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Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) was a prominent personality in the freedom movement of India. She played a significant role during the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Mahatma Gandhi (1896-1948) was the one who created a historical epoch for his principle of non-violence.

Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) was a social reformer and a spiritual leader. He worked to eliminate child mirage and to spread education among women and lower castes.

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) laid the foundation of modern nursing. She made outstanding contribution to public health.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1977-1833) was born in the British ruled Bengal. He belonged to a prosperous but orthodox family.

Munshi Premchand (1880-1936) was a famous Indian author. He wrote many novels and short stories, Premchand participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921.

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a poet, novelist, playwright, painter, philosopher, educationist, freedom fighter and an actor.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is considered to be the world’s most famous and prolific writer in English language. He was born in England.

C.V. Raman (1988-1970) was one of the prominent personalities of the 20th century. His contribution to science influenced the growth of science in India.

Marie Curie (1867-1934) was born in Warsaw, Poland. She was a brilliant student. She studied in Russia and France. She worked as a teacher, a governess, a lecturer and a professor.

Alfred Noble (1833-96) was a Swedish chemist, engineer and an industrialist. He invented dynamite. His invention of dynamite was a matter of chance only.

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was a naturalist from England. He is well-known for his masterpiece, the ‘Origin of Species’. Darwin was a mediocre student.

Early man lived on the strength of his muscle power. The destinies of nations were shaped by wars. Later on man realized that the use of weapons could kill a man but could not bring about a change of heart.

Everyone wishes to in every endeavor he or she undertakes. Success builds confidence while failure leads to dejection.

Adversity implies difficulties, trouble and misfortune. It tests the potential of man and brings out the best in him. It enables one to meet the challenges of life.

Prevention is the shield which saves mankind from many disasters, chaos and destruction. We must measure every step we take.