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Lost Eyesight at 6, Still Cracked UPSC Twice: How Pranjal Patil became India's first visually impaired IAS Officer

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Lost Eyesight at 6, Still Cracked UPSC Twice: How Pranjal Patil became India's first visually impaired IAS Officer

Read the true story of Pranjal Patil, who made history as India’s first visually impaired IAS officer. Learn how she cleared the UPSC exam twice, without coaching, using screen-reading software and unstoppable willpower.

Temple Village of India: Where shoes are banned and temples outnumber houses

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Temple Village of India: Where shoes are banned and temples outnumber houses

Step into Vellagavi, a hidden Indian village where no one wears shoes. Discover the 300-year-old tradition of walking barefoot on sacred ground, nestled deep in the Western Ghats near Kodaikanal.

Rags to Riches… and Back to Rags: How KBC winner Sushil Kumar lost Rs 5 crore to alcohol & smoking — what he's doing now

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Rags to Riches… and Back to Rags: How KBC winner Sushil Kumar lost Rs 5 crore to alcohol & smoking — what he's doing now

The shocking true story of KBC winner Sushil Kumar, who won Rs 5 crore in 2011. Discover how he lost his fortune to alcohol, smoking, and betrayal and where he is now.

Domestic Violence Victim to IAS Officer: Story of IAS Savita Pradhan — a teen bride forced into abusive marriage

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Domestic Violence Victim to IAS Officer: Story of IAS Savita Pradhan — a teen bride forced into abusive marriage

From escaping an abusive marriage to becoming an IAS officer, Savita Pradhan’s journey is a powerful story of courage and hope. See how she used education to change her life.

From Washing Plates to Rs 50 Crore Business: Story of Prem Ganapathy founder of Dosa Plaza who left studies after 10th to support family

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From Washing Plates to Rs 50 Crore Business: Story of Prem Ganapathy founder of Dosa Plaza who left studies after 10th to support family

From being robbed at Bandra station with just Rs 200 to building a Rs 50+ crore empire with 70+ outlets worldwide, discover the emotional journey of Prem Ganapathy and Dosa Plaza—a story of resilience, innovation, and never giving up.

Putin's bodyguard: 6ft tall, 80kg weight and must retire at the age of ...

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Putin's bodyguard: 6ft tall, 80kg weight and must retire at the age of ...

Explore the elite world of Putin's personal bodyguards: height & weight rules, invisible security circles, and the psychology of protection. Learn how Russia's top security unit operates behind the scenes.

Mahindra & Mohammed to M&M: How Mahindra's first partner became Pakistani after partition

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Mahindra & Mohammed to M&M: How Mahindra's first partner became Pakistani after partition

Founded in 1945 as Mahindra & Mohammed with a Pakistani partner, learn how Partition led to a name change and how the iconic M&M brand was born. Explore its journey from steel to SUVs.

Unbelievable comeback story of DSP Jainendra Nigam who was once ARRESTED and JAILED

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Unbelievable comeback story of DSP Jainendra Nigam who was once ARRESTED and JAILED

From handcuffed prisoner to DSP officer: Explore the incredible true story of Jainendra Kumar Nigam, who overcame false jail time, family exile and a promise to his mother to rise and lead the very police that once arrested him. A journey of unwavering determination.

Rohini Gurjar Success Story: She lost husband, daughter and an eye — still cracked RAS exam

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Rohini Gurjar Success Story: She lost husband, daughter and an eye — still cracked RAS exam

After losing her husband, grandmother, and daughter, Rohini Gurjar faced her RAS exam with a broken heart and a bandaged eye. Her story of unimaginable resilience will restore your faith in the power of never giving up.

Remembering Major Mohit Sharma: Soldier whose story rises above 'Dhurandhar' movie controversy

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Remembering Major Mohit Sharma: Soldier whose story rises above 'Dhurandhar' movie controversy

As the buzz around the Bollywood film Dhurandhar grows, so does the conversation about the real-life hero many believe inspired it: Major Mohit Sharma.

Indian village where Maruti cars are banned — reason is a bizarre ban on Hanuman worship

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Indian village where Maruti cars are banned — reason is a bizarre ban on Hanuman worship

Story of Nandur Nimba Daitya, a unique village in Maharashtra where ancient beliefs have led to a ban on Maruti cars. Learn about the local legend of the deity Nimba Daitya and how tradition shapes modern life.

Meet Chinu Kala: 15-year-old girl who left home with just Rs 300 — now runs Rs 300 crore business

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Meet Chinu Kala: 15-year-old girl who left home with just Rs 300 — now runs Rs 300 crore business

At just 15, Chinu Kala left home with only Rs 300 in her pocket. Her first night was spent on a railway platform, a memory that still gives her goosebumps.

