Punjab

Ruchi Ram Sahni was a prominent scientist from undivided Punjab, as well as a teacher, meteorologist, physicist, and member of the Brahmo Samaj. Known for being one of the earliest promotors of Punjab as a science hub, lesser known are his contributions in saving thousands of lives in Orissa, and how he was never given credit for it due to his race.

Uttar Pradesh's Shriti Pandey has constructed two COVID care centres on the outskirts of Patna and Jalandhar, Punjab using stubble. These buildings are inherently thermally insulated and trap carbon dioxide and heat.

Harikrishnan and Lakshmi started their trip from Kerala and visited states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. They chronicle their experiences on YouTube, with over 100,000 subscribers.

Nanak Singh, the 'Father of Punjabi Novel', survived the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and wrote a searing poem titled 'Khooni Vaisakhi' which paints a vivid picture of the horrors of 13 April 1919.

Amritsar's Kesar Da Dhaba is famous for its mouth-watering Punjabi food like Mah ki Dal and Lachcha Paranthas. But did you know it's fascinating history?

As the name suggests, Sai Abhinay Chepuri's venture, Make it Memorable, is doing exactly that. He has helped over 80 photographers and videographers, among others, find employment with salaries extending up to Rs 5.5 lakh per annum.

Besides lending a major hand in nationalist movements of Kenya and India, Makhan Singh, a revolutionary trade unionist, believed that the pursuit of freedom and justice is not restricted by your country of birth.

Harminder Boparai, who comes from a village in Punjab, has made a name for himself the world over by sculpting artwork from scrap pieces of wood and metal, among other materials. The recipient of several national and international awards shares his inspiring journey.

“It’s like an MRI for food. In less than 30 seconds, Qualix Technology can analyse every aspect of food that we can trade."

Punjab-based Trrivel was started by Jitesh Yadav and Syed Adnan Faraz to provide responsible travel services for tourists across India. The startup helps them choose their destination, a place to stay, and plan activities like trekking and river rafting.