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   Biography: The Rise and Fall of Lyari’s Most Notorious Gang Leader Rehman Dakait (born Sardar Abdul Rehman Baloch) was a Pakistani gangster and alleged militant from Lyari, Karachi, whose name became synonymous with organised crime, gang wars and political patronage in the city. Founder of the People’s Aman Committee (PAC) and a key figure in the Lyari gang war , he remains one of the most controversial underworld figures in Pakistan’s recent history. ( Wikipedia ) This detailed biographical and personal profile covers his early life, criminal career, political connections, death in a police encounter, and the legacy – and violence – he left behind. Early Life and Background Birth and family Full name: Sardar Abdul Rehman Baloch Popular aliases: Rehman Dakait , Khan Bhai, Sardar ( Wikipedia ) Born: 1980 , in Lyari, Karachi , Sindh, Pakistan ( Wikipedia ) He grew up in Lyari, one of Karachi’s oldest and most densely populated neighbourhoods, known for its ...

Tina Dabi is the UPSC Civil Services 2015 topper. She secured All India Rank 1 at the age of 22 years. Naturally, she deserves all appreciation, and young girls throughout India are seeing to her as their role model. There is another fact which makes this success even more satisfying; her being an SC/Dalit. Many, including a BJP MP, has congratulated her and quoted Napolean where he had said that ‘ability is nothing without opportunity’. True and hence this success story of a young girl must be admired. But, there is another case. Tina has obviously used her constitutional right of reservation. With the help of reservation, today she is an IAS. There is nothing wrong in this. People who are criticizing her should also note the fact that she has done exceptionally well in the Main – Written – Examination. She did sail through the Preliminary because of reservation. In the written examination, her marks was way ahead than that of second rank holder, who is now her husband. An...

Name: Nishant Kumar Birthdate: July 20, 1981/82 (turned 44 on July 20, 2025) ( The Indian Express ) Parentage: Son of Nitish Kumar , 9‑term Chief Minister of Bihar, and the late Manju Sinha Education: Engineering graduate—studied software engineering at Birla Institute of Technology ( The Indian Express , Hindustan Times ) Background: Grew up under the public spotlight of his father's long political career. Raised outside active politics, he later made occasional public appearances, emphasizing spiritual reflection before more overt political leanings. ✅ Career & Personal Life Early Life & Education: Nishant completed his engineering degree and kept a low profile while living in Patna. Spiritual Inclination: Previously described himself as following a “spiritual path,” consciously avoiding politics ( Hindustan Times ). Family Bonds: Since his mother’s death in 2007, he’s upheld a birthday tradition of visiting Mahavir Mandir in Patna to remember her...

Rohini Singh is a well-known Indian journalist and columnist recognized for her investigative reporting and critical commentary on political and social issues. With a career spanning multiple media outlets, Singh has gained prominence for her fearless journalism, often focusing on the intersection of politics, business, and governance in India. Her work, particularly with The Wire , has made her a polarizing figure, admired by some for her tenacity and criticized by others for alleged bias. Early Life and Education Rohini Singh was born in India, though specific details about her birth date and place remain largely private. Raised in a family with political connections, Singh’s background provided her with an early understanding of the dynamics of power and influence in India. Her sister reportedly contested an election in Bihar on a Congress ticket, indicating a familial link to politics that may have shaped her perspective on governance and public policy. Singh pursued her education ...

Introduction: Breaking Glass Ceilings in Noida Medha Roopam, a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has etched her name in history as Noida’s first-ever woman District Magistrate (DM) . Appointed amidst a significant administrative reshuffle, she now leads the governance of Gautam Buddh Nagar district—a region pivotal to Uttar Pradesh’s growth narrative ( The Times of India , mint ). Her appointment signals not just administrative progress, but also a leap toward gender representation in high-stakes urban leadership. Early Life & Academic Journey Roots in Agra : Born on October 21, 1990 , in Agra, Medha’s early life was shaped both by her hometown and her formative schooling years in Kerala where her father served ( The Indian Express , Indian Masterminds ). Shooting Champion in Kerala : In Kerala, she discovered her talent in shooting. A national-level rifle shooter , she won three gold medals and even held the state record in the 10 m air rifle event ( The In...

Devbrat Mahesh Rekhe is a young and prodigious Vedamurti (Vedic scholar) from Maharashtra, India, known for his extraordinary memorization and recitation of the Vedic scriptures. At just 19 years old, he has gained wide recognition for completing the Dandakrama Parayanam—an extensive sacred recitation of 2,000 mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda’s Madhyandini branch—in 50 consecutive days without interruption. His dedication to mastering the ancient texts embodies the essence of India’s guru-shishya parampara (teacher-student tradition) and the preservation of Vedic knowledge. Career and Achievements Devbrat Mahesh Rekhe’s career is marked primarily by his achievements as a Vedic scholar and practitioner. Hailing from Maharashtra, he has been involved in deep Vedic studies since a young age and has quickly risen as a notable figure in the Vedic community. His solo performance of the Shukla Yajurveda Madhyandina Shakha recitation from memory showcases a rare level of Vedic mastery and d...

The alleged relationship between Mansi Soni and Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister, has been a subject of intense speculation, particularly following the 2013 “Snoopgate” controversy. This episode, centered around claims of illegal surveillance, sparked debates about Modi’s personal and political conduct during his tenure as Gujarat’s Chief Minister. While some narratives suggest a personal connection between Modi and Soni, others dismiss these as politically motivated rumors. Who is Mansi Soni? Mansi Soni is an architect from Gujarat, born into a Bhuj-based business family known for its jewelry enterprise, Hem Jewellers. Her father, Pranlal Soni, is a prominent businessman and Rotarian who played a role in Bhuj’s reconstruction after the 2001 earthquake. Mansi graduated from BMS College of Engineering in Bangalore in 1999 with a degree in architecture and later became a director at Ecolibrium Energy, a smart-grid company founded by her brothers, Chintan and Harit Soni. The company ...

  Who is Aber Kawas? Aber Kawas is a Palestinian-American community organizer from Brooklyn, New York, known for more than a decade of work around immigrant rights, police surveillance, racial profiling and Islamophobia in the United States. ( AAWW ) She first came to prominence as a youth organizer with the Arab American Association of New York (AAANY) and later as a visible voice in movements against post-9/11 “War on Terror” policies. ( AAWW ) In 2025, she moved from movement organizing into electoral politics, emerging as a candidate for New York State Assembly District 34 , based in western Queens. Her prospective candidacy has already attracted strong support from parts of the left, including New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, but has also drawn intense criticism from conservative media over her past comments and affiliations. ( Wikipedia ) Early Life and Education Public information about Kawas’s early childhood is limited, but multiple profiles describe he...

Santosh Verma is an IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 2012, born on March 6, 1970. He has held positions like Deputy Secretary in his career. However, his career has been marred by controversies including allegations of forging court orders to secure his promotion to IAS cadre, and multiple accusations related to personal conduct involving women. Recently, as of 2025, he holds a significant role as the provincial president of the AJAKS organization for Scheduled Castes and Tribes employees in Madhya Pradesh, but continues to attract controversy for some of his public remarks. Career Trajectory Santosh Verma belongs to the 2012 batch of the IAS from the Madhya Pradesh cadre. His initial postings included various administrative roles at the deputy secretary level. His career was expected to progress normally, but it took a turn when he allegedly forged two court verdicts with fake signatures of a judge to claim acquittal in a pending criminal intimidation case against...