Bihar

The 76-year-old educationist is going to be felicitated by Bihar government on November 11 for his unparalleled contribution in the field of education.

Even as we all relish the delicious snacks and create intricate rangolis, some states follow their own unique traditions over these five days. Here is is a look at five of them.

Despite the tragedy of his death, Satyendra Dubey has gone onto inspire millions of ordinary Indians willing to stand for greater probity in public life.

The para-athlete who was felicitated at a Delhi stadium on Monday revealed how he is still unemployed and is helping his mother run a paan/gutkha shop.

"They had no contact with anyone outside. No one would be there to help them when they would jump from the high jail ramparts. But they simply had to take the chance. "

During his five-year stint as the president of Boeing's Indian arm, Pratyush Kumar had advanced the activities of the aerospace company in India while building strong relationships with the government and industry.

“It took him two days to dig the pits, and afterwards he fell ill. Now, we have decided to complete the construction within a week."

Bhopal’s SP Bittu Sharma pursued the killer in the dense jungles at night.

The sons of a Bihar farmer, brothers Satyam Kumar and Shivam Kumar overcame odds to crack the prestigious IIT-JEE while still in their early teens!

Abu Dhabi-based Dr Shamsheer Vayalil is the Chairman of VPS Healthcare and an active philanthropist.