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Celebrate Diwali sustainably by using natural decorations, choosing eco-friendly gifts, managing food waste, using LED lights, being mindful of fireworks, recycling responsibly, and supporting local artisans. These practices help reduce waste and promote a greener Diwali.

Kanishak Kataria, an IIT graduate, left a lucrative job to pursue his dream of joining the civil service. Remarkably, he topped the UPSC exam in his very first attempt. 

Facing social discrimination and financial hardship, Kaveri became Karnataka's first transgender auto driver, building a better life through self-employment. 

Read the fascinating story of Wadia Group, India's oldest company founded in 1736. Learn how it grew to a Rs 60,000 crore conglomerate with a global presence.

Celebrate this Diwali by crafting your own eco-friendly diyas using natural clay or soil. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for making, colouring, and decorating your diyas, adding a personal touch to your festive decor.

Neerja Bhanot, a 23-year-old flight attendant, showed extraordinary bravery during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73. She was awarded the Ashoka Chakra posthumously.

The story of Mohammed Ali Shihab from Kerala is truly inspirational. He cleared exams for 21 government jobs and is now an IAS officer.

Maharishi Valmiki, revered as the Adi Kavi (First Poet), authored the epic Ramayana under Lord Brahma's guidance. Celebrated on Ashwin Purnima, Valmiki Jayanti honours his literary and spiritual contributions.

The patient was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) after a biopsy conducted by another surgeon. 

The inspiring journey of Rameshwar Lal Kabra, who turned a fire incident into a $6.5 billion business, RR Kabel, expanding across 95 countries.

In 1947, after India gained independence, Sarojini Naidu became the first woman to serve as a governor in independent India, assuming office in Uttar Pradesh.

Arundhati Roy is a renowned Indian writer. Through her work, she not only highlights the struggles of the marginalized but also champions the importance of storytelling as a means of resistance and empowerment.

Indrawati made history as Delhi's first female postman, beginning her career in the postal service during the 1980s.
 

Every year on October 9, we observe IFS Day to honour and celebrate the Indian Foreign Service, which plays a crucial role in representing India's interests abroad and shaping its foreign policy. Established in 1946, the IFS remains one of the most elite branches of the Indian Civil Services, charged with maintaining diplomatic relations, protecting Indian citizens overseas, and promoting India's economic, political, and cultural interests globally. On this day, the country recognizes the contributions of its foreign service officers, who serve as India's diplomats, ambassadors, and representatives in international organizations.
 

Chonira Belliappa Muthamma was the first Indian woman to clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination and become an IFS officer.