Rigoberta Menchu is a K’iche’ Maya woman from Guatemala who gained international prominence for her activism on behalf of indigenous peoples and human rights. Life and Career Rigoberta Menchu was born on 9 January 1959 in Laj Chimel, Guatemala. Her early years were marked by the poverty and discrimination faced by Guatemala’s indigenous population. She … Read more
Albert Camus (7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) was an Algerian-French philosopher, author, dramatist, journalist, and political activist. Life and Career Albert Camus was born on November 7, 1913, in Mondovi, Algeria, which was then part of French Algeria. He was born to Lucien Camus, a poor agricultural worker, and Catherine Sintes, who was … Read more
Usmar Ismail (20 March 1921 – 2 January 1971) was an Indonesian film director, author, journalist and revolutionary of Minangkabau descent. He was widely regarded as the native Indonesian pioneer of the cinema of Indonesia.
George Marshall (31 December 1880 – 16 October 1959) was an American army officer and statesman. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. George Marshall was born on 31 December 1880, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States. He attended the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and graduated in 1901. Marshall had a distinguished military career, serving in … Read more
In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the inclusion of noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) in its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Remedios Varo (December 16, 1908 – October 8, 1963) was a Spanish-Mexican artist whose mesmerizing works played a pivotal role in the surrealist movement. Her life, marked by creative brilliance and a relentless pursuit of artistic expression, left an indelible imprint on the world of surrealist art. Life & Career Remedios Varo, born on December … Read more
Noel de Medeiros Rosa (December 11, 1910 – May 4, 1937) was a Brazilian songwriter, singer, and guitar/mandolin player, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Brazilian music. His brief yet impactful life shaped the landscape of samba, and his innovative contributions to music continue to resonate across generations. Life and Career Noel Rosa … Read more
Débora Arango (11 November 1907 – 4 December 2005) was a trailblazing Colombian artist known for her unapologetic and provocative artworks that challenged societal norms and advocated for social justice.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the GDP growth numbers for Q2 display the resilience and strength of the Indian economy in the midst of such testing times globally.
Maria Izquierdo (30 October 1902 – 2 December 1955) was a celebrated Mexican painter known for her contributions to Mexican modernist art.
James Meade (23 June 1907 – 25 December 1997) was a British economist. In 1977, James Meade was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Life and Career James Meade was born on June 23, 1907, in Swanage, Dorset, England. He came from an academic family; his father was a professor of biochemistry, and … Read more
Ivan Andreyevich Krylov (13 February 1769 – 21 November 1844) is Russia’s best-known fabulist and probably the most epigrammatic of all Russian authors.
Universal Children’s Day is observed every year on 20 November to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. Children are most fragile element of society who are to be moulded and shaped with extreme care. In case of minor changes, their life changes drastically and so the shape of the society. … Read more
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (14 November 1889 – 27 May 1964) was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist, social democrat, and author who was a central figure in India during the middle of the 20th century. Under Nehru’s leadership, the Congress emerged as a catch-all party, dominating national and state-level politics and winning elections in 1951, 1957 and 1962. His premiership, spanning 16 years and 286 days—which is, to date, the longest in India—ended with his death on 27 May 1964 from a heart attack. Hailed as the “architect of Modern India”, his birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day in India.
Jose Saramago (16 November 1922 – 18 June 2010) was a Portuguese writer and recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career Jose Saramago was born on November 16, 1922, in Azinhaga, Portugal. He grew up in a rural environment, experiencing the hardships of poverty and political unrest. His family moved to … Read more