Raja Annamalai Chettiar, born on September 30, 1881, in Kanadukattam, Tamil Nadu, hailed from a family of wealth and influence, with his father, S.R.M.M. Muthiah Chettiar, being a prominent banker. After completing his schooling, he entered the family business and expanded his horizons through travels to Southeast Asia and England. Upon his return, he became […]
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The Scottish Church College, along with the Collegiate School, marks its 150th year of foundation this year, boasting a rich heritage. Originally known as the General Assembly’s Institution, it was established on July 13, 1830, by Alexander Duff, the first overseas missionary of the Church of Scotland to India. Dr. Duff, along with Raja Ram […]
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Admiral of the Fleet Earl Mountbatten of Burma, born Louis Mountbatten on June 25, 1900, at Frogmore House, Windsor, England, hailed from an aristocratic family with close ties to European royal households. After completing his education at Osborn and Dartmouth Colleges, he joined the Royal Navy, where he distinguished himself during the First World War, […]
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Born on August 27, 1910, to Albanian parents in Skopje, Yugoslavia, Mother Teresa was baptized Agnes. Even from a young age, she harbored a strong desire to “go out and give the love of Christ.” At the age of 18, inspired by the work of the Irish Order in Bengal, she came to India on […]
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Nawab Rai, later known by his pen name “Prem Chand,” was born on July 31, 1880, in Lamahi, a village near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. His early education was in Persian and Urdu, but he later attended an English school in the city and passed his Entrance examination in 1898. However, due to the death […]
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The Olympic Games, with origins lost in the mists of time, have been attributed to various legends. One account traces its beginnings to a race between Pelops and Oenomaus, while another credits Heracles. Historically, the first recorded celebration of the games dates back to 776 B.C. The victor of this inaugural event was Coroebus of […]
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The origin of the Olympic Games is steeped in ancient history, with various traditions attributing its inception to different legends. According to one account, the inaugural race was between Pelops and Oenomaus, while another credits Heracles. Historically, the first recorded celebration of the games dates back to 776 B.C., with Coroebus of Elis emerging as […]
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Helen Keller, born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, emerged as an immortal symbol of resilience and triumph over adversity. Afflicted by deafness, blindness, and muteness at just 18 months old, Helen’s early years were characterized by wildness and limited understanding of the world around her. However, her true journey began in 1887 when […]
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Syed Mohammad Zamin Ali stands as a luminary in the domain of Urdu language and literature, leaving an indelible mark through his pioneering efforts in academia. Born on June 25, 1880, in Mustafabad village, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, Zamin Ali was the youngest son of Syed Wajid Ali. His lineage boasted literary prowess, with […]
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Ulloor S. Parmeswara Iyer, born on June 6, 1877, in Changanacherry, Kerala, hailed from a family deeply rooted in education and literature. Despite his father’s untimely demise, his mother’s perseverance ensured that Ulloor pursued higher education. He graduated with honors in Philosophy from Maharaja’s College, Trivandrum, in 1897, and subsequently entered the services of the […]
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