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Parag Jain is a 1989‑batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Punjab cadre. As of June 28, 2025, he has been formally appointed as the Secretary (Research) —the head—of RAW, India’s external intelligence agency. He officially assumes office on July 1, 2025 , succeeding Ravi Sinha , and is expected to lead for a two-year term through June 30, 2027 ( hindustantimes.com ). 🔍 Early Career & Education IPS Background : Joined the Indian Police Service in 1989 (Punjab cadre). Domestic Roles : Served in high-profile positions such as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Chandigarh, and as DIG in Ludhiana. He was also posted in regions affected by insurgency in Punjab—Bhatinda, Mansa, Hoshiarpur—playing a key role in counter‑terror operations ( hindustantimes.com ). Overseas Assignments : Diplomatically posted in Canada and Sri Lanka , where he focused on intelligence gathering and counterterrorism. In Canada, he provided early warnings about the growing Khalis...

Akshita Nandagopal is a prominent Indian television journalist and anchor associated with India Today TV. Known for her incisive analysis and confident on-screen presence, she hosts key shows such as First Up , Burning Question , and India’s Agenda , reaching audiences nationally in both Hindi and English ‒ a bilingual strength that enriches her reporting reach ( indiatoday.in ). 🧬 Early Life & Education Origin & Roots: Based in Noida, with roots in Southern India, Akshita combines a pan-Indian cultural outlook that bolsters her connection with a national audience . Academic Journey: Alumnus of the University of Madras (per LinkedIn), she undertook undergraduate and possibly postgraduate studies in Journalism, Political Science, or Mass Communication—laying the groundwork for her media career . 📺 Career Progression Breaking In: Akshita’s journey began at TV Today Network, India Today Group’s broadcast arm, where she climbed from research and producer roles ...

Neha Byadwal (born July 3, 1999) hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan, and—after being raised in Chhattisgarh—she ascended to become one of India’s youngest IAS officers from the 2022 batch, Gujarat cadre. Born to Shravan Kumar, a senior Income Tax Officer, Neha received an exemplary education from Delhi Public School Korba/Bilaspur before graduating with a B.S. and M.S. in Economics from IIT Kanpur (2015–2019) ( instagram.com ). She cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam in 2021, securing an All India Rank 260 at just 22—remarkable given the competition and her youth ( ipsdetails.com ). Neha attributes her success to a disciplined, strategic study regime, including a remarkable three‑year phone‑free period ( ipsdetails.com ). 🎓 Education & UPSC Journey Early schooling : DPS Korba and DPS Bilaspur Higher education at IIT Kanpur : B.S. & M.S. in Economics (2015–2019) ( ipsdetails.com ) UPSC trajectory : Persisted through attempts; cracked on second (some sources claim thir...

Born on 31 July 1973 in Guwahati, Assam, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma hails from an industrious family led by her father, Jadav Chandra Bhuyan, a respected industrialist ( en.wikipedia.org ). She attended St. Mary’s High School before pursuing a BA in Political Science at Cotton College and an LLB at Government Law College, Guwahati ( en.wikipedia.org ). Her discipline and determination shone early—she represented Assam in national-level tennis competitions ( india.com ). 👩‍💼 Career & Achievements 1. Media Enterprise Chairperson & MD , Pride East Entertainments Pvt Ltd, the largest media group in Northeast India. It includes the flagship News Live , North East Live, entertainment channels (Ramdhenu, Rang, Indradhanu), the Assamese daily Niyamiya Barta , and digital platform Time8 ( en.wikipedia.org ). Under her leadership since 2008, News Live became the top Assamese news channel ( en.wikipedia.org ). 2. Social Impact Launched Golden Threads of Assam , reviving the ...

Niharika Konidela (born December 18, 1993) is an Indian actress and film producer who primarily works in Telugu-language cinema. She is a member of the illustrious “Mega” Konidela–Allu film family, one of South India’s most influential film dynasties ( en.wikipedia.org ). Detail Information Name Niharika Konidela Date of birth December 18, 1993 Birthplace Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana), India ( en.wikipedia.org ) Family Daughter of Nagendra Babu and Padmaja Konidela. Niece to Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan; sister to Varun Tej Occupation Actress, Producer Active Years 2015–present 🎬 Early Life & Entry into Entertainment Born into a cinema-centric family, Niharika grew up surrounded by film sets and family icons. After hosting dance reality shows like Dhee Junior and Dhee Junior 2 on ETV, she transitioned behind the camera to launch her own production house, Pink Elephant Pictures , in 2015 ( en.wikipedia.org ). 🎭 Acting & Fil...

Dr. Shanti Roy (also referred as Shanti Rai in many sources) is among Bihar’s most distinguished obstetricians and gynaecologists. A retired professor and head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Patna Medical College, she continues to serve as a mentor and clinician with deep dedication. 🎓 Early Life & Education Born: 1940, Goreakothi village, Siwan district, Bihar. ( theweek.in ) Completed primary and high school at Karmyogi Vidyalaya (1955), then I.Sc. from Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur (1957), both with first division honours. ( theweek.in ) Enrolled at Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna, in 1957; graduated in 1962, topping her class in two subjects and earning multiple gold medals from Patna University. ( theweek.in ) 🩺 Professional Journey 1963: Joined Bihar Government Medical Services; first posting at M.J.K. Hospital, Bettiah. ( theweek.in ) Served over 35 years across various medical colleges in Bihar as a clinician and te...

Pooja Shali   Image Source: Facebook 🌟 Profile Overview Name: Pooja Shali Profession: Senior Journalist, Television Anchor, Correspondent Affiliation: India Today Group (India Today TV, Aaj Tak) Specialization: Political reporting, conflict zones (especially Jammu & Kashmir); people-centric human-interest stories ( muckrack.com ) Early Life & Career Foundation Pooja Shali hails from South Delhi. She began her journalism journey over 13 years ago with stints in both print and broadcast media, including India Today‑Hindi, Aaj Tak, and others under the India Today umbrella ( indiatoday.in ). Rising through the ranks, she earned a reputation for hard-hitting, empathetic reporting, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir. Her work often highlighted the region’s underrepresented voices—drug abuse, terror recruitment, effects of militancy—and placed her at the heart of major political events . Career Milestones Deputy Editor at India Today Group Morning S...