Vegetable vendor Subhashini Mistry, who saved money over two decades to build a hospital, is one of the featured Indians

Not all heroes wear capes, and yet, at the same time, not all heroes are acknowledged. Tonight, as the clock strikes twelve and India celebrates Republic Day, the Google Arts and Culture platform will pay homage to the those Indian citizens who operate heroically, but in the shadows. Google Arts and Culture has collaborated with the Unsung Foundation to share nine inspirational stories as part of a special exhibit featuring 'extraordinary lives of ordinary Indian citizens,' who have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of people around them. "India's distinct personality as a nation is reflected in the spirit of the millions of Indians who live by the motto of "good for all" sailing even through difficult surroundings."