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The roads that were once littered with waste and faced rampant open-defecation are clean, and lined with lush trees. The village is lit with solar lights, boasting of pucca homes painted in uniform colours, a skill development centre, a meditation centre, and even a public library!

Skin rashes, frequent fevers and malnourishment are some of the commonly known health problems among the Chenchu tribe in AP’s Nallamala forest. In such a gloomy scenario IRS officer M Mohan Babu and his doctor wife Dr Sravani Deverakonda are a beacon of light

Optional papers (Paper VI and Paper VII) of the UPSC Mains examination carry 500 marks. This accounts for almost 25 per cent of the total marks (2025), which is a combination of the written and personality tests.

Today, we bring you stories of five differently-abled Indians who beat all odds to crack one of the toughest examinations in the country, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.

The first attempt in 2010 was one without any preparation. Recounting that experience, he says, “I felt bad that I had lost one precious attempt that way. At that time, we had only four attempts to clear the examination.”

The UPSC issued statement states that the Commission has recommended a total of 759 candidates (577 men and 182 women) for appointment to various services like IAS, IPS, IFS and the allied services.

His first attempt at the Civil Service Examination was a month after he graduated in 2017. While Akshat could not clear the attempt, he says it was a great learning experience for him.

Filmmaking was far from Satyakam Dutta’s mind when he was transferred three years ago from Nagpur to Assam’s Dibrugarh. But then he found beauty in trash! #Inspiration

From lateral entry to protection from political pressure, here's everything you need to know about NITI Aayog's roadmap for the Indian Civil Services. #UPSC

"I always believe that society is my extended family and I think this donation is not a charity but my responsibility towards the society."