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Flying Elephent	POPE BENEDICt XVI POPE BENEDICt XVI born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, More... Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI born Joseph Alois Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal conclave, celebrated his Papal Inauguration Mass on 24 April 2005, and took possession of his cathedral, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, on 7 May 2005. Pope Benedict XVI has both German and Vatican citizenship. He succeeded Pope John Paul II. Benedict XVI is theologically conservative, and his teaching and prolific writings defend traditional Catholic doctrine and values. After a long career as an internationally noted academic, serving as a professor at various German universities, he was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising and cardinal in 1977. In 1981, he settled in Rome when he became Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, one of the most important offices of the Roman Curia. At the time of his election as Pope, he was also Dean of the College of Cardinals, serving as the primus inter pares among the cardinals.

Flying Elephent	MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), known as the "King of Pop", was an American musician and one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. More... Michael Joseph Jackson MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), known as the "King of Pop", was an American musician and one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music and dance, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for four decades. He started a solo career in 1971, having made his debut in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with four others — Off the Wall(1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and History (1995)—among the best selling. He popularized several intricate dance moves, such as the robot and the moonwalk. Twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records—including the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time" — 13 Grammy Awards, 17 number one singles, and estimated sales between 350 million and 750 million records worldwide. He was also a notable philanthropist and humanitarian who donated and raised millions of dollars through support of 39 charities and his own Heal the World Foundation.

Flying Elephent	M.S. SUBBALAKSHMI BHARATHA RATHNA M.S. Subbalakshmi, popularly called MS, was perhaps the most charismatic and popular Carnatic musician we have known. More... M.S.Subhalakshmi BHARATHA RATHNA M.S. Subbalakshmi, popularly called MS, was perhaps the most charismatic and popular Carnatic musician we have known. She captured the popular imagination like no other and was the face of classical music for both the masses and critics for over 6 decades. She has got every award a musician in India can get ... from "Isai Vani" in 1940 to Bharath Rathna in 1998. Her husband and inspiration Sadasivam passed away in 1997, after which she stopped giving public concerts. MS passed away on 11th Dec 2004, leaving behind her large repertoire of classical, bhajan and film recordings. .

	MAHATMA GANDHI Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, The Father of India, was a major political and spiritual leader of India, and the Indian independence movement. More... Mahathma Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, The Father of India, was a major political and spiritual leader of India, and the Indian independence movement. He was the pioneer and perfector of Satyagraha — the resistance of tyranny through mass civil disobedience strongly founded upon ahimsa (total non-violence), which led India to independence, and has inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. An English-educated lawyer, Gandhi first employed his ideas of peaceful civil disobedience in the Indian community's struggle for civil rights in South Africa. Upon his return to India, Gandhi organized poor farmers and labourers in India to protest oppressive taxation and extensive discrimination, and carried it forward on the national stage to protest oppressive laws made by the British Raj. Becoming the leader of the Indian National Congress, Gandhi led a nationwide campaign for the alleviation of the poor, for the liberation of Indian women, for brotherhood amongst communities of differing religions and ethnicity, for an end to untouchability and caste discrimination, and for the economic self-sufficiency of the nation, but above all for Swaraj — the independence of India from foreign domination.

	MOTHER TERESA Mother Teresa, born: Agnes Gonxhe Bojaxhiu IPA (August 26, 1910 – September 5, 1997), was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. More... Mother Teresa Mother Teresa, born: Agnes Gonxhe Bojaxhiu IPA (August 26, 1910 – September 5, 1997), was an Albanian Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. For over forty years, she ministered to the needs of the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying of Calcutta (Kolkata). As her religious order grew she expanded her ministry to other countries. By the 1970s she had become internationally famed as a humanitarian and advocate for the poor and helpless, due in part to a documentary, and book, Something Beautiful for God by Malcolm Muggeridge. A famed left-leaning journalist, he credited her with inspiring his conversion to Catholicism late in life. Following her death she was beatified by Pope John Paul II and designated Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. However, she and the order she founded have attracted criticism in latter years with respect to care of the sick and destination of financial contributions.

