Ananya Barua

"The stumps of his legs were deep enough to affect his walking, and yet he used to travel 4 km to reach our village and knock on every single door, convincing people of the need for education."

“I had the opportunity to train and help a generation that believes in these principles, and who continue to believe in non-violence despite the violence around them

"As we grow older, we form walls that prevent us from expressing ourselves clearly. Children are emotionally and physically more healthy when compared to adults, as they can cry without a whim. It is not embarrassing or a sign of weakness."

He may have been mocked as a 'half-naked seditious fakir', but his iconic makeover went on to become the quintessential symbol of the common man and his spiritual strength.

Every single day, in all seasons, she would embark on a 2-hour trek across dense forests inhabited by wild animals. All for the love of education!

“I might not be directly out on the battlefields, but I am still fighting," the inspiring legend says. He can be spotted on week days directing morning rush hour traffic on Bannerghatta road, Bengaluru. Keep an eye out for this true hero!

The onus is on the parents--are you teaching your sons the same things that you are teaching your daughters?

A visionary scientist, pianist, author and Sanskrit scholar, this multi-disciplinary genius is why India today holds the status of a 'developed nation' in nuclear power. #BirthAnniversary #ThisDayInHistory #ForgottenHeroes

“There have been times when people have abused me, used bad words, but honestly I don’t care, because at the end of the day, my intention to help is clear,”

Yet unlike most stories of heroism and rescue, this wasn’t one-sided. He saved their lives, and in turn, all the passengers got together to save him.