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Ceiling fan sold for cremation to Rs 157-cr business: Gwalior woman’s success story

From Selling a Ceiling Fan to Building a ₹157 Crore Empire: The Gwalior Woman Who Defied All Odds

In a heart-wrenching yet awe-inspiring journey, a woman from Gwalior turned unimaginable grief into extraordinary grit. With no capital, no connections, and the burden of her father’s last rites—funded by selling their only ceiling fan—she bootstrapped a packaging business from her home that now boasts a ₹157 crore turnover and serves over 50,000 clients nationwide. This is more than a success story—it’s a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and quiet determination.

Sleep optimization is the new fitness frontier, say experts

Health, Lifestyle

Forget Just Working Out—Sleep Optimization Is the Real Fitness Game-Changer

Move over, pre-workout shakes and 5 a.m. gym sessions—experts now say the true key to unlocking peak fitness isn’t just how hard you train, but how well you sleep. Welcome to the era of sleep optimization: the science-backed, recovery-first approach that’s transforming how athletes, trainers, and everyday fitness enthusiasts chase their goals.

From pyres to preparation: Where Nagpur’s IAS aspirants study; crematorium turns quiet classroom

Education, Lifestyle

From Crematorium to Classroom: Nagpur’s Unlikely IAS Study Hub Where Silence Fuels Success

In a remarkable twist of urban adaptation, young IAS aspirants in Nagpur have turned a municipal facility next to a crematorium into a serene, high-focus study sanctuary—proving that success can bloom even in the most unexpected places.

70% of 41 crore vehicles fail to meet statutory compliances

Lifestyle

70% of India’s 41 Crore Vehicles Are Illegal: What This Means for You

A shocking government report reveals that nearly 29 crore vehicles in India are operating without valid registration, insurance, or fitness certificates. This isn’t just a bureaucratic issue—it’s a public safety crisis with real consequences for every road user.

Abandoned 41 years ago as 3-day-old in Nagpur, Dutch mayor back to find mom

Lifestyle, World News

Dutch Mayor Returns to Nagpur After 41 Years to Find His Birth Mother

Abandoned as a 3-day-old baby in Nagpur in 1985, he was adopted by a loving Dutch family and rose to become the Mayor of Heemstede. Now, at 41, he’s back in India on a deeply personal mission: to find the woman who gave him life.

‘Jesus Christ of Los Angeles’: Why a Bihari man selling Rs 780 tea and Rs 1,512 poha is trending

Lifestyle, US News

Jesus Christ of LA: The Truth Behind the $8.69 Chai and $16.80 Poha

A viral video shows Prabhakar Prasad selling a cup of tea for Rs 782 in Los Angeles. But is it a scam or a survival story? We break down the real cost of bringing authentic Indian flavors to America.