Over the next 20 years, the USD 2.5 billion S-500 Prometheus and the specialised S-550 will gradually replace the S-400. These next-generation systems expand the intercept range to 600 km to destroy hypersonic missiles and LEO satellites.

What could replace the S-400 in the next 20 years?

The S-400 cannot fire while moving. To safely launch its heavy Mach 14 interceptors, the system must halt, deploy hydraulic outriggers, and elevate its tubes vertically. However, a crew can transition from driving to firing in just five minutes.Untitled Summary

Can an S-400 fire while moving?

Because the S-400 uses a modular architecture, the breakdown of a single vehicle does not disable the system. The 55K6E command post instantly reroutes firing commands to operational launchers, while overlapping radars prevent blind spots.Untitled Summary

What happens if one vehicle in an S-400 battery breaks down?

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs

AI, autonomy and advanced sensors are changing drones from remotely controlled aircraft into smarter systems that can navigate, analyse data and work with other unmanned platforms, opening new possibilities across defence, industry and logistics.

Why drone technology could be one of the biggest tech trends to watch

5 Most-Loved Shows of Doordarshan as it Turns 65

Doordarshan, the public broadcaster of India, has completed a long journey of 64 years since getting started as an experiment in 1959. Here are its five most-loved TV shows which stole the hearts of Indians across the country.

The show Malgudi Days was based on RK Narayan’s famous book. Its first show aired in 1987 and stretched to 69 episodes. In 2006, it returned and 15 more episodes were aired.

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The show was broadcast twice a week, on Wednesday and Friday, and featured popular songs from Hindi films. The viewers waited for this 30-minute programme with anticipation and hope that their favourite songs would be featured.

Renuka Shahane and Siddharth Kak hosted this cultural show which ran in the 90s. The show focused on showcasing India’s heritage and cultural diversity.

The drama revolved around a lower-middle-class family and its day-to-day struggles, which made it a mandatory watch for families in 1984. This was Indian television’s first soap opera which resonated well with the times.


Chandrayaan-3 Lander Spotted by Other Lunar Missions 


While Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander is currently sleeping on the lunar south pole, the lunar missions of other countries are spotting and clicking its pictures. Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023.

India became the first nation to land spacecraft on the moon’s south pole. Therefore, it was a big achievement for ISRO. Everyone around the world, including other lunar missions, had their eyes on Chandrayaan-3.

South Korea’s lunar orbiter Danuri recently captured the “Shiv Shakti Point”, the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar south pole.

NASA’s LRO – the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter released a photo capturing the Vikram lander shining bright on the lunar surface.

ISRO shared the image captured by Chandrayaan-2 “Here is an image of the Chandrayaan-3 Lander taken by the Dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR) instrument onboard the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 6, 2023,” ISRO said. 

Chandrayaan-3 Lander Spotted by Other Lunar Missions

From Handcrafted Sandook to Zighrana Ittar, Here’s What PM Modi Gifted G20 Leaders 

PM Modi presented the visiting G20 Heads of State, leaders and their spouses with handcrafted artefacts signifying India’s rich culture. 

Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s spouse Rosângela da Silva was presented with a Kashmiri Pashmina stole in a papier mache box. 

PM Modi gifted an Assam Stole in a Kadam Wood Box to Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s spouse, Iriana Joko Widodo.

PM Modi presented Kanjivaram Stole to Yuko Kishida, the spouse of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, in a Kadam wood Jali box. 


PM Modi presented Banarasi stole to UK PM Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty in a Kadam Wood Box. 


PM Modi presented Ikkat stole packed in a Teak Wood Box to the spouse of Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth, Kobita Ramdanee. 

PM Modi gifted a Banarasi silk stole to the spouse of Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández, Marcela Luchetti in an Ebony Jali Box. 


The present also included the most exotic spice in the world, Saffron from Kashmir. 


Pekoe Darjeeling and Nilgiri Tea are two illustrious gems from Bharat’s tea tapestry, epitomising the delicate art of tea cultivation and infusion. 


Araku coffee is grown on organic plantations in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh. 


12. Sundarbans Multiflora Mangrove Honey 

Sundarbans Multiflora Mangrove Honey blends the nectar of various mangrove flowers like Khalisha, Bani and Garan to create a harmony of sweet and earthy notes. 


Ittar (perfume) is an essential oil derived from botanical sources. 


To commemorate India’s G20 presidency PM Modi released special G20 postage stamps and coins. 


PM Modi presented the visiting G20 Heads of State, leaders and their spouses with handcrafted artefacts signifying India’s rich culture.