	DR.MANMOHAN SINGH One of the more non-political faces of Indian politics, Dr Manmohan Singh is best known as the "liberator" of Indian economy. As the Union Finance Minister in the Narasimha Rao government (1991-96), he liberalised the economy to put India on the path of globalisation. More... Manmohan Singh One of the more non-political faces of Indian politics, Dr Manmohan Singh is best known as the "liberator" of Indian economy. As the Union Finance Minister in the Narasimha Rao government (1991-96), he liberalised the economy to put India on the path of globalisation. He worked as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission from 1985 to 1987 and as the Governor of the Reserve Bank for three years before that. He has also been the Central government's Advisor on Economic Affairs, besides taking international assignments at the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank.

	E.K.NAYANAR A communist leader and a renowned journalist, Erambala Krishnan Nayanar, became the Chief Minister of Kerala for the first time in January 25, 1980. He held the post three times during the periods 1980-81, 1987-91 and 1996-2001 and is the longest serving Chief Minister of Kerala. More... E.K.Nayanar A communist leader and a renowned journalist, Erambala Krishnan Nayanar, became the Chief Minister of Kerala for the first time in January 25, 1980. He held the post three times during the periods 1980-81, 1987-91 and 1996-2001 and is the longest serving Chief Minister of Kerala. He joined the communist movement at the age of 20. He organized various strikes and agitations of industrial and agricultural workers, and participated in the historic Kayyur peasant uprising and was also associated with ‘Morazha struggle’, a big revolt against the British rule in Malabar..

	SWAMI VIVEKANANDAN A spiritual genius of commanding intellect and power, Vivekananda crammed immense labor and achievement into his short life, 1863-1902. Born in the Datta family of Calcutta, the youthful Vivekananda embraced the agnostic philosophies of the Western mind along with the worship of science. More... Vivekananda A spiritual genius of commanding intellect and power, Vivekananda crammed immense labor and achievement into his short life, 1863-1902. Born in the Datta family of Calcutta, the youthful Vivekananda embraced the agnostic philosophies of the Western mind along with the worship of science. At the same time, vehement in his desire to know the truth about God, he questioned people of holy reputation, asking them if they had seen God. He found such a person in Sri Ramakrishna, who became his master, allayed his doubts, gave him God vision, and transformed him into sage and prophet with authority to teach. Accepting an opportunity to represent Hinduism at Chicago's Parliament of Religions in 1893, Vivekananda won instant celebrity in America and a ready forum for his spiritual teaching. Exhorting his nation to spiritual greatness, he wakened India to a new national consciousness.

	AMITHAB BACHAN Amitabh Bachchan, born October 11, 1942 is a successful Hindi film actor. He is also a film producer and the former television presenter of the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati. More... Amithab Bachan Amitabh Bachchan, born October 11, 1942 is a successful Hindi film actor. He is also a film producer and the former television presenter of the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati. He started his movie career in 1969, with Saat Hindustani and continues today to be a prominent figure in the Bollywood film industry. He is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and one of the top-paid actors of the industry. He was also, briefly involved in politics in 1984, as he was elected to the Indian Parliament but resigned prematurely in 1987.

	SRI MATHA AMRITHANANDAMAYI On the morning of the 27th of September 1953, in a small poor fishing village, Parayakadavu in the Quilon district of Kerala, She came into this world not in tears as babies usually do, but with a beaming smile on her face, as if prophesying the joy and bliss she was to bring to the world. More... Matha Amrithanandamayi On the morning of the 27th of September 1953, in a small poor fishing village, Parayakadavu in the Quilon district of Kerala, a baby girl was born. Her parents gave her the name Sudhamani. She came into this world not in tears as babies usually do, but with a beaming smile on her face, as if prophesying the joy and bliss she was to bring to the world. ‘Amma’ as she is known all over the world today, has inspired and started innumerable humanitarian services. She has earned international recognition for her outstanding contributions to the world community. She is recognized as an extraordinary spiritual leader by the United Nations and by the people all over the world. As Dr. Jane Goodall, while presenting Amma with the 2002 Gandhi-King Award for Non-violence said, " She stands here in front of us. God's love in a human body."

