2014, has been a year of good things and bad but a few things and people have stood out from the crowd and risen to a whole new level. So as we get ready to step into a brand new year, let us take a look at the year that has gone by and salute the risers of 2014 who have set a #NayiParampara for generations to follow.

1) Mangalyaan

Who can ever forget India's famous Mars Orbiter that reached the Mars orbit on its first try. The icing on the cake was the budget; India successfully launched the MOM with a budget that was less than a Hollywood movie.

2) India

The long hard struggle of fighting one of the most difficult challenges of a developing country finally came to an end. India declared itself Polio free in 2014.