Indira Gandhi

"It is an irony that he never rose to head the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) despite his professional competence and integrity. In fact, it was his unwillingness to compromise and bend while investigating corruption in the highest of places that cost him the coveted job."

The signboard outside this hospital carries a hand-painted illustration that is even more epic: a broken fountain pen being carried on a stretcher by two compounder fountain pens!

"I cannot believe that a man, who has been to space and has been honoured by both the Russian and Indian governments, sat with me for 45 minutes. I am truly blessed."

Politicians looking to establish peace and harmony in the Northeast could do a lot worse than following Natwar Bhai’s example. #History #HeroOfHumanity

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

Without his fearless battles with the governments of his day, many of our Fundamental Rights would perhaps be long gone.

Without R Venkataraman's vision, India may not have developed such a strong indigenous missile system — in fact, he was the one who helped Kalam become India's Missile Man! #BirthAnniversary

Did you know Arunachal is the state with the highest proportion of Hindi speakers in the Northeast? For a state with over 90 languages, this is incredible!

Shastri's 18-month tenure showed the world that he was no puppet — he led India through what was probably its most difficult period in the Post-Independence era.

A pioneering powerhouse of independent India, PV Krishnamoorthy witnessed many historic events up close. Interestingly, he was welcomed into his first job with the words, “Get out"!