:
Led India to win the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, 2010 and 2016 Asia Cup, and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
Famous For:
His exceptional wicket-keeping skills, calm and composed leadership, and match-winning batting abilities
Awards:
1. ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
2. Padma Shri (2009)
3. Padma Bhushan (2018)
29. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Sunil Chhetri. Use the following points:
Name: Sunil Chhetri
Date of Birth (DOB): August 3, 1984
Parents:
Father: K.B. Chhetri
Mother: Sushila Chhetri
Career:
1. Indian professional footballer
2. Captain of the Indian national football team
3. Plays as a striker for Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC
Achievement:
Contributed significantly to Indian football, helping the national team win several international titles
Famous For:
His exceptional goal-scoring skills, leadership, and dedication to Indian football
Awards:
1. AIFF Player of the Year (2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018-19)
2. Arjuna Award (2011)
3. Padma Shri (2019)
30. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Sukumar Ray . Use the following points:
Birth : 30 October, 1887
Parents : Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury and Bidhumukhi Devi
Education : attended City College School, Graduated with double hounors in Physics and Chemistry from Presidency College — trained im photography and printing technology from England
Profession : Writer, illustrator, photographer, publisher of 'Sandesh' , the famous children's magazine
Notable works : Notable for writing "nonsense" rhyms in Bengali, eg Abol Tabol, Pagla Dashu, HaJaBaRaLa etc.
Death : September 10, 1923.
31. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Satyajit Ray . Use the following points:
Birth : May 2, 1921 in Calcutta
Parents : Sukumar Ray,eminent poet ; Suprava Ray
Career : as a film-maker started with 'Pather Panchali' — 'Aparajito' won prize in Venice Film Festival
Honours : received the Oscar for Lifetime Contribution to cinema — awarded the 'Bharat Ratna'
Death : April 23, 1992
32. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, an eminent writer in the field of children's literature in Bengali. Use the following points:
Other name : Kamadaranjan Ray
Birth : 12 May, 1863, in Katiadi, Bengal
Parents : Kalinath Ray, a scholar in Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian language; Jayatara Devi — adoptead by Harikishore, a family-relative who was a zamindar in Mymensingh — renamed as Upendrakishore Raychowdhury, and added the honorific 'Raychaudhuri' as a surname
Education : Maymensingh Zilla School — Presidency College, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta, but passed BA examination in 1884 from the Calcutta Metropolitan Institution (now Vidyasagar College) — drawing while in school
Career : painter, writer, violin player and composer — published his first literary work in the magazine Sakha in 1883 — published Sandesh, a children magazine — invented several techniques related to halftone block making
Famous for : wrote Seller Katha, Chheleder Ramayan, Chheleder Mahabharata, Tuntunir Boi, Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne etc. — essays published in Penrose Annual — music books : Shikshak Batireke Harmonium Shiksha and Sahaj Behalf Shiksha
Known as : the pioneer of Indian Modern Printing Technology
Death : 20 December, 1915 at the age of 52
33. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Subhas Chandra Bose. Use the following points:
Born : 23 January, 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha
Parents : Janakinath Bose ; Prabhavati Devi
Education : Presidency College, Scottish Church College — ICS — no service under the British
Career : Mayor of Kolkata(1930) — President of National Congress(1938-39) — escaped in Germany and Japan
Famous for : formed INA — was called Netaji — famous for bravery and love for the country
34. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Use the following points:
35. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan . Use the following points:
Born : 5 September, 1888 at Thiruttani, Madras Presidency ( now Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu)
Parents : Sarvepalli Veeraswami and Sithamma
Education : K. V. High School at Thiruttani, Hermansburg Evangelical Lutheran Mission School(1896), Government High Secondary School Voorhes College in Vellore graduated from Madras Christian College and also masters
Works : bachelor's degree thesis on "The Ethics of the Vedanta and its Metaphysical Presuppositions"
Profession : appointed to the Department of Philosophy at the Madras Presidency College. Thereafter, in 1918, he was selected as Professor of Philosophy by the University of Mysore
Famous for :
Death : 17 April 1975 (aged 86)
36. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Begum Rokeya, a great social worker, muslim feminist , educator and writer. Use the following points:
Full name : Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hussain
Birth : 9 December, 1980 at Rangpur, Bengal Presidency
Parents : Zahiruddin Muhammad Abu Ali Haidar Saber, was an upper-class zamindar and a multi-lingual intellectual; Rahatunnessa Sabera Chaudhurani
Career : not allowed to attend school , learn English and Bengali
Major Works : Pipasa, Motichur, Sultana's Dream, Saogat, Padmarag, Boligorto, Narir Adhikar
Known as : Pioneer of women's liberation in India and Bangladesh
Death : 9 December, 1932 at Kolkata
37. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of PT Usha. Use the following points:
38. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Rakesh Sharma. Use the following points:
39. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Mother Teresa. Use the following points:
Original Name : Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu
Birth : 26 August, 1910 in Yugoslavia
Parents : Nikola Bojaxhiu, Albanian businessman, benefactor, politician; Dranafile Bojaxhiu
Education : Govt. school, Albania
Career : came to Kolkata at the age of 19 — service to destitute — training to be a nun — joined Loreto Convent as a teacher (1928) — Sent to Darjeeling, India (1929) — Began teaching at Kolkata Girls’ School (1931) — left the convent to work among the poor in slums of Kolkata (1948) — Worked for the downtrodden and sick destitute (1950-1996)
Famous for : set up 'Nirmal Hriday' in Kolkata
Honours : Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 — awarded Bharat Ratna in 1980
Death : 5 September, 1997
40. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Sister Nivedita. Use the following points:
Original name : Margaret Elizabeth Noble
Birth : 28 Oct, 1867, Danganon, Ireland
Parents : Samuel Richmond Nobel, Mary Isabel Hamilton
Education : Took the vocation of teacher
Career : various types of shocks from life, dejection — met Vivekananda in 1895 in London — came to India in 1898 — course of life changed — renamed Sister Nivedita by Vivekananda
Famous books : "The Mastre as I saw Him", "Notes of some wanderings with Swami Vivekananda"
Famous for : work for mankind - establish girl's school
Died : on October 13, 1911 in Darjeeling.
41. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Sachin Tendulkar . Use the following points:
42. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Yuvraj Singh . Use the following points:
43. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Malala Yousafzai. Use the following points:
A Pakistani female activist — youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner — born on July 12, 1997 — Taliban banned girls from goint to school — Malala survived assassination attempt — nominated for the World's Children Prize, Sweden — granted honorary doctorate — received Nobel Peace Prize for struggle against child suppression and right to child education — second Pakistani to receive the Nobel Prize.
44. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Neeraj Chopra . Use the following points:
Birth : December 24, 1997 in Khandra village, Panipath district, Haryana
Parents : Satish Kumar, a farmer and Saroj Devi, homemaker
Education : enrolled for graduation at Dayananda Anglo-Vedic College in Chandigarh but left halfway — pursued BA from Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Occupation : Junior Commissioned Officer in Indian Army
Achievements : won the country's first track and field gold medal at Tokyo Olympics — threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58 m — according to Neeraj's coach Klaus Bartonietz his (Neeraj) ability to blend his body like a dhanush (bow) and transfer body elasticity and weight into the javelin was the secret of his success — dedicated his gold medal to Milkha Singh — made the entire nation proud.
45. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of APJ Abdul Kalam, the Missile Man of India. Use the following points:
Full Name : Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
Birth : October 15, 1931 in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
Parents : Jainulabdeen Marakayar,a boat owner and imam of a local mosque; Ashiamma, a housewife
Education : attended St. Josepk's College — earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from Madras Institute of Technology
Career : joined Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) as a Senior scientific assistant in 1958 — project director of SLVIII — senior scientific adviser to India's Defence Minister in 1992
Famous for : a key figure in May 1998 Pokhram-II tests — 11th India's President
Awards : Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhusan, Veer Savarkar Award
Known as : People's President
Death : 27 July, 2015, Shillong at the age of 83.
46. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose. Use the following points:
Birth : Nov 30, 1858
Place : Rarikhal in Dacca ( now in Bangladesh )
Education : Village 'Pathsala', Entrance Exam, Graduation ( with hons.) from St. Xavier's College Kolkata, B.Sc. from Cambridge
Work : Professor of Presidency College, Scientist
Famous for : Invented many scientific instruments (crescograph, potometer, etc. ), established Bose Institute (1917), wrote first science fiction in Bengali
Death : Nov 23, 1937
47. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Louis Pasteur. Use the following points:
Birth : 1822, A village in Dole in France
Father : A poor tanner
Education : Doctorate in Chemistry
Career : Prof. of Physics at Dijon, Prof. of Chemistry at Strasbourg, Director of Scientific Studies at Ecole Normale, Director of Pasteur Institute
Discoveries : Types of crystal, germ theory to control all kinds of diseases, succeeded in preventing Antrax, found a cure for Rabies in 1882
Death :
48. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar . Use the following points:
49. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Lionel Messi . Use the following points:
50. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Jhulan Goswami , one of the greatest women fast bowlers of all time. Use the following points:
Birth : 25th November, 1982, Nadia, West Bengal
Parents: Nishith Goswami and Jharna Goswami
Career : Took up cricket at the age of 15, joined India Women Cricket Team, 2002 ; test debut, 2002; one day international debut, 2002; took 300 wicket in international cricket, appointed as a bowling consultant for India Women's International Cricket Team
Awards: ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2007, Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, bestowed with the title of 'Chakdaha Express'
51. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Smriti Mandhana . Use the following points:
52. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Harmanpreet Kaur. Use the following points:
53. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Rahul Dravid . Use the following points:
54. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Bhagat Singh. Use the following points:
55. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Kapil Dev. Use the following points:
56. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Rakesh Sharma. Use the following points:
57. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Jawaharlal Nehru. Use the following points:
58. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Use the following points:
59. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Mahasweta Devi. Use the following points:
Birth : January 14, 1926 in Dhaka
Father : Manish Ghatak, a great poet
Mother : Dharitri Devi, a writer and social worker
Education : educated at Patha Bhavan — received BA (Hons.) in English from Viswa Bharati and MA from Calcutta University
Profession : started out as a teacger
Husband : Bijon Bhattacharya, a noted playwright
Famous for : wrote and worked for tribal communities — 'Aranyer Adhikar','Rudali','Hajar Churasir Maa','Jhansir Rani' are some of her famous works
Honours : Sahitya Akademi Award, Jnanpith, Magsaysay, Padma Vibhushan
Death : 28 July, 2016
60. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Cristiano Ronaldo. Use the following points:
61. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Surya Sen. Use the following points:
62. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Lila Majumdar, the famous author, within 120 words, using the following points:
Born : February 26, 1908, Kolkata
Parents : Suroma Devi and Promoda Ranjan Ray
Education : Stood second among girls in class X exam; stood first in Calcutta University at both graduation and post graduation level
Work : Began to teach at Shantiniketan; work for All India Radio, Kolkata
Writing Career : Wrote first story for Sandesh Patrika, wrote for children
Famous works : Baidyanather Bori, Bok Badh Pala, Holde Pakhir Palok
Awards : Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Rabindra Puraskar, President's Award
Death : April 15, 2007, Kolkata
63. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Soumitra Chattopadhyay, the iconic multi-talented artist, within 150 words, using the following points:
Birth : 1935, Mizapur Street, Kolkata
Education : Graduation from City College, M.A. from University of Calcutta
Career : Worked in All India Radio as an announcer; film debut in Satyajit Ray's Apur Sansar, played diverse roles in different films like Snar Kella, Akash Kusum, Jhinder Bond, Koni etc.
Other activities : Acted in theatres like Rajkumar, Phera, Ghatak Bidai etc; direted several plays
Honours and awards : Padma Bhusan, France's Highest Civilian Awaed, National film Award, Dada Saheb Phalke Puraskar
Death : 15 th November, 2020
64. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Ruskin Bond, the famous author, within 150 words, using the following points:
Birth : May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Punjab
Parents : Edith Clarke and Alexander Bond
School : Bishop Cotton School in Shimla
Notable works : The Room on the Roof, A Flight of Pigeon, The Blue Umbrella
Honours : Sahitya Academy Award (1992), Padma Bhusan (2014), Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
65. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Rituporno Ghosh, one of the best film directors, writers and lyricist ever, within 120 words, using the following points:
Birth : 31st August, 1963, Kolkata
Father : Sunil Ghosh, filmmaker and painter
Education :Schooling at South Point School, Master's degree in Economics from Jadavpur University
Career : Started career as a Creative Artist at an advertising agency; directorial debut in the feature film Hirer Angti
Other renowned films : Unishe April, Subho Mohurat, Dahan, Bariwali, The Last Lear etc.
