Pallavi Priya

An IAS Officer Must Know How to Switch Off”: The Many Lives of Dr. S Siddharth For many people, cracking IIT is a dream. Reaching IIM is another milestone.

For decades, Bihar was rarely spoken about in conversations around wildlife tourism or eco-tourism.

There are officers who are known by their designations. And then there are rare individuals whose inner worlds are far larger than the positions they hold.

For years, Bihar has carried two images together — one of glorious history and intellectual legacy, and another shaped by migration, poverty, and stereotypes.

There are police officers who chase criminals. And then there are officers who try to change the system itself.

Without modern technology or resources, P K Singh spent years creating practical wildlife field guides that continue to help India's frontline forest guards protect endangered species.

In a small corner of Pathardi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, the sound of iron being hammered on burning coal once defined the life of a humble family.

In Nashik, the roads are dug up. Massive pipelines run underground. Bridges are rising. Surveillance systems are being designed.

Rajeev Kumar Sharma takes charge as Rajasthan DGP, bringing decades of policing, reform, and leadership experience.

IAS officer Abhilasha Kour drives sustainable development, tribal welfare, and climate resilience in the Nilgiris.