Author: Sharad Natani
Long before he was celebrated for his powerful roles in films like Gangs of Wasseypur and Sacred Games, Nawazuddin Siddiqui was just another dreamer in the chaotic lanes of Mumbai. A boy from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, he arrived in Bollywood in the early 90s with stars in his eyes but no godfather or shortcuts to stardom. He played blink-and-miss roles in films like Sarfarosh, Munna Bhai MBBS, Black Friday, and Shool. But even those few seconds onscreen were hard-won, as Nawaz took up jobs like being a watchman just to make ends meet. Despite spending over a decade in the…
In a world where millions still lack access to reliable electricity, three brilliant teens from Indore, India—Dhruv Chaudhary, Mithran Ladhania, and Mridul Jain—have stunned the world with a game-changing invention: Thermavault, a refrigerator that runs without electricity. Their innovation isn’t just cool—it’s life-saving. What Is Thermavault? Thermavault uses a salt-based endothermic reaction to generate cooling. When specific salts like ammonium chloride and barium hydroxide octahydrate are mixed with water, the reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings. The result? A compact, portable fridge that keeps vaccines and transplant organs cold for 10–12 hours, with zero power. The Inspiration The trio was…
While many business dynasties rely on the next generation to take the reins, Jayanti Chauhan’s journey to the top of India’s most iconic bottled water brand wasn’t a straight path. The only daughter of Bisleri International’s visionary founder Ramesh Chauhan, Jayanti initially chose a different course in life. But when the possibility of selling Bisleri to the Tata Group emerged, she made a bold and life-changing decision—to take charge herself and carry forward her father’s legacy. In late 2022, Bisleri International was in advanced talks with the Tata Group, with the proposed acquisition making headlines. However, the deal fell through.…
In a world where most 9-year-olds are busy playing video games or scrolling through cartoons, one Indian boy quietly coded his way into history. Meet Aadithyan Rajesh, a name now being celebrated as India’s youngest tech entrepreneur. Born in Thiruvalla, Kerala, and raised in Dubai, Aadithyan’s journey from a curious child to a CEO is as inspiring as it is unbelievable. His first tryst with computers came when he was just five years old. After relocating to Dubai with his family, Aadithyan found himself battling loneliness. With few friends and limited social interaction, he turned to the one thing that…
Archit Parag Dongre, a civil services aspirant from Pune, has made waves by securing All India Rank (AIR) 3 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. This remarkable achievement marks his second attempt after he had previously secured AIR 153 in the 2023 examination. Dongre, who hails from Pune, had pursued his B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore. Although he initially worked in an IT company for a year, he decided to quit his job to focus on his UPSC preparation. His decision to choose Philosophy as his…