Short Stories  

Ahinsa Jain, a resident of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, appeared for UPSC exams 6 times, and could only achieve her dream of becoming an IAS officer in her very last attempt. She gives the credit of her success to her parents and feels grateful for their constant support.

Ruma Devi had to discontinue her studies after class 8 due to poverty. Ruma Devi continued the tradition of embroidery that she acquired from her grandmother. Ruma Devi has employed over 22,000 women across 75 villages. Ruma Devi received a special invitation from Harvard University. She engaged in discussions with around a thousand academics, students, and entrepreneurs in America.

Abhishek Chaudhary is a resident of Ramwapur village in Siddharth Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. This 19-year-old boy has invented a device called ‘Crop Security Alarm’ to prevent wild animals from entering the fields. Presently, he is making a new device that can be used to control the functions of vehicles like cars and bikes.

The District Administration of Gonda has launched a new and unique campaign idea to support the livelihoods of those belonging to underprivileged sections of society. Under the leadership of DM Neha Sharma, the campaign ‘Har Ghar Neki Ki Deewar’ has been launched to donate reusable items to the people in need.

Great leaders exhibit a strong sense of emotional intelligence and empathy, allowing them to acknowledge the emotions of those around them. Leaders are frequently required to make swift decisions in challenging situations. They take responsibility for the outcomes, whether they turn out positively or negatively.

Nellayappan B serves as the OSD (Officer on Special Duty) to Nagaland’s CM. He is also the Deputy Director of Nagaland’s School Education system. Nellayappan B grew up in a small house with his parents and four siblings. He worked hard and got a permanent job as a government teacher. In 2012, he became the school's principal and the Assistant Director of the Education Board in 2018. In 2022, Nellayappan was promoted to the rank of Deputy Director.

IAS Mudra Gairola’s father had once dreamed of becoming an IAS officer. Due to some reasons, his dreams remained unfulfilled. Mudra made it to the interview rounds in 2018 and 2019 UPSC exams. However, she could not succeed in any of them. She accomplished her ultimate goal in 2022 by becoming an IAS officer.

Maahi Sandhu suffered from sexual abuse at a very young age. She was raped twice and her own family members subjected her to physical violence. After suffering from an abusive marriage, Maahi took a divorce for the sake of her children. Today. she is an independent single mother and serves as a powerful inspiration for all the women out there.

Ummul Kher was born on 16 August 1988 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.  

Nityanand Sharma’s campaign can literally be heard by everyone. In his unique campaign idea, he blows conch shells with his supporters to attract the attention of BMC officials for the reconstruction of the potholes. So far, he has managed to repair over 500 potholes in Mumbai.

Mohammad Naseem Sheikh holds four world records under his name for making world’s smallest paintings and paint brushes. In 2016, he was diagnosed with cancer, but he did not let his illness come in the way of his dreams.

Shraddha Saxena is revered as the leading beauty and makeup expert from UP. After her marriage, she went through a difficult and distressing experience as she suffered from domestic abuse. She took a divorce and founded an NGO to support single mothers. Today, Shraddha makes a monthly income of Rs 3 lakh.

In his village, Rajesh Ojha observed tribal women selling fruits by covering a daily distance of 10 to 15 kilometres. In 2017, he founded Jovaki Agrofood India to help them. He bought fruits daily at market rates, offering them a reliable source of income.

Rajpal Singh Narvariya had to discontinue his studies due to financial constraints but his curiosity drove him to explore the hidden cave of innovations he was meant to be known for. After making around 20 machineries, he has not abandoned his will to invent something new and continues on the path of creation.

In the dire circumstances of the Covid 19 pandemic, Mohammad Iqbal Mamdani, a resident of Mumbai, emerged as a saviour for the unclaimed dead. Throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic, he and his team managed the cremation of nearly 2,000 bodies.