Senior IFS officer S Prabhakaran has taken charge as the new director of Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Mysuru. His immediate challenge is to tackle summer forest fires and ensure adequate water supply to wildlife. Bandipur Tiger Reserve has the highest number of tigers in Karnataka.
Laghima, who was born in the charming Rajasthani neighbourhood of Alwar, is a living example of perseverance and hard work. She threw herself into UPSC preparation after graduating in 2021, choosing a self-directed approach over the conventional coaching route.