	JACKIE CHAN Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. More... Jackie Chan Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his films, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons and innovative stunts. Jackie Chan has been acting since the 1970s and has appeared in over 100 films. Chan has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a cultural icon, Chan has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons and video games. Chan is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, having released a number of albums and sung many of the theme songs for the films in which he has starred..

	SADDAM HUSSEIN Saddam Hussein was dictator of Iraq from 1979 until 2003, when his regime was overthrown by a United States-led invasion. Hussein had joined the revolutionary Baath party while he was a university student. More... Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein was dictator of Iraq from 1979 until 2003, when his regime was overthrown by a United States-led invasion. Hussein had joined the revolutionary Baath party while he was a university student. Saddam rose in the ranks after a Baath coup, and by 1979 he was Iraq's president and de facto dictator. He led Iraq through a decade-long war with Iran, and in August of 1990 his forces invaded the neighboring country of Kuwait. Hussein's regime was overthrown by an invasion of U.S. and British forces in March of 2003. Hussein disappeared, but U.S. forces captured him on 13 December 2003 after finding him hiding in a small underground pit on a farm near the town of Tikrit. On 5 November 2006 he was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging.

	INDIRA GANDHI Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was the Prime Minister of the Republic of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, a total of fifteen years. She was India's first and, to date, only female Prime Minister. More... Indira Gandhi Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was the Prime Minister of the Republic of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in 1984, a total of fifteen years. She was India's first and, to date, only female Prime Minister. Born in the politically influential Nehru Family, she grew up in an intensely political atmosphere. Her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, was a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of Independent India. Returning to India from Oxford in 1941, she became involved in the Indian Independence movement. In the 1950s, she served her father unofficially as a personal assistant during his tenure as the first Prime Minister of India. After her father's death in 1964, she was appointed as a member of the Rajya Sabha by the President of India and became a member of Lal Bahadur Shastri's cabinet as Minister of Information and Broadcasting. A decisive victory in the 1971 war with Pakistan was followed by a period of instability that led her to impose a state of emergency in 1975; she paid for the authoritarian excesses of the period with three years in opposition. Returned to office in 1980, she became increasingly involved in an escalating conflict with separatists in Punjab that eventually led to her assassination by her own bodyguards in 1984.

	DR.J.JAYALALITHA Dr Jayalalithaa Jayaram (born February 24, 1948, Mysore) is the outgoing Chief Minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. She is also the general secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a regional party in the state of Tamilnadu.\ More... Dr.J.Jayalalitha Dr Jayalalithaa Jayaram (born February 24, 1948, Mysore) is the outgoing Chief Minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. She is also the general secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a regional party in the state of Tamilnadu. She is popularly called Amma (mother) and Puratchi Thalaivi (Revolutionary Leader) by her followers. She was born in Mysore to actress Sandhya as Komalavalli. Prior to her venture into politics, she had a successful career in the Tamil film industry as an actress. Chinnada Gombe, her first film (in Kannada) was a major hit. Her first Telugu film Manushulu Mamathalu made her a superstar. In 1972, she was honoured by the Tamil Nadu government with the award Kalaimamani.

	K.KARUNAKARAN Kannoth Karunakaran, a veteran Congress leader, freedom fighter and a trade unionist, became the Chief Minister of Kerala for the first time in 1977. He held the post four times, during 1977, 1981-1982, and 1982-1987 and 1991-1995. More... K.Karunakaran Kannoth Karunakaran, a veteran Congress leader, freedom fighter and a trade unionist, became the Chief Minister of Kerala for the first time in 1977. He held the post four times, during 1977, 1981-1982, and 1982-1987 and 1991-1995. He actively participated in Indian Freedom Struggle, and was one of the pioneers of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC). Before the formation of Kerala state, he was an elected representative of Cochin Legislative Assembly and Travancore Cochin Legislative Assembly. In 1995, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha and served as the minister of industries in the Central Cabinet. He was elected to Lok Sabha twice.

