Dr. Prannoy Roy: A Pioneer in Indian Journalism Early Life and Education Prannoy Lal Roy, born on 15 October 1949, grew up in an upper-class environment, being the son of an English mother and a Bengali father. He attended The Doon School, Dehradun, and Haileybury (UK) for his A-levels before earning his degree in Economics…
“The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate” is a thought-provoking book written by Robert D. Kaplan. Published in 2012, it presents a perspective on geopolitics that emphasizes the role of geography in shaping human destiny, political conflicts, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Here’s…
Transcendentalism wasn’t started by a single individual, but rather it emerged as a movement in the 1830s in the United States, particularly in the New England area. It was an intellectual response to the societal and cultural changes of the time, especially dissatisfaction with established religious and political institutions. However, certain key figures can be…
Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of the most notable figures in American literary and philosophical history. Here’s an in-depth look at his life and contributions. Early Life Born: May 25, 1803, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Died: April 27, 1882, in Concord, Massachusetts, USA. Emerson’s father was a minister, and his mother came from a long…
Henry David Thoreau, (1817-1862) one of America’s most influential writers, philosophers, and naturalists. He left a significant mark on various fields including literature, philosophy, and environmentalism. Early Life Birth: Born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts. Family: Thoreau’s family was middle-class, with his father working as a pencil maker. Education: He attended Harvard College,…