From Handcrafted Sandook to Zighrana Ittar, Here’s What PM Modi Gifted G20 Leaders 

Who hosted past G20 Summits? Here's a list

India is hosting the G20 Summit 2023 at the newly inaugurated Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The theme for India’s Presidency is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

Indonesia hosted the 17th annual meeting of G20 in 2022. The theme for the post-pandemic G20 2022 Summit was ‘Recover Together, Recover Stronger’.

Italy hosted the G20 Summit 2021. Italy’s G20 Presidency focused on three combined themes: 'People, planet and prosperity’.

Japanese culture offers various techniques through which people can overcome laziness.

The 2019 G20 Summit hosted by Japan focused on eight themes:  Global Economy, Trade and Investment, Innovation, Environment and Energy, Employment, Women's Empowerment, Development and Health. 

The 2018 G20 Summit was under the theme 'Building consensus for fair and sustainable development’.


The 2017 G20 under German Presidency met under the theme ‘Shaping an interconnected world’.

China hosted the 11th annual meeting of G20 leaders in 2016. It was under the theme 'Towards an innovative, invigorated, interconnected and inclusive world economy'.

Turkey had the G20 Presidency in 2015. It aimed to focus on developing more inclusive global growth, enhancing investments, and effectively implementing previous commitments.

The 2014 Brisbane G20 Summit was the ninth annual meeting of G20 leaders. It focused on the global economy, financial regulation, poverty reduction and sustainable development.

The Russian G20 Presidency in 2013 focused on several agendas like a framework for strong, sustainable and balanced growth; jobs and employment; international financial architecture reform; and more.

In 2012 under its G20 presidency, Mexico prioritised several agendas like economic stability and structural reform for growth and employment; strengthening of financial systems and procurement of financial inclusion for economic growth.

France hosted the G20 summit in 2011 and food security and agriculture were the main priorities.

Canada hosted the G20 Summit in 2010 in Toronto under the theme ‘Recovery and new beginnings.’

South Korea hosted the 2010 G20 Summit under the theme ‘Shared Growth Beyond Crisis’.

The 2009 London Summit was the second meeting of G20 leaders. The main agenda was to start a reform process to manage globalisation.

The 2009 Pittsburgh Summit was the third meeting of G20 leaders to discuss about financial markets and the world economy.

The Washington Summit of 2008 was the first meeting of G20 leaders which achieved the general agreement amongst the G20 on how to deal with the financial crisis of 2008 and to form a strong foundation to avoid similar crises in future.

Millets are cereal grains belonging to the Poaceae family, or grass family.

Rice, wheat, and millets are staple grains with varying nutritional profiles. Millets are rich in fibre, protein, and mineral content. As part of Indian government’s campaign to promote millets, here are some dishes that are likely to be on G20 platter.  

Made from millet and desi ghee, Ragi ladoos are rich in calcium, iron, and fibre. They boost energy and also aid digestion. 



 A creamy Indian dessert, made from barley, jaggery and ghee, it is rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. 



Delightful Indian dessert, made from Ragi flour, jaggery, almonds, milk and ghee. 

South India’s favourite dish, Ragi Dosa is made from soaked and blended ‘urad dal’ and ragi flour. It is rich in calcium, fibre, and iron.


Millet Dishes Likely on G20 Platter 

World Literacy Day 2023: Top 10 Indian States with Highest Literacy

World Literacy Day is observed every year on September 8. It signifies the importance of education and literacy. Here is the list of Indian states with highest literacy rates according to Care India.  


Average Literacy Rate: 93.91 
Male: 96.02 
Female: 91.98

Average Literacy Rate: 91.58 
Male: 93.72 
Female: 89.4 

Average Literacy Rate: 87.75 
Male: 92.18 
Female: 83.15

Average Literacy Rate: 87.4 
Male: 92.81 
Female: 81.84

Average Literacy Rate: 83.78 
Male: 90.83 
Female: 76.6

Average Literacy Rate: 82.91 
Male: 89.82 
Female: 75.48

Average Literacy Rate: 82.2 
Male: 87.29 
Female: 76.43

Average Literacy Rate: 80.33 
Male: 86.81 
Female: 73.86

Average Literacy Rate: 80.11 
Male: 83.29 
Female: 76.69

Average Literacy Rate: 79.85 
Male: 86.49 
Female: 73.17

G20 Summit: Arrival Schedule Of World Leaders

The Indian Capital New Delhi is all set to host the two-day global event on September 9 and 10. The G20 Summit will be held at the newly integrated Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. India under its presidency has organised some 200 meetings across 60 different cities to date.

