Sunil Chhetri is an Indian professional footballer and the captain of the Indian national football team. He is one of the most prominent players in Indian football history.

Puranchand Wadali is a renowned Indian singer, best known as one half of the Wadali Brothers, a Sufi singing duo from Punjab. Alongside his younger brother, Pyarelal Wadali, he has significantly contributed to Sufi music, performing genres such as gurbani, kafi, ghazal, and bhajan.

Mahilpur, a town in Punjab, is famously known as the "Nursery of Football" due to its strong tradition of producing talented football players and promoting the sport at the grassroots level. The town has contributed significantly to Indian football over the years.

Australia was initially selected to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. However, due to escalating costs, the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting the event. Subsequently, Glasgow, Scotland, stepped in and has been officially confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Mother India (1957), directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 30th Academy Awards in 1958. It was a landmark film in Indian cinema, showcasing the resilience and strength of Indian women.