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Meghnad Saha's thermal ionisation theory is considered ‘as one of the ten outstanding discoveries of astronomy and astrophysics since the discovery of the telescope, in 1608, by Galileo’

Renowned for his diplomatic finesse, extreme courtesy and sharp intellect, KPS Menon (Junior) remains an inspiration for all current and aspiring IFS officers.

According to Suresh Wadkar, no other composer has composed as many songs in Raag Pahaadi as Khayyam ji.

Known for reviving age-old delicacies, like the famous Galouti Kebab, Kalra believed in cooking for the soul.

Through attention-grabbing and light-hearted cartoons, he highlighted a variety of social ills such as poverty, traffic woes, pollution, degradation of the environment, urban life, the poor state of urban infrastructure, to millions of people.

The driving force behind a treasure trove of educational films, Mulay’s work captured the imagination of the millions of Indian kids who grew up watching Doordarshan in the 1970s and 80s. RIP, ma’am. You will be missed

As famous Kader Khan was for his scriptwriting forte and acting prowess, very few know about the slew of struggles he had faced before making it big in Bollywood.

In what can only be described as a life that was filled with bringing joy and happiness to others, Narsamma breathed her last on December 25, 2018, at the ripe old age of 98.

A native of Adirangam village in the Tiruvarur district, Jayaraman was a class 8 dropout who began his work as a conservationist in 2004.

Recognising Captain Salaria’s bravery and commitment during the Congo Crises of 1961, the Indian government posthumously awarded him India’s highest wartime military decoration.