“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Biography

Bishan Singh Bedi 

Bishan Singh Bedi, one of India’s most iconic cricketers, passed away at the age of 77. A left-arm spinner and former captain of the Indian cricket team, Bedi’s

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Anna Bhau Sathe

Who was Anna Bhau Sathe? Anna Bhau Sathe, born Tukaram Bhaurao Sathe on August 1, 1920, in Maharashtra’s Wategaon village, emerged as a prominent figure

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokamanya (Lokmanya means the man accepted by the people), was an Indian Scholar, Mathematician, Philosopher, and ardent Nationalist. He had

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Know Our Leaders: Lala Lajpat Rai

Lala Lajpat Rai Born: January 28, 1865 Place of Birth: Dhudike, Punjab Parents: Munshi Radha Krishna Azad (Father) and Gulab Devi (Mother) Spouse: Radha Devi Children: Amrit Rai, PyareLal, Parvati

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Heeraben Modi

Biography Famous For Being the mother of Narendra Modi Physical Stats & More Height (approx.) in centimeters– 145 cm in meters– 1.45 m in feet inches–

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Pele Biography

    Biography Real Name Edson Arantes do Nascimento Nickname(s) Dico, Pele, The Black Pearl Profession Professional Footballer (Retired), Humanitarian Physical Stats & More Height

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Leo Tolstoy Biography

Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy was one of the world’s pre-eminent writers becoming famous through his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. War and Peace have been ranked

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Who is Lionel Messi?

Before he became one of the world’s greatest athletes, he was just a kid who loved to play soccer with his brothers and friends. He was born

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Who was Mother Teresa?

She was born on August 26, 1910, as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Growing up in Yugoslavia (now Macedonia), she practiced Catholicism. Her mother taught her to always

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Who was Duke Ellington?

Edward Kennedy Ellington. He was born in Washington, DC, on April 29, 1899. He later earned the nickname “Duke” for being well-mannered. Ellington’s talent was obvious

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सत्येन्द्रनाथ बोस 

सत्येन्द्रनाथ बोस का जन्म 1 जनवरी 1894 को कोलकाता में हुआ था। उनकी आरंभिक शिक्षा उनके घर के पास ही स्थित साधारण स्कूल में हुई

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Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Shaheed Bhagat Singh Born: September 27, 1907 Died: March 23, 1931   Achievements: a new direction to the revolutionary movement in India, formed ‘Naujavan Bharat

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak Born: July 23, 1856 Died: August 1, 1920 Achievements: as Father of Indian National Movement; Founded “Deccan Education Society” to impart quality education

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Aurobindo Ghosh

Aurobindo Ghosh Born: August 15, 1872 Died: December 5, 1950 Achievements:: He was a freedom fighter, poet, scholar, yogi, and philosopher. Worked towards the cause

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Aruna Asaf Ali

Aruna Asaf Ali Born: July 16, 1908 Died: July 29, 1996 Achievements: Aruna Asaf Ali played a leading role during Quit India Movement; elected as

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Annie Besant

  Annie Besant Born: October 1, 1847 Died: September 20, 1933 Achievements: President of Theosophical Society of India; founded Home Rule League in 1916 and

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Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi Born: October 2, 1869 Died: January 30, 1948. Achievements: Known as Father of Nation; played a key role in winning freedom for India; introduced

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Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)   Date of Birth: January 12, 1863 Place of Birth: Calcutta, Bengal Presidency (Now Kolkata in West Bengal) Parents: Vishwanath Dutta (Father) and Bhuvaneshwari

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William Shakespear

  William Shakespeare often called England’s national poet, is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. His works are loved throughout the world, but Shakespeare’s

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Louis Braille

Louis Braille   Louis Braille, was born on January 4, 1809, Coupvray, near Paris, France—died January 6, 1852, Paris), French educator who developed a system of

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Walt Disney

Walt Disney Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901. Disney became one of the best-known motion picture producers in the world. He is particularly noted

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Geeta Phogat

Geeta Phogat Geeta Phogat (born 15 December 1988) is a freestyle wrestler who won India’s first-ever gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in

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