Notable Indians

Nobel Prize winner in Literature, poet, philosopher, composer of national anthems of India and Bangladesh.

"Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high."

Nobel Prize winner in Physics for discovering the Raman Effect in light scattering, first Asian Nobel laureate in science.

"Ask the right questions, and nature will open the doors to her secrets."

Cricket legend, highest run-scorer in international cricket, first to score 100 international centuries, Bharat Ratna recipient.

"Enjoy the game and chase your dreams. Dreams do come true!"

Nightingale of India, legendary playback singer with over 30,000 songs recorded across multiple languages.

"Music is the language of the soul, and I have been blessed to speak it."

Business magnate, philanthropist, former chairman of Tata Group, transformed Indian industry globally.

"I don't believe in taking right decisions. I take decisions and then make them right."

First Indian-American astronaut, space shuttle mission specialist, inspiration for millions of young dreamers.

"The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it."

Nobel Prize winner in Economics, philosopher, welfare economics expert, advocate for human development and social justice.

"Poverty is not just a lack of money; it is not having the capability to realize one's full potential."

Legendary filmmaker, director of Apu Trilogy, Academy Honorary Award recipient, master of world cinema.

"The only solutions that are ever worth anything are the solutions that people find themselves."

Chess Grandmaster, five-time World Chess Champion, first Indian to win World Championship, chess legend.

"In chess you try to do your best, but there are instances where you make mistakes or you try and take risks that you shouldn't."