Non-Resident Indian Day is observed by the Republic of India on 09 January to mark the favours and contributions made by Non-Resident Indians towards the welfare and development of the nation.
The Losar Festival in Ladakh marks the beginning of the new year in the traditional program of Tibetan Buddhism. It is celebrated by the Buddhist community in the Ladakh region.
Captain Harpreet Chandi, an Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer has created history by becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole.
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