bravery

A series of daunting circumstances in any person’s life can either leave them broken, or strengthen them to hit back with even more vigour. Mamta Kha chose the latter way out.

“While I have been part of several training sessions, standing in front of such an inferno was scary but I was able to think clearly and my training kicked in,” she says.

“It is not just my duty as a civil servant, but also my dharma as a human being, to help the other in need, and I did just that"

A true hero in every sense, her selfless act exemplifies the absolute love that every mother holds for her children.

The youngest recipient of the National Bravery Award in 2015, Mhonbeni Ezung's incredible courage has even inspired a movie called 'Nani Teri Morni'! #RealLifeHero

As the year comes to an end, here are 14 stories of people who deserve to be praised for their courage, and have inspired us to follow in their footsteps.

Recognising Captain Salaria’s bravery and commitment during the Congo Crises of 1961, the Indian government posthumously awarded him India’s highest wartime military decoration.

For these three residents of Kolkata, it was just another evening as they were strolling around New Town. If they hadn’t been attentive, they would have missed the muffled cries of the 28-year-old who was in an auto.

The year was 1957, and Nehru was attending a Ramleela performance, where 14-year-old Harish, who was a Boy scout, was guarding the VIP enclosure.

"I kept walking behind her and kept asking where she was taking my brother. When I tried to catch her, she ran faster."