Judge Frank Caprio was a renowned American judge and politician who served as the chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island. His story is one of compassion, kindness and…
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Jon Bon Jovi and his Soul Kitchen
Jon Bon Jovi is famous as the founder and frontman of the legendary American rock band Bon Jovi. But his Soul Kitchen gives us a glimpse into what kind of a man…
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Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin: Conquerors of polio
Jonas Salk was a renowned American medical researcher and virologist who developed the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and paved the way for the near eradication of polio. Here’s his inspiring story: Jonas…
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Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell: First woman doctor of USA
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was a pioneering American physician who made history by becoming the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Here’s her inspiring story: Elizabeth Blackwell was…
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Let no one go hungry
The Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple in the State of Kerala, India, has a beautiful tradition of feeding devotees since time immemorial, reflecting its commitment to serving the community. Every night after the…
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John Muir: Father of USA’s national parks
John Muir was a pioneering conservationist who dedicated his life to preserving America’s natural wonders. As a renowned naturalist and writer, his contributions to conservation and preservation of natural heritage are multifaceted…
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Ronald Ross: Pioneer of malaria research
Sir Ronald Ross was a British medical doctor who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the area of malaria research. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine…
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Dr. Waldemar Haffkine: The forgotten saviour of humanity
With seminal research in bacteriology and epidemiology at the turn of the last century, first in Paris and then in India, Waldemar Mordecai Haffkine developed the world’s first vaccines against cholera and…
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Mother and son united after 32 years
Li Jingzhi of China spent 32 years searching for her son, Mao Yin. Here’s what happened: Mao Yin was kidnapped in 1988 at the age of two from a hotel in Xi’an,…
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Jason Arday: A life retold
Jason Arday is a British sociologist, writer and fundraiser who has made a remarkable impact in academia despite facing significant challenges in his early life. Born in 1985 to Ghanaian parents, and…