Award : 19 National Film Awards for Best feature film, NETPAC AWARD, Golden Leopard Award
Death : 30th May, 2013
66. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Nobel Laureate Abhijit Vinatak Banerjee, within 120 words, using the following points:
Birth : 21st February, 1961
Parents : Deepak Banerjee and Nirmala Banerjee
Education : B.Sc from Presidency College, M.A. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ph.D from Harvard University
Career : Showed financial matters at Princeton University and then at Harvard University; became professor of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Books : Poor Economics, Great Economics in Hard Times
Award : Nobel Memorial prize in Economic Science
67. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Narayan Murthy, the father of the Indian IT sector, within 120 words, using the following points:
Birth : 20th August, 1946, Karnataka
Parents : N. Rama Rao and Padavathamma Murthy
Education : Graduation from National Institute of Engineering, Master's degree from IIT Kanpur
Career : Worked as a research associate at IIM Ahmedabad; founded Infosys in 1981; conceptualized, articulated and implemented the Global Delivery Model for Indian Softwere Industry; served as the CEO of Infosys for 21 years; director on the boards of Unilever, ICICI and NDTV
Honours : Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri
68. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Pandit Birju Maharaj, the legendary classical dancer, within 120 words, using the following points:
Full name : Brijmohan Nath Mishra
Birth : 4th February, 1937
Father : Acchan Maharaj
Career : An Indian dancer, composer, singer and exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance; started dancing early at the age of 4; trained by father and uncles; solo performance at the of 7; taught at the Bharatiya Kala Kendra and Kathak Kendra; opened his own dance school Kalashram, choreographed and composed music for many Indian movies like Shatranj Ke Khilladi, Devdas, Vishwaroopam
Awards : Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Padma Vibhushan, National Film Award, Filmfare Award
Death : 17th January, 2022
69. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Bismillah Khan, within 120 words, using the following points:
Birth : March 21, 1916
Identity : Shehnai player
Trainer : Ali Bux
Family : Court Musician, Dhumraon in Bihar
Awards : Padma Shri, Padma Bhusan, Padma Bibhushan, Bharat Ratna etc.
Death : August 21, 2006
70. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Meghnad Saha, within 120 words, using the following points:
Birth : Oct 6, 1893 at Sheoratali, Dacca
Father : Jagannath Saha
Early life : Struggling since childhood — Expelled from Dacca Collegiate School for Swadeshi activities — Topped the list from Dacca — M.Sc in Math from Presidency College, Kolkata
Later life : Prof. of Physics and Math
Invention : thermal ionization theory
Famous for : established Nuclear Physics Institute, river planning DVC
Death : Feb 16, 1956
71. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of William Wordsworth , within 120 words, using the following points:
Birth : 7 April, 1770 at Cocker-mouth, Cumberland
Parents : John Wordsworth and Ann Cookson — lost parents as a child
Education : Hawshead Grammar School, St. John's College, Cambridge
First book : ' Lyrical Ballads'
Famous poems : ' Solitary Reaper', ' Daffodils', 'Prelude', 'Tintern Abbey' etc.
Death : 23 April 1850 (aged 80)
72. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Satyendranath Dutta, a Bengali poet and an expert in many disciplines of intellectual enquiry including medieval Indian history, culture, and mythology Within 120 words, using the following points:
Born: 11 February 1882, at Nimta , Bengal Presidency
Parents : Rajaninath Dutta, a trader; Mahamaya Devi
Notable works: wrote poems on the lower classes, such as the sweeper community - (The Sun, 1900), Sandhiksan (1905), Venu O Vina (1906), Hom Shikha (1907), Phuler Phasal (1911), Kuhu O Keka (1912), Tulir Likhan (1914), Abhra-Avir (1916), Hasantika (1919), Bela Sheser Gan (1923), Biday-Arati (1924), Kavyasavchayan (1930), Shishu-Kavita (1945) etc. His volumes of verse translations include Tirtharenu (1910), Tirtha-Salil (1918) and Mani Mavjusa (1915). His other writings are Janmaduhkhi (novel, 1912), Chiner Dhup (essays, 1912) and Rabgamalli (play, 1913)
Pseudonyms : Nabakumar, Kaviratna, Ashitipar Sharma, Tribikram Varman and Kalamgir
Known as : "wizard of rhymes"
Died: 25 June 1922 (age 40 years), Kolkata
A street in South Kolkata has been named after him
73. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India Within 120 words, using the following points:
Introduction
Dr. Manmohan Singh was an Indian economist and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
Date of Birth
September 26, 1932
Parents
Father: Gurmukh Singh
Mother: Amrit Kaur
Place of Birth
Gah, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
Education
1. Panjab University, Chandigarh (BA, 1952; MA, 1954)
2. University of Cambridge (BA, 1957)
3. University of Oxford (DPhil, 1962)
Early Life
Born in Gah, Punjab, British India, Dr. Singh grew up in a modest family. His family migrated to India during the Partition of India in 1947. He excelled academically, earning scholarships to study at prestigious universities.
