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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
11th President of India and Aerospace Scientist
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, popularly known as Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was an illustrious Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Kalam studied physics and aerospace engineering, embarking on a career that spanned over four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Space Research Organisation. He was intimately involved in India's civilian space programme and military missile development efforts, earning him the title of the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He also played a pivotal organizational, technical, and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974. Widely referred to as the People's President, Kalam returned to his civilian life of education, writing, and public service after his single term. He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. His inspiring books, such as Wings of Fire and Ignited Minds, continue to motivate millions of students and young professionals across the world. He collapsed and died of an apparent cardiac arrest on 27 July 2015 while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong, aged 83.
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Sushmita Sen
Indian Actress and Miss Universe 1994
Sushmita Sen is an Indian actress, model, and the winner of the Miss Universe 1994 pageant. She made history as the first Indian woman to win the prestigious crown. Born in Hyderabad, India, she made her acting debut in the Hindi film industry with the thriller Dastak in 1996. Over the years, she has starred in several notable films, including Biwi No.1, Aankhen, Main Hoon Na, and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya. After a hiatus from mainstream acting, she made a critically acclaimed comeback in 2020 with the titular role in the drama series Aarya, earning several accolades including the Filmfare OTT Award. Beyond her successful film career, Sen is widely admired for her philanthropic work, public speaking, and her decision to adopt two daughters as a single mother, defying conventional societal expectations.
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Errol Graham Musk
businessman and politician
Errol Graham Musk (born 25 May 1946) is a South African businessman and politician who is the patriarch of the Musk family.[1] He was a member of Pretoria City Council from 1972 to 1983, initially as an independent and then as a member of the Progressive Federal Party from 1980. As a businessman, he has worked as a mechanical engineering consultant, developed properties, and invested in various ventures including emerald trading.
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Maya musk
Maye Musk Haldeman, born April 19, 1948is a model and dietitian She is the mother of Elon Musk, Kimbal Musk and Tosca Musk.
Maye Haldeman was born on April 19, 1948, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, a twin and one of five children Her grandfather, John Elon Haldeman, a Minnesotan was descended from Swiss Anabaptists who immigrated to British America in the 1720s. Her parents were Winnifred Josephine "Wyn" ( and Joshua Norman Haldeman, also born in Minnesota, and who was a former director of Technocracy Incorporated, a former Regina chiropractor and amateur
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Harbhajan Singh
Former Indian Cricketer and Member of Parliament
Harbhajan Singh is a legendary former Indian cricketer and a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Punjab. Widely regarded as one of the finest off-spinners in the history of cricket, he is affectionately known as Bhajji or The Turbanator. Over a career spanning more than two decades, Harbhajan established himself as a match-winner for India in all formats of the game. He made his international debut in 1998 and rose to global prominence during the historic 2001 home series against Australia, where he became the first Indian bowler to claim a Test hat-trick, finishing the series with 32 wickets. He was a key member of the Indian squads that won the inaugural 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. In Indian Premier League history, Harbhajan enjoyed successful stints with the Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders, winning multiple titles. He announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket in December 2021. In March 2022, Harbhajan transitioned into public service after being nominated by the Aam Aadmi Party to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament. Beyond sports and politics, he has worked as a commentator, television personality, and actor, making him one of India's most recognized public figures.
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Tosca Musk
Tosca Jane Musk South African filmmaker. She is an executive producer and director of feature films, television programs, and web content.
Tosca Jane Musk (born 20 July 1974) is a South African filmmaker. She is an executive producer and director of feature films, television programs, and web content. Her work includes K. Bromberg's Driven, Rachel van Dyken's Matchmaker's Playbook, and her web series, Tiki Bar TV Tosca is the younger sister of Elon Musk and Kimbal Musk, and daughter of Errol Musk and Maye Musk, She co-founded the streaming service Passionflix
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Prerna Malhan
Indian YouTuber and Co-founder of Wanderers Hub
Prerna Malhan is a prominent Indian YouTuber, travel vlogger, and digital content creator, best known for co-running the popular travel and lifestyle channel Wanderers Hub. Born on April 7, 1990, in New Delhi, India, she grew up in a family deeply embedded in the Indian digital creator space. She is the older sister of highly successful YouTubers Nischay Malhan, known online as Triggered Insaan, and Abhishek Malhan, known as Fukra Insaan, while her mother, Dimple Malhan, also runs a successful YouTube channel. Prerna completed her education in Delhi, earning a graduate degree before transitioning into the digital content space. In 2016, Prerna launched her YouTube journey with Wanderers Hub alongside her husband, Harsh Gupta. The channel focuses on travel vlogs, food reviews, and lifestyle content, documenting their journeys across numerous countries and providing engaging travel tips. Over the years, she has expanded her digital footprint by launching secondary channels focusing on vlogs and interactive content. With millions of subscribers across her platforms, she has established herself as one of India's leading travel influencers, collaborating with global tourism boards and premier lifestyle brands.
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Kimbal James Musk
Kimbal James Musk is a businessman and restaurateur
Kimbal James Musk is a businessman and restaurateur. He co-owns The Kitchen Restaurant Group, with restaurants in Colorado, Chicago, and Austin. He is the co-founder and chairman of Big Green, a nonprofit that has built hundreds of outdoor classrooms called Learning Gardens in schoolyards across the United States.Musk is also the co-founder and chairman of Square Roots, an urban farming company growing food in hydroponic, indoor, climate controlled shipping containers. Musk sits on the boards of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, of which his older brother Elon is the CEO. He was on the board of Chipotle Mexican Grill from 2013 to 2019 He is the brother of Elon Musk and Tosca Musk, the son of Errol and Maye Musk, and a major shareholder in Tesla.
In 1995 he co-founded the software company Zip2 with Elon, which was acquired by Compaq for $307 million in 1999.
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Jeetendra
Legendary Indian Actor and Chairman of Balaji Telefilms
Jeetendra, born Ravi Kapoor on April 7, 1942, is a legendary Indian actor and producer best known for his prolific work in Hindi cinema. Spanning a career of over five decades, Jeetendra established himself as one of the most successful and versatile stars of Bollywood, acting in over 200 films as the lead protagonist. He earned the nickname 'Jumping Jack' from the media and fans due to his energetic and unique dancing style, which became a trademark in Indian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. Jeetendra got his first major breakthrough with V. Shantaram's film Geet Gaya Patharon Ne in 1964, but it was the 1967 spy thriller Farz that catapulted him to superstardom. He went on to star in numerous blockbuster films, including Caravan, Humjoli, Dharam Veer, Himmatwala, and Tohfa. His onscreen pairings with actresses like Sridevi and Jaya Prada in South Indian film remakes during the 1980s resulted in massive box office successes. Beyond his acting career, Jeetendra has made significant contributions to the Indian television and film production industry. He serves as the chairman of Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Motion Pictures, and ALTBalaji, highly successful media companies founded and managed by his daughter, Ekta Kapoor, and wife, Shobha Kapoor. For his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, Jeetendra was honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award in 2014. He remains an influential figure in the Indian entertainment industry.
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