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Got Paid for Doing Nothing: Man earned Rs 26 lakh without working, another got 6 years' salary after quitting

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Got Paid for Doing Nothing: Man earned Rs 26 lakh without working, another got 6 years' salary after quitting

A man gets Rs. 26 lakh for a job he never started, and another skips work for 6 years, getting caught just before winning an award. Read these hilarious and true workplace stories!

When Virat Kohli and Anushka visited Premanand Ji Maharaj with Vamika and Akaay — what he said about failure changed everything

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When Virat Kohli and Anushka visited Premanand Ji Maharaj with Vamika and Akaay — what he said about failure changed everything

Discover the inspiring story of Virat Kohli's family visit to Premanand Maharaj. A beautiful tale where cricket meets spirituality, revealing how dedication and joy become a path to the divine.

When APJ Abdul Kalam Was Gifted a Grinder — What He Did Next Became a Lesson for India

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When APJ Abdul Kalam Was Gifted a Grinder — What He Did Next Became a Lesson for India

The story comes from IAS officer Shri M.V. Rao, who shared it on social media. It dates back to 2014, when Dr. Kalam, then a former President, was the chief guest at an event.

Infosys Office Boy to CEO: Story of Dadasaheb Bhagat from Rs 9,000 salary to founding India's own Canva

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Infosys Office Boy to CEO: Story of Dadasaheb Bhagat from Rs 9,000 salary to founding India's own Canva

Discover the inspiring story of Dadasaheb Bhagat, who went from an office boy at Infosys to a successful entrepreneur. Learn how he built a design company with no degree, starting from a village with no internet.

It Was Never Smoke: Childhood myth about airplane trails we all got wrong — answer will shock you

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It Was Never Smoke: Childhood myth about airplane trails we all got wrong — answer will shock you

For decades, the exact cause was debated. Were they engine vibrations? Electrical charges? The simple "smoke" theory was easily dismissed, aircraft engines don’t produce ash or smoke in that way.

NRI Village of India: A place with more BMWs & Mercedes than most cities, over Rs 1000 crore in bank deposits

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NRI Village of India: A place with more BMWs & Mercedes than most cities, over Rs 1000 crore in bank deposits

Dharmaj is not just a village with money. It is a village with a mission, a powerful example of how global success and local love can come together to create something truly extraordinary.

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Live: Students compete for Rs 1 crore in India's largest school hackathon, direct link here

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Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Live: Students compete for Rs 1 crore in India's largest school hackathon, direct link here

India's largest school hackathon, Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, begins today! Live-streamed nationwide with a Rs 1 crore prize pool. Empower students in building solutions for Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Dreaming of life in Ireland? Indians can now apply for permanent residency in Ireland for just Rs 52,000 – check eligibility, fees & process

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Dreaming of life in Ireland? Indians can now apply for permanent residency in Ireland for just Rs 52,000 – check eligibility, fees & process

Ireland opens Permanent Residency for Indians at just €500 (~Rs 52,000). Learn the eligibility, 5-year path via Critical Skills Permit, and the step-by-step application process.

IPS at 21, IAS at 22: Lost father at young age, mother worked as labourer by day and tailor by night – Divya Tanwar's inspiring UPSC journey

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IPS at 21, IAS at 22: Lost father at young age, mother worked as labourer by day and tailor by night – Divya Tanwar's inspiring UPSC journey

IAS Divya Tanwar cleared UPSC twice - IPS at 21, IAS at 22. Read how this farmer's daughter from Haryana overcame multiple challenges to achieve her civil services dream without coaching.

UPSC Topper Without Coaching: Secured AIR 13 in first attempt but rejected IAS and IPS for this dream role...

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UPSC Topper Without Coaching: Secured AIR 13 in first attempt but rejected IAS and IPS for this dream role...

Meet Vidushi Singh, who cracked UPSC at 21 with AIR 13 without coaching & chose IFS over IAS. Discover the inspiring journey of India's youngest foreign service officer.

IAS Who Failed 35 Times: Vijay Wardhan's unbelievable journey to cracking UPSC twice after failing Haryana PCS, UPPSC, SSC, CGL...

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IAS Who Failed 35 Times: Vijay Wardhan's unbelievable journey to cracking UPSC twice after failing Haryana PCS, UPPSC, SSC, CGL...

