Articles about achievements and contributions of people and civilizations including kings, queens, scientists, leaders, US presidents, revolutionaries, icons, Chinese dynasties, etc.
Serena Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American professional tennis player who is considered by many to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Coached by her father, Serena made her professional debut in 1995 at the age of 14. In 1999, she won her first Grand Slam … Read more
Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel is counted among the greatest figures in the political history of modern India. He was born in Nadiad, in the countryside of the state of Gujarat in India, on October 31, 1875. A prodigious and brilliant student, Sardar Patel chose to be a barrister by profession and went on to … Read more
Spanning around 300 years from late 3rd century CE to 543 CE, Gupta Empire, at its zenith, was the fourth largest political entity that has existed in the Indian subcontinent. It was preceded by provincial powers like Nagas of Padmavati & Western Satraps; and was succeeded by the Maukhari dynasty. The Gupta Dynasty was … Read more
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (October 15, 1931 – July 27, 2015), known as Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was an Indian scientist who served as the 11th President of India from July 25, 2002 to July 25, 2007. Kalam started his career as a scientist for the Defense Research and Development Organization … Read more
George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Before becoming president, he served in the US Navy, ran a small oil exploration company and served as the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. As President, … Read more
With a reign of 137 years from 322 BCE to 185 BCE, the Maurya Empire is regarded as one of the greatest empires to have ever ruled the Indian subcontinent. Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire, was the first known ruler to have unified the Indian subcontinent and the empire he established … Read more
Elon Reeve Musk (born June 28, 1971) is an engineer, industrial designer and technology entrepreneur who is widely regarded as one of the most influential businessmen in the world. He was born in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa; though he has spent most of his life in the United States, of which he is also … Read more
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India with its headquarters in the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Organized space research in India was initiated by Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, who is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Space Program. It was on his urging that the Indian National … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese footballer who currently captains the Portugal national team and plays for the club Juventus in the top Italian league, Serie A. Ronaldo began his club career playing for Sporting CP in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. He then moved to the English Premier … Read more
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Messi plays as a forward for both Argentina as well as in club football for FC Barcelona. Messi displayed prodigious talent from an early age and he … Read more