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My Story: ‘Till Today, My Family Does Not Acknowledge Me As Anjali, But They Know I Identify Myself As A Woman’

May 6, 2022

The 24-year-old Anjali Siroya had her share of ups and downs while being a survivor of bullying and harassment during childhood for her identity. The toughest part was telling her family that she did not identify as the boy they had raised her to be.

My Story: ‘I Took Break From Studies As I Felt Our Education System Was Providing Minimal Perspective Of World Outside School’

April 28, 2022

Sagarikka Sivakumar wanted to take a year off after grade 10 as she tried to learn things beyond academics. Her decision proved to be fruitful as she came up with her debut book, ‘My Unskooled Year’ at the age of just 16.

My Story: ‘I Want To Create An Environment For Gaming That Stays Forever’

April 28, 2022

Ocean Sharma is one of India’s finest PUBG Mobile casters, analysts, and content creators. From being a maths tutor and a science lover to becoming a professional esports commentator in the Indian PUBG Mobile, he has come a long way.

My Story: ‘I Had Given Up On Most Of My Previous Races But This Time I Wanted To Handle It In A Better Way’

April 27, 2022

Raghul Sankaranarayanan is a Chennai-based Ironman Triathlete. He recently took part in Ironman South Africa and got 68th rank out of nearly 800 participants, which made him qualify for World Championships, which takes place annually.

My Story: ‘I Am The Kind Of Person Who Loves To Try And Build On The Ideas That Come To My Mind’

April 26, 2022

Rewaj Chettri knew all his life that his heart lay in entrepreneurship. From facing initial failures to becoming the first person from the North East to be in the ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’, his efforts have provided livelihood to the youth in the region.

My Story: ‘I Like To Call Myself Product Designer On Weekdays And Racing Driver On Weekends’

April 25, 2022

Despite having a fruitful career in motorcar racing, Lee Keshav took the road of entrepreneurship in 2015. The 29-year-old is now excited to make a comeback in the Indian racing world this year.

My Story: ‘I Have Been Teaching Underprivileged Children For 3 Years Because I Believe Education Can Change Lives’

April 24, 2022

Nikhil Saroj changed his name from Nikhil Tiwari to fight the age-old patriarchy. A hard worker by nature, he cleared his SSC CGL exams without any coaching to secure a job as the Income Tax Inspector with the Indian government.

My Story: ‘Conquering Mt Everest Might Be A Goal For Many, But It Was A Starting Point Of My Love Affair With Mountains’

April 21, 2022

As a multi-faceted personality, Krushnaa Patil is a trained and acclaimed mountaineer, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, women’s rights and inclusivity champion, sustainability and green practices advocate and a pet parent.

My Story: ‘Pinning My Husband’s Stars On My Shoulders Was The Proudest Day Of My Life’

April 17, 2022

Riya was married to a young army officer soon after she finished college. However, she received the terrible news of his death just a year and a half later. Undeterred, Riya promised herself and her husband, that she would fit in his shoes.

My Story: ‘I Became The First Indian Woman Athlete To Win A Gold In Kettlebell World Championships’

April 13, 2022

Shivani Agarwalla is an international kettlebell athlete, a practising-chartered accountant, a mother and a wife. Her journey with sports began as a mere way of losing weight but turned into a devoted passion.

My Story: ‘I Want That Nobody Should Die Because Of Non-Availability Of Blood By 2025 In India’

April 11, 2022

Kiran Verma started Simply Blood when he saw that his blood was being sold to a poor woman who was going into prostitution to pay the medical bills of her ailing husband. Since then, Kiran took it upon himself to raise awareness about the cause.

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Real-life, first-person accounts that remind us every human has a story to tell, experiences to share, and actions to inspire.

My Story: ‘My Desire To Live And Strong Willpower Helped Me Drive Forward’

Raghavendra Satish Peri was diagnosed with 'Retinitis Pigmentosa' at the age of 14, rendering him blind eventually. From being IBM's Accessibility Specialist to successfully running the Hyderabad Half-Marathon, his story is uplifting and inspirational.

