Short Stories  

Ajay Grewal, a Head Constable in the Delhi Police, teaches 10,000 students, helping them prepare for government jobs. Let's find out how he manages to balance his police duties with this extraordinary teaching commitment.

Ashapurna Devi was a prolific novelist and poet, celebrated for her contributions to Bengali literature, particularly focusing on women's issues and social themes.

In the year 2016, Naaz Anjum started ‘Anjum Kitchen’ from her home, with just Rs 80 as an initial investment. With a passion for making biryani, she took her business to immense success.

While teaching design programmes to her fellows, Melanie noticed the challenges students faced with available design tools. This inspired her to conceive the idea for Canva, a user-friendly design tool that simplifies creativity.

Rajasthan’s Rupa Yadav was married as a child at the age of 8 and moved to her in-laws’ home a few years later. Recognizing her potential, her family supported her education. With immense dedication, she cracked NEET and is an MBBS doctor today.

The story of this doctor is truly remarkable. Dr Jagveer Singh, hailing from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, uses a wheelchair but has saved the lives of hundreds of people.

Kuldip Singh Dhingra and Gurbachan Singh Dhingra are examples of hard work and resilience. They believed in their business ventures, and from a few shops in Amritsar, it has now transformed into a global billion-dollar empire, Berger Paints. 

23-year-old Parul Dhayal has been selected as a Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy. She completed her training on May 25, 2024.

Arti, a pink e-rickshaw driver from Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Amal Clooney’s Women Empowerment Award in the United Kingdom.

With a hope for a better life, Sonika decided to establish her own business. In the initial days, she faced financial difficulties, but she persevered and began making profits.

Aashka Goradia is the co-founder and director of Renee Cosmetics who quit acting in 2020 and embarked on her entrepreneurial journey to create her Rs 834 crore empire. 

Driven by her passion for education, Prerna Jhunjhunwala started a pre-school called Little Paddington in Singapore. Today, her businesses are valued at Rs 330 crore.

Saheli Chatterjee is a social media specialist with expertise in aiding businesses and individuals to gain traction on the internet and build their online presence and audience. She started as a freelancer at 18 and now earns Rs. 1,64,20,000. 

On Ruskin Bond’s 90^th birthday, let’s revisit some of his classic stories that we grew up reading as kids. Here is a list of stories by Ruskin Bond that are best for young readers.  

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian short story writer, passed away in May 2024, leaving behind her legacy. Let’s read some inspiring quotes by her.