Ashank DesaiIndian entrepreneurAshank Desai is an Indian entrepreneur, philanthropist and investor. He is the founding member and past chairman of Nasscom an Indian non-governmental trade association and advocacy group, focused mainly on the technology industry of India.
Bimal KarFor Bangladeshi footballer, see Bimal Kar (footballer). Bimal Kar (19 September 1921 - 26 August 2003) was an Indian writer and novelist who wrote in Bengali.
Edgar Zapashny: biography and personal life of the trainer (photo) The famous dynasty of Zapashny has existed for more than one hundred and twenty years. In the early twentieth century, their great-grandfather performed in the arena of the circus.
15 Engrossing Artist Biographies and Memoirs to Read NowDesign amp; LivingAnOther ListWe spotlight a selection of our favourite artists autobiographies and biographies, from the empowering to the scandalous, for your summer reading inspirationTextDaisy WoodwardSummer is upon us and this year, more than ever, it feels pertinent to pick holiday reads that will uplift and inspire. Where better to turn to, then, than artists memoirs and biographies filled as they are with tales of overcoming lifes hardships, fights for justice and recognition in and outside of the art world, the quest to forge a legacy through art, and, more often than not, a juicy scandal or two to keep the readers interest piqued.
Last updated on June 3rd, 2016 at 01:39 amActress Neeta Dhungana debuted as a child artist in a 8216;Mitini8217; but, she never thought of being a 8216;real8217; actress. Before that, at the age of six, Neeta acted in a TV serial named 8216;Chetana8217;.
PalacioAmerican author and graphic designerRaquel Jaramillo Palacio (born July 13, 1963) is an American author and graphic designer. 91;193;91;293; She is the author of several novels for children, including the best-selling Wonder, which was adapted into a 2017 film starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
Betty HuttonAmerican actress (19212007)Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg; February 26, 1921 March 12, 2007)91;a93; was an American stage, film, and television actress, comedian, dancer, and singer. She rose to fame in the 1940s as a contract player for Paramount Pictures, appearing primarily in musicals and became one of the studio's most valuable stars.
Annie BesantEnglish writer and activist (18471933)Annie BesantAnnie Besant as a young womanBornAnnie Wood(1847-10-01)1 October 1847Clapham, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandDied20 September 1933(1933-09-20) (aged160;85)Adyar, Chinglepet District, Madras Presidency, British India(now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)Known160;forTheosophist, women's rights activist, writer and oratorPolitical partyIndian National CongressSocial Democratic FederationMovementIndian independence movementSpouseFrank Besant8203;32;8203;40;m. 160;186759;32;div.
Sharon Robinson: Her Recollections About Growing up as the Daughter of Legendary Baseball Player, Jackie RobinsonEDITORS NOTE: Sharon Robinson, daughter of iconic baseball player Jackie Robinson, has been awarded the 2020 Grateful American Book Prize for Child of the Dream, A Memoir of 1963. The book, for young readers, is her recollection of events that impacted her and her family the year Sharon turned 13 years of age.
Coming Soon: Willett at 60 The Life and Times of Elquemedo Tonito WillettVeteran journalist Stevenson Manners and leading videographer Almon Dasent of Advantage Communications are collaborating to produce a one-hour long documentary, honouring Nevis top sportsperson of the past 40 years Elquemedo Tonito Willett. Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter, Manners told Nevis Pages in underscoring the importance of the body of work.
Somdej Buddhacharn Toh (B. 2331~2415), also commonly known as Acharn Toh or Somdej Toh, studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pali Canon with several Buddhist masters.
The Pathbreaking Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Pathbreaking Ruth Bader Ginsburg Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik8217;s Notorious RBG is an insightful and charming account of a woman who, by challenging unjust and sexist laws and defending constitutional definitions of equality over a period of two decades, defined and articulated many of the freedoms that Americans-both men and women-enjoy today. Cynthia Fuchs Epstein squarf; August 17, 2016 Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik Dey Street, 2015, 227 pp.
Everyone now has become a foodie, says chef-restaurateur Nikhil Chib Hindustan Times | By- As told to Serena Menon Jul 18, 2015 08:12 PM IST Chef-restaurateur Nikhil Chib, who believes in keeping it simple, tells us how Mumbais food culture has evolved. I remember, clearly, almost 15 years ago, when I was about to open Busaba (one of the first south-east Asian restaurants in India), my friends and family thought I was mad, especially since the only experience I had was running a shack called Busabong in Goa for a year before that.
Che Guevara: A Revolutionary LifeWith unprecedented access to the Cuban Government's archives and total co-operationfrom Che's widow, Aleida March, as well as access to hitherto unpublished documents, including several of Che's personal diaries, this biography of one of history's most fascinating figures by critically-acclaimed New York Times journalist Jon Lee Anderson is truly definitive and monumental - not least because its creation solved a twenty-eight-year-old mystery: the whereabouts of Che Guevara's body. 'Masterly and absorbing' -- The Sunday Times'Brilliantly evoked.
