The floods in Punjab have turned once-bustling villages into islands. Families huddle on rooftops, livestock wades through chest-deep waters, and…
Tamil Nadu Village Girl to Tokyo Start Up Sensation
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50°C Engine Rooms & Gender Bias Didn’t Stop This Woman From Building a Career in the Merchant Navy
“What are you doing here? This job is not meant for you. We are still at port. You can go…
From empty pockets, countless auditions — 20 years to stardom
#thebetterindia From walking barefoot with broken shoes to walking red carpets—Darshan Kumar’s journey is grit personified. He once survived on…
This UPSC Aspirant Almost Gave Up on Life. Here’s How He Fought Back and Became an IPS Officer
Trigger warning: This story shares an aspirant’s experiences with suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, and mental health challenges during UPSC preparation.…
Once Mocked, Now I Make the World Laugh.
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