Holiday season, beautifully lit marketplaces, cosy home bound gatherings, an extended palate and family unions is all that makes up Christmas. The pretty, good-vibe bound festival at the end of the 12-month cycle is always a great way to conclude the year.

India remembers late freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya on his 158th birth anniversary. 

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 10th Prime Minister of India, was a well respected and beloved leader of the masses and a true statesman. We've known him as one of the greatest parliamentarians, politicians and Prime Ministers of the Indian history. But as we approach his 95th birth anniversary, here are 22 lesser known facts about the 3-time prime minister of the country.