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Man on Sick Leave for 15 Years: IT worker who sued his company for a pay hike without returning to work

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Man on Sick Leave for 15 Years: IT worker who sued his company for a pay hike without returning to work

The strange true story of an IT employee on sick leave for 15 years who sued IBM for a pay rise. Read the court's surprising verdict on his disability discrimination claim.

Virat Kohli Education vs Rohit Sharma Education: What fans don't know about their studies

EDUCATION

Virat Kohli Education vs Rohit Sharma Education: What fans don't know about their studies

Explore the educational journeys of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Discover how their early academic paths differ and what truly defines their success beyond the classroom.

Rs 50 to Rs 100 Crore Success: How a bollywood film inspired a street vendor to build Rs 100 crore business

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Rs 50 to Rs 100 Crore Success: How a bollywood film inspired a street vendor to build Rs 100 crore business

Explore Raja Nayak's incredible journey: from school dropout selling shirts on Bengaluru's streets to building a ₹100 crore empire after watching Amitabh Bachchan's Trishul. A true story of grit and inspiration.

Rejected in India, Accepted by US Army: How failing a govt exam by 3 marks changed an Indian man's life

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Rejected in India, Accepted by US Army: How failing a govt exam by 3 marks changed an Indian man's life

Read how an Indian man failed a government exam by 3 marks, faced a Rs 3 lakh bribe demand, and successfully joined the US Army.

Wipro Desk to IAS: Inspiring story of Shweta Bharti who cracked UPSC with a 9-hour job and no coaching

EDUCATION

Wipro Desk to IAS: Inspiring story of Shweta Bharti who cracked UPSC with a 9-hour job and no coaching

Explore how Shweta Bharti cleared UPSC CSE with AIR 356 while working at Wipro—without coaching. Learn her strategies for balancing a job, disciplined self-study and achieving success.

Why 'Make America Happy Again' is Making One of the World's Happiest Countries Unhappy

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Why 'Make America Happy Again' is Making One of the World's Happiest Countries Unhappy

The renewed interest of the United States in Greenland — framed within the broader idea of putting American interests first, or as critics quip, "Make America Happy Again" — has reopened old wounds between allies and exposed the limits of Denmark’s quiet diplomacy.

No Holi for 150 Years: This Indian village has banned Holi — here's why

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No Holi for 150 Years: This Indian village has banned Holi — here's why

Explore Kharhari village in Chhattisgarh where Holi has been forbidden for 150 years. Learn the story of a divine warning, a collective vow, and why no colors or bonfires touch this silent community.

Top 10 Powerful Countries in the World By Military Strength

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Top 10 Powerful Countries in the World By Military Strength

Global Firepower's 2025 Military Strength Rankings provide a clear answer. The index studies 145 nations, analyzing over 60 individual factors—from fighter jet fleets and naval assets to financial health and logistical reach. The result is a definitive PowerIndex (PwrIndx) score, where a lower score signals a more powerful military.

Disabled Bangle Seller to IAS Officer: How a Polio-Affected Boy Turned Struggle into Success

EDUCATION

Disabled Bangle Seller to IAS Officer: How a Polio-Affected Boy Turned Struggle into Success

From selling bangles in Maharashtra to becoming an IAS officer, explore the incredible journey of Ramesh Gholap. Overcoming polio, poverty and personal loss, he cleared UPSC without coaching and now serves as Special Secretary for Drinking Water & Sanitation in Jharkhand. A true story of resilience and determination.

Expelled from School, Denied Class 11 Admission — Cracked UPSC in 1st Attempt

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Expelled from School, Denied Class 11 Admission — Cracked UPSC in 1st Attempt

This is the story of Akash Kulhari, a boy who was once shown the door by his school, only to walk through the gates of the Indian Police Service years later.

How educated are Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Rashmika Mandanna?

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How educated are Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Rashmika Mandanna?

The education stories of Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Rashmika Mandanna aren't about who scored higher, but about three unique paths that challenge our definition of being "educated."

5th Fail to Rs 12000 Crore: Savji Dholakia's journey and why he gifts Mercedes, BMWs to employees

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5th Fail to Rs 12000 Crore: Savji Dholakia's journey and why he gifts Mercedes, BMWs to employees

From Rs 12 to Rs 12,000 crore empire—explore the inspiring journey of Padma Shri awardee Savji Dholakia. A 5th fail Gujarati farmer’s son who built Hari Krishna Exports and became famous for gifting cars, homes & Mercedes SUVs to his loyal employees.

