Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884, in New York City, into one of America’s most prominent families. But privilege did not shield her from sorrow. By the time she was ten, both her parents had died, leaving her shy, lonely, and uncertain. From that loneliness, however, would grow empathy — the quality… Continue reading The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!
Aira
The noble wind that whispers to the world!
There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere!
On 18 July 1918, in the tiny village of Mvezo in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, a boy was born to a Thembu chief. He was named Rolihlahla, a Xhosa word that meant “pulling the branch of a tree,” or, as some liked to say, “troublemaker.” Few could know how prophetic that name would be. At… Continue reading There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere!
Human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights, once and for all!
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s life has been a powerful narrative of resilience, public service, and groundbreaking achievements, eloquently captured in her own words. Born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Hillary grew up with the belief instilled by her parents: “Do all the good you can, for all the people you can, in all the… Continue reading Human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights, once and for all!
You may belong to any religion or caste or creed… that has nothing to do with the business of the State!
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a lawyer, politician, and statesman who became the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan and served as its first Governor-General until his death. Known as Quaid-e-Azam (“Great Leader”) and Baba-e-Qaum (“Father of the Nation”), Jinnah’s vision and determination shaped the destiny of millions. Early Life and Education Born on 25… Continue reading You may belong to any religion or caste or creed… that has nothing to do with the business of the State!
Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly!
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts, was the second of nine children in the prominent Kennedy family. His father, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., was a wealthy businessman and U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom; his mother, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, instilled discipline, faith, and ambition in her children. From an early… Continue reading Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly!
Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence!
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was born on April 14, 1891, Mhow (now in Madhya Pradesh) into a Dalit (formerly “untouchable”) family. He faced severe discrimination and social exclusion from an early age due to the rigid caste system in India. Born into the Mahar caste — in the rigid social… Continue reading Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence!
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts!
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was born on November 30, 1874, at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. He was the eldest son of Lord Randolph Churchill, a prominent Conservative politician, and Jennie Jerome, an American socialite. His upbringing was aristocratic yet emotionally distant — his parents were often absent, leaving much of his childhood care to… Continue reading Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts!