Author: Sharad Natani
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,…
India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is gearing up for another major milestone as it prepares to launch its next-generation communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the country’s most powerful rocket — Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) — on November 2, 2025. This mission, officially designated LVM3-M5, marks the fifth operational flight of the rocket and represents a key step forward in strengthening India’s communication satellite network. “India’s LVM3 launch vehicle is scheduled to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite in its fifth operational flight (LVM3-M5) on November 2, 2025,” ISRO confirmed in an official statement. What Makes CMS-03 Special Weighing…
A breathtaking robbery at the world-famous Louvre Museum has sent shockwaves through France and the global art community. Two suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a high-stakes heist that saw priceless jewels vanish from one of the most secure cultural landmarks on Earth. Four Minutes That Shook the Louvre According to French investigators, the thieves executed their plan with near-military precision. Using power tools, they cut through a window and forced museum security personnel to evacuate under threat. Within minutes, the criminals shattered display glass in the Gallery of Apollo, grabbing jewels worth millions before escaping on…