Author: Sharad Natani
In the world of global technology leadership, few names shine as brightly as Nikesh Arora, the Indian-origin executive who has climbed to become the world’s second highest-paid CEO. Today, he is the powerhouse driving Palo Alto Networks, one of the world’s most influential cybersecurity firms — but his story began far away from Silicon Valley, in the bustling lanes of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. A Global Career Built on Relentless Ambition Nikesh Arora, born to an Indian Air Force officer, grew up with discipline, ambition, and a dream to break global barriers. After graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)…
In a massive data cleansing exercise aimed at strengthening India’s digital identity ecosystem, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers, most of which belonged to deceased individuals. The move marks one of the largest efforts yet to enhance the accuracy and trustworthiness of the Aadhaar database, which is used by over 1.3 billion residents. Why the Deactivation Was Needed According to officials, these Aadhaar numbers were linked to individuals who had passed away over the years. Their information was sourced from state governments, registrars, health departments, and civil registration systems, allowing UIDAI…
In a world where opportunities often favor the privileged, Ganesh Baraiya from Gujarat has emerged as a shining example of grit and unstoppable determination. Standing just 3 feet tall and living with 72% locomotive disability, Ganesh fought a battle that most would fear to begin — and today, he proudly wears the white coat he dreamt of since childhood. Ganesh’s life took a dramatic turn in 2018 when the Medical Council of India (MCI) denied him admission to MBBS simply because of his height and disability. Officials argued that his physical limitations would prevent him from performing a doctor’s duties…
भारत में बढ़ते नकली मोबाइल फोन के खतरे को देखते हुए दूरसंचार विभाग (DoT) ने अब आम लोगों के लिए एक बेहद आसान और भरोसेमंद समाधान दिया है। अगर आपको भी कभी संदेह हुआ है कि आपका स्मार्टफोन कहीं नकली तो नहीं, या उसका IMEI क्लोन तो नहीं किया गया—तो अब घबराने की जरूरत नहीं है। सरकार का “संचार साथी ऐप” अब कुछ ही सेकंड में आपके फोन की असलियत बता देगा। कैसे काम करता है ‘संचार साथी’ ऐप? दूरसंचार विभाग द्वारा विकसित संचार साथी एक स्मार्ट सुरक्षा ऐप है जो मोबाइल फोन की सच्चाई को जांचने के लिए सेंट्रल…
In a moment that beautifully blended pride, nostalgia, and national admiration, IPS officer Laxmi Singh—Uttar Pradesh’s first woman Police Commissioner—returned to her alma mater, Lucknow University, not as a student, but as a celebrated icon of integrity and leadership. On the university’s 105th Foundation Day, Laxmi Singh was honoured for her extraordinary service to the nation—turning the event into an emotional homecoming for one of India’s finest police officers. Breaking Barriers in Uniform In December 2022, Laxmi Singh created history by becoming the first woman Police Commissioner in Uttar Pradesh, taking charge of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida). A 2000-batch IPS…
दुनिया में स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम नई ऊँचाइयों को छू रहा है, और अब यूनिकॉर्न कंपनियों का मूल्यांकन कई देशों की GDP से भी ऊपर जा चुका है। CB Insights की नवीनतम रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, OpenAI, SpaceX, और Anthropic जैसी टेक कंपनियाँ आज दुनिया के सबसे मूल्यवान यूनिकॉर्न स्टार्टअप्स बन गई हैं। खास बात यह है कि दुनिया के शीर्ष 10 यूनिकॉर्न में से अधिकांश का संबंध AI, अंतरिक्ष तकनीक और डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म से है—जो यह संकेत देता है कि भविष्य का व्यापार पूरी तरह टेक-ड्रिवन होगा। OpenAI – दुनिया का सबसे मूल्यवान यूनिकॉर्न ($500 Billion) सूची में सबसे ऊपर है OpenAI,…