Greta Garbo famous quotes There is no one who would have me - I can39;t cook. -- Greta Garbo Cooks You don39;t have to be married to have a good friend as your partner for life.
Mortal Error: The Shot That Killed JFK - SoftcoverFrom Library JournalPolls show that the majority of Americans doubt the Warren Commission's finding that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of President John F. Kennedy.
Amelia Earhart's legacy as a pioneering aviator and cultural icon continues to captivate generations. Her daring flights, particularly her attempt to circumnavigate the globe, cemented her place in history.
Truth through kaleidoscopeI think we've all had those moments when we've wanted our own Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind session: an opportunity to erase memories of lovers who brought us so much (hurt, pain, bitterness) and yet so little ('You owe me 300 breakfasts in bed'). I for one would probably erase the more baffling 'flingettes', such as that with the man who regularly stole money from my handbag (what a girl will put up with during a dry spell).
12 Inspiring Memoirs and Biographies for TeensWe love handing over an excellent biography or memoir to the young adult readers we know. Theres no better way to help them connect with history and take a walk in someone elses shoes.
Five of the best books about the Queen to read now1Queen of our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II, Robert HardmanThis 2022 biography, by acclaimed royal historian Robert Hardman, is one of the most recent and comprehensive books about the late queen. Published in March this year, ahead of the Platinum Jubilee, what would be the last of her reign, it looks back on a lifetime of achievements and struggles, both personal and public.
S Shankars Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Films | Academy Award NominationsS Shankar is an Indian filmmaker and producer. He was born on 17 August 1963 in Kumbakonam, Madras.
Books on Ratan Tatas Life and Recommendations to ReadNever in their minds, people thought that Ratan Naval Tata, a. Ratan Tata, would leave the world so suddenly and unexpectedly.
Last updated on November 2nd, 2022 at 06:29 amActress Sweta Khadka, the wife of late actor Shree Krishna Shrestha became a widow after a month of her marriage in 2014. Although she had spent years in affair with the actor after they met during the shooting of her debut movie 8216;Kaha Bhetiyala8217;, they took a while to admit their relationship.
The 30 Best Biographies of All Time Join Discovery, the new community for book loversTrust book recommendations from real people, not robots Blog Posted on Monday, Jan 21 Biographer Richard Holmes once wrote that his work was a kind of pursuit… writing about the pursuit of that fleeting figure, in such a way as to bring them alive in the present. At the risk of sounding cliché, the best biographies do exactly this: bring their subjects to life.
Richard Crooks was born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1900. He showed great promise as a singer in his youth and after a series of standard jobs found his way to Europe and study.
Aakash was born in Birmingham and trained in the classical Indian dance styles of Kathak (Nilima Devi, Leicester and Asha Joglekar, India) and Bharatanatyam (Chitraleka Bolar, Birmingham and Chhaya Kantaveh, India) . His early development in the United Kingdom saw support from Sampad (including support in a development bursary) and Akademi (through a major choreographic bursary).
Khomeini: Life of the AyatollahBaqer MoinSt. Martin39;s Press, 15 jun 2000 - 355 pagina39;sThe Ayatollah Khomeini was the most radical Muslim leader of this age.
Discover the complex figure of Adolf Hitler with our selection of free books about Hitler in PDF format. Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Third Reich and a central figure in events that deeply marked the 20th century, remaining a subject of intense study and debate.
José AntolínezSpanish painterJosé Claudio Antolinez (1635 8211; 30 May 1675) was a Spanish painter of the Baroque period. Career and personalityAntolinez was born and died in Madrid.
Fifth Chinese Daughter1950 memoir by Jade Snow Wong1950 coverAuthorJade Snow WongLanguageEnglishSubjectMemoirPublication date1950Publication placeUnited StatesMedia160;typePrint (hardcover)Pages264ISBN9780295968261 (hardcover)Fifth Chinese Daughter is a 1950 memoir by Chinese American writer and ceramist Jade Snow Wong. The name of the book refers to Wong being the fifth child born to immigrant parents from China.
Dugald Bruce LockhartAnglo-Scottish stage amp; screen actor, director amp; writerDugald Bruce LockhartBorn1968 (age160;568211;57)FijiOccupationActorDugald Bruce Lockhart is an Anglo-Scottish stage and screen actor, director and writer. Background and educationA member of the Bruce Lockhart family, Lockhart was born in Fiji in 1968, the son of James Robert Bruce Lockhart (19412018), a diplomat, spy, artist, and author,91;193; and Felicity A.
Phyllis McGinleyAmerican poetPhyllis McGinley (March 21, 1905 February 22, 1978) was an American author of children's books and poetry. Her poetry was in the style of light verse, specializing in humor, satiric tone and the positive aspects of suburban life.