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IAS Medha Anand secured the 13th rank in the UPSC exam on her sixth attempt and has been allotted the Rajasthan cadre. Discover how she achieved this success after five previous failures.

Awadhesh Maurya's journey from making jaggery laddus with his mother to establishing a large-scale business is truly inspiring. By incorporating medicinal herbs and empowering rural women, his innovative jaggery venture has brought him immense success.

Here are the top 7 women philanthropists in India who made significant contributions in 2024. From Rohini Nilekani to Ina Ashwin Dani, these remarkable women have made a lasting impact through their generous donations.

Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, a powerful Maratha queen, ruled Indore with a focus on her people's welfare and women's rights. She championed Hindu culture, constructing temples, and improved infrastructure with roads and wells. 

Laveena Jain, a cancer survivor, started a pickle business with just Rs 1500. Today, her brand 'Tripti Foods' boasts over 70 products and an annual turnover of Rs 39 lakh.

Shikha Bisht from Uttarakhand turned her passion for painting and creative arts into a profession after losing her job. Today, she earns Rs 30,000-Rs 50,000 per month. 

Read the Osheen Murab's inspiring journey from college student to social entrepreneur, empowering over 600 families through her startup.

Learn about the educational backgrounds of successful Indian businesswomen like Sudha Murty, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and Indra Nooyi. 

Despite losing her father at a young age, Ilma Afroz persevered and secured an impressive 217th rank in the UPSC exam. 

Raised amidst India's freedom struggle, Indira Gandhi's life epitomizes courage and leadership. Explore her unique journey from childhood and education to becoming Prime Minister.

Aashna Chaudhary from Uttar Pradesh achieved her dream of becoming an IPS officer by securing 116th rank in the UPSC exam. Despite failing twice, she persevered and succeeded on her third attempt. 

Surabhi Gautam, from a small village, overcame her lack of English fluency and limited resources to become an IAS officer. She worked at Tata's company and cracked the UPSC exam without coaching, setting an inspiring example.

Tripti Bhushan Dhakate, a gold medallist in botany from Pune, left her job as a professors to pursue mushroom farming. Now, she earns Rs 4 lakhs monthly with her brand 'Quality Mushroom.'

Kavya Dhoble-Datkhile left her nursing job in Mumbai to pursue chemical-free farming and vermicompost business. Now, she earns Rs 24 lakh annually. 

From CRPF Assistant Commandant to IPS Officer, Tanu Shree's story is truly inspiring. Balancing marriage, a job, and UPSC preparation, she achieved success. Learn about her struggles and triumphs.