Jawaharlal Nehru’s father, Pandit Motilal Nehru’s humble beginnings paved the way for India’s most influential political dynasty. He passed away on February 6, 1931.

What reminds India of the Somali Civil War has nothing to do with actual bombs and guns, but with the waiting that Indian families did for the troops of the Indian Airforce that were deployed there. The IAF batch – Angel of Mercy, took part in the peacekeeping duties in Somalia from August 1993 to Dec 1994, as part of the Indian contingent supporting UN operations.

R.D Burman is the man behind the melodies to which people in the 1970-80s danced to or sat in their beds reminiscing imaginary events with their to-be loved ones. Today marks the day of his death.

As the bomb exploded, dozens were killed, but the most noticed death was of a Minister. Lalit Narayan Mishra's assassination left Indian Judiciary stained as justice still needs to be done even after 45 years!

A military officer who refused to say Yes to every command of his seniors, who spoke out of turn and was bold enough to do things his way, ultimately led India to victory in 1971 Indo-Pak conflict - Sam Manekshaw was the ablest and most zealous Field Marshal of the Indian Army.

In 1954, the Government of India initiated two awards - the Bharat Ratna and the three-tier Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri) to honour and recognize exceptional talent and distinguished service towards humanity.

The British Foreign Affair Ministry, perplexed at the diversity of Indian languages, cultures, religions and Gods said that 'India was ungovernable'. However, given India's history and talent, Gandhi thought otherwise.

With a vow to live with Independence either "in my free country or the heaven", Veer Bhai Kotwal dedicated his life to the freedom struggle, causing a menace to Britishers and became a warrior as he laid down his life in the name of his country.

A new era began for Hindi literature when Jainendra Kumar started playing with philosophical, psychological and metaphysical elements through the characters of his novel. This day marks his birth anniversary.

High expectations, failing health, alcoholism, failure in different aspects of life including education and daunting idealistic ideologies of his father overshadowed the personality of Ramdas Gandhi but never swayed him away from his father's ways.