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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likhoge banoge nawab, kheloge kudoge banoge kharab" (You'll become a king by studying, you'll be ruined by playing) is obsolete.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.

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.

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