India assumed the presidency last year on 01 December 2022 and will pass on the presidency to Brazil on December 01 this year.

The president of Nigeria became the first foreign delegate to arrive for the G20 Summit on Thursday (Sept 7). He was welcomed by Minister of State Health SP Singh Baghel.

The Prime Minister of Italy arrived in New Delhi on Friday (Sept 8). MoS Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje welcomed her.

The Mauritius Prime Minister arrived for the event on Thursday. He was welcomed by MoS Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Tourism Shripad Y Naik.

The Argentina President arrived for the summit on Friday. He was received by MoS Steel and Rural Development Faggan Singh Kulaste.

The Bangladesh Prime Minister arrived at New Delhi on Friday. She was received by MoS for Railways & Textiles Darshana Jardosh.

The Prime Minister of the UK arrived in afternoon at New Delhi. He was received by MoS Consumer Affairs Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

The US President arrived at New Delhi on Friday evening for the summit. He was received by General Vijay Kumar Singh

The Japanese Prime Minister arrived at New Delhi on Friday afternoon for G20 Summit. 

The President of South Africa reached at New Delhi on Friday evening. He was received by Mos Railways, Coal and Mines Raosaheb Patil Danve

Chinese President Xi Jinping is giving the G20 Summit a miss. However, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reached at New Delhi and was welcomed by General Vijay Kumar Singh

The president of Canada arrived at New Delhi on Friday evening. He was received by Mos Entrepreneurship, Skill Development , Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The Director General of WTO Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela, IMF Managing Director Kristalia Goergieve, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel, UN Secretary General António Guterres

The President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong,  the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo reached at New Delhi on Friday evening. 

The President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte, World Bank  President Ajaypal Singh Banga, the Director-General of WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived at New Delhi on Friday evening.

The President of ADB Masatsugu Asakawa, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, the Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Chancellor of Germany Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz reached at New Delhi on Saturday morning for G20 Summit. 

Key Issues Expected At G20 2023 Summit in Delhi

Group of 20 (G20) is a forum for international economic cooperation. The bloc accounts for 80% of global gross domestic production and 75% of international trade.

This year, the Indian capital New Delhi will be hosting the two-day global event on September 9 and 10. The event will be attended by world leaders like Joe Biden, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, and heads of the World Bank and IMF.


The theme of India’s G20 is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" which means “The World is One Family". India will pass on the presidency to Brazil on December 1.


For safety reasons and to ensure smooth movement of traffic, Delhi Police have put in place certain restrictions and diversions. All educational institutions, banks, private offices, malls, and markets will remain closed from Sept 8 to 10.

Under India’s presidency, the bloc has centred discussions around several agendas like loans to developing nations, regulating cryptocurrency, reforming international debt architecture, and the impact of geopolitical ups and downs on food and energy.

A major challenge would be reaching a consensus and issuing a joint communique on the Ukraine War, amid divisions between various countries over the conflict.

While Russia and China oppose blaming Moscow for the “invasion in Ukraine,” western countries including the US, Canada and France have been arguing against the view.



Another big challenge is the climate change goals which have divided developed and developing countries. These differences were prominent in the July meetings. Officials hinted that the positions are not likely to change at the summit.

Aditya L1 Launched: ISRO Shares Launch Images 

After Chandrayaan-3, ISRO successfully launched Aditya L1, India’s first solar mission on Saturday (September 2, 2023) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Here are the launch photos shared by ISRO.

Aditya L1 satellite is dedicated to a comprehensive study of the sun. It has seven payloads out of which five are developed by ISRO and two by Indian academic institutes in collaboration with ISRO.


Aditya L1 is on its journey of 125 days to the destination L1 Lagrange point. L1 is a point in space where the gravitational forces of Earth and Sun are in equilibrium which will allow the satellite to remain stable.

It will stay for 16 days in Earth-bound orbits, during which it will undergo 5 manoeuvres to gain the necessary velocity.

The satellite will stay approximately 1.5 million km away from Earth which is around 1 per cent of the Earth-Sun distance.

Sun is a giant sphere of gas and Aditya L1 will study the outer atmosphere, it will neither land on the sun nor will go any further towards it.

Aditya L1 Launched: ISRO Shares Launch Images

Aditya L1: All You Need To Know About ISRO's Solar Mission

Aditya L1 is India's first solar mission. The PSLV-C57 will travel 1.5 million km from the Earth to the Lagrange 1 or L1 point between the Earth and the Sun. The mission got its name from the L1 point of the Sun-Earth System.

