Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein, was born in Riga, Latvia on January 23, 1898 but his family moved frequently in his early years, as Eisenstein continued to do throughout his life. Eisenstein’s father Mikhail Osipovich Eisenstein was of German-Jewish and Swedish descent and his mother, Julia Ivanovna Konetskaya, was from a Russian Orthodox family. He was born into a middle-class family. His father …

Serena Williams — Serena Jameka Williams born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. The youngest of Richard and Oracene Williams’ five daughters, Serena Williams, along with her sister Venus, has at various times throughout her career dominated the sport, capturing 11 Grand Slam singles titles and 10 doubles championships. Serena’s father—a former sharecropper from Louisiana determined to see his …

Sean (Diddy) Combs — Sean John Combs was born on November 4, 1969, currently known by his stage name Diddy, is an American record producer, rapper, actor, and men’s fashion designer. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally known …

Sawai Jai Singh II — It was all very, very romantic. The night sky above the Amber fort, atop the craggy hills overlooking what is now Jaipur city, was at its most enchanting. And on a terrace watching the moon and the stars were a princess and a king. The princess had only that day been rescued by the king …

Satpal ji Maharaj, the son of Paramsant Satgurudev Shri Hans Ji Maharaj, was born on 21st September 1951 at Kankhal in the holy town of Hardwar. His father’s life was one of selfless service to humanity and of tireless devotion to the ideal of awakening man’s dormant spirituality. Birth in the family of an enlightened Yogi, combined with his own …

Satish Gujral, (born 25 December 1925) is an Indian painter, sculptor, muralist, graphic designer and architect. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1999. Painter, Sculptor, Muralist, Architect & Writer Satish Gujral is described as a living legend; one of the few who have consistently dominated the art scene in India for entire post-independent era. He has won an equal, if …

Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu — Param Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji, endearingly called ‘Bapu’, is a Self-Realized Saint from India. Pujya Bapuji preaches the existence of One Supreme Conscious in every human being; be it Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh or anyone else. Bapuji represents a Confluence of Bhakti Yoga, Gyan Yoga & Karma Yoga. India is considered the land of saints …

Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj — His Holiness Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj’s life and work can be summed up as a continuous journey of love and selfless service. He has helped people from all walks of life connect to their true selves by teaching them the art of meditation. Follow his travels throughout the world and you will discover …

Sania Mirza (born November 15, 1986, Mumbai, India resides in Hyderabad, India) is a professional female tennis player from India. Coached by her father, Imran Mirza, Sania began playing tennis at age six. She turned professional in 2003. She became the first and only Indian woman to reach the 4th round of a Grand Slam tournament at the 2005 US Open. …

Samuel Adams was born on September 27, 1722 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was one of twelve children born to Samuel and Mary Fifield Adams. However, only two of his siblings would survive beyond age three. He was a second cousin to John Adams, the second president of the United States. Samuel Adams’ father was involved in local politics, even serving …