Fresh off his voyage, Commander Abhilash Tomy is the first Indian with a podium finish in the Golden Globe Race. Despite a failed attempt, a broken spine and an empty bank account, Cdr Tomy was able to bounce back and win one of the toughest races on the planet. Here's his story in his own words.

In his five-decade-long career, veteran journalist thor Satish Jacob covered some of the most tumultuous events in the history of independent India. 30 years ago, the then BBC Deputy Chief for India, Jacob was one of the few journalists to witness the infamous Operation Blue Star at Amritsar. This is his account of a day that shook India.

June 25th, 1983 transformed Indian cricket. As an underdog team triumphed at the global stage, India’s World Cup victory would go on to inspire entire generations and laid the foundations of India’s rise as a cricketing superpower. 40 years ago, Indian wicket keeper Syed Mujtaba Kirmani would play a pivotal role in the World Cup campaign. Here are his recollections from that incredible journey.

India's Mahasweta Ghosh is the first Indian woman to complete the Marathon Des Sables race in a time of 55 hours 42 minutes. It is a six-day 250 km-long ultramarathon, perceived as one of the toughest races in the world .

In 1987, India launched Op Pawan, its only foreign war ever, without a UN Mandate. The three-year deployment resulted in 1 Param Vir Chakra and 6 Maha Vir Chakra awards. 1200 Indian soldiers were killed, 7000 wounded and the conflict led to the assassination of India's Prime Minister. Lt Gen A S Kalkat was the Overall Force Commander for the operation. Here's his recollection of India's forgotten war.

In 1998, a fiercely independent Baloch woman, Naela Quadri, raised her voice against Pakistan’s nuclear tests in her homeland. Consequently, she had to face brutality unleashed by Pakistan's real rulers. Balochistan's PM-in-exile narrates her ordeal.

How did a boy from Bengaluru end up winning three Grammy Awards and catalysing social change? Watch Ricky Kej recount his inspiring journey and the secrets of being a global music star.

A transformative encounter with E. Sreedharan, the 'Metro Man' of India, whose unwavering dedication at the age of 91 defies convention. Beyond retirement, he ventured into politics, actively reshaping the nation's infrastructure and piloting groundbreaking projects.

How did the Khalistan movement begin? Why does it survive in the West 30 years after the insurgency was crushed by India. Former Special Secretary, R&AW GBS Sidhu witnessed first hand how a small coterie of politicians conspired to create a Frankenstein that still haunts India. This is his account of a dark chapter in India’s history.