Born in 2023

Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon's south pole — India became only the fourth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing, and the first at the south pole. The national celebration was euphoric and well-deserved. India overtook China to become the world's most populous nation.

Pathaan launched Shah Rukh Khan's return to blockbuster cinema after a long break — the queues were extraordinary. India hosted the G20 Summit and presented itself to the world as a rising power with ancient roots.