Changemakers
My Story: ‘I Was Six Months Old And I Could Not Walk Or Sit Up, But I Grooved To Michael Jackson’s Thriller’
A VCR playing the iconic Michael Jackson tunes got Jay Anand hooked to music. Battling heteronormative constructs, he is living the dream as an independent musician.
My Story: ‘It’s Been 10 Years Since I Am Distributing Food To The Poor Because I Know What It Feels To Sleep Hungry’
Malleshwar Rao took up a part-time job to be able to buy his college books. He would eat the leftover food at night, but could not ignore the amount of food being thrown in the dustbins when hundreds slept hungry on the streets.
My Story: ‘I Lost My Visually-Impaired Friend In 2005 That Urged Me To Work On Eye-Donation’
Swapnil Gawande was just 10 years old when his visually-impaired friend lost the battle against dengue. The tragedy pushed him to leave the lucrative opportunities that came his way and start eye donation banks across Maharashtra.
My Story: ‘I Am Aware Of My Caste Markers, Even When I Am Tabitha’
Hailing from a Dalit Christian family, Tabitha Percy was constantly told by her mother to walk on the street with her heads down. Now, she proudly holds her head high and embraces her identity with art.
My Story: ‘There Is More To Me Than My Face; I Am Not Going To Conform To An Orthodox Mindset’
Anmol Rodriguez became an acid attack victim when she was two months old. Growing up in an orphanage, she steered her way through life to become a head-strong individual and a model.
My Story: ‘We Should Be Thankful To Nature’s Forces And Farmers For The Food On Our Plate’
Sucheta Bhandare’s humble roots intensified her love for agriculture. Leaving her job in Pune, she came back to her village in Nashik against her family’s wishes to start a venture promoting healthy and holistic food.
My Story: ‘I Sold My Land And Used My Savings To Distribute Helmets After My Friend’s Death’
Raghvendra Kumar, better known as the helmet man of India was devastated after his friend’s death in a road accident. He took it upon himself to spread awareness about the importance of helmets in preventing deaths in road mishaps.
My Story: ‘We Shape Lives Around Us And Influence Change In Ways We Can’t Imagine’
Shaheena Attarwala knew that she was destined for greatness from a very young age. From living in the slums to working in Microsoft, her story is an inspiring example of resilience.
My Story: ‘Unfurling The Indian Flag At Sagarmatha Peak Was The Proudest Moment For Me’
Deeya Bajaj was a toddler when she went for her first hike on her father’s back, unknowing that several expeditions awaited her. However, the best feeling was when she unfurled the tricolour on Sagarmatha peak, with her father by her side.
My Story: ‘We All Survive By Applying Love, Hope And Faith In Our Lives’
Uma Pai was diagnosed with the ‘Big C’ aka Breast Cancer many years ago. Now, as a survivor, she is setting fitness goals and proving to everyone that age is just a number.
My Story: ‘Travelling Became A Priority, But Demands Blood And Sweat, And I Gave It My All’
Parjanya Sarma has been to forty countries and has seen four out of the seven wonders in the world. Nonetheless, he has had days when he slept on bean bags, in an unknown country.
My Story: ‘I Was Able To Turn All My Betrayals Into Blessings Over The Years’
Kalki Subramaniam is a transgender activist hailing from Pollachi in Tamil Nadu. Using her artistic prowess, she is making a difference for the community in India, who are often ostracised for being ‘different’ from the rest.
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Business owners, founders, and leaders who are making a tangible impact through innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
