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Teacher With No Hands: Gulshan Lohar, the Miracle Teacher Who Turned Disability Into Strength

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Teacher With No Hands: Gulshan Lohar, the Miracle Teacher Who Turned Disability Into Strength

Meet Gulshan Lohar, the Jharkhand teacher who writes with his feet. Despite being born without hands, he has been teaching mathematics for 11 years, inspiring students in remote Saranda forests.

Amid H1B visa debate, Bill Gates credits 15 Indian engineers for transforming Microsoft in viral old video

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Amid H1B visa debate, Bill Gates credits 15 Indian engineers for transforming Microsoft in viral old video

The video is from a talk Bill Gates gave at IIT Delhi in February 2024. He recounts a time when Microsoft was still a young company with only a few hundred employees and was struggling to find top-tier engineering talent.

Doctor at 20, IAS at 22: Left civil services in 18 months, today runs Rs 28000 crore company

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Doctor at 20, IAS at 22: Left civil services in 18 months, today runs Rs 28000 crore company

Most of us know Unacademy, the online learning platform used by millions. But few know the incredible story of its co-founder, Roman Saini, a man who packed several lifetimes of achievement into his youth.

When APJ Abdul Kalam Missed His Pilot Dream by One Rank: The Untold Story of India's Missile Man

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When APJ Abdul Kalam Missed His Pilot Dream by One Rank: The Untold Story of India's Missile Man

The inspiring true story of how APJ Abdul Kalam missed becoming a fighter pilot by one rank but never gave up, ultimately becoming India's Missile Man and achieving his dream of flight decades later.

Rejected by UPSC for disability, Ira Singhal topped Civil Services with AIR 1 four years later

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Rejected by UPSC for disability, Ira Singhal topped Civil Services with AIR 1 four years later

IAS Ira Singhal cleared UPSC 4 times, fought a legal battle against discrimination and topped the exam with AIR 1. Her story is a powerful lesson in resilience and self-belief.

How Steve Jobs convinced Tim Cook in 5 minutes to quit successful Compaq and join struggling Apple

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How Steve Jobs convinced Tim Cook in 5 minutes to quit successful Compaq and join struggling Apple

One CEO friend told Tim Cook he'd be a "fool" to leave Compaq. On paper, the move made no sense. Compaq was winning, Apple was on the verge of collapse.

From Cinema to Civil Services: How actress HS Keerthana who once worked with Vijay became an IAS officer

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From Cinema to Civil Services: How actress HS Keerthana who once worked with Vijay became an IAS officer

From child artist in 32 films to IAS officer, H.S. Keerthana cleared UPSC in her 6th attempt with AIR 167. Read her inspiring journey from stardom to civil service.

Inspiring story of Rakesh Yadav Sir: How his mother’s dream made him an SSC maths master

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Inspiring story of Rakesh Yadav Sir: How his mother’s dream made him an SSC maths master

The story of Rakesh Yadav, the man who would go on to teach math to lakhs of students, does not begin in a classroom. It begins with his mother.

Guess which state produces most IAS officers — it's not Bihar

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Guess which state produces most IAS officers — it's not Bihar

Think Bihar tops the UPSC? Think again. Discover how Uttar Pradesh produced 4 out of the last 5 UPSC toppers, breaking myths and setting new records in India's toughest exam.

Larry Ellison's father once called him 'Good for Nothing' — today he's richest man in world

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Larry Ellison's father once called him 'Good for Nothing' — today he's richest man in world

Larry Ellison, a twice college dropout, became the world's richest person in 2025 by betting on AI and never giving up. His journey from rejection to Oracle kingpin redefines resilience.

Kerala IAS aspirant Latheesha with a thousand fractures who took UPSC exam on oxygen support

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Kerala IAS aspirant Latheesha with a thousand fractures who took UPSC exam on oxygen support

Be inspired by the incredible story of Latheesha Ansari, a UPSC aspirant who defied brittle bone disease and pulmonary hypertension to write her exams with an oxygen cylinder. Her journey is a powerful lesson in resilience and determination for every student.

Inside Rs 1.5 crore fee school that rejects more students than IIT, MIT and Harvard

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Inside Rs 1.5 crore fee school that rejects more students than IIT, MIT and Harvard

As per the newly released Spear's School Index 2025, the title of world's most expensive school remains with Switzerland's Institut auf dem Rosenberg, but its price of entry has surged to a breathtaking $183,000 per year.

