Honour

Bela Mitra, also known as Bela Bose, was born in Kodalia in British-ruled India and grew up with a singular goal of freeing her country.

"My goal has always been to spread a bit of sweetness in the world. And what better way to do so than with mangoes!" says the 80-year-old farmer who has created a mind-boggling 1600 varieties of mango.

The act of bravery that this mother exhibited to get to her child forced the Maratha rule to acknowledge her strength. He not only praised her but also built a wall across the sheer cliff that she had climbed down and named it— ‘Hirkani Buruj’.

Air India pilot Ashrrita Chinchankar made her mother’s retirement extra special indeed. Have a look!

This was the residents' way of appreciating the municipal sanitary workers for the amazing work they did for them.

India was honoured at the International Day of Peacekeepers for her worthy service over the past six decades.