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Hemanth Muddappa 

Motorsport Athlete 

He is celebrated as the "Drag King" of Indian motorsport, accomplished an exceptional milestone by securing a triple crown in the concluding round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship held at the Madras International Circuit (MIC). 

Sri Mannathu Padmanabhan 

Indian Social Reformer and Freedom Fighter 

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi honored the memory of Sri Mannathu Padmanabhan on his birth anniversary, January 2, 2025. Shri Modi praised him as a visionary leader dedicated to uplifting society, empowering women, and alleviating human suffering.