The Monas is a tower that was built in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 1975. The Monas is the abbreviation for Monumen Nasional, which is the National monument of Indonesia. The 132-metre high structure was built to commemorate Indonesia’s struggle for Independence. The tower covered in Italian marble, sits on a square platform, known as the goblet […]
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on the 18th of July 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa, and passed away on the 5th of December, 2013. Do you know that Nelson Mandela has received more than 695 awards, including a Nobel Peace Prize in 1993? Nelson Mandela was the first Black President of South Africa. A black
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was born on the 19th of November 1917 in Allahabad, British India, and passed away on 31st October, 1984. Do you know that as a child Indira Gandhi created a group, comprising of children who called themselves the ‘Monkey Brigade’, whose task was to spy on the police and circulate Indian flags?
Ruth Marianna Handler was born on the 4th of November 1916 in Denver, Colorado, U.S., and passed away on 27th April, 2002. Do you know Ruth Handler got the idea of creating the Barbie doll after seeing her daughter, who was in her pre-teens, play with a paper doll? An American businesswoman, Ruth Handler is
Francis Albert Sinatra was born on the 12th of December 1915 in New Jersey, U.S., and passed away on 14th May, 1998. Do you know that Sinatra was a part of a group of performers who performed in Vegas known as the Rat Pack? Frank Sinatra was one of the most influential singers of the
The Pyramid of Khafre was built in Giza, Egypt, around 2570 BC. The Pyramid of Khafre was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khafre of the fourth dynasty. Built with limestone blocks easily weighing more than 2 tonnes, the Pyramid has a total height of 136.4 metres. Because of a steeper angle and a
Maqbool Fida Husain was born on the 17th of September 1915 in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India, and passed away on 9th June, 2011. Do you know that in his early days when Husain had come to Mumbai, he used to paint cinema hoardings so as to earn money? The founding member of the Progressive Artists Group
Richard Milhous Nixon was born on the 9th of January 1913 in California, U.S., and passed away on 22nd April, 1994. Do you know that not only was Nixon an avid bowler, but also was gifted enough to play 5 musical instruments? Richard Nixon was a famous American political figure. He was the 37th President
Once upon a time, there was a great king. Once, the enemy attacked his kingdom. The king’s army had no hope of winning, as the enemy’s army was ten times larger than his own army. “Surely we will lose,” the king’s army said, sadly. On the way to the battlefield, the troops stopped at a
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhui, lovingly known as Mother Teresa or the ‘Blessed Mother of Calcutta’, was born on the 26th of August 1910 in the Republic of Macedonia, and passed away on the 5th of September, 1997. Do you know that when she received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, Mother Teresa declined the traditional honour
Oskar Schindler was born on the 28th of April 1908 in Austria, present-day Czech Republic, and passed away on the 9th of October 1974. Do you know that while Schindler initially hid the Jew investors for money during Holocaust, he eventually started giving them refuge for free? An ethnic German spy and member of the
Once, a lady came to meet the Buddha. She was crying bitterly. She said, “I am the most unfortunate person on the earth! My baby has died. Please bring it back to life.” The Buddha said, “Please stop crying. I can help you, but only if you can find one vital ingredient.” “What is that?”
Ian Lancaster Fleming was born on the 28th of May 1908 in Mayfair, London, and passed away on 12th August, 1964. Do you know that John F. Kennedy was a big fan of Ian Fleming and his work? An English author, novelist and naval intelligence officer, Ian Fleming wrote many books. The novels he was
Once, a master noticed that one of his students often shouted at others in anger. He called the student and said, “Stop being so angry.” The student said, “I try to control it, but I can’t. Please help.” The master instructed the student, “Whenever you feel angry, just take a hammer and a nail and
The Obelisk at Victory Park was built in Moscow in the 1990s. The Obelisk at Victory Park is part of an outdoor museum to commemorate Russian victory over Napoleon. The Obelisk stands at a height of 141.8 metres. The obelisk also has a statue of goddess Nike and a monument of St. George slaying a