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Preparing for UPSC CSE but struggling with motivation? The stories of these 5 inspiring IAS officers will remind you of the power of perseverance.

After Asha Kandara was separated from her husband, she decided to prepare for the RAS exam while working as a sanitary worker in Jodhpur. Watch how she defied all odds to become deputy collector.

Indian-born US-resident Neehar Sachdeva wore a wig to hide her alopecia condition since her school days. Watch why she shaved her head and reclaimed her beauty.

‘Redrawing India’ is a part of Cartoon Network's ‘Redraw Your World’ campaign that aims to empower children to go beyond and strive for change – big or small.

Pune engineer Gunvant Sonawane, with help from NGO Seva Sahyog, has carried out water conservation projects across Maharashtra to help 26 villages become drought free

Professor Dr Raghavendra R from Mysuru was unable to fulfill his own dream of joining the Army due to a lack of guidance. Today, he's making sure other students don't suffer the same fate through his organisation, Achiever's Academy, by offering free coaching for competitive exams

Puli Raju from Telangana is a government school teacher, who has worked for over two decades with families of farmer suicide victims to get them their rightful compensation, financial aid, mental support, and more

A wayside fruit vendor in rural Karnataka sold oranges for 10 years to build a village school — meet Harekala Hajabba, who won the Padma Shri For his extraordinary effort

Nagaland-based L Hangthing's love for fruits led him to set up a nursery in his village where he sells non-native fruits such as kiwi, litchi, organge, mango and more. This nursery has not only helped him earn more, but also helped other farmers increase their income with horticulture

In September 2015, Sanchayita Yadav (25), a resident of Kolkata, was attacked by an ex-boyfriend with acid. Despite the physical pain and social stigma, she bravely fought for four years to put her attacker behind bars.