Dronacharya Award

Indian Olympic shooters were recently stranded at Delhi Airport for over 12 hours due to a customs mix-up. A skeet shooter takes up the cause of marksmanship with PM Narendra Modi.

For many Indian celebrities and public figures, their teachers inspired them to go after the impossible, to dream big dreams, and to remain diligent in the pursuit of their passions and talents. Here are the stories of 10 amazing teachers who made a difference in the lives of their extraordinary students.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has selected five sports coaches for the Dronacharya Award this year. The award recognizes the extraordinary contribution of coaches and will be given on August 29. Here's more about the selected candidates.