We’ve all seen the buzz — a job post offering a Chief of Staff position to candidates willing to pay a Rs 20 lakh fee, a billionaire wearing a polo T-shirt worth Rs 5,000 as he steps out to vote, or another billionaire’s ‘Indian diet’ turning heads on social media.
In a world where viral stories often revolve around the glitz and glamour of celebrity moments or trending topics, it’s easy to overlook the quieter, more impactful narratives. These tales may not have the same immediate impact, but their true value unfolds over time, leaving a lasting influence on individuals, communities, and even entire industries.
Let’s dive into a few of them.
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Zomato’s recent job listing for a Chief of Staff position has gone viral, with over 10,000 applicants flooding the platform. The twist? The role is open to candidates willing to offer a Rs 20 lakh fee. The role promises to offer selected candidates a chance to work on Zomato’s high-impact projects: Blinkit, Hyperpure, and Feeding India.
What you might have missed: Kalpana Sankar’s Mission to Boost Financial Inclusion in Rural India
Dr Kalpana Sankar, a nuclear physicist turned social reformer, co-founded ‘Hand in Hand India’, an NGO empowering 2.2 million women, eradicating child labour, and creating 1.5 million jobs.
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Dr Kalpana Sankar was the recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2016; Image: Dr Kalpana Sankar
Through self-help groups, financial inclusion, and education, her organisation has transformed rural lives across India, improving sustainable development and gender equality.
Read more .
As Maharashtra went to vote, billionaire Niraj Bajaj, chairman of Bajaj Auto, made headlines after being spotted in a polo T-shirt from Under Armour, priced at Rs 5,500. The industrialist was accompanied by his wife, Minal Bajaj, who was seen in a casual black shirt and khakhi pants.
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What you might have missed: Darlapudi Ravi’s Seed Preservation Effort Saving Indigenous Varieties
In the face of rapidly changing agricultural landscapes, Darlapudi Ravi collected and preserved 3,600 varieties of indigenous seeds from tribal belts across India.
Darlapudi trains farmers in his village in Andhra Pradesh in techniques of seed preservation; Image: Darlapudi Ravi
He was motivated to build a seed bank to conserve these seeds, many of which can grow fruits and vegetables with health benefits.
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Read more .
Tech billionaire Bryan Johnson’s controversial “fountain of youth” diet has stirred up global interest, especially with claims of an Indian connection. The diet, which involves extreme measures to reverse ageing, has been picked up by social media, where some have linked it to ancient Indian practices of longevity and health.
What you might have missed: Dr Manoj Kumar’s Innovative Makhana Farming Revolution in Bihar
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Dr Manoj Kumar’s innovative farming techniques and research are changing makhana cultivation in Bihar for good.
By introducing flood-resistant methods, shallow water farming, and high-yielding lotus seed varieties, he is helping farmers increase their incomes and meet the growing global demand for this superfood.
Read more .
Edited by Khushi Arora
In a world where viral stories often revolve around the glitz and glamour of celebrity moments or trending topics, it’s easy to overlook the quieter, more impactful narratives. These tales may not have the same immediate impact, but their true value unfolds over time, leaving a lasting influence on individuals, communities, and even entire industries.
Let’s dive into a few of them.
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- What you know: Zomato CEO Stunned by 10,000 Applications for Chief of Staff Role with Rs 20 Lakh Fee
Zomato’s recent job listing for a Chief of Staff position has gone viral, with over 10,000 applicants flooding the platform. The twist? The role is open to candidates willing to offer a Rs 20 lakh fee. The role promises to offer selected candidates a chance to work on Zomato’s high-impact projects: Blinkit, Hyperpure, and Feeding India.
What you might have missed: Kalpana Sankar’s Mission to Boost Financial Inclusion in Rural India
Dr Kalpana Sankar, a nuclear physicist turned social reformer, co-founded ‘Hand in Hand India’, an NGO empowering 2.2 million women, eradicating child labour, and creating 1.5 million jobs.
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Dr Kalpana Sankar was the recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2016; Image: Dr Kalpana Sankar
Through self-help groups, financial inclusion, and education, her organisation has transformed rural lives across India, improving sustainable development and gender equality.
Read more .
- What you know: Niraj Bajaj’s Rs 5,500 Polo T-shirt as He Stepped Out to Vote
As Maharashtra went to vote, billionaire Niraj Bajaj, chairman of Bajaj Auto, made headlines after being spotted in a polo T-shirt from Under Armour, priced at Rs 5,500. The industrialist was accompanied by his wife, Minal Bajaj, who was seen in a casual black shirt and khakhi pants.
Advertisement
What you might have missed: Darlapudi Ravi’s Seed Preservation Effort Saving Indigenous Varieties
In the face of rapidly changing agricultural landscapes, Darlapudi Ravi collected and preserved 3,600 varieties of indigenous seeds from tribal belts across India.
Darlapudi trains farmers in his village in Andhra Pradesh in techniques of seed preservation; Image: Darlapudi Ravi
He was motivated to build a seed bank to conserve these seeds, many of which can grow fruits and vegetables with health benefits.
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Read more .
- What you know: Bryan Johnson’s Age-Reversing Diet With an Indian Connection
Tech billionaire Bryan Johnson’s controversial “fountain of youth” diet has stirred up global interest, especially with claims of an Indian connection. The diet, which involves extreme measures to reverse ageing, has been picked up by social media, where some have linked it to ancient Indian practices of longevity and health.
What you might have missed: Dr Manoj Kumar’s Innovative Makhana Farming Revolution in Bihar
Advertisement
Dr Manoj Kumar’s innovative farming techniques and research are changing makhana cultivation in Bihar for good.
By introducing flood-resistant methods, shallow water farming, and high-yielding lotus seed varieties, he is helping farmers increase their incomes and meet the growing global demand for this superfood.
Read more .
Edited by Khushi Arora