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In the historic 2001 Eden Gardens Test against Australia, VVS Laxman scored 281 and Rahul Dravid scored 180 in their famous partnership. This was part of the 376-run stand that helped India follow-on and win the match after being asked to follow-on. The correct scores are 281 for Laxman and 180 for Dravid.

The bronze statue 'Angel of Victory' holding a bugle was placed at the apex of Victoria Memorial's dome in Kolkata. This iconic statue is a distinctive feature of the memorial's architecture. St. Paul's Cathedral, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are famous buildings but do not have this specific statue.

In the Perth Test of 2007-08, India achieved a famous victory at the WACA where visiting teams typically struggle. Irfan Pathan was the Man of the Match for his all-round performance, including crucial wickets and valuable contributions. This was a significant win as it broke Australia's winning streak at their fortress ground. Ishant Sharma, Dravid, and Tendulkar played important roles but Pathan was awarded Man of the Match.

Salim-Sulaiman composed the music for Chakde India (2007), a sports drama film starring Shah Rukh Khan. The duo is known for their contemporary Bollywood soundtracks and has worked on numerous successful films. A.R. Rahman is a legendary composer but did not work on this particular film.

This is one of Albert Einstein's most famous quotes, emphasizing his belief that creativity and imagination drive scientific discovery beyond mere factual knowledge. He often spoke about the limitations of knowledge compared to the boundless nature of human imagination. Edison and Newton were great scientists, but this philosophical outlook is distinctly Einstein's.

Ninathale Inikum (2009) is a Tamil film with music composed by M.S. Viswanathan, a legendary music director in Tamil cinema. The question asks about the music director of this specific film. Ilayaraja and Gangai Amaran are also famous Tamil composers, but M.S. Viswanathan worked on this film.

This quote is attributed to Alexander the Great, reflecting on his vast conquests and the realization that material possessions mean nothing at death. The sentiment emphasizes the impermanence of worldly power. Asoka and Akbar were great conquerors too, but this specific philosophical statement about having 'nothing in hands when dying' is associated with Alexander's deathbed reflections.

Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized service as a path to greatness, famously stating that everyone can serve and therefore everyone can be great. This quote reflects his philosophy that greatness comes from serving others, not from power or status. Nelson Mandela and Che Guevara were revolutionary leaders, but this specific sentiment about service making everyone great is characteristic of MLK's teachings.

FedEx's famous tagline 'The World on Time' emphasizes their commitment to reliable, timely delivery worldwide. This slogan built their brand reputation around speed and dependability in logistics. DHL uses different slogans focusing on global connectivity, while Rolex focuses on luxury timepieces rather than delivery services.