Motivational Story  

Renu Raj, a former surgeon from Kerala, pursued civil services and successfully secured the IAS position by achieving an impressive All India Rank of 2. Presently, she is posted in the charming hill station of Munnar, and she is recognized for her impactful actions against illegal constructions and land encroachments.

Laghima Tiwari, hailing from Alwar, Rajasthan, achieved the 19^th rank in the UPSC 2022 exams. She achieved this feat on her very first attempt without taking any coaching classes.

Reetu Slatia, popular as Blackbird, is a 44-year-old gamer, who boasts a substantial following of over 3,50,000 on the streaming and gaming platform Rooter. She enjoys playing BGMI, Clash of Cans, and Free Fire Games.

Ummul Kher was born in a poor household in Rajasthan. Her family relocated to Delhi, and after the demise of her mother, she did not receive any support from her family. Despite the difficulties, Ummul successfully cleared NET JRF in 2013. In 2016, Ummul cleared the UPSC exams in her first attempt. She secured 420^th rank and became an IAS officer. 

The CEO and Managing Director of TCS, K Krithivasan, played a pivotal role in the company’s journey to achieve a market capitalization of Rs 15 lakh crore. He has been a part of TCS for over 30 years. Throughout his journey, he has served on various positions.

Shantabai was married off at the age of 12. In 1984, when Shantabai's elder daughter was 8 years old, her husband succumbed to a heart attack. Shantabai resorted to working in others' fields, earning a mere Rs 50 for 8 hours of labour. To sustain a living, she took up her husband’s occupation, and became the country's first female barber.

In pursuit of her dreams, Sohani Kumari came to Mumbai with a financial support of Rs 25 thousand. She appeared for various interviews and gave several auditions, and eventually landed a job. From then on, there was no turning back for her. Her latest web series ‘Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak’ is set to release 16 February.

Anuya Trivedi, a resident of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, along with her husband is dedicated to making swings for young children from underprivileged backgrounds so they can have playful childhood experiences too. With the support of her husband, she has expanded her initiative and now serves as the coordinator for over 40 schools.

Raimati Ghiuria, a young tribal woman hailing from Odisha, is being recognized as the ‘Queen of Millets’ due to her contributions to preserving 30 varieties of rare millets. She also educates people on various aspects of millet cultivation, including techniques for growth, enhancing quality, and preservations.

During Arup Varma’s childhood, his parents were worried about his health particularly regarding his delayed ability to walk. The family faced financial constraints and lived in a one-room modest house. Arup overcame all obstacles and defied expectations. Today, he works as professor at a university in Chicago, USA, showcasing the power of perseverance.

Siddharth Gupta faced disappointment in three attempts at the UPSC exams, but his determination remained unwavering. He cracked the UPPSC 2022 exams and became a Naib Tehsildar. Subsequently, he secured first rank in the UPPSC 2023, earning the position of SDM.

Deepak Singh, a constable in the Uttar Pradesh Police, achieved the position of Deputy Collector (SDM) through mobile-based learning. His approach involved meticulously reviewing the syllabus, analyzing previous year’s questions, and making concise notes of syllabus.

Anuradha Pal was born in a small village in Haridwar. She endured economic challenges and hardships in her childhood. In her second attempt in the year 2015, Anuradha Pal secured the 62^nd rank. Presently, she serves as the District Magistrate in Bageshwar.

Rajasthan’s Tejasvi Chandela was honoured with the title of Young Pastry Chef of the Year at the inaugural event held at Taj Lands, Mumbai. Through years of dedication to her craft, she has acquired excellent expertise and skills. Her social media accounts boast of millions of followers. She travels to various cities of Rajasthan with an aim of bringing local and traditional sweets to the global stage.

Ishita Kishore faced failure in UPSC exams twice but did not give up on her dreams. Ishita Kishore believes that it is crucial to stay disciplined in this journey. To ensure comprehensive study of all subjects, one must study regularly.