Author: Sharad Natani

Life often tests us with failures, but some turn those failures into fuel for success. IPS officer Anurag Arya, currently serving as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Bareilly, is one such example. Despite failing in his university exam, he refused to give up and went on to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his very first attempt in 2013, securing an impressive 163rd rank. Roots in Rural Uttar Pradesh Born on December 10, 1987, in Chhaprauli village of Baghpat district, Arya grew up in a family of doctors. His parents, deeply committed to serving their community, instilled…

In a journey that reads like a script from a movie, Giriraj Parihar rose from humble beginnings to attain Rank 8 in MPPSC 2024 — earning the much-coveted Deputy Collector post. He did it over nine years, without coaching, while working as a jail guard and constable. His story is one of grit, sacrifice, and unshakeable resolve. Roots & Early Struggle -Hometown: Sitapur village, Datia district, Madhya Pradesh -Grew up in a farming family with limited resources -Lost his mother in 2011, and shouldered family responsibilities early -Has five sisters whom he helped support and marry off From Uniform Service…

Kerala schools have once again proved their academic and institutional excellence by securing several top positions in the 19th edition of the EducationWorld India School Rankings (EWISR) 2025–26, released on Monday. Five schools from the state made it to the national top 10 list across multiple categories, highlighting Kerala’s strong standing in India’s education landscape. Government Schools Lead the Way The Government VHSS for Girls, Nadakkavu, Kozhikode, retained its all-India second rank in the prestigious ‘State Government Day Schools’ category, maintaining its consistent record of excellence. Meanwhile, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Chennithala, Alappuzha, continued to stand tall by securing the…

अक्टूबर का महीना इस बार निवेशकों और बैंक ग्राहकों के लिए बेहद अहम साबित होने जा रहा है। भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक (RBI) और बाजार नियामक SEBI द्वारा लागू किए गए नए नियम 1 अक्टूबर से प्रभावी होंगे। इन बदलावों का असर न सिर्फ म्यूचुअल फंड निवेश पर पड़ेगा, बल्कि रोज़मर्रा के बैंकिंग लेन-देन और ऑटो-डेबिट सुविधाओं पर भी सीधे तौर पर दिखाई देगा। म्यूचुअल फंड निवेश होगा पूरी तरह डिजिटल और सुरक्षित अब सभी म्यूचुअल फंड निवेश क्लियरिंग कॉरपोरेशन के ज़रिये ही होंगे। इस व्यवस्था को निवेश को अधिक पारदर्शी और धोखाधड़ी से मुक्त बनाने के लिए लागू किया गया…

Move over WhatsApp, India has its own homegrown challenger: Arattai, the messaging app developed by Zoho Corporation under the leadership of visionary entrepreneur Sridhar Vembu. The app is creating waves, climbing to the No. 1 spot on the App Store, and sparking conversations about India’s digital independence. The Man Behind the Mission Sridhar Vembu isn’t just another tech founder—he’s a pioneer who walked away from Silicon Valley success to build a global tech empire from a small Tamil Nadu village. Armed with degrees from Princeton University and rich experience in the U.S. tech industry, Vembu returned to India in the…

Not every doctor swaps the stethoscope for files of governance, but Dr. Artika Shukla did—and in doing so, she’s rewriting the story of public service in Rajasthan. The District Collector of Alwar, IAS officer Artika Shukla, has emerged as a dynamic leader driving sanitation reforms, land conservation, and citizen welfare in one of the state’s most vibrant districts. Roots of Service Born on September 5, 1990, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Artika grew up in a family deeply steeped in public service. Her father, Dr. Brijesh Shukla, a respected physician and Secretary of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and her homemaker…