Later Life
Dr. Singh married Gursharan Kaur in 1958, and they have three daughters together. He is known for his humble and simple lifestyle.
Career
1. Economist, UNCTAD (1966-1969)
2. Economic Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Trade (1971-1972)
3. Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance (1972-1976)
4. Governor, Reserve Bank of India (1982-1985)
5. Finance Minister of India (1991-1996)
6. Prime Minister of India (2004-2014)
Achievements
1. Implemented economic liberalization in India (1991)
2. Played a key role in shaping India's economic policies
3. Strengthened India's relations with other countries
Famous For
Economic reforms, liberalization, and growth during his tenure as Finance Minister and Prime Minister.
Awards
1. Padma Vibhushan (1987)
2. Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Alberta (1997)
3. Honorary Doctor of Civil Law, University of Oxford (2005)
Death
December 26, 2024
74. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Avani Lekhara Within 120 words, using the following points:
Name: Avani Lekhara
Introduction: Indian para-shooter, Paralympic gold medalist, and world champion.
Known As:
- "Golden Girl" of Indian para-shooting
- "Inspiration Icon"
Birth:
- Date: November 8, 2001
- Place: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Parents:
- Father: Praveen Lekhara
- Mother: Shivani Lekhara
Early Life:
- Born with spinal cord injury due to car accident at 11
- Inspired by Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra
- Started shooting at 15
Career:
- Debuted internationally at 2017 IPC World Cup
- Won multiple medals at IPC World Cups, Asian Para Games, and Paralympics
- First Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold medals
Paralympics Achievements:
- 2020 Tokyo Paralympics: Gold medal, Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1
- 2024 Paris Paralympics:
- Gold medal, Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 (new Paralympic record)
- Gold medal, Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 (new world record)
Achievements:
- Gold medal, 2019 IPC World Cup (10m Air Rifle Standing SH1)
- Gold medal, 2018 Asian Para Games (10m Air Rifle Standing SH1)
- Multiple national records
Awards:
- Arjuna Award (2021)
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2021)
Personal Life:
- Studying law
- Passionate about disability rights and empowerment
Legacy:
- Inspiring millions with her resilience and determination
- Breaking barriers for women and disabled athletes in India
Immortal Line:
"Disability is not inability; it's just a different ability."
Records:
- 2024 Paralympics: Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 (new Paralympic record)
- 2024 Paralympics: Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 (new world record)
75. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Manu Bhaker Within 120 words, using the following points:
Name: Manu Bhaker
Introduction: Indian shooter, Olympic medalist, and world champion.
Known As:
- "Golden Girl" of Indian shooting
- "Young Shooter Sensation"
- "India's Shooting Star"
Birth:
- Date: February 10, 2001
- Place: Jhajjar, Haryana, India
Parents:
- Father: Ramkishan Bhaker
- Mother: Sumedha Bhaker
Early Life:
- Started shooting at 12
- Inspired by Olympic medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Trained under coach Jaspal Rana
Career:
- Debuted internationally at 2017 ISSF World Cup
- Won multiple medals at ISSF World Cups, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games
- Youngest Indian shooter to win ISSF World Cup gold
Olympics Achievements:
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Gold medal, 10m air pistol mixed team (with Saurabh Chaudhary)
- 2024 Paris Olympics:
- Gold medal, 10m air pistol women's event
- Silver medal, 25m pistol women's event
- Bronze medal, 10m air pistol mixed team (with Saurabh Chaudhary)
Achievements:
- Gold medal, 2018 ISSF World Cup (10m air pistol)
- Gold medal, 2018 Commonwealth Games (10m air pistol)
- Multiple national records
Awards:
- Arjuna Award (2018)
- Khel Ratna Award (2020)
Personal Life:
- Studying political science
- Passionate about social work and empowering women
Legacy:
- Inspiring young Indian shooters
- Breaking barriers for women in sports
Immortal Line:
"Believe in yourself, work hard, and never give up."
76. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of C. V. Chandrashekhar Within 120 words, using the following points:
*Name:* C.V. Chandrasekhar
*Introduction:* Renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator.
*Birth:* March 14, 1935, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Parents:* Father - C.V. Varadarajan; Mother - Rajalakshmi.
*Childhood:* Grew up in a culturally rich environment.
*Education:*
1. Learned Bharatanatyam from K.N. Dakshinamoorthy Pillai.
2. Studied Carnatic music under K.N. Srinivasan.
*Career:*
1. Dancer, choreographer, and educator.
2. Performed globally.
3. Collaborated with prominent artists.
*Works:*
1. Choreographed numerous dance productions.
2. Authored books on dance, including "Bharatanatyam".
*Achievement:* Popularized Bharatanatyam worldwide.
*Gurus:*
1. K.N. Dakshinamoorthy Pillai.
2. Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai.
3. K.N. Srinivasan.
*Famous for:* Innovative Bharatanatyam choreography.
*Contribution:* Inspired generations of dancers.
*Awards:*
1. Padma Bhushan (2004).
2. Kalidas Samman (2002-03).
3. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1993).
4. Kalaimamani Award.
*Title:* "Bharatanatyam Legend"
*Death:* June 19, 2024 (Age 89).
*Legacy:* Continues to inspire dancers worldwide.
*Immortal Line:* "Dance is the hidden language of the soul."
77. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Manoj Mitra Within 120 words, using the following points:
Name: Manoj Mitra
Date of Birth (DOB): December 22, 1938
Parents:
Education:
1. Graduated from City College, Kolkata
2. Post-graduation in Bengali literature from University of Calcutta
Career:
1. Indian theatre personality, actor, and playwright
2. Co-founder of the theatre group "Sundaram"
Achievement:
Contributed significantly to Bengali theatre, writing and acting in numerous plays
Famous For:
His work in Bengali theatre, particularly as a playwright and actor
Awards:
1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2012)
2. Padma Shri (2010)
Death:
12/11/2024
78. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of H.C. Verma Within 120 words, using the following points:
Name: Harish Chandra Verma
Date of Birth (DOB): October 1, 1952
Parents:
Father: Shri Ram Chandra Verma
Mother: Smt. Saraswati Devi
Education:
1. Bachelor's degree in Physics from Allahabad University
2. Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Career:
1. Physicist and professor at IIT Kanpur
2. Author of several popular physics textbooks
Achievement:
Contributed significantly to physics education and research in India
Famous For:
Authoring physics textbooks that are widely used in Indian schools and colleges
Awards:
1. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology (1995)
2. Homi Bhabha Award (1995)
79. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer Within 120 words, using the following points:
