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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.
EDUCATION
'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?
EDUCATION
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
EDUCATION
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.
EDUCATION
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.
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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.
EDUCATION
When Mr. Delhi Cracked UPSC: Bodybuilder Who 'Accidentally' Became an IRS Officer
Imagine a shy, overweight boy in Delhi, often bullied by his peers. He felt lost in the classroom and carried the heavy weight of low self-esteem. Like many young people, he felt pressured to follow a conventional path, even trying engineering for a year before realizing it wasn't for him.
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Amazon hits 1.3 crore orders in a day, but one of its first orders came from this country—paid in cash and hidden in a floppy disk
While John Wainwright holds the official title, this anonymous Bulgarian customer holds a different kind of honour: one of the first people to pass Amazon a secret test. A test of trust, creativity and the sheer will to get a book delivered.
EDUCATION
When UPSC Breaks Your Dreams: 12 Attempts, 7 Mains, 5 Interviews… Yet NO Selection
For Kunal R. Virulkar, the UPSC exam was not a single chapter in his life, it was an entire era. It was a journey that stretched over twelve long years.
EDUCATION
IIT Factory: A small village in Bihar sends more students to IIT than most big cities
Patwatoli isn't just known for its fabrics anymore. It’s now famously called the “Village of IITians.” This isn't a random title. Every single year, like clockwork, dozens of students from this village succeed in the tough IIT JEE exams.
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IAS at 40 after 6 Failed Attempts: Mother of 2 with hearing impairment cleared UPSC on 7th attempt
At a time when many set their ambitions aside, Nisa decided to pick hers up. At 35, she began a journey that would change her life.
EDUCATION
Albert Einstein's one-word advice for raising a smarter child resurfaces — thanks to a mother’s simple question
Albert Einstein, the man who reshaped our understanding of the universe, had a surprising piece of advice for parents. He didn't recommend more math drills or science kits, instead he suggested...
EDUCATION
How 12th pass PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey became richer than Shah Rukh Khan
From a fired teacher to the founder of PhysicsWallah and a net worth of Rs 14,510 crore. Learn how he overcame feeling stuck and kept knocking on doors to achieve success greater than Shah Rukh Khan.
EDUCATION
3 College dropouts beat Zuckerberg to become youngest billionaires at 22 — you won't believe the IIT connection
The title of the world's youngest self-made billionaire now belongs to a trio of 22-year-olds, and their story is deeply intertwined with a strategic bet on Indian engineering talent, starting with the IITs.
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From Rs 1000 in 2005 to Rs 90 Crore in 2025: What happened in 2006 changed Indian women cricket forever
The BCCI's announcement of a Rs 51 crore cash prize for the team, coupled with the ICC's prize money of approx. Rs 40 crore, stands in stark contrast to the Rs 1000 per match fees of 2005.
EDUCATION
From Infosys Bench to IAS Success: Inspiring Journey of IAS Nitin Sangwan
Inspiring journey of IAS officer Nitin Sangwan, who went from scoring 24 in Chemistry to securing AIR 28 in UPSC. His story proves that marks don't define your destiny and it's never too late to achieve your dreams.
EDUCATION
Country With 13-Month Calendar: You Won't Believe People Here Are Still Living in 2017
Most of the world uses a 12-month calendar. But this country follows a much older system. Their year has 13 months. The first 12 months each have 30 days. The 13th month, called Pagume, is a special, short month of only 5 or 6 days.
EDUCATION
Diana Pundole makes history as first Indian woman to race in global Ferrari series
Pune's Diana Pundole becomes the first Indian woman to race in a global Ferrari series. Read about her journey, her national championship win, and her historic role in the Ferrari Challenge Middle East.
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Orphaned at 15, Pregnant at 16 — now she owns 3 businesses worth over Rs 4.5 crore
Life doesn’t always begin smoothly. For Paige Brooks, the journey was marked by challenges that could have shattered anyone — she dropped out of school at 13, lost her father at 15, and became pregnant at 16.
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Meet IAS Krishna Teja: Real-life hero who saved 2 lakh people from deadly Kerala floods
We often think that toppers are born smart. But the story of IAS officer Krishna Teja shows us that true success isn't about where you start, but about your determination to never give up.
