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Village with No Man: Even mothers send their sons away at 18 — rules of this village will leave you shocked

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Village with No Man: Even mothers send their sons away at 18 — rules of this village will leave you shocked

Inspiring story of Umoja, a unique women-only village in Kenya. Founded as a safe haven from violence and abuse, this community thrives without men, where sons leave at 18. Learn how these women built a society of unity and strength.

Peyush Bansal: Rejected by IIT, Hired by Microsoft, Built Lenskart

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Peyush Bansal: Rejected by IIT, Hired by Microsoft, Built Lenskart

While studying engineering, Peyush Bansal worked as a receptionist, clocking up to 20-hour days — a phase he credits for teaching him the essence of perseverance.

From call centre job to IPS officer: Inspiring UPSC success story for aspirants facing financial struggles

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From call centre job to IPS officer: Inspiring UPSC success story for aspirants facing financial struggles

Read the true story of Suraj Singh Parihar's journey from a Kanpur call centre agent to IPS officer. Follow his 8-year struggle through bank jobs, failures and ultimate UPSC success at age 30. An authentic inspiration for aspirants.

Once a poor barber, Ramesh Babu now owns Rolls-Royce, BMW, Mercedes-Maybach & Jaguar — his 400+ car collection will shock you

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Once a poor barber, Ramesh Babu now owns Rolls-Royce, BMW, Mercedes-Maybach & Jaguar — his 400+ car collection will shock you

Ramesh Babu was just seven years old, a boy focused on his second-standard exams, when the world as he knew it collapsed. Around 11:30 in the morning, he received the devastating news that his father had passed away from a heart attack.

Prashant Kishor Education: Jan Suraaj founder breaks silence on educational qualification controversy, sets record straight

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Prashant Kishor Education: Jan Suraaj founder breaks silence on educational qualification controversy, sets record straight

Prashant Kishor breaks his silence on his educational qualifications. The Jan Suraaj founder refutes claims of failing Class 12, details his college record, and challenges his political rivals. Get the full story.

Man with 150+ Degrees: Prof. Parthiban spends 90% of his salary on studies — all for a promise to his mother

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Man with 150+ Degrees: Prof. Parthiban spends 90% of his salary on studies — all for a promise to his mother

The journey of education often ends with a single or two degrees. But for one extraordinary man in Chennai, education is not a destination, it is the very journey of his life.

How Netflix fires employees with 'Respect'

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How Netflix fires employees with 'Respect'

Firing someone is one of the hardest tasks for any manager. But at Netflix, co-founder Reed Hastings has built a unique approach to letting people go.

Country With No Airport, No Currency, No Crime — Still Richer Than Most Nations

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Country With No Airport, No Currency, No Crime — Still Richer Than Most Nations

Imagine a nation with no international airport of its own. A country that has never printed its own currency. This isn't a fictional tale, this is the reality for Liechtenstein, a tiny speck on the map between Switzerland and Austria.

India's First Smart Village: Families insured, homes with Wi-Fi & RO water, schools with AC & Smart Classrooms, 100% attendance

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India's First Smart Village: Families insured, homes with Wi-Fi & RO water, schools with AC & Smart Classrooms, 100% attendance

Discover Punsari, a model village in Gujarat with 24/7 Wi-Fi, CCTV security, and zero school dropouts. Learn how this inspiring community transformed into a modern rural hub.

Cracked UPSC with AI: How a small-town boy used technology to become IAS officer with AIR 19

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Cracked UPSC with AI: How a small-town boy used technology to become IAS officer with AIR 19

IAS Vibhor Bhardwaj used AI tools like Google Gemini for UPSC prep, jumping from AIR 743 to AIR 19. Check how he used AI mock interviews to crack the exam.

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.

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