Author: Sharad Natani
When doors kept shutting on him, Kartikey Singh built one of his own. From being rejected by top tech companies to running a thriving digital agency, Singh’s story is proof that failure is often just a redirection to something greater. Dreams Denied, But Not Defeated At just 16, Kartikey dreamt of cracking the IIT entrance exams—a dream shared by millions of Indian students. But life had different plans. He didn’t make it. Four years later, at 20, he faced another setback when every company he applied to—including tech giants like Microsoft and Autodesk—turned him down. Watching his friends celebrate job…
In a significant move ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting Tuesday, October 29. The exercise spans nine states and three Union Territories, including key poll-bound regions — Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure “accuracy, inclusivity, and transparency” in India’s voter database — a foundation for free and fair elections. ◆Key Dates and Process ●Door-to-door form distribution & collection: November 4 – December 4, 2025…
In a major boost to Kerala’s healthcare infrastructure, the World Bank has approved a $400 million (approximately Rs3,400 crore) loan to support the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme, an ambitious initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s public health network and improving overall healthcare outcomes. According to Health Minister Veena George, about 70% of the total funding ($280 million or Rs2,400 crore) will come from the World Bank, while the remaining amount will be contributed by the Kerala government. The programme will be implemented under the “Programme for Results (PforR)” model, ensuring accountability and performance-based outcomes. A Blueprint for Modern, Resilient…
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…