J. Robert Oppenheimer
*Early Life*
1. Born: April 22, 1904, New York City
2. Parents: Ella and Julius Oppenheimer (Jewish immigrants)
3. Childhood: Suffered from poor health, developed love for science
*Education*
1. Harvard University (1925, B.A.)
2. Cambridge University (Ph.D., 1927)
3. Studied under Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, and J.J. Thomson
*Career*
1. Professor, University of California, Berkeley (1929-1942)
2. Director, Manhattan Project (1942-1945)
3. Led development of atomic bomb at Los Alamos Laboratory
4. Director, Institute for Advanced Study (1947-1966)
*Personal Life*
1. Married Katherine "Kitty" Posen (1940)
2. Two children, Toni and Peter
3. Known for intellect, charisma, and complexity
*Legacy*
1. "Father of the Atomic Bomb"
2. Contributed to quantum mechanics, relativity
3. Founded American theoretical physics community
*Awards & Honors*
1. Enrico Fermi Award (1963)
2. Max Planck Medal (1947)
3. Copley Medal (1969, posthumous)
*Later Life & Death*
1. Security clearance issues due to alleged communist ties
2. Died February 18, 1967, Princeton, New Jersey (age 62)
80. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Within 120 words, using the following points:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
*Birth*
- Date: December 25, 1924
- Place: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
*Parents*
- Father: Krishna Bihari Vajpayee (school teacher)
- Mother: Krishna Devi (homemaker)
*Childhood*
- Grew up in a middle-class family
- Influenced by nationalist movements and Arya Samaj
*Education*
- Primary: Saraswati Shishu Mandir and Gorkhi School
- Bachelor of Arts in Hindi, English, and Sanskrit: Victoria College (now Maharani Laxmi Bai Govt. College of Excellence)
*Career*
- Journalist and writer for RSS publications (1945-1951)
- Full-time RSS worker (1947)
*Political Career*
- Co-founder, Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951)
- Member of Parliament (1957-2009)
- Minister of External Affairs (1977-1979)
- Leader of Opposition (1993-1996)
- Prime Minister of India (1996, 1998-2004)
*Achievements*
- Implemented economic reforms and infrastructure development
- Conducted nuclear tests (1998)
- Initiated peace process with Pakistan (Lahore Declaration, 1999)
- Introduced National Highway Development Project (1998)
*Famous For*
- Strong nationalist and oratorial skills
- Poetic writings and eloquent speeches
- Leadership during India's nuclear tests and Kargil War
*Awards*
- Padma Vibhushan (1992)
- Bharat Ratna (2015)
*Title*
- "Bhishma Pitamah of Indian Politics"
*Death*
- Date: August 16, 2018
- Age: 93
- Place: New Delhi, India
*Immortal Line*
- "Andhere mein ek prakash ki zaroorat hai, ek ashha ki zaroorat hai." ("In darkness, there is a need for a ray of light, a need for hope.")
81. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Yamini Krishnamurthy Within 120 words, using the following points
YAMINI KRISHNAMURTHY
_Birth_
- Date: December 20, 1940
- Place: Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India
_Parents_
- Father: K. Krishnamurthy
- Mother: Mylapore Mahalakshmi
_Childhood_
- Raised in Chennai (then Madras)
_Education_
- Trained in Bharatanatyam under Kanjeevaram Elappa Pillai
_Career_
- Renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator
_Achievements_
- Contributed significantly to popularizing Bharatanatyam globally
_Famous For_
- Technical precision, elegance, and emotional depth in dance
_Awards_
- Padma Shri (1968)
- Padma Bhushan (2001)
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1977)
_Title_
- "Queen of Bharatanatyam"
_Death_
- August 3, 2024
_Immortal Line_
- "Dance is my life, and I am blessed to have been able to make a career out of my passion."
82. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Within 120 words, using the following points:
Birth*
- Date: December 28, 1937
- Place: Bombay (now Mumbai), India
*Parents*
- Father: Naval Tata
- Mother: Sooni Tata
*Childhood*
- Parents separated when he was 10 years old
- Raised by grandmother, Navajbai Tata
*Education*
- Cornell University, USA (1959)
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture
- Harvard Business School, USA (1975)
- Advanced Management Program
*Career*
- Joined Tata Group (1961)
- Became Chairman of Tata Sons (1991-2012)
- Interim Chairman (2016)
- Expanded Tata Group globally
- Acquired Tetley, Corus, and Jaguar Land Rover
*Famous For*
- Transforming Tata Group into a global conglomerate
- Launching the Tata Nano, the world's most affordable car
- Philanthropic efforts in education, healthcare, and rural development
*Awards*
- Padma Bhushan (2000)
- Padma Vibhushan (2008)
- Maharashtra Bhushan (2006)
- Assam Baibhav (2021)
*Title*
- Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons
- Honorary Doctorates from several institutions
*Died*
- Date: 9 October, 2024
83. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Within 120 words, using the following points:
84. Write a short biographical sketch on the life of Within 120 words, using the following points:
1. Write a short biography (in about 100 words) of Sukumar Ray, the great Bengali writer and poet, on the basis of the points given below: [Brith: 30 October, 1887 - Parents: Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury and Bidhumukhi Devi - Education: Attended City College School - graduated with double honours in Physics and Chemistry from Presidency College - trained in photography and printing technology from England - Profession : writer, illustrator, photographer, publisher of 'Sandesh', the famous children's magazine - Notable works: notable for writing "Nonsense" rhymes in Bengali e.g. Abol Tabol, Pagla Dashu, HaJaBaRaLa etc.]
2. Write a biography of Virat Kohli (within 100 words) using the following points: [Points: Date of Birth-5.November, 1988, Delhi, Father - Prem Kohli, criminal lawyer, Mother-Saroj Kohli, homemaker - Showed interest in cricket at the age of three - Enrolled at West Delhi Cricket Academy, when nine-Right-hand batsman, right-arm medium pacer, outstanding fielder - Test debut 2011 - captain of the Indian team 2014 - More than 5000 runs in test matches - more than 8000 runs in One Day International Matches - Received Arjuna Award in 2013.]
3. Write in about 150 words a paragraph on Sir Donald Bradman, the greatest cricketer of the century, on the basis of the points given below: [Points: Born in New South Wales (August 27, 1908) - first appeared against New South Wales, scored a century (118) - highest innings in Australia: 452 not out against South Australia in 1927/28-started career as a leading cricketer, captained Australia in 1936-national selector in 1938-the only Australian cricketer to be knighted-published autobiography, "Farewell to Cricket" in 1950-became chairman of Australian Cricket Board in 1960-scored 29 centuries, 13 half centuries, 6996 runs and average 99.94 in Test Cricket - died Feb, 2001.
Write a biography on Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay using the following hints: [Date of Birth: September 12 1894-Father: Mahananda Bandopadhyay and mother: Mrinalini Devi-Early education: Bongaon High School -Intermediate and Graduation from Ripon College - worked as Headmaster at Jongipara High School and later at Harinavi Anglo-Sanskrit - a great novelist - Remarkable works: Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Aronyak, Chader
Pahar etc. - Died: November 1, 1950.]
- Write a biography on Mother Teresa using the following information [Full name: Agnes Gonxhas Bojaxhin - Born in August 1910 - Came to India in 1928-served lifelong for the poor and distressed - Founder of the Missionaries of Charity - Also founded Nirmal Hriday - Nobel Prize for peace in 1979, Bharat Ratna in 1980- Died on 5th September 1997.]
- Write a biogrpahy of Lata Mangeshkar using the following points: [Birth: 28 September, 1929, Indore - Parents Deenanath Mangeshkar, Shevanti Mangeshkar-Siblings: Asha Bhosle, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar Usha Mangeshkar-Known as: The Nightingale, Voice of the Millennium-Musical Career: 1942-2019, recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages and a few foreign languages - Awards : National Film Awards, BFJA Award, Filmfare Award, Dadasaheb Phalke Award - Honours: Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Bharat Ratna, Legion of Honour - Death: 6 February, 2022, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
". Write a biography of Soumitra Chatterjee in about 100 words using the following hints: [Born on January 19, 1935 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India-graduated from City College, Kolkata with honours in Bengali Literature. did MA in Bengali from the University of Calcutta- learned acting under noted actor-director of Bengali theatre Ahindra Choudhury-started career as an announcer in All India Radio-debut film 'Apur Sansar (1959) directed by Satyajit Ray-apart from 'The Apu Trilogy', 'Kshudhita Pashan', 'Jhinder Bandi', 'Koni', 'Ganadevata' and some recent films like 'Belasheshe' and 'Posto' are some of his noted films-first Feluda on screen - a phenomenal stage- actor - also a noted poet-edited 'Ekshan', a prestigious Bengali magazine-awarded 'Padma Bhushan', 'Legion of Honneur' by the Government of France, 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' and many more - died on November 15, 2020.]
B. Write a biography of William Shakespeare (within 100 words) using the following points: [Born: 1564 at Stratford upon Avon, England - Parents: John Shakespeare, Mary Arden - Wife : Anne Hathway - Children: Susanna, Hamnet, Judith - Education: Stratford Grammar School - Works: Tragedy - 'Hamlet', 'Macbeth', 'King Lear, 'Othello', Comedy: 'As you like it', 'The Merchant of Venice', 'Twelfth Night' etc. - Died: April 26, 1616]
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