Dipa Karmakar, who has been practising gymnastics since she was 6, is a force to be reckoned with. She has 77 medals from state, national and international championships, and became the first Indian to qualify for the Rio Olympics.
From ghazals to live jamming sessions, gigs and Bollywood music composing, Indian and Pakistani artists have collaborated, appreciated and thrived each others' music across borders.
In the last phase of the 1962 Sino-Indian war, Jaswant Singh Rawat fought off an entire Chinese troop for three days, all by himself, according to legends. His story has inspired Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, of the Bhaag Milkha Bhaag fame, to make a biopic highlighting his brave deeds.
97-year-old Air Marshal Arjan Singh, who led the IAF during the Indo-Pak war in 1965, was honoured with an air base named after him for his valour and dedication.
Move away from the inconsistent chatter of radio channels and switch to podcasts, where the focus is on solid, interesting content and less on commercialisation. Here's a list of ten podcasts from India that are well-researched and intelligent that is sure to keep you hooked.
From ban on pornography to shark finning and toxic pollutants, here are six bans that could change India for the better, uphold rights and save the environment.
On Ram Navami, mosques in Gaya offered water to devotees during the processions in the scorching heat, proving that Gaya, a city steeped in heritage and a centre for multiple religions, is one of India's greatest examples of communal harmony.
Petdom, an online dog adoption portal and app, has made adoption easier and less time consuming for prospective pet owners. With many dogs abandoned at shelters, the team at Petdom encourages adoption as opposed to buying.
Do you think you know everything there is to know about Game of Thrones? Even its Indian connections? Take this quiz and find out if you're all set for the release of season 6 in India.
The automated dosa making machine, invented by Vikas Eshwar and Sudeep Sabat, makes crispy dosas of the perfect size and thickness. It impressed the royal couple enough to break protocol and have a bite.