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Ex-Goldman Sachs employee, wrote a novel during office hours. It turned into Rs 400 crore blockbuster movie starring R Madhavan and Aamir Khan- In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovation
- IIT Delhi grad had to wait 7 years to start his business. Today, his net worth is over $2.3 billion. Who is Jyoti Bansal?
- UPSC AIR 910 to AIR 167: How this IIT Madras graduate with no forearm climbed ranks despite repeated failuresUPSC Success Story: Kajal Raju from Kerala achieved AIR 167 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Born without a right forearm, she faced...12 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
- Not Rs 24 LPA job, IITian celebrates another milestone: ‘Today I took my family on their first…’An IITian celebrated his parents' first flight, with his father boarding a plane at 68. He expressed gratitude to his parents for their unw...11 Jun, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- HC Verma once explained why he kept some questions without solutions in Concepts of Physics. The inspiring reason will motivate youProfessor Harish Chandra Verma, renowned for his 'Concepts of Physics' books, intentionally omitted a solutions manual to foster deeper lea...08 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- Indian techie working at Google honours mother with Times Square billboard after years of setbacks and successAn Indian Google employee surprised his mother with a Times Square billboard, honoring her sacrifices in raising him from humble beginnings...07 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- 20-year-old man with no tech degree learned everything for free and founded a startup: How this Bharatpur boy did it is inspiring peopleStartup success story: A 20-year-old from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, is redefining the Indian startup narrative. Gaurav Singh, without a compute...04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- No IIT, no mentor: Techie who survived on 1–2 samosas a day and started with just Rs 20,000 a month reveals how he rose to become one of youngest VPsIIT failure success story: Failing the IIT entrance exam twice and facing financial hardship, this tech professional's journey is a testame...31 May, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
- Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- How this man, who failed to crack IIT & faced Microsoft rejection, landed a job at Google & then a high-paying role at Meta in LondonThe story of Amit Dutta highlights how failure in competitive exams like IIT does not define one’s future. After failing to clear the IIT e...19 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Couldn’t crack IIT-JEE, but won Nobel Prize: This Tambram scientist proved that single sheet of paper can’t decide your futureVenkatraman Ramakrishnan’s journey shows that failing the IIT JEE is not the end of the road. After not clearing the prestigious entrance e...09 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- IIT AIR 2, GATE topper, PhD holder, but became monk. A brilliant mind who gave up everything to serve society: 'Left lesser things for...'Shreesh Jadhav, an IIT Kanpur alumnus, chose service over a conventional career. After excelling in exams, he dedicated his life to educati...01 Apr, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- IIT tag, dream US job and a ‘perfect’ life: But he left it all for one unexpected reason. 'I traded 4 BHK for the entire world'An IIT graduate who built a successful career in the US and became a Director at a top bank walked away from his high-paying job and sold h...22 Mar, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
- He slept under rice sacks as a 'poor' kid, cracked IIT, lost jobs and girlfriend in the US. Then a cup of 'Chai' became his second chance at lifeHe grew up very poor in a small town near the Ganga, sleeping under rice sacks in winter. Despite the hardships, he cleared IIT and later t...09 Mar, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- His father died suddenly. Family could not pay his IIT fees. The student shares how he pays fees in viral postAn IIT BHU student's journey from profound loss at seventeen to rebuilding his life is inspiring. Facing financial hardship after his fathe...14 Nov, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
- She never gave up. Her IIT journey inspires netizensMousam Kumari's story showcases resilience. Losing her father early, she was raised by her grandmother. Mousam aimed for IIT to fulfill her...18 Apr, 2025, 12.17 PM IST
- Patwa toli: The village of IITians in BiharPatwa Toli, the 'IIT factory,' defies odds by consistently producing IITians. With support from Vriksh Veda Chain and IIT graduates, the vi...08 Apr, 2024, 08.12 PM IST
- 'Proud of you', say Twitter users to IITian who quits MNC job to teach maths on YouTubeThe IIT-ian-turned-teacher’s YouTube channel is called "Maths with Shrawan" and has over 20 tutorial videos which were published in the las...21 Feb, 2023, 02.41 PM IST
- Don't quit: A tweet about failing a physics paper leaves Sundar Pichai inspiredThe Google boss has been an advocate of following one's passions.25 Nov, 2019, 03.34 PM IST
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