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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: Brave soldier whose story rises above 'Dhurandhar' movie dispute

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Remembering Major Mohit Sharma: Brave soldier whose story rises above 'Dhurandhar' movie dispute

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?

From Cleaning Washrooms to CEO of Rs 120 Crore Business — A Story that Deserves to Be Heard

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From Cleaning Washrooms to CEO of Rs 120 Crore Business — A Story that Deserves to Be Heard

From cleaning washrooms as a hotel trainee to building a Rs 120 crore food empire, Vibhanshu Mishra's journey is a powerful story of resilience. Discover how he overcame failure, a global pandemic and personal loss to achieve his dreams.

Farmer insulted at showroom, returns with Rs 10 lakh in 30 minutes — what happened next went viral

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Farmer insulted at showroom, returns with Rs 10 lakh in 30 minutes — what happened next went viral

Read the incredible story of a Karnataka farmer who was insulted by a car salesman, returned with Rs 10 lakh cash in 30 minutes, and eventually received his vehicle after the company's chairman intervened. A powerful lesson in respect.

Son of a Sweeper, Now an IAS: Inspiring story of Akunuri Naresh who turned his parents' struggles into strength

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Son of a Sweeper, Now an IAS: Inspiring story of Akunuri Naresh who turned his parents' struggles into strength

The story of Akunuri Naresh, a 29-year-old from a small village in Telangana, brings this truth to life. The son of a daily-wage labourer and a sweeper, Naresh has clinched the 117th rank in the Civil Services Examination of 2021.

Humiliated Constable to UPSC Officer: His senior threw his resignation letter, so he took a better job in civil services

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Humiliated Constable to UPSC Officer: His senior threw his resignation letter, so he took a better job in civil services

From being publicly humiliated and quitting his job as a police constable to cracking the prestigious UPSC exam, discover the inspiring story of Uday Krishna Reddy. Learn how he turned setbacks into fuel for success and his advice for future aspirants.

From Auto Driver to CEO: How a 12th pass boy built Rs 400 crore business that shocked IIT–IIM graduates

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From Auto Driver to CEO: How a 12th pass boy built Rs 400 crore business that shocked IIT–IIM graduates

From auto-rickshaw driver to celebrated CEO, explore how Dilkhush Kumar's startup Roadbez solved Bihar's travel woes and built a Rs 400 crore empire. His journey from 12th pass to Shark Tank success is a powerful lesson in grit and innovation.

From Police Constable to UPSC Officer: He broke stones for school fees, failed civil services exam 7 times

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From Police Constable to UPSC Officer: He broke stones for school fees, failed civil services exam 7 times

Read the inspiring true story of Ram Bhajan Kumar, who overcame poverty and eight UPSC attempts while serving in the Delhi Police. A journey of grit, failure and ultimate success.

Pepsi Contest that Killed Five: How a '90s marketing blunder sparked riots and deaths in this country

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Pepsi Contest that Killed Five: How a '90s marketing blunder sparked riots and deaths in this country

In the 1990s, a simple marketing contest called "Number Fever" promised Filipinos a chance to escape poverty. Instead, it triggered riots, cost lives and became one of the biggest marketing disasters in history.

Married at 12, Faced Abuse, Lived in Slum — What She Built Next is Worth Rs 1000 Crore

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Married at 12, Faced Abuse, Lived in Slum — What She Built Next is Worth Rs 1000 Crore

At the age of 12, Kalpana Saroj, born into a Dalit family, was married and taken away from her schoolbooks. Her new home was a slum, and her new life was a nightmare of domestic abuse and crushing poverty.

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