Never attended college, yet cleared 12 government exams: Meet IPS Sandeep Choudhary who has won multiple gallantry awards

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Never attended college, yet cleared 12 government exams: Meet IPS Sandeep Choudhary who has won multiple gallantry awards

Explore the inspiring journey of IPS Sandeep Choudhary—who never attended college yet cleared 12 government exams, from postal clerk to DIG in the NIA. A true story of grit, self-study, and unstoppable determination.

11 Years in MBBS 1st Year? Why this medical student is stuck in MBBS first year since 2014

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11 Years in MBBS 1st Year? Why this medical student is stuck in MBBS first year since 2014

A student, admitted in 2014 through the erstwhile Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT), remains enrolled in the first year of the MBBS program—a position he has held for eleven years.

Once begged for food, transported dead bodies—today he runs Rs 40 crore company

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Once begged for food, transported dead bodies—today he runs Rs 40 crore company

From begging on the streets to building a Rs 40 crore business—read the inspiring true story of Renuka Aradhya. A journey of resilience, hard work, and unwavering belief that proves no dream is too big.

UPSC Blunder of 1999: How 176 marks fell to 70 — nearly ending an IAS dream

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UPSC Blunder of 1999: How 176 marks fell to 70 — nearly ending an IAS dream

This is the real story of Ashutosh Agnihotri, a determined candidate from Kanpur, who didn't just clear the grueling Civil Services Exam of 1999—he also corrected its final result.

No College Degree, Rs 10 Crore Salary: Story of an apprentice who became a Deloitte partner

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No College Degree, Rs 10 Crore Salary: Story of an apprentice who became a Deloitte partner

At 30, Ben Newton made history as the first Deloitte BrightStart apprentice to become a partner, earning 10 Cr annually—without a college degree. Discover how his non-traditional path rewrites the rules of success.

Black Magic Capital of India: A village that turned its curse into cure

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Black Magic Capital of India: A village that turned its curse into cure

Mayong, often called the "Black Magic Capital of India," is a place where history, myth and mystery blend into the daily lives of its people. Unlike typical tourist spots, Mayong draws the curious with tales of vanishing armies, shape-shifting sorcerers and age-old secrets buried in its soil.

Left Modelling, Cracked UPSC: How a Miss India Aspirant Became a UPSC Role Model

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Left Modelling, Cracked UPSC: How a Miss India Aspirant Became a UPSC Role Model

Taskeen Khan left her Miss India dream to crack UPSC. Discover her unique journey from the runway to becoming an IRS officer on her 4th attempt.

Christmas is NOT celebrated in these 5 countries - Here's why

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Christmas is NOT celebrated in these 5 countries - Here's why

As much of the globe prepares for festive gatherings and gift exchanges each December, it's easy to forget that for a significant portion of the world's population, December 25th is an ordinary day.

From Google to IAS Topper: Story of a Google engineer who became an IAS officer

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From Google to IAS Topper: Story of a Google engineer who became an IAS officer

Inspiring story of Anudeep Durishetty, who left a high-paying Google career to clear UPSC twice, achieving AIR 1 in 2017 through self-study while balancing a job. Learn how perseverance beats comfort.

Brides here don’t smile on their wedding day unless satisfied with…

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Brides here don’t smile on their wedding day unless satisfied with…

If you scroll through social media, you might have seen a curious scene: a bride, dressed beautifully for her wedding, stands calmly while guests shower her with notes of money.

Why chickens are thrown into aircraft engines?

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Why chickens are thrown into aircraft engines?

This test, known formally as a bird strike simulation, is neither a myth nor an exaggeration. It is a mandatory, globally recognized certification process.

From Cleaning Tables for Rs 20 to Rs 120 Crore Success: How McDonald's cleaner built a snack empire

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From Cleaning Tables for Rs 20 to Rs 120 Crore Success: How McDonald's cleaner built a snack empire

From cleaning tables at McDonald's for Rs 20/hour to building a Rs 120 crore healthy snack empire—discover Nitin Kalra's inspiring journey with Let's Try. Learn how he turned a market gap into success.

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