Early Life & Background Name : Kollabathula Karthik Date of Birth : 21 May 1996 Place : Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (native / domicile) Family / Private Life : Very little is publicly available about his family background. His parents’ details are largely kept private. What is known is that he hails from Vizag (Visakhapatnam) region. Education He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay . His strong technical and analytical training is often cited as helping in UPSC exam preparation. UPSC / Civil Service Examination Success UPSC CSE Year : 2019 Batch : 2020 (Allotment) He cleared the exam on his first attempt and obtained All India Rank (AIR) 428 . His marks: Mains – 780; Interview – 171; Total – 951. Age when entering IAS: ~24 years. Administrative Career & Postings Since joining the IAS (Andhra Pradesh cadre), Karthik has held several posts: ...
Introduction Joslyn Nandita Choudhary is a student leader associated with the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). In 2025 she has emerged prominently in student politics at Delhi University as NSUI’s presidential nominee for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections. Her candidacy is significant for several reasons: she is one of the first women in many years to be fielded by NSUI for this top post, and her platform emphasizes women’s safety, representation, and campus reforms. This article traces her personal background, political activism timeline, recent news and controversies, and presents interesting facts and FAQs for readers interested in student leadership. Early Life and Personal Background Joslyn Nandita Choudhary is 23 years old as of 2025. She is originally from Pal Gaon , Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district. Her family background: her father is a farmer, her mother is a homemaker. She is the only daughter in her family. She moved to Delhi for furt...