BTech in 2015 to MBBS in 2026: Untold Story of Aakriti Goel — Engineer Who Chose to Become a Doctor

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BTech in 2015 to MBBS in 2026: Untold Story of Aakriti Goel — Engineer Who Chose to Become a Doctor

Aakriti Goel left a high-paying engineering career to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a doctor. Read her inspiring story of courage, starting from scratch, and cracking NEET UG to follow her true calling. It's never too late for a second chance.

Meet the 9-year-old 26/11 Mumbai terror attack survivor who was shot in leg and identified Ajmal Kasab in court

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Meet the 9-year-old 26/11 Mumbai terror attack survivor who was shot in leg and identified Ajmal Kasab in court

On the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, read the inspiring story of the 9-year-old survivor who bravely identified Ajmal Kasab in court. Now grown up, she dreams of becoming an IPS officer to serve her country.

Quit Apple job, built Rs 9000 crore company: 'Apna' success story outside IIT-IIM bubble

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Quit Apple job, built Rs 9000 crore company: 'Apna' success story outside IIT-IIM bubble

Nirmit Parekh quit his Silicon Valley job at Apple to build Apna, India's fastest unicorn. Learn how his Rs 9,000 crore platform is empowering blue-collar workers and transforming the job market.

Hyderabad School of Future CEOs: How one school produced leaders for Microsoft, Adobe, P&G and more

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Hyderabad School of Future CEOs: How one school produced leaders for Microsoft, Adobe, P&G and more

What's the secret behind Hyderabad Public School? Explore how this historic campus produces a disproportionate number of global CEOs, tech pioneers, and industry leaders, from Microsoft and Adobe to the World Bank.

From Cisco to UPSC: Inspiring Journey of IAS Officer Vishakha Yadav

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From Cisco to UPSC: Inspiring Journey of IAS Officer Vishakha Yadav

Some stories remind us that success is not about comfort, but about courage. Vishakha Yadav's journey from a high-paying corporate job to the challenging world of civil services is one such story.

Train Salesman to Rs 300 Crore Business: A crorepati journey that began with selling old magazines

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Train Salesman to Rs 300 Crore Business: A crorepati journey that began with selling old magazines

Gaurav's journey from a small village in Akola to building Ezo Books, a company valued at Rs 300 Crore, is a powerful lesson in seeing opportunity where others see obstacles.

Story of 'Pur' and 'Abad' in Indian city names: Why places like Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Hyderabad share these endings

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Story of 'Pur' and 'Abad' in Indian city names: Why places like Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Hyderabad share these endings

Unlock the secret stories of Indian cities! Learn why 'Pur' means a king's fort, 'Abad' means a settled place, and 'Ganj' is a bustling market.

Meet IAS Moin Ahmad: Bus driver's son who lost DU admission and cricket to poverty — but not his dream to join civil services

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Meet IAS Moin Ahmad: Bus driver's son who lost DU admission and cricket to poverty — but not his dream to join civil services

From a shattered cricket dream to a missed DU admission, discover how Moin Ahmed, a bus driver's son, overcame poverty and rejection to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming a UPSC officer.

If IIT is a dream, he was the dreammaker: Meet Chukka Ramaiah — the original IIT-Wallah of India

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If IIT is a dream, he was the dreammaker: Meet Chukka Ramaiah — the original IIT-Wallah of India

In the world of Indian education, especially in the Telugu states, the letters 'IIT' are often followed by one name: Ramaiah.

IITian, Scientist, CEO, IPS Officer, UPSC Topper Won in Bihar — While Maths Guru KC Sinha's Loss Surprised Many

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IITian, Scientist, CEO, IPS Officer, UPSC Topper Won in Bihar — While Maths Guru KC Sinha's Loss Surprised Many

While mathematician and celebrated "Maths Guru" Krishna Chandra Sinha faced defeat in the Kumhrar constituency, the Bihari electorate has overwhelmingly chosen a remarkable cohort of scientists, former civil servants and top professionals to represent them in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.

Bank rejected his loan when he was broke — 18 years later he bought the bank building

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Bank rejected his loan when he was broke — 18 years later he bought the bank building

After a bank rejected his loan application, a broke Adam Deering refused to give up. 18 years later, he returned with the ultimate power move: buying the building.

'Oxford of the East' isn't a myth but a city in India with 1400+ colleges

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'Oxford of the East' isn't a myth but a city in India with 1400+ colleges

This city is Pune, a place widely and affectionately known as the "Oxford of the East." But what does this grand title truly mean, and how did Pune come to earn it?

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