	MADHU Madhu (birthname Madhavan Nair), was one of the most eminent stars of Malayalam film industry. He was born on September 28, 1933. More... Madhu Madhu (birthname Madhavan Nair), was one of the most eminent stars of Malayalam film industry. He was born on September 28, 1933. 0 In an acting career spanning four decades, Madhu acted in over 300 films. He started his career in Malayalam Cinema as an actor. But later he diversified himself as producer, director and storywriter. He was the owner of once-renowned Uma studio. Madhu produced a movie Mini in 1995, which got national award.

	RAJINIKANTH The Super Star of Tamil Cinema was born on 12th December 1949. He used to act in dramas with his childhood friends and developed a flair for acting as a profession. More... Rajnikanth The Super Star of Tamil Cinema was born on 12th December 1949. He used to act in dramas with his childhood friends and developed a flair for acting as a profession. After his successful completion of training in the Chennai Film Institute, he got introduced to the leading Director of those days, Shri.K.BALACHANDER, who advised him to develop his skills further, after watching a model play in the Institute. That induced an eternal boost in Rajini and leads him to get a chance for appearing in the Silver Screen for the first time, through a Tamil movie APOORVA RAGANGAL. In these 28 years he has performed more than 151 movies, out of which 18 celebrated Silver Jubilee (25 weeks), 3 hit 150 days and about 32 were shown for a century of days. He is considered as the lucky star of Indian Cinema Industry for collections. He is awarded prestigious PADMABHUSAN award in the year 2000.

	DR.K.J.YESUDAS One of the greatest South Indian musicians of all times, was born in Fort Cochin, Kerala. The boy was taught the fundamentals of Carnatic music at the tender age of five. Indian music world soon began to witness the appearance of a new bright star in the horizon. More... Dr.K.J.Yesudas One of the greatest South Indian musicians of all times, was born in Fort Cochin, Kerala. The boy was taught the fundamentals of Carnatic music at the tender age of five. Indian music world soon began to witness the appearance of a new bright star in the horizon. It is his passion for music, hard work and dedication that created the musical legend we call Yesudas or more intimately "Dasettan". Music came as divine grace and paternal inheritance to K.J.Yesudas, one of India’s foremost exponents of classical, carnatic, vocal music and leading playback singer in all-Indian languages. His classical concerts and film songs programs continue to captivate millions of listeners at home and abroad. Yesudas is a recipient of the PADMABHUSHAN Award from the president of India and progress each day towards achieving musical knowledge through Classical Indian Music, Carnatic Music, Challenging Film and Independent compositions.

	SHAHRUKH KHAN Shahrukh Khan, the most saleable actor in the business today. Crazy fans or canny distributor. His name is the guarantee. He hedges his bets by working only with best banners and top heroines. He was born on 2nd Nov 1965 in New Delhi. More... Sharuk Khan Shahrukh Khan, the most saleable actor in the business today. Crazy fans or canny distributor. His name is the guarantee. He hedges his bets by working only with best banners and top heroines. He was born on 2nd Nov 1965 in New Delhi. Sharukh Khan, flying hi fi with his anti-hero appearance in "Baazigar" and "Deewana", has triggered alarming waves in the Bolywood of the birth of a new actor who's obviously going to challenge the very existence of the stars who are already there vying for the top place. The awards he got for his films are - "Best Actor Award" in '93 for "Baazigar", "Best Villain Award" in '94 for "Anjaam", FILMFARE's "Best Actor Award" in '96 for "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge", "Best Actor" from FILMFARE in '97 for "Dil To Pagal Hi", "Best Actor Award" in '97 for "Dil To Pagal Hi" from LUX ZEE and "Critics Award" for "Kabhi Ha Kabhi Na".

Pope Benedict XVI

Michael Joseph Jackson

M.S.Subhalakshmi

Mahathma Gandhi

Mother Teresa

Manmohan Singh

E.K.Nayanar

Vivekananda

Amithab Bachan

Matha Amrithanandamayi

Jackie Chan

Saddam Hussein

Indira Gandhi

Dr.J.Jayalalitha

K.Karunakaran

Madhu

Rajnikanth

Dr.K.J.Yesudas

Sharuk Khan