Biographies for Kids

Simao — Portugal’s winger Simao has always been one to rewrite history. Since he made his top-flight debut as a fresh-faced 17 year-old, he has never been out of the limelight. The Atletico Madrid star heads to South Africa this summer hoping to add to his tally of 79 full international caps, a total which makes him the most-capped member …

Shyam Lal Begana, lives with his family in a house by the Naini road. Well known in the village as the ‘Biraha’ Kalakar (artist), he not only performs in AIR (All India Radio) but is also invited to sing in functions such as weddings and ‘Biraha’ competitions to villages in the entire district. Like most performers, he is a master …

Shyam Bihari Gaud, was a ‘Lohar’, a blacksmith by profession till he discovered the aptitude he had for music. He got into it full time and now runs a big group of musicians and dancers. They are well known in Allahabad and perform for various functions. His music is populist – though based on the rustic folk – it incorporates …

Shri Yogendra, was born on 18th November 1897. When his met Guru Pujya Shri Paramahamsa Madhavadasaji, a 119-year-old yogi from Bengal, he was still in college. The meeting with Paramahamsa Madhavadasaji made Yogendra a devoted believer of Yoga. He joined Paramahamsa Madhavadasaji’s ashram in Malsar city of Gujrat and started studying Yoga sincerely. He was a non-conformist and a very …

Shri Yadunathji — His Holiness Param Pujya Goswami 108 Shri Yadunathji Mahodayshri was born on Chaitra Sud Chhath to His Holiness Param Pujya Goswami 108 Shri Vrajeshkumarji Maharajshri. Shri Yadunathji Mahoday is the 17th descendent of Shri Mahaprabhuji who is the founder of “Shuddhadvait Pushtibhakti Marg” popularly known as “Shri Pushti Marg”. Shri Yadunathji earned his graduation from Gujarat University. …

Shri Suresh Ji Maharaj — Akhil Bhartiya Santmat Satsang (ABSS) has been established since 1969 by Param Pujya Param Sant Mahatma Shri Yashpal Ji (fondly known as Pujya Bhai Sahab Ji), a renowned self realized grihastha saint. The satsang is open to all, irrespective of caste, color, creed, community, religion, faith, and language. After the Nirvan of Pujya Bhai Sahabji …

Shri Rajendra Ji Maharaj — Guru Maharaj has been in this field of spirituality since last thirty years. Looking at the swarming crowds in the Amritvaani Satsang, one always ponders what is that makes Guruji and Satsang so special that people can’t afford to ignore? Yes, Guruji is a modern day Kabir-training his disciples to be ascetics in their homes. …

Shirin Ebadi — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her advocacy on behalf of Iranian dissidents and others, especially women and children, Shirin Ebadi is a human rights lawyer in Tehran. She is the first Iranian, the first Shia and the first Muslim woman to receive the prize. In 1975, Ebadi became the first woman to preside over …

Shirdi Sai Baba — Sri Shirdi Sai Baba is considered to be the epitome of spiritual enlightenment and religious harmony. One of the greatest saints ever born in India, He is believed to be a manifestation of God. His main aim in life was to make people realize the eternal truth “Sabka Malik Ek” (One God governs all). He always …

Shinji Okazaki, is a quintessential poacher. Fifteen goals for Japan in 2009 alone certainly pays testament to this. But although he is a master inside the six-yard box, he is also adept at laying on chances for team-mates. Okazaki was born in Hyogo Prefecture and grew up there until he signed a professional contract with Shimizu S-Pulse. His hero was …