Famous Personalities

A freedom fighter, social activist, and free-thinking feminist all rolled into one, Kamaladevi’s ideas continue to remain relevant even today. Here's the little known story of this amazing woman.

Affectionately known as "Uncle Kathy", Ahmed Kathrada was one of Nelson Mandela's closest aides and played a major role in shaping South Africa’s post-apartheid policies.

A polio survivor who lives life on his own terms, Ghatam Suresh Vaidyanathan has created a career and legacy for himself that far surpasses many others in his field. This Carnatic music virtuoso has been called the ‘Pele of Percussion’ in honour of his prodigal skills.

On October 15, 1932, one of India's most eminent visionaries flew from Karachi to Bombay in a De Havilland Puss Moth aircraft. It was the day India's civil aviation industry was born.

A role model for countless Indian women, Kalpana was an ordinary girl from Karnal whose lofty dreams and indomitable courage took her to space. Here’s the little known story of her childhood in India.

History books have little to say about Dr. Pranjivan Mehta, a man whose discussions and suggestions played a huge role in Mahatma Gandhi's life and satyagraha campaigns.

Dr. Minoru Kasai is one of the world’s leading proponents of Gandhian philosophy. A widely-respected and loved figure, he is a firm believer in the potential of Gandhian ideals for the betterment of humanity.

Renown Bharatnatyam exponent and founder of Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi Arundale catalysed a renaissance in Indian classical dance forms. However, few know that she could have been India’s first female president had she accepted the offer.

In India of today, it is little known that the flourishing silk industry of Karnataka was revived by the same visionary who laid the foundation of iron and steel industry in India - Jamsetji Tata.

One of India's earliest action stars, Mary Anne Evans – or Fearless Nadia, as she was more famously known – swashbuckled her way through gender and cultural barriers in the late 1930s.