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For decades, career choices in India were rigidly tied to academic streams: science students pursued engineering or medicine, commerce students chose accounting or finance, and arts students looked toward teaching, media, or public service. But the 21st-century economy has broken these barriers. Today, some of the most high-paying and in-demand careers  value skills over degrees , making them accessible to students from any background. Here are seven such careers that are red

India has long been a laboratory for social innovation, with people using creativity, perseverance, and often very modest means to solve deep problems. The individuals below represent some of the strongest examples of this, combining innovation, scale, sustainability, and measurable change. 1. Anshu Gupta (Goonj) What he does: Anshu Gupta founded Goonj  in 1999. The core idea is deceptively simple: take urban surplus (used clothes, discarded materials, etc.) and channel it t

1. UX / UI Design (User Experience / User Interface Design) What it is: User Experience (UX) design is about making products (apps, websites, devices) usable, intuitive, and satisfying. User Interface (UI) design deals with the visual part: how things look, feel, and respond. Together they ensure someone using a product can do so easily and enjoyably. Why growth is strong: Huge demand across sectors.  Digital transformation (in fintech, e-commerce, edtech, healthtech, etc.) m

In recent years, India has seen a surge in mental health startups trying to close the large gap between need and access. According to some estimates, over 200 million people in India suffer from mental health issues, but only a small fraction receive proper care due to stigma, lack of professionals, cost, and awareness. The startups below are among those working in novel ways to overcome these barriers. 1. LISSUN Overview & Founders:  Founded in 2021 by Krishna Veer Singh and

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When people think of consulting in India, the big names—McKinsey, BCG, Bain—tend to dominate the conversation. But over the last decade,...

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Think internships are only for college students? Think again. Micro-internships ; short, project-based internships lasting 1 to 4 weeks;...

For decades, Chartered Accountancy (CA)  has been considered the ultimate path to a career in finance—especially in India. It’s...

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Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) often face challenges when applying to Indian universities. However, several prestigious institutions...

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