History

By the time she was 13, Akhtar's father had abandoned her, her twin sister had died of poisoning and she had suffered sexual abuse that resulted in pregnancy.

He is one of the youngest revolutionaries to be hanged by the British Empire and will forever remain an inspiration to Indian youth.

Nominated for the #NobelPrize, this unsung pioneer also identified a new disease, which is now named in his honour as Brahmachari Leishmanoid. Furthermore, he also set up India's first blood bank! #ForgottenHeroes #IndiansInScience

Although it was Patel who created the initial framework to influence the Indian princes to accede, it was Menon who did the actual groundwork of coaxing them.

Renowned for his diplomatic finesse, extreme courtesy and sharp intellect, KPS Menon (Junior) remains an inspiration for all current and aspiring IFS officers.

"De died in 1985 unhonoured and unsung in India's scientific circles. That our Academies did not see it fit to elect him to their Fellowships must rank as one of the most glaring omissions of our time."

At a time when a career in cinema was considered taboo for women, this determined girl from Tamil Nadu made an entry into the world of movies and stamped her mark as a successful sound engineer! #FirstWomen #LostTales

For us, this is not a job or even a business. It is a proud passion that we have and will continue to carry on for generations,” says the family that's played a silent chord in creating legends. #history #LostTales

In the obituary to Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, the British Medical Journal wrote, “… at his professional zenith, he may have had the largest consulting practice in the world, news of his visit to a city or even railway station bringing forth hordes of would-be patients.” #ForgottenHeroes #History

At a time when India couldn’t afford to import latest technologies, this forgotten man set up public sector companies that would manufactured critical components such as microchips and optic fibres. #Tribute #RIP