George Sudarshan (16 September 1931 – 13 May 2018) was an Indian American theoretical physicist and a professor at the University of Texas. Life and Career He was born on 16 September 1931, in Kerala, India. He studied at CMS College Kottayam and graduated from Madras Christian College in 1951. Later in 1952, he got … Read more
Irene Joliot Curie (12 September 1897 – 17 March 1956) was a French chemist, physicist, and politician. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 for their discovery of induced radioactivity. Life and Career She was born on 12 September 1897, in Paris, France. She received her education at various institutions in France. … Read more
On September 3, 2024, Shri Manoj Yadava, Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), along with a 28-member delegation, visited the Hot Spring Memorial in Ladakh to honor police martyrs. This visit was to show solidarity with the brave soldiers of ITBP, ITBF, and the Indian Army, who protect the Line of Actual Control … Read more
Hamilton O. Smith was an American microbiologist. Hamilton O. Smith was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1978. Life and Career Hamilton O. Smith was born on 23 August 1931 in New York, United States. Smith pursued his higher education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor of … Read more
Thanpuying Puangroi Apaiwong (28 December 1914 – 17 August 2000) was a Thai composer, thought to be the first woman composer in Thailand. She is best known for the classic “Bua Kao” (“White Lotus”), which was awarded as “Song of Asia” by UNESCO in 1979 and made her a staple in the national repertoire. Life and Career … Read more
Gerty Cori (15 August 1896 – 26 October 1957) was a Swiss physical chemist. Gerty Cori was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1991. Life and Career Gerty Cori was born on 15 August 1896, in Prague, Czechia. Cori attended the German University in Prague, where she initially studied philosophy but later switched to … Read more
William Shockley (13 February 1910 – 12 August 1989) was an American physicist and inventor. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956. Life and Career He was born on 13 February 1910, in London, England, UK. In 1932, he graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science. He studied under … Read more
Ernest Lawrence (8 August 1901 – 27 August 1958) was an American nuclear physicist. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1939. Life and Career Ernest Lawrence was born on 8 August 1901, in Canton, South Dakota, United States. He displayed an early interest in science and went on to study physics at the … Read more
Fe del Mundo (November 27, 1911 – August 6, 2011) was a pioneering Filipino pediatrician whose contributions to medicine and healthcare left an enduring impact on the global stage. Her life and career were marked by dedication, innovation, and a commitment to public service. Life & Career Born on November 27, 1911, in Intramuros, Manila, … Read more
14 February in History of India: Remembering Sushma Swaraj
Bahiga Hafez (August 4, 1908 – 13 Dec 1983) was an Egyptian screenwriter, composer, director, editor, producer, and actress.
Madiha Kamel (3 August 1948 – 13 January 1997) was an Egyptian actress.
Dolores del Río (3 August 1904 – 11 April 1983) was a Mexican actress. With a career spanning more than 50 years, she is regarded as the first major female Latin American crossover star in Hollywood.
Tadeusz Reichstein (20 July 1897 – 1 August 1996) was a Polish-Swiss chemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1950. Life and Career He was born on 20 July 1897, in Wloclawek, Poland Reichstein pursued his education at the University of Basel in Switzerland, where he studied chemistry and medicine. … Read more
Farid Shawki (30 July 1920 – 27 July 1998) was an Egyptian actor, screenwriter and film producer. He acted in 351 films, 27 plays and 17 television series; wrote 25 film scripts and produced 30 films. He is considered to be one of the greatest actors in the middle east.