Changemakers
My Story : ‘Everyone Around Including My Recruiters Questioned Me On My Decision To Leave’
Deepika Padala works as an educator after giving up her prestigious job and was questioned by all for taking this decision. She wants to prepare students to deal with real-world challenges and teach them to come up with practical solutions to problems instead of just focusing on studies theoretically.
My Story: ‘My Son Left Us With A Purpose To Fulfil’
Inderdeep Minhas lost her 18-year-old son to a fatal road accident in 2016. The loss instilled a purpose in her to start an initiative to save lives and make public roads safer for all.
My Story: ‘Losing My Mother Has Left A Vaccum In Our Hearts’
Ankit Bhardawaj lost his mother Meenakshi Bhardwaj, who was 64, in April due to a lack of oxygen. Her sons are demand accountability from the government.
My Story: ‘From TV, Snacks, Mini-Fridge, My Auto Has It All’
32-year-old Anna Durai, an auto-rickshaw driver of Chennai, has stocked up his auto with around 40 magazines,TV, a laptop, an iPad, card swiping machines, masks, sanitizers and a mini refrigerator.
My Story: ‘ I Had Almost Lost The Ability To Speak After An Accident’
Mubashir Haja Najmudeen, had always aspired to become a television anchor. Just when he had started to gain popularity, he met with an accident resulting in a facial paralysis.
My Story: “Hair Comes Back In Few Weeks, But Gesture Remains Forever”
Josephine Sequeira (40), lost her friend Vinod Kharka to lung cancer in 2019. She donated her hair and went bald to say goodbye to him.
My Story:’Grooving To The Beats Of Life Made Me Who I Am’
Previously known as a dancer, Chris Fernandez is now a known name amongst the disco jockeys in Bengaluru. After losing his mother and an accident that took away his passion, he fought with life.
My Story: ‘For Most People, Age Is A Reminder To Take Things Slow, For Me It Was Just The Beginning’
Addala Lajwanti Naidu, a native of Andhra Pradesh, earned her PhD degree at the age of 54, when most people plan for retirement. Besides a PhD degree in Travel and Tourism, she is associated with the aviation and travel industry for more than 20 years.
My Story: ‘I Am Happy That I Can Fulfil The Responsibility Of Being The Eldest Child And Support My Family’
Damamkar Nishita braced up to face every challenge head-on after her father passed away. She now fulfils the responsibility of being the eldest and caters to the needs of a family of seven.
My Story: ‘For Me, Women Lifting Weights Is Women Empowering Themselves’
23-year-old Naman Kadian, after facing several setbacks in her career, decided to choose physical fitness. After hustling for a while, she completed her certification as a personal trainer and says that more women should take up non-traditional roles and actively invest in their fitness.
My Story: ‘I Struggled Against All Odds To Become A Doctor’
Afreen Banu is the first doctor from her hometown Belur in Tamil Nadu. Today, she is serving in one of India’s best multinational hospital chain-Apollo Hospitals in Chennai.
My Story: ‘Proud To Be A Bartender, Wouldn’t Trade This For Anything In The World’
Purnima Agarwal lost her son, Mayank, to COVID-19 during the devastating second wave. She visited his favorite hangout spot and noticed an unusual sight —a female bartender effortlessly tending to the customers. Purnima’s curiosity motivated her to approach the bartender, Saraswati, who shared her story of shattering the gender norms and taking up a non-traditional role.
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Business owners, founders, and leaders who are making a tangible impact through innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
