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On Gandhi Jayanti, we take a look at eight inspiring Indians who are shaping the nation that Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of all those years ago, encapsulating the true spirit of humanity and nationalism

The Prime Minister who gave India 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan', Lal Bahadur Shastri left an indelible mark on the country with his inspiring humility and honesty. On his birth anniversary, we revisit 5 little-known stories from his life.

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.

Meghnad Saha's thermal ionisation theory is considered ‘as one of the ten outstanding discoveries of astronomy and astrophysics since the discovery of the telescope, in 1608, by Galileo’

In association with IISc, The Better India decided to bring out some archived anecdotes about the unparalleled genius, as a fitting tribute on his 99th birthday.

From a lecherous villain to a sphinx-faced guardian of morality, Amrish Puri's ability to intimidate remains unmatched in Bollywood. But did you know that the talented thespian once worked as an insurance agent?

From Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai to U Ramamurty, some of India’s most brilliant minds have been associated with this century-old premier institute in Bengaluru!

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

Ratnam could be called quite brave for weaving stories centered on human relationships against a backdrop of Indian politics and terrorism during a very turbulent period in India.

Rightly called the father of Indian statistics, #Mahalanobis was the brain behind NSSO, CSO and ISI! #NationalStatisticsDay #BirthAnniversary #GoogleDoodle