3 Stories from Steve Jobs' Stanford Speech That Inspired Millions — and Are Going Viral Again

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3 Stories from Steve Jobs' Stanford Speech That Inspired Millions — and Are Going Viral Again

Steve Jobs' iconic Stanford speech teaches us to trust our journey, love our work and live each day with purpose.

Story of IAS Awanish Sharan who scored 44% in class 10th – inspiration for UPSC aspirants facing setbacks

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Story of IAS Awanish Sharan who scored 44% in class 10th – inspiration for UPSC aspirants facing setbacks

Meet IAS Awanish Sharan who scored only 44% in class 10th but became an IAS officer after 10+ failures. His story proves that marks don't measure potential.

Son of a daily wage worker from Chennai who cracked UPSC CDS to join the Indian Army

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Son of a daily wage worker from Chennai who cracked UPSC CDS to join the Indian Army

Lt. Varaprasad, son of daily wage workers, became an Indian Army officer through hard work & belief. His journey from Chennai's Vyasarpadi to OTA Chennai is pure inspiration.

How an insult from Ford motivated Ratan Tata to buy Jaguar, Land Rover

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How an insult from Ford motivated Ratan Tata to buy Jaguar, Land Rover

Sometimes the biggest successes start with a painful failure. This is exactly what happened to one of India's most respected businessmen, Ratan Tata.

Meet IPS Anjana Krishna: How a typist's daughter became a DSP fighting sand mafia in Maharashtra

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Meet IPS Anjana Krishna: How a typist's daughter became a DSP fighting sand mafia in Maharashtra

IPS Anjana Krishna, daughter of a typist and shopkeeper, stood firm against pressure during an illegal sand mining raid. Read how her UPSC success and courage are making headlines.

MBBS, MBA, IAS, IPS, MP: Meet the man who collected every degree and job on your wishlist

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MBBS, MBA, IAS, IPS, MP: Meet the man who collected every degree and job on your wishlist

Read the incredible story of Shrikant Jichkar, who earned 20 degrees, passed UPSC twice and became India's most qualified person. A tribute to limitless learning.

NIRF Ranking 2025: IIT Madras tops overall and engineering categories, IISc Bengaluru leads universities

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NIRF Ranking 2025: IIT Madras tops overall and engineering categories, IISc Bengaluru leads universities

NIRF India Rankings 2025 are out! Check the full list of top colleges in India. IIT Madras retains 1st rank overall & in engineering. IISc Bengaluru is best university. See the complete NIRF list here.

ICAI CA Exam Postponed: ICAI postpones CA September exams in Punjab and Jammu due to severe flooding

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ICAI CA Exam Postponed: ICAI postpones CA September exams in Punjab and Jammu due to severe flooding

ICAI CA Exams Postponed due to floods. CA Final & Intermediate exams on Sep 3 & 4, 2025, are rescheduled in multiple Punjab cities and Jammu. Check official notice & updates here.

I LOVE YOU: The Digital Heartbreak That Cost the World Billions

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I LOVE YOU: The Digital Heartbreak That Cost the World Billions

In 2000, a simple love note became a digital weapon of mass destruction. It didn't just break hearts, it broke hard drives, corporate networks and an estimated $10 billion from the global economy.

Why Warren Buffett's father-in-law told him "You Will Fail" and how that moment changed history

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Why Warren Buffett's father-in-law told him "You Will Fail" and how that moment changed history

Before he was a billionaire, Warren Buffett was told by his father-in-law he would fail & his wife might starve. Discover how he used that doubt as fuel for his legendary journey.

He sold mobile covers by day, studied for NEET by night: Inspiring story of a future doctor from Jharkhand

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He sold mobile covers by day, studied for NEET by night: Inspiring story of a future doctor from Jharkhand

Rohit Kumar, a Jamshedpur mobile cover seller, cleared NEET against all odds. His journey from a street cart to a medical college is a powerful lesson in never giving up on your dreams.

What Steve Jobs wrote to himself in his final email, a message the world wasn't supposed to see

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What Steve Jobs wrote to himself in his final email, a message the world wasn't supposed to see

Discover the humble, powerful email Steve Jobs sent to himself days before his death. A profound lesson in gratitude, connection and what it means to be human.

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