Unsung Heroes

"The actual hero was Saju, who showed rare courage. Despite knowing the dacoits were armed, the valour he showed to stop them was incomparable," says Nashik police commissioner Vishwas Nangare-Patil, explaining why the cops have decided to give the reward money to the techie's family.

"My conscience did not allow me to leave,” says Bengaluru's 29-year-old Babu Mudrappa, who found the heavily-pregnant lady crying for help on a road. What this hero did next will restore your faith in humanity.

“When I was in class 5, my uniform — made of old clothes — got torn. With my father unable to make a new uniform in time, I had to drop out of school. What happened to me, shouldn’t happen to anyone else.” #Respect #RealLifeHero #Inspiration

Long before India began discussing global warming, Kollakkayil Devaki Amma with no formal education started to do her bit to save the environment. The result is a story of change that we all can learn from.

The tragic death of his parents left Narayana Swamy with no option but to take up odd jobs.

“One evening, I was busy cutting the bushes when a drunk man attacked me. He wanted me to stop. Next day, I visited the police station, filed a complaint and continued my work. Hurdles like this did not bring my spirits down,” said the inspiring lake ranger. #Respect #RealLifeHero

"Sirkar belonged to that group of scientists who may not have made discoveries or inventions but influenced the development of science in India by training a number of students."

“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

“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!

One of the very first woman advocates of India, Lily Thomas fought to ensure convicted criminals don't find a place in our Parliament and State Legislatures.