Bombay

On the anniversary of the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946, it’s time we remembered the brave young men who dared to defy an Empire and “energised the hearts and minds of our sailors, infantry soldiers, airmen ordinary mill hands, students, workers, citizens."

"They (freedom fighters Madhu and Pramila Dandavate) loved each other because they loved freedom. Their love also enriched and extended the meaning of freedom."

With no odour and minimal maintenance, this tech has reduced water demand by 50% in water-stressed communities! #LiveGreen #Innovation

Post the overwhelming response of Alam Ara, director Ardeshir Irani went on to make several films including India’s first colour feature film ‘Kisan Kanya’ before he passed away in 1969.

“My father coaxed me into joining the group so that more girls would be encouraged to join Robotics and that is how my journey began.”

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.

Married at the age of 13, the 'Mother of Indian Shipping' was a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi, and single-handedly managed a fleet of 43 ships and 6000+ employees! #FirstWomen #ForgottenHeroes

She made hearts flutter as a fierce and breathtaking Deltan Starfleet officer on board the ‘USS Enterprise’, in the first instalment of the iconic American sci-fi film series - Star Trek.

“As a child, I saw more violence than love. I saw my father get drunk and beat my mother ruthlessly. I grew up believing that being aggressive and violent were normal characteristics,” informs Khushboo in a conversation with The Better India.

Entirely self-trained, this ace inventor from colonial-era Bombay shot to global fame with his revolutionary 'Bhisotype.' And yet he remains all but forgotten in his own country. Time this changed! #ForgottenHeroes #History