The Aditya L1 spacecraft will carry seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layer of the Sun using electromagnetic and magnetic field detectors.

The mission is scheduled to be launched on 02 September 2023 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 11:50 am IST.

The first solar mission of India has been allocated a budget of Rs 378 crore ($44.7 million).

What payloads Aditya-L1 mission will carry?

According to ISRO, the Aditya L1 will carry Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), Solar Low Energy X-ray Spectrometer (SoLEXS), HEL1OS (High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer), ASPEX (Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment), Plasma Analyser Package For Aditya (PAPA) and MAG (Magnetometer).

The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch its first solar mission Aditya L1. Here's all you need to know.

 Civil aviation in India is the third-largest aviation market in the world. Nearly 180 million passengers book domestic and international flights every year.

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

It has become the second busiest airport in the world and the busiest airport in India.
Passenger Movements: 39,339,998;
Aircraft Movements: 6,521,605;
Cargo Movements: ‎924,343 tonne

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai

It is the second busiest airport in India, in terms of passenger and cargo movements in India.
Passenger Movements: 2,11,57,583;
Aircraft Movements: 2,19,973;
Cargo Movements: 592,966 tonne

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

It occupies the third place in the list of busiest airports in India by passenger traffic.
Passenger Movements: 16,287,097;
Aircraft Movements: 11,01,152;
Cargo Movements: 411,550 tonne

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

The airport is located in Shamshadaba, 22 km away from the city.
Passenger Movements: 1,24,29,796;
Aircraft Movements: 113,936;
Cargo Movements: 140,75 tonne

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

The airport is fifth among the busiest Indian airports in terms of passenger traffic.
Passenger Movements: 7,728,906;
Aircraft Movements: 72,170;
Cargo Movements: 104,593 tonne

6 Busiest Airports in India


6 Interesting Facts About Indian Railways

India is known for its largest railway network in the world. It provides excellent connectivity across a huge and highly populated country which makes it an exemplary transport system. Here are some interesting facts about Indian Railways.

India’s first train was the Red Hill Railway, which ran between Red Hills to Chintadripet Bridge in Madras in 1837.

India’s fastest train is the Vande Bharat Express which runs at a speed of 180 kmph.

The slowest train is the Mettupalayam-Ooty Nilgiri passenger train which runs at a speed of only 10 kmph.

The Vivek Express has the longest route, running between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari which covers 4289 km in almost 82 hrs 30 min.

The Gorakhpur railway station has the longest platform in the world with a length of 1366m.


The first Indian electric train ran on February 3, 1925, from Bombay Victoria Terminus to Kurla Harbour.

The ten-day-long Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam celebrations mark the return of King Mahabali, also known as Maveli.

1.) Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram was decked up with lights to celebrate the festival with traditional gaiety with this year's theme ‘Onam, Oru Eenam’ (Onam, the symphony of harmony).

2.) Women and girls in Thiruvananthapuram sing and dance as they celebrate the festival.

3.) The festival of Onam being celebrated with full fervour in Thiruvananthapuram.

4.) People offer prayers at Ayyappan Temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

5.) Devotees participate in the rituals for Onam performed at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple in Kochi.

8.) PM Modi also extended wishes and said, "Onam greetings to everyone! May your lives be showered with good health, unparalleled joy and immense prosperity. Over the last many years, Onam has become a global festival and it beautifully
showcases the vibrant culture of Kerala."

6.) Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan extended his wishes, saying, "Onam is a celebration of prosperity, brotherhood and equality. Onam should inspire us to strengthen human unity beyond caste and religious divisions. Celebrations should be a gathering of minds that are not contaminated by divisive thoughts. Happy Onam with love to all."

India Celebrates Onam With Full Fervour

Chandrayaan-3 Successful! Check latest Pictures

It's time for celebration as India makes history. The Vikram lander of India's Chandryaan-3 successfully landed on the south pole of the moon on Wednesday (Aug 23) at 6:04 pm. 

This space mission has made India the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on the Moon’s south pole. Here are some latest pictures of the celebrations:

The chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) S Somanath congratulates his team on the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

During a live video call, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated Indians for the successful mission. He said, “When we see such historic moments, it makes us very proud. This is the dawn of new India. I thank ISRO and scientists, who have toiled for years, for this success.”

Team India also congratulated ISRO. On X (formerly Twitter), the BCCI shared heartfelt wishes and congratulated the Chandrayaan-3 team.

