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India, June 2 -- Determination, hard work, and perseverance have transformed the life of Manohar Pradhan, who once sold balloons alongside his father to support his family and has now secured the 131st rank in the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) examination.A native of Bagbud village in Bargaon block of Sundargarh district, Manohar's success story is a remarkable example of overcoming poverty and adversity through dedication and discipline.
Born into a financially struggling family, Manohar is the eldest among three siblings. His father, Mangal Pradhan, earned a living by sel...