5 Attempts, 2 Successes: From IRTS to AIR-13, Story of Medha Anand
Meet Medha Anand, a bright light among the UPSC hopefuls whose path from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh to obtaining AIR-13 shows signs of fortitude, determination, and...
Stories by: Bhakti Kothari
From Boardroom to Global Diplomacy: Wardah Khan Cracks UPSC Top 20 After Ditching Corporate Job
Wardah Khan's remarkable journey from the bustling corporate world to the corridors of civil service success serves as an inspiration to many. Her story, marked...
From Chessboards to Civil Service, AIR-9 Nausheen Cracks UPSC CSE at 24
Imagine spending years meticulously strategizing for a single, life-altering move. Now, replace the chessboard with the notoriously complex UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), and you...
Rank 5, Attempt 6: IES Turned IPS Ruhani All Set to Become IAS
The announcement of the UPSC civil services examination results brought forth tales of triumph and perseverance. Amongst them is the inspiring story of 28-year-old Ruhani...
With Dreams in Her Eyes, Ananya Reaches for the IAS Skies; Exclusive Interview with AIR-3
At just 22 years old, hailing from the backward district of Mehboobnagar in Telangana, Donuru Ananya Reddy, has achieved a remarkable feat. She secured All...
From Gymnast to Tax Collector, This Artist Paints a Life of Passion
Imagine a world where an IRS officer spends her free time not crunching numbers, but wielding a paintbrush. Meet Monika Rana, who shatters stereotypes by...
The Hearing-Impaired Teacher Who Cracked the UPSC
Born into a family of farmers in the drought-prone village of Kumbharwadi, in the Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra, Vishnu Haribhau Auti’s childhood was marked by...
Transforming Education in Jharkhand, One School at a Time
In the field of education, groundbreaking changes often stem from innovative approaches and steadfast commitment. Among those driving such transformations is IAS Aditya Ranjan, presently...
The IAS Officer Who Wrote Mains with Broken Fingers
Picture this: a young aspirant from Yavatmal, Maharashtra, brimming with aspirations, navigating life's twists and turns with a blend of grit and grace. 2022 batch...
Net of Safety, Crowd of Chaos: The House Standoff
In the wee hours of April 1st, 2024, the Central Forest Division of the Department of Forests and Wildlife received a distress call. A leopard,...
