Author: Sharad Natani
When Peyush Bansal, a young student from Delhi, failed to crack the IIT entrance exam, most would have considered it the end of a dream. For him, it became the beginning of an extraordinary journey — one that would take him from rejection to Microsoft, and ultimately, to building one of India’s most iconic eyewear brands — Lenskart. From Rejection to Reinvention Peyush’s story is not of privilege, but of perseverance. His IIT setback could have been a full stop — instead, it became a comma. With his parents’ reluctant approval, he left India to study engineering in Canada. Life…
Despite being one of the world’s largest producers of eggs, India’s love affair with this perfect protein remains surprisingly weak. A new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that the Indian diet is still dominated by low-quality carbohydrates like white rice, milled grains, and added sugars—fueling the country’s growing battle against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Experts now say that replacing just 5% of these carbs with protein sources such as eggs, fish, or dairy could significantly reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases — a small dietary change that could make a huge difference. A…
In the heart of Kanpur once sat a young man answering customer calls, unaware that destiny was quietly shaping an IPS officer. Today, Suraj Singh Parihar stands as a living example of what perseverance, courage, and self-belief can achieve — no matter where you begin. A Village Dream That Refused to Die Born and raised in a small village in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, Suraj grew up with his grandparents, listening to stories of service, discipline, and integrity. Those early tales sowed the seeds of a dream — to wear the khaki uniform. But the path from rural classrooms to the…
In a startling revelation, data from the Ministry of Education (MoE) shows that nearly 8,000 schools across India operated without a single student during the 2024–25 academic session, yet continued to employ over 20,000 teachers. The findings have sparked concerns over resource mismanagement and accountability in the country’s education system. West Bengal Tops the List According to the official data, West Bengal leads with 3,812 schools recording zero enrolments — the highest among all Indian states. Astonishingly, these institutions still had 17,965 teachers on their payrolls, raising questions about the deployment of teaching staff and the utilization of state education…
India’s business education sector has reached new global heights in 2025, with the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) securing prestigious spots in international MBA rankings. The Financial Times (FT) Global MBA 2025, QS Global MBA 2026, and Times Higher Education (THE) Business & Economics 2025 lists highlight India’s growing influence in shaping world-class business leaders. IIMs and ISB Lead the Way According to the Times of India, ISB Hyderabad emerged as India’s top-ranked business school globally, placed 27th in the FT Global MBA 2025 and 65th in the QS rankings. IIM Ahmedabad followed…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently released a list of 22 universities operating illegally in India. These institutions claim to be legitimate universities and offer admissions to students, but they function outside the norms established by the UGC. Any degree obtained from these universities is considered invalid, and students are strongly advised to verify an institution’s recognition before enrolling. The UGC has also raised concerns over an unrecognized institution presenting itself as a valid engineering college, highlighting the growing problem of fraudulent higher education providers in the country. Among all states, Delhi has the highest number of fake universities,…