A Look Back To Indians Who Made Headlines Throughout 2016

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January 11th, 2017 / 2:10 PM

Look Back 2016 News Makers — A Look Back To Indians Who Made Headlines Throughout 2016

Raghuram Rajan: India’s 23rd RBI governor announced that he would not seek a second term and instead return to academia. Rajan was the youngest economist at the International Monetary Fund from 2003 to 2007 and is credited as being one of the few intellectuals who predicted the 2008 economic crisis. He is also the current Vice-Chairman of the Bank of International Settlements. His arrival in 2013 stemmed a sustained fall in the rupee and was lauded by individuals across the political spectrum.

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Burhan Wani: Burhan Muzzafar Wani was a commander of Kashmir-based Hizbul Mujahideen. He was killed along with two other militants in an encounter in Anantnag district on July 8. His death sparked a wave of protests and set the stage for the 2016 Kashmir Unrest.

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Narendra Modi: The Narendra Modi administration completed two years in office this year. Modi, inadvertently, was one of the major players this year. From Railway stations and ZED to installing solar panels, green transportation and demonetization, the Prime Minister has influenced all our lives.

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Kanhaiya Kumar: The former President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student’s Union and the leader of the student’s wing of the Communist Party of India, Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested for raising “anti-India” slogans in a rally on the JNU campus. Later, as a result, the University took disciplinary action against Kumar, and he was imprisoned after being charged with sedition, though the authorities later released him due to lack of conclusive evidence. His arrest ignited a national debate on Section 124(A) of the Indian Penal Code, Sedition, and free speech.

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PV Sindhu: The first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal at 2016 Olympics. Sindhu recently also qualified for the World Super Series Finals. She is the first youngest Indian woman who created history and made the whole country proud by bagging an Olympic silver medal representing India.

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Sakshi Malik: Hailing from a district in Haryana where taking up sports for a girl is considered uncouth and disgraceful, Sakshi Malik became the first Indian female wrestler to win a medal at the Olympics: A bronze medal in the 58kg category.

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Lance Nayak Hanumanthaappa: We lost ten soldiers in the Siachen Avalanche, this year. They served the nation at a temperature of -50 degree Celsius, at 19,600 feet. One of them was Lance Nayak Hanumanthaappa who passed away at RR hospital in Delhi after being rescued from under 25 feet of snow.

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Lt. Col. Niranjan: Lt. Col. Niranjan was among the seven martyrs slain in the gun-fight again Pakistani terrorists who attacked the Pathankot air base on 2 Jan. He was martyred while defusing a live grenade from the body of a terrorist.

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Tina Dabi: A 22-year-old girl from Delhi topped the prestigious Civil services exams in 2016. She made headlines again when she opened up about her marriage with the civil services exam second rank holder Athar Aamir Khan.

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Najeeb Ahmed: A student of the first year M.Sc Biotechnology and a native of Uttar Pradesh, Ahmed went missing on since October 15 following an on-campus scuffle allegedly with the members of ABVP. His disappearance led her mother to reach the Delhi High Court where she sought directions.

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Reshma: 19-year-old Reshma Quereshi, whose face was disfigured in an acid attack changed the perceptions of fashion by dazzling the ramp at the New York Fashion Week in September. This initiative was an attempt to ban on the sale of corrosive substances that is a subject of woe for many women and children around the world. Donning a floral floor-length gown by designer Archana Kochhar she opened the FTL Moda show on the first day of the fashion week.

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Malvika Raj Joshi: 17-yr-old Malvika Raj Joshi from Mumbai made it to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the most prestigious educational institutes in the world, based on her merit without any certificates. She didn’t have Class 10 or 12 certificates but has an impeccable computer programming talent that earned her a scholarship at MIT for being a three-time medal winner (two silver and a bronze) at International Olympiad of Informatics.

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True Hero: Meet Sunil Mishra, An Auto-driver Who Has Been Saving Lives With His Auto!

True heroes are not known for their extraordinary powers, they are known for their extraordinary acts. Sunil Mishra is one of such heroes. For you and me, at the first look, he would appear as just another autowallah on the streets of Mumbai. However, if one were to ask people living in the slum of Ambujwadi, Sunil is no less than a ray of hope.

Mishra moved to Mumbai from his village in Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh when he was just ten years old. He went on to study at a local government school, however, he failed his 12th exam. Because of this, he had to take up the profession of an autorickshaw driver.

He has been living in the Ambujwadi slum from last 11 years now. He is barely able to meet the needs and necessities of his own family of four which includes him, his wife and two young children. Most of his salary goes in providing quality education to his kids. And the rest of which is remaining, he sends it to his parents who are living in UP. In fact, it was not until a few years back that he could afford to buy his own auto rickshaw, EMI of which he is still paying.

All this has not stopped Mishra to work tirelessly for ending the sufferings of those living in his locality. As they say, you don’t need big pockets, but a big heart to help another human, Mishra has been proving just that. The Ambujwadi slum is located in such a way that entry of large vehicles like ambulances inside it is restricted. Recognising this problem, Mishra has made sure that no ailing person is denied access to hospital and medical facility, just because of this problem.

From 2007, Mishra has managed to help many people in the slums by providing ambulance-like services with his auto. He understands the pain of seeing loved ones suffer. He recalls an incident where his own mother fell off a bike which severely injured her. Fortunately, she was taken to the hospital where she gradually recovered. It was then when Mishra pledged that he would do everything in his capacity to help anybody in such a situation. He says, “People sometimes come knocking at my door at midnight, asking for my help and I could not refuse them.”

#HelpingTrueHeroes | Mr. Sunil Mishra

A true hero is one who goes beyond his/her limitations and helps those in need. Sunil Mishra is one such person. An autowallah by profession who is embroiled in his own struggle to make his ends meet leaves no chance to help anybody who is in need. A true hero who drives his auto as a vehicle of life to help others reach the hospital on time.#HelpingTrueHeroes

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Not only this, he even offers free rides to differently-abled persons. “If I see any differently-abled people, I stop to ask them where they are going. If it’s within 1.5 km, I drop them for free,” he says.

Recognising his noble deed, Neurobion Forte, living up to their motto of #HelpingTrueHero has recognized Sunil Mishra as one of the heroes for his selfless service to society.

The Logical Indian truly salutes Sunil Mishra and also commends Neurobion Forte for encouraging such people. We hope that Mishra’s story inspires many others.

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