We’re Looking for a Production Manager! 🎬🎨⚙️

Hey folks,

We’ve got a bunch of super talented people working on our reels, graphics, shorts, and videos — but what we really need now is someone to pull it all together. Someone who knows how to get things done, keeps the team on track, and brings that missing spark of direction and speed.

Think of it like film production — every creative team needs a production manager. That’s who we’re looking for.

What kind of person?
1. You’ve been through the UPSC grind — so you get the content and the vibe.

2. You’ve handled creative or technical teams before — and actually enjoyed it.

3. You know how to set goals, build a workflow, and keep the momentum going.

4. You understand how creators work — and how to make their life easier, not harder.


This is an exciting work — fast-paced, a little chaotic (in a fun way), and full of potential. But we need someone who can jump in from Day One. Not a training gig — this needs experience.

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, drop your resume at
📧 careers@levelupias.com

Let’s build something awesome together.

— Team LevelUp IAS 🚀

Finally it is going to happened. It is long awaited.... most excited about it. I know some people involved in this effort of getting recognition. Immense hardwork and dedication.

It will be 5th UNESCO Heritage in MH. Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, Bombay colonial architecture and now Maratha forts.

Of the 14 forts in the list, I have been to about 6 of them. Hope to visit all of them one day.

Nikhil

https://www.ndtv.com/travel/maratha-military-landscapes-of-india-may-become-a-new-unesco-world-heritage-site-8849299

Photo of Suvarnadurga fort from coastal area.

Shivaji's navy was very important. Mark my words. In coming days, this aspect of Maratha Navy is going to be more and more important in History.

Me at Raigad's Takmak tok in 2007... another UNESCO site. It was the final and most important capital of Shivaji.

Me trying to go up Rajgad back in 2008. Another capital fort of Shivaji. One of the forts in UNESCO WHS.

Can you notice me?

Trekking to the top of Lohagarh. Another UNESCO fort site.

Trying to use grinding stone on Lohagarh. It was impossible to move it even an inch for me.

The person in black t shirt with me is today a very senior scientist in ISRO. Working with satellites.

Kaha grinding stone of 17th century and kaha satellites of 21st century.

As usual, a lot of people will make random info videos on Maratha Forts now. Based on research done using newspaper columns and Wikipedia... just wait for 2 days and you will see that your YT/Insta feed will be full of such video suggestions.

I might not get time immediately... but I will definitely make a video on it. Even if it comes late, I guarantee you will find many unique insights and useful information in it.

Just wait for it.

This is a historic day...! The video capturing the actual moment of announcement at UNESCO today.

Jai Shivray..
Jai Sahyadri...

Emergence of Buddhology... to connect many dots.

Mains Examination Schedule

History class outside the walls of classroom... a new series, Dharohar Diaries... the first episode is being unveiled.

It is going to be a fun ride.

https://youtu.be/-L_ES94n164

Latest NCERT of Class 8 is public. It covers medieval history.

If you observe closely, there is Shivaji's gold muhr coin on the front page. On top of it, there is also a whole picture of Maratha Navy. Hint of what to expect in this book...

Remember, British conquered India mostly from Marathas. British also conquered Delhi from Marathas (1803). Mughals were nowhere to be seen in this fight.

And there was a time when Maratha history was given its due importance. British historians did it. Nationalist historians also did it. But in the last two-three generations, for some unknown reason, it came down. Now, after long, it is getting its due space again.

The book contains a full chapter on history of Marathas. First time for NCERT...! It talks about Shivaji's navy, his legendary exploits, global trade, social reforms, and overall cultural contribution of Marathas to India.

Brace for some more changes. Some good, some not so good.

Let the controversy begin...!

- Nikhil