Monday, 31st August, 2015

R. K. Narayan - Writer

We always question the bonafides of the man who tells us unpleasant facts. - R.K. Narayan

R. K. Narayan, full name Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami, (1906-2001) was an Indian writer, best known for his works set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. – Wikipedia

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Sunday, 30th August, 2015

Vikram Sarabhai -Father of India's space programme

He who can listen to the music in the midst of noise can achieve great things.  – Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai.

Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971) was an Indian physicist, acclaimed as the father of India's space programme. He was also called the "Renaissance man". He established the Physical Research Laboratory in 1947. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, (VSSC), is the Indian Space Research Organization's, facility to launch vehicle development which is named after him. He was also Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. He was decorated with India's two civilian awards of Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan posthumous (after-death). Space Science Day is observed in India every year on 12 August. - Wikiquote

Saturday, 29th August, 2015

Rahul Dravid – Cricketer

No dream is ever chased alone. Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid (born 1973) is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. - Wikipedia

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Friday, 28th August, 2015

Saina Nehwal - Player

Once you are satisfied with your goal, it is the real happiness. - Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal (1990) is an Indian badminton player who is currently ranked No.1 in the world by Badminton World Federation Women's Singles 2015. She is the first Indian to win a medal in Badminton at the Olympics. - Wikipedia

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