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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

It all began when Hari left his job as a senior scientist at the Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre in Chennai and moved to his hometown to take care of his ailing mother.

It was Wangchuk’s character that Aamir Khan was portraying in the movie 3 Idiots. Earlier this year, he was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Kicha says, “I used to watch Evan Tube Hd, the kid who unboxes toys. He inspired me to start my channel Kichatube HD. Cooking is my Passion – I cook, I eat and I am hungry for more”

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"The Flint crisis hit me hard, and I wondered how I could help the residents. I have always been inclined towards science and experimentation, so I took up the challenge. When I expressed my concern and wish to experiment on an easy, low-cost way to detect lead in water, my school teachers too started helping me out."

"I realised how water is one resource we can only reuse and recycle but never manufacture. And so I had to find a solution.”

The 76-year-old educationist is going to be felicitated by Bihar government on November 11 for his unparalleled contribution in the field of education.

From scientists to entrepreneurs to retired government employees working to make the state better -- we bring you such inspirational tales.

Observing that the solution to most of our health problems lies in nature and how we harness it to fulfil our needs, Dr Hari decided to learn more about organic farming.