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After National and Asian Games, Bihar Now Targets Olympics 2028

Pallavi Priya
Published on 4 Oct 2023, 4:17 pm IST
5 minutes read

Highlights

Bihar is focusing on talent scouting and nurturing of sports persons
Instead of targeting popular games, the state has emerged as champions in games like rugby
This was possible due to the leadership of CEO, Bihar State Sports Authority, Raveendran Sankaran, IPS

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Debate Over Generalists Versus Specialists Finally Settled By Ex-IAS Officer

Sharad Gupta
Published on 4 Oct 2023, 9:00 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

Civil services haven’t withered away anywhere in the world, including Communist bastions
Training should be focussed on enhancing efficiency, honesty and man-management
Young officers need to be mentored by former officers who were both honest and successful

Change Makers

Providing A Secured Childhood To Varanasi’s Orphans

Muskan Khandelwal
Published on 3 Oct 2023, 4:07 pm IST
3 minutes read

Highlights

IAS officer Himanshu Nagpal initiated Project Sidhi in Varanasi to provide a happy and secure childhood to orphaned children
The project has identified and supported 1711 orphaned children and enrolled them in Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Scheme
The initiative also involves engaging teachers and anganwadi workers to ensure sustained efforts to support these children

Tales from the Legends

Small Cogs in a Large Wheel: A Novel Take on Life in the IAS

Jonali Buragohain
Published on 3 Oct 2023, 9:07 am IST
5 minutes read

Highlights

‘Small Cogs in a Large Wheel' is the memoir of Naresh Nandan Prasad’s career as an IAS officer and international civil servant spanning over four decades
The book covers the fascinating path traversed by a civil servant with vividly narrated anecdotes from some of the most historic events this country has seen
These include an insider’s perspective of the Babri Masjid demolition; the murder of renowned badminton player Syed Modi; and the 1991 economic reforms

Beyond Headlines

Guardian of the Jungle: A Tale of Triumph Over Leopard-Human Conflict

Bhakti Kothari
Published on 2 Oct 2023, 4:00 pm IST
4 minutes read

Highlights

Forest Range Officer Mahavir Pandey has been working towards mitigating leopard-human conflict in Sanjay Tiger Reserve
He took several steps that helped in avoiding conflicts like building machans and forming Tendua Mitra Dals
Sirens were supplied to every household with instruction to use it if they saw the big cat

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Untold Kaziranga Stories By A Forest Veteran

Jonali Buragohain
Published on 2 Oct 2023, 9:05 am IST
1 minute read

Highlights

Kaziranga’s first ever coffee table book was a parting gift from its Field Director Jatindra Sarma
The IFS officer, who retired recently, was successful in increasing tourist inflow to the wildlife park
Many VVIPs, spiritual leaders, and celebrities visited it during his tenure, including President of India

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To Monitor Forests 24×7, IFS Officer Sets Up Sophisticated Control Room

Ayodhya Prasad Singh
Published on 1 Oct 2023, 4:00 pm IST
5 minutes read

Highlights

IFS officer Vejayanantham TR started a Forest Control Room in South Betul division of MP •
Because of constant monitoring, many illegal activities could be brought to an end
This initiative is helping to nab teak smugglers also, thereby securing the forests

Be Inspired

Treating All With Equal Respect, This Doctor Turned DM Is Winning Hearts In Mandla

Pallavi Priya
Published on 1 Oct 2023, 9:00 am IST
4 minutes read

Highlights

IAS officer Dr. Saloni Sidana joined as DM of Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, five months back
Within this short time, the officer has become very popular in the district
A viral video, where she’s seen feeding a school worker, has added to her popularity

Be Inspired

Meet MP Cop Ajay Verma Who Will Bear All Expenses of Ujjain Rape Survivor

Ayodhya Prasad Singh
Published on 30 Sep 2023, 4:34 pm IST
5 minutes read

Highlights

MP Police TI Ajay Verma has offered to support the rape survivor's health, education and marriage expenses
He also wishes to adopt the girl if her family says ‘yes’
Mr. Verma is involved with the investigation team probing the case

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An IAS ‘Chef’ Passionate About Inventing New Dishes and Preserving Old Recipes

Pallavi Priya
Published on 30 Sep 2023, 9:00 am IST
2 minutes read

Highlights

IAS officer Dr. Prithvi Raj Sankhala has a passion for cooking
He loves to experiment with various cuisines and techniques for cooking
Dr. Sankhala, who is Secretary, Agriculture, inherited this interest from his mother

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