Changemakers
My Story: ‘As Years Are Passing By, My Hope For Normal Life Is Becoming Bleak’
The 33-year-old Dr Abhinand Ponneri Adithavarman is a Chennai-based Scientist, Lecturer, and motivational speaker. However, his personal battles know no end as he suffers from Spinal Muscle Atrophy.
My Story: ‘People Would Tell Me That My Content Is Growing Because I Am A Female’
Since childhood, Mansi Gupta gave her academics the highest priority, but the burning desire of pursuing a career in gaming never left her. She challenged the gender norms and stepped down into the gaming field to make her own place.
My Story: ‘From Rs 8,000 Salary To Creating Content On YouTube For 1.3 Million Subscribers’
23-year-old Anurag Dobhal took the challenge of leaving his job to work on his passion for bikes and travelling, and today his YouTube channel has millions of subscribers.
My Story: ‘Not Ashamed Of My Amputation, I Keep My Head High Without Bothering About Anything’
Kshitiz Aneja lost both his forelimbs when he was nine years old. His life changed completely when he met Shivangi. He found a friend, soulmate and someone who looked beyond his disabilities.
My Story: ‘Did Not Let Down Syndrome Deter Me From Becoming A Dancer’
Divya Shankar, 16, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome but she did not let the adversities get the best of her and worked hard to live her dream of becoming a classical dancer.
My Story: ‘Amputation Is Not End Of Life, Just The Beginning’
29-year-old Swaroop Janardhanan lost a limb in a tragic incident last year. He, however, decided to turn the tragedy into opportunity and set up his dancing studio where he teaches the art and inspires others.
My Story: ‘My Best Timing With Speed-Cubing Has Been 6.5 Seconds’
The 28-year-old Narasimhan Bhargav is a master of several traits. He was the go-to person for snake rescuing during his MBA days, has done a PhD and represents India at World Championships for Speed-Cubing.
My Story: ‘Cancer Taught Me The Importance Of Listening To My Body’
After 30-year-old Swati Garg was done questioning fate for choosing her to fight cancer, she embraced the challenge and fought with it, only to emerge victoriously.
My Story: ‘I Wanted To Show My Solidarity To Cancer Patients And Emphasize That Bald Is Beautiful Too’
Having lost two of her beloved family members to cancer, Anvita Dixit, a Yoga Practitioner chose to let go of her hair, to show solidarity to the cancer patients, and experience detachment on a personal level.
My Story: ‘It Is Important For Me To Remind Myself That I Am Worthy Of Love’
Sangeetha Alwar is a self-taught artist; an illustrator by night and a professor of English by day. She works with diverse materials, both traditional and digital to speak about politics, gender, identity and sexuality.
My Story: ‘There Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of If One’s Gay, Embracing Your Real Self Is The Key’
Ameya Phadnis battled an inferiority complex during his childhood. Being unaware of the types of sexual orientation added to his miseries. However, with time, he learned about his real self, and support from his community members helped him to embrace his real identity of being gay.
My Story: ‘If Your Dreams Don’t Scare You, They Aren’t Big Enough’
Teena Abishek works as a prenatal and lactation consultant. Through her work, she wants to break the taboos associated with childbirth and educate the next generation of mothers with the latest development in this field.
Changemakers
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Business owners, founders, and leaders who are making a tangible impact through innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