Hailing from Sirsa in Haryana, Vijay always dreamed of serving his country as a civil servant. After completing a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering, he moved to Delhi like lakhs of others, ready to dedicate himself to UPSC preparation.

Meet Sridhar Vembu: How a man from Tamil Nadu built Zoho and took ‘Made in India’ to the world

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Meet Sridhar Vembu: How a man from Tamil Nadu built Zoho and took ‘Made in India’ to the world

Discover how Sridhar Vembu built Zoho Corporation into a global software giant without venture capital, from a Chennai apartment to competing with Microsoft and Google.

IAS Ravi Raj Success Story: How a mother helped her visually impaired son crack UPSC with AIR 182

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IAS Ravi Raj Success Story: How a mother helped her visually impaired son crack UPSC with AIR 182

Farmer's son Ravi Raj, with visual impairment, cleared UPSC with AIR 182 in his 4th attempt. Discover how his mother Vibha Sinha became his eyes and study partner in this inspiring journey.

Dr. A. Velumani Success Story: From 50 failed interviews and empty pockets to Rs 5000 crore empire

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Dr. A. Velumani Success Story: From 50 failed interviews and empty pockets to Rs 5000 crore empire

From failing 50 job interviews to building a 5000-crore empire, this entrepreneur used poverty as his greatest teacher. Discover his incredible journey of turning limitations into advantages.

7 Smart Options for Students Weak in Studies but Strong in Sports

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7 Smart Options for Students Weak in Studies but Strong in Sports

The old adage, "Padhoge likhoge banoge nawab, kheloge kudoge banoge kharab" (You'll become a king by studying, you'll be ruined by playing) is obsolete. Today, the mantra is "Kheloge kudoge banoge champion, desh ka banoge garv" (You'll become a champion and the nation's pride by playing).

Tilak Varma Early Struggle: How free bike rides and free coaching from Salam Bayash made him a cricket star

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Tilak Varma Early Struggle: How free bike rides and free coaching from Salam Bayash made him a cricket star

Asia Cup 2025 winner Tilak Varma's journey from a Hyderabad ground to Team India was powered by coach Salam Bayash, who rode 40km daily on his bike to train him for free.

JEE Mains 2026: NTA releases crucial notice on document preparation for applicants - check here

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JEE Mains 2026: NTA releases crucial notice on document preparation for applicants - check here

Candidates preparing for JEE Main 2026 should immediately begin updating their Aadhaar, category and UDID cards to ensure a smooth application process, as per the latest NTA advisory.

CM SHRI School Result 2025 declared for classes 6, 7, 8 @ edudel.nic.in; direct link here

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CM SHRI School Result 2025 declared for classes 6, 7, 8 @ edudel.nic.in; direct link here

Candidates who appeared for the entrance test for admission to Classes VI, VII, and VIII can check the results on the official website at edudel.nic.in.

She Was Thrown in Dustbin: Untold Story of Indian Orphan Who Became Australian Cricket Captain

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She Was Thrown in Dustbin: Untold Story of Indian Orphan Who Became Australian Cricket Captain

Lisa Sthalekar was adopted & moved to Australia, where she became a cricket legend. Discover her journey to the ICC Hall of Fame.

Major Khushboo Patani: Disha Patani's sister who overcame harassment, stalking and became an army officer

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Major Khushboo Patani: Disha Patani's sister who overcame harassment, stalking and became an army officer

Discover how Khushboo Patani, sister of actress Disha Patani, overcame harassment & fear to become a confident Indian Army Major. Her journey is a lesson in resilience.

UPSC Topper Abhishek Sharma: How a Hindi poem changed his journey from failure to AIR 38 — read it here

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UPSC Topper Abhishek Sharma: How a Hindi poem changed his journey from failure to AIR 38 — read it here

UPSC 2024 topper Abhishek Sharma secured AIR 38 after failing twice. Learn how a Hindi poem & family support helped him bounce back. His story inspires every aspirant to never give up.

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.

10 Mark Zuckerberg Quotes from His Famous Harvard Speech

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10 Mark Zuckerberg Quotes from His Famous Harvard Speech

Mark Zuckerberg's 2017 Harvard commencement address was more than a typical graduation speech, it was a call to action for his generation. Moving beyond the story of Facebook's founding, he focused on the theme of purpose. Here are ten key quotes that capture the essence of his message.

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.

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