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From Cleaning Floors to WhatsApp Founder: Story of a boy who rose from poverty and became a billionaire
He stood in ration lines with his sick mother, worked as a janitor and built WhatsApp so no family would ever struggle to stay connected. Read the emotional journey of the man who changed how people talk.
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Meet 85-year-old Honda engineer with spiky hair and 170 kg bench press — proving age is just a number
Inspiring story of Shotaro Odate, the 85-year-old Honda engineer with 253 patents, a spiky anime hairstyle and a 170kg bench press. Proof that being cool is ageless and timeless.
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Ummul Kher Story: Disowned at 14, survived 16 fractures, cracked UPSC in first attempt
Ummul Kher survived 16 fractures, 8 surgeries, and being disowned at 14 to live alone in a Delhi slum. She taught slum children to fund her education and cracked UPSC with All India Rank 420 in her first attempt. A true story of determination against all odds.
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3 feet tall doctor once offered Rs 5 lakh to join a circus — story of Dr Ganesh Bariya
The story of Dr. Ganesh Bariya is not just about becoming a doctor. It is a story about a system that failed him, a father who believed in him, and a fight that changed his destiny.
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India's 1st Transgender English Professor: Meet Dr N Jency — first trans woman to earn a PhD in Tamil Nadu
Dr. N. Jency is Tamil Nadu's first transgender PhD holder and Assistant Professor at Loyola College. A gold medallist in UG and PG, she now helps transgender students access free education and livelihood support. Read her inspiring story.
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"Fall in love": Why this university wants its students to put down their books and 'enjoy romance'
For many university students around the world, the arrival of a mid-term break is a welcome opportunity to catch up on sleep, binge-watch shows, or prepare for upcoming exams. But at one college in China, the message to its students is different: stop studying and go find a date.
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When Sundar Pichai almost lost his Google job — because he thought Gmail was a 'joke'
When Sundar Pichai interviewed at Google in 2004, he thought Gmail was an April Fools' joke. Read how his honesty landed him the job and the lesson we can all learn.
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People called her 'World's Ugliest Woman' — but for her kids she was 'World's Greatest Mother'
The heartbreaking true story of Mary Ann Bevan, a mother who joined a freak show as "The World's Ugliest Woman" to provide for her four children after a rare disease changed her appearance.
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Rejected 100 Times for Marriage: He became India's famous 'Rs 2 Doctor' with the woman who never left his side
Facing 100 rejections, Dr Ravindra Kolhe found Dr Smita. Together, they served Melghat for 35 years for just Rs 2, earning a Padma Shri by saving thousands of lives.
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All FREE Without Spending His Own Money: Rs 15 Lakh Jewellery, 100 Hotel Nights, 430 Flights — Here's How He Did It
In the last 10 years, Ashish Lath has taken 430 flights, stayed 100 nights in hotels, and even bought Rs 15 lakh worth of jewellery — all without spending his own money. Here's how.
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Manohar Parrikar Story: IITian who chose national service over corporate dream
Manohar Parrikar could have chosen the comfort of a corporate career in Silicon Valley. Instead, he chose the uncertainty and grind of public service. For a generation of IITians who see politics as a dirty business best avoided, his life remains a counterpoint, a reminder that the country needs good people in bad jobs.
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IITian laid off in US now sells tea in Los Angeles: Story of a bihari chaiwala
An IIT Kharagpur graduate laid off from his US tech job in 2025 starts selling masala chai and poha at Los Angeles farmers' markets. Meet the Bihari Chaiwala of LA.
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Indian billionaire who donated Rs 6000 crore to his employees: He runs Rs 1.5 lakh crore company but owns no phone or luxury car
The inspiring story of R Thyagarajan, the Shriram Group founder who built a Rs 1,50,000 crore empire, lives without a mobile phone, drives a Rs 6 lakh car, and donated his entire wealth to employees.
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Meet Ashoke Sen: IITian who won a prize 3 times bigger than Nobel Prize but still rides a bicycle to work
Explore the inspiring story of Ashoke Sen, an IITian physicist who won a $3 million prize—three times bigger than the Nobel—yet continues to cycle to work in India. A tale of genius, humility, and simplicity.
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TNPSC topper in 2024, UPSC topper in 2026: How Tamil Nadu deputy collector Rajeshwari Suve M became CSE 2026 female topper
Meet Rajeshwari Suve M from Madurai, the female topper who secured AIR 2 in the UPSC CSE 2025. Read about her journey from Deputy Collector to IAS, her strategy, and mock interview insights.
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Anuj Agnihotri UPSC topper 2026: Meet Rajasthan doctor who secured AIR 1 in civil services exam, enjoys stand-up comedy and cricket
Anuj Agnihotri, who hails from the village of Rahata in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is not a conventional UPSC aspirant. He is a medical graduate from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jodhpur, having completed his education there in 2023. Prior to appearing for the CSE, Agnihotri was serving in ...
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Skip Coding? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Unexpected Career Advice for Gen Z
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares career advice for Gen Z: ditch learning to code, master AI tools instead. What this means for Indian students and job seekers in 2026.
EDUCATION
IITian who mentored Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page — the man who saw Google before the world did
Inspiring story of Rajeev Motwani, the IITian and Stanford professor who mentored Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, co-authored the PageRank algorithm, and shaped Silicon Valley.
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Broke at 18 to Boss at 30: 12th Pass Gen-Z founder who built Rs 300 crore company after family bankruptcy
From family bankruptcy at 18 to a Rs 300 Cr empire. Inspiring journey of Shubham Gupta, the 12th-pass Gen-Z founder of Bonkers Corner, and his Shark Tank India success story.
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Married at 11, Father by 20, Cleared NEET at 21: Inspiring 10-year journey of Ramlal Bhoi who never gave up on his dream
From child groom at 11 to father at 20 and now a medical student at 22, read the inspiring journey of Ramlal Bhoi who cracked NEET after five attempts against all odds.
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Failed IIT JEE, Won Nobel Prize: Story of Dr Venki Ramakrishnan for students who couldn't clear JEE Main
Inspiring story for students who couldn't clear JEE Mains. Learn how Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan turned failure into a Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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AI killing jobs? IBM fired 60,000 in 1993 — still the biggest layoff ever
Before AI layoffs, there was IBM. In 1993, the tech giant laid off 60,000 people—a record that still stands today. Read the full story of the biggest corporate cutback in history.
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Viral leave application from student to teacher that still makes people laugh
A throwback to the 2022 viral leave application by a student named Kalua. Written in Bundelkhandi, the letter ends with the iconic line: "Even if I don't come, it won't lead to school shutdown." Read the story behind the laughter.
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IAS Mother Who Never Gave Up: 2 Years Away From Her Child, Topped UPSC With AIR 2
Inspiring UPSC story of Anu Kumari who left her toddler for 2 years, failed by 1 mark, yet secured AIR 2. Lessons in sacrifice & perseverance for aspirants.
