At the San Vito Jazz Festival in July 2010 | Courtesy: Alberto Cabello Paco de Lucía (21 December 1947 – 25 February 2014), also known as Francisco Sánchez Gómez, was a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer, and record producer. A leading proponent of the new flamenco style, he was one of the first flamenco guitarists to branch into classical and jazz. Richard Chapman and Eric … Read more
Motilal Vora (20 December 1928 – 21 December 2020), the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. Life and Career He was born on 20 December 1928, in Rajasthan, India. He received his education in Raipur and Kolkata. For many years, he worked for several newspapers. Vora was a member of … Read more
Amaka Igwe (2 January 1963 – 28 April 2014) was a Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive, filmmaker, and producer. She earned her place in history by proving that films produced in Nigeria can have the same reach and impact as those created by Hollywood. Igwe’s work was recognized all over the world, making her one of Africa’s premier filmmakers.
Igwe made her mark through her creative storytelling, bold ideas, and sharp editing. Her films were entertaining but also thought-provoking – tackling difficult topics like social class divides, traditional gender roles, and religious dialogue.
Meena Kumari (1 August 1933 – 31 March 1972) was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films. Popularly known as The Tragedy Queen. She was active between 1939 and 1972.
Children’s Day is celebrated across India to raise and enhance awareness of the rights, care, and education of children. It is celebrated on 14 November every year as a tribute to the birthday of India’s First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Known as Chacha Nehru among children, Nehru has strongly advocated for children to have all-rounded education that would build a … Read more