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan on X posted a picture with the caption, "OUR INDIA IS NOW ON THE MOON. #Chandrayaan3  HISTORIC MOMENT !! Thank you @isro"

CRPF jawans in Jammu celebrate and raise slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as the ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 makes a successful landing.

People in New Delhi wave Indian flag as they cleebrate the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of Moon. 

The above image shows a man holding the Indian flag celebrating the landing of the moon mission.

School kids are shown waving flags after Vikram's lander landed on the moon's south pole. 

Above is the image of people gathering together at Gujarat's Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple  celebrating the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3

It’s time for celebrations as India makes history.

India has the third-largest number of billionaires — 140 — in the world. Some of these billionaires live in the most expensive houses. Here are the most valued homes in India, according to realty aggregator website magicbricks.com.

Estimated cost: Rs.12,000 crore ($1.4 billion) 

Location: Cumballa Hill, Mumbai 


Estimated cost: Rs.6,000 crore ($725 million) 



Location: Altamount Road, Mumbai 


Yugen is a beautiful concept of becoming aware of the mysteries of the world. When you ponder hard and cultivate a sense of Yugen, you can develop a deeper sense of attachment to the universe and appreciate what you have at the moment, in your present.



Estimated cost: Rs.425 crore ($51 million) 

Location: Malabar Hill, Mumbai 

Estimated cost: Rs.200 crore ($24 million) 


Location: Bandstand, Mumbai 

Estimated cost: Rs.150 crore ($18 million) 


Location: Colaba, Mumbai 

Estimated cost: Rs.150 crore ($18 million) 


Location: Lutyens Bungalow Zone, Delhi 

Top 7 Costliest Houses in India 

Australia PM Anthony Albanese with Maryanne Therese Albanese

The world is now waiting for India's moon mission Chandrayaan-3 to land on the surface of the lunar body after Russia’s Luna 25 crashed onto the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan-3 moved close to the moon after the Lander Module completed its final de-boosting operation on August 20, 2023. The lander has reached an orbit from where the closest point to the moon is only 25 km.


Space strategist PK Ghosh told ANI on Sunday, “One of the biggest things is that it has got to get the spacecraft from a horizontal position to a vertical position. That is difficult. All these aspects have to be looked into.”

ISRO on Sunday announced on X, "Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the moon on August 23, 2023, around 18:04 Hrs. IST. Thanks for the wishes and positivity! Let's continue experiencing the journey together."


Live actions will be available via different platforms, including the ISRO website, Facebook, YouTube channel and DD National TV from 17:27 IST ( 5:27 pm) on Aug 23, 2023.

AI Imagines Safe Landing of Chandrayaan-3

 The Hurun Research Institute released Hurun India Art List 2023 on 17 August 2023. The list ranks top 50 successful Indian artists by the sales of their works at auctions in the year ending on 31 July 2023.

Turnover: Rs 91 crore or $10.9 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 9.27 crore or $1.11 million

Turnover: Rs 24.71 crore or $2.97 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 11.32 crore or $1.36 million

Turnover: Rs 19.76 crore or $2.37 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 4.40 crore or $5.29 million

Turnover: Rs 17.88 crore or $2.15 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 16.89 crore or $2.03 million

Turnover : Rs 13.60 crore or $1.63 million
Most Expensive Art Work : Rs 1.27 crore or 1.52 million

Turnover: Rs 12.01 crore or $1.44 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 2.27 crore or $2.73 million

Turnover: Rs 11.77 crore or $1.41 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 5.36 crore or $6.44 million

Turnover: Rs 8.67 crore or $1.04 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 2.50 crore or $3 million 

Turnover: Rs 4.04 crore or $4.86 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 2.71 crore or $3.26 million

Turnover: Rs 3.71 crore or $4.46 million
Most Expensive Art Work: Rs 1.97 crore or $2.36 million

Top 10 Successful Indian Artists Alive

Born in Gwalior in 1924, Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India three times - first from May 16, 1996, to June 1, 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to mid-1999, and then served a full term from 13 October 1999 to 22 May 2004. On his death anniversary, let's take a look at some of the wise words doled out by India's late PM.

Truth cannot be hidden for fear that somebody would exploit it

No guns but only brotherhood can solve the problems


We are unnecessarily wasting our precious resources in wars…If we must wage war, we have to do it on unemployment, disease, poverty and backwardness

You can change friends but not neighbours

I wish for no resident of the country to feel isolated and powerless. The entire nation is with them.

Triump and failure are inevitable parts of life that must be accepted with grace

Hard work never brings tiredness, it brings satisfaction

Born in Gwalior in 1924, Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India three times

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