Changemakers
My Story: ‘I Had A 9-Metre Fall, In Which I Fractured My Spine’
The 42-year-old Abhilash Tomy was the first Indian and second Asian to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation on a boat. He is a recipient of Kirti Chakra and Tenzig Norway National Adventure Award.
My Story: ‘I Know Some People Are Judging The Way I Look And I Don’t Let It Bother Me Anymore’
Sargam Dhawan Bhayana was bullied at a very young age because of how she looked. From breaking stereotypes in the beauty industry to helping people in need during COVID-19, she dons several hats effortlessly.
My Story: “Our Neighbours In The Chawl Would Taunt My Parents For Sending Their Sons To An English-Medium School”
Nitesh Jaiswal did not have a privileged start to life and has lived most of his life in a chawl in Mumbai. However, his dreams of becoming a medical professional were bigger than the challenges that life threw at him.
My Story: ‘I Am A 90% Disabled Person, But I Believe In Pursuing Happiness’
Dr Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta stopped counting the number of fractures he had after he hit 50 fractures. Crippled with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle bones disease, he believes that if one has the determination, then the sky is the limit.
My Story: ‘Children In Tribal Communities Have A Lot Of Potential And I Want To Provide Them With Best Opportunities’
Raju Kendre belongs to the tribal community living in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region. He did not let his adversities stop him from helping marginalised channelise their potential and went on to get the prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
My Story: “I Was 6-Years-Old When I Was Diagnosed With Total Hearing Loss In Right Ear”
Srivatsan Sankaran was diagnosed with total hearing loss at the age of six. He would not react to what people had to say, but would observe them intently. In 2014, he made the difficult decision to leave his IT Job and pursue his passion full-time.
My Story: ‘I Crowd-Funded Nearly 1250 Books To Set Up Library For Underprivileged Kids In Tamil Nadu’
Avyukth Bala is still a kid but wants to bring smiles to people’s faces by taking small steps from his side. He is also a strong believer in sharing to help those in need.
My Story: ‘I Was Working As Part-Time Drawing Teacher And Counseling The Deaf Senior Students To Improve In Studies’
Jyothi K Kumar suffers from hearing impairment since her birth. Despite that, she completed her training in fine arts and now works as a freelancer in graphic designing and painting.
My Story: ”I Was Labelled ‘Mad Doc’ For Waiving Off Charges On A Girl Child’s Birth”
A Pune-based family physician, Dr Ganesh Rakh, has been working on eradicating gender bias with his ‘Save Girl Child’ campaign that continues to gain momentum around the world.
My Story: ‘My Disability Isn’t My Liability, It’s Just One Of My Identities’
Kavya Mukhija, born with a medical condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, is a wheelchair user. However, the young woman has braved several physical and psychological challenges to create a happy life for herself where she embraces her disability and has a strong message for the world.
My Story: ‘Winning Praises From Hrithik Roshan For My Roadside Singing Was The Best Thing Happened So Far’
Shakeel, 24, came from a Muslim orthodox family in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district. He was interested in music since childhood and performed in various gatherings and events. Things took a turn when one of his street performances went viral. Celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Nigam and Pooja Bhatt shared his video which gained him overnight fame.
My Story: ‘It’s Not Necessary To Be Part Of Herd, You Can Stand Out With Your Positive Mindset”
Rahul Viswanath, an IT expert, was born with a cleft palate condition. He, like most cleft kids, underwent multiple surgeries and speech therapy sessions. Apart from the physical deformities, he suffered more psychologically, with constant bullying and discrimination in society. Over the years, he learnt the art of public speaking and since then, has been speaking on various public platforms. His target is to talk on larger forums such as TEDx.
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