inspirational men

They call him the ‘young Gandhi’ in his village of Thennur in Tamil Nadu. Like Gandhi, he returned from abroad with a renewed commitment to his environment — to work with the infirm, the young and the needy. It’s been 10 years and his work is having some amazing impact on the ground.

A story of an ordinary man with a simple dream and his own brand of creativity. Meet Dilipbhai Pujaram Patil, who has been bringing knowledge in the lives of hundreds of students through his roadside book store.

When asked how he managed to run the 26-mile marathon, 89-year-old Fauja replied: "The first 20 miles are not difficult. As for the last six miles, I run while talking to God.”

Gagan Nandi, a 24 year old, kickstarted a cleanliness drive which has turned Basavanagudi from a garbage dump to an area with neat and clean corners. Know more about this amazing cleanliness drive.

The famous mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu, who climbed some of the highest peaks in the world, died at the young age of 40. Here's our tribute to this brave man.

He has been awarded Russia's highest tech award. He was also awarded America's highest engineering prize in 2011. His invention has saved around $24 Trillion by raising efficiency of digital equipment. Know more about the incredible B. Jayant Baliga.

Satpal Makol didn't think twice before hurrying to the workshop where his 25 employees were caught in a gas leak from a nearby tanker. He helped them escape even though he lost his own life in the process.

Nek Chand, creator of the world famous Rock Garden at Chandigarh, died at the age of 90. He started making the garden secretly and managed to hide it from everyone for 18 years! Here are 10 such amazing facts you should know about him.

Basuki Nandan forgot to collect change of Rs. 420 from a bus conductor in Bengaluru. Given the reputation of bus conductors and the advise of everyone around him, he did not have much hope of ever getting it back. Here's what followed.

Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy was recently appointed as the 19th United States Surgeon General and became first Indian - American to hold this post. Here are 12 amazing facts about him and his India connection that you probably didn't know.