My Story: ‘Accepting Who I Am And Making The Most Of It’.

Heena Sharma was diagnosed with locomotor disability since birth. Her family has been her support system . She always loved singing and started performing in school. Now, she performs online and spreads the magic in her soulful voice.

My Story: ‘Being Around Sanjana Made Me Discover More About Myself, My Sexual Identity’

Mumbai-based Chandni Kewalramani kept her sexuality a secret till one day she just decided she had nothing to hide and became vocal about her relationships on social media. She met Sanjana in Chembur, who helped her to face every hardship and embrace her real self.

My Story: ‘I Was Made Fun Of And Bullied Because I Loved Feminine Things’

After much bullying and the pressure of behaving 'normal', Devjyot Pattnaik realized that finding his own self, and confiding to society's judgement of his worth is the purest form of self-love.

My Story: ‘I’m No Extraordinary Person But I Have Extraordinary People That Make My Life Beautiful’

Aabha Deshpande has been dancing since she was in the 2nd grade. She made a public Instagram account, where she would post dance videos of her performances, which earned her fame. But due to her weight, she got trolled which eventually forced her to shut her account. But with time, she learned to handle it.

My Story: ‘People Ridiculed Me For My Height Problem And Considered Me Weak, But I Kept Working Hard Towards My Dream’

Pratik Mohite suffers from Dwarfism since birth. Measuring 102cm in height, he did not let this deter him from achieving the impossible and bagged the Guinness World Record for being the world's shortest competitive bodybuilder.

My Story: ‘My Brother-In-Law Threw Acid On My Face And Ruined My Life Forever’

Daulat Bi Khan started an NGO to help acid attack survivors. Her so-called family threw acid on her and left her to die in a government hospital. The ward boy warned her that if she did not get treated, her body would rot.

My Story: ‘I Was Bullied For Being Dyslexic In School, Today I Am A Celebrity Manager’

Harsh Doshi, 24, was a dyslexic child in school and suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He has been a victim of bullying but views the world with a gleam of positivity in his eyes.

My Story: ‘Some Opportunities Will Come To You Accidentally’

A.R Rahman's music school pass out Sterlin Nithya is working hard to get a kick start in her music composition profession. She is a pianist, a composer and is pushing her limits to be on the list of the top music composers in the country soon.

My Story: ‘I Can Skip My Meal, But Not My Reading’

Swapna Peri is a freelance blogger and book reviewer. She loves reading so much that it has become a part of her life. Till now she has completed reading approximately 1,650 books.

My Story: ‘I Am Not Going To Change And Everyone Should Accept Me For Who I Am And How I Look’

Uma Ram was often ridiculed by her friends and family for having a dark complexion and was subjected to derogatory comments during her college days. However, these did not deter her from pursuing what she truly loved, which is fashion.

My Story: ‘Problem Was Glaring At Me And I Just Wanted To Be Part Of The Solution’

Artika Singh was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) at a very young age. It was the incorrect diagnosis and obvious information gap about Menstrual and Sexual Health that led her to come up with 'Taarini Foundation, a non-profit organisation working with communities around the country to bridge this.

My Story: ‘I Was Six-Months Old When Polio Got The Better Of Me’

Saurabh Pandey got polio six months after his birth. He is disabled below the neck, but has lived life on his own terms after dropping out of NIFT in the second year, sustaining himself financially and emotionally.

My Story: “I Was Told That My Poverty Would Prevent Me From Fulfilling My Big Dreams”

Dr Hari Raman scripted his own destiny by always going against the odds. His father was a coolie, and so, he says that it was in his genes to help others. He became a doctor for his passion and a gamer for happiness.

My Story: ‘I Left NDA After 22 Days To Follow My Passion, I Am Happy Because I Made My Own Way’

The 22-year-old, Paritosh Anand, has always been a topper. Therefore, when he got selected for NDA and Universities abroad, his parents wanted him to choose NDA. Within 22 days he knew that he would best serve his country in a way he enