India Unbound
India's Pride
From space to music to milk, many Indians have made our country proud. Let's meet a few more heroes and learn about India's highest award.
Did you know?
Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana. In 1997, she became the first woman of Indian origin to fly into space!
Verghese Kurien helped India become the world's biggest milk producer. His birthday, 26 November, is National Milk Day!
M.S. Subbulakshmi was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna. In 1966, she sang at the United Nations!
Try this: Design a Stamp
India Post makes stamps to honour great people. Draw a big square on paper. Inside it, draw an Indian you are proud of. It can be someone famous or someone from your town. Write their name and one word about them, like 'brave' or 'kind'. Add a price, like ₹5. Show your stamp to your family!
Go further: The Bharat Ratna
The Bharat Ratna is India's highest award for its citizens. 'Ratna' means jewel. It was first given in 1954, to three people. One of them was the scientist C.V. Raman. The medal is shaped like a peepal leaf, with a sun on it. Leaders, scientists, singers and sportspeople have all received it. If you could give this award, whom would you choose?