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Meet Lilly Singh – Who Fought Depression Is Highest Paid Female YouTuber
From battling depression to being the highest paid female YouTuber, Lilly Singh is indeed a Superwoman. YouTube sensation Lilly Singh aka “Superwoman” is now one of the YouTube’s highest-paid stars in the World and her story will certainly inspire all of us.
Born to Sukhwinder Singh and Malwinder in 1988 in Toronto, she was raised in the Sikh tradition. Being the youngest one in the family, she was given a little extra love and was a tomboy as a child.
Graduating from Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute, she acquired a degree in Psychology from York University in 2010. In her final years of college, Lilly’s grandfather, with whom she had a strong bond, passed away. Unable to withstand the emptiness, she went through a severe depression.
After passing degree, she took a year-long break not knowing what to do with her life. She shared her feelings saying “ I remember writing the applications for my Masters and then going ‘Oh my god! I don’t even want to do these applications, how am I going to do this for four years? It was during that time, between sending applications, that I decided on doing YouTube videos seriously and I already had a few videos out at that time. At that moment, I walked up to my parents and was like ‘Hey! I’ve decided that I am not going to do my Masters, and instead I am going to make YouTube videos.”
She also expressed how she felt like a Bollywood star saying: “I was on a vacation in Mexico with my family and going for a walk, it was so like Bollywood, sat at the beach and had a talk with myself. I think for the first time I asked myself – ‘What makes you happy? What do you want to do?’ And the answer was: ‘Entertaining people makes me really happy.’ ‘What am I doing right now that involves that? I am making YouTube videos. So let’s put all my effort into that and see where it goes.’ The second I flew back home, I started making YouTube videos.”
She is fondly known as “Superwoman” and this terrible idea came from her childhood that she had an invisible ‘S’ on her chest, which made her believe that she can do anything she wanted to.
Her video mainly emphasizes on the typical Punjabi and Indian cultures and are satirical on how things are going in the desi world. Her video “How girls get ready” is the most popular videos till date. She also makes documentaries on her meet with elite celebrities like Michelle Obama, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Dwayne Johnson among many others.
Lilly was ranked third by Forbes for being the highest paid YouTube stars earning a reported $7.5 million in 2016. Her channel accumulated around 11 million subscribers within few months when her channel went live.
Her channel Superwoman is currently in the top 100 most subscribed on YouTube. This month, she is all set to release her first book “How To Be A Bawse: A Guide To Conquering Life.”
Lilly has her own freedom of expression: “No matter what I put out, somebody will be offended. I made a video on 10 reasons to smile, and it has dislikes. That should be an indication that there will be some who get offended not matter what you do. The best you can do as an entertainer or as someone who performs is to follow what you believe in.
You can’t really do anything else. If you say ‘I don’t want to offend anyone’ then don’t get on stage. Just ask yourself ‘Do I think it is right? Do I think it is offensive? And do I think that everyone is okay to hear this? If I truly believe this then I should go and do this.”
Well, do you have any other stories to get inspired from? Do share them in the comments box.
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, starting at $999 for 13-inch and $1,299 for 15-inch models. The MacBook Air M5 boasts a 2nm M5 chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 50 TOPS Neural Engine for seamless AI tasks like real-time translation and 8K editing. Up to 22 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7 make it the ultimate ultraportable, now 10% thinner at 0.44 inches with fanless cooling.
Key MacBook Air M5 features include Liquid Retina XDR display (500 nits, nano-texture option), 12MP Center Stage camera, and six-speaker Spatial Audio. Colors like new Sky Blue join Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are live today, with macOS Sequoia 15.4 enhancing Apple Intelligence and iPhone Continuity for students, pros, and remote workers.
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Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
T.N. Seshan’s name stands tall in India’s history as the man who transformed the nation’s electoral system with extraordinary courage and integrity. Born in 1932 in Kerala, Seshan grew up with values of discipline, education, and service to the nation — virtues that shaped his illustrious journey. From his early brilliance at Madras Christian College to his advanced studies in public administration at Harvard University, Seshan’s path reflected rare determination and intellect. Joining the Indian Administrative Service in 1955, he built a reputation as a no‑nonsense officer committed to efficiency and honesty, serving in key roles such as Secretary of Defense and overseeing vital national programs.
As the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 1990, T.N. Seshan sparked a new era of electoral integrity. In a system once marred by corruption, violence, and malpractice, Seshan brought order, fear, and respect through his groundbreaking reforms. He introduced voter ID cards, imposed strict spending limits on campaigns, and insisted on transparency at every level of the election process. Despite criticism from political circles that labeled him dictatorial, his relentless pursuit of fairness empowered every citizen to vote fearlessly. Under his leadership, the Election Commission became a symbol of strength and integrity in Indian democracy.
Seshan’s passing in November 2019 marked the end of an era, but his message continues to resonate across generations. Leaders from every corner of the country mourned the loss of the man who restored faith in free and fair elections. His enduring legacy reminds us that true leadership lies not in wielding power, but in serving people with honesty, courage, and conviction. T.N. Seshan’s life remains a timeless inspiration a reminder that democracy thrives only when its citizens are vigilant, responsible, and fearless.
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