Each one of us has grown up reading as well as reciting the literature produced by one of India’s famous poets, writers and social reformers, Rabindranath Tagore. On the 162nd birth anniversary of this Nobel Laureate, here are some lesser facts on the life of this finest poet
09 May,2023 02:51 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
The United Nations observes July 18 as the International Mandela Day to mark the birth anniversary of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela and to remember his work against racial oppression and in leading the movement towards human rights and social justice in an unequal society
18 July,2022 02:33 PM IST
Nobel Peace Prize winner Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, widely known as Mother Teresa, dedicated her life to serving the poor in Kolkata, a place where she spent 66 years. The catholic nun established ‘The Missionaries of Charity' which has over 5,000 members serving in over 130 countries today. On her 24th death anniversary, here are some photographs that reflect her legacy
05 September,2021 08:36 AM IST
The works of this American author and Nobel Prize awardee are considered classics of American literature. Hemingway has inspired writers across generations and around the world. From his fascination with bullfighting to surviving back-to-back plane crashes -- Heminway's life never lacked adventure. On his 122nd birth anniversary, here's a look at the author's life
21 July,2021 03:23 PM IST
Bob Dylan, the American poet, musician, and Nobel laureate turned 80 on May 24, 2021. His work combines the classical with the contemporary, and the musical with the literary. Here are a few moments capturing the artist’s life and his influence across the world, including in Mumbai and Shillong.
09 June,2021 12:45 PM IST
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai turned 22 on July 12, 2019. The international media took notice of Malala after she was shot by Taliban for advocating girl's education. Fighting against all odds, she not only survived but continued her mission of advocating education. On her birthday today, here are some facts about the brave girl
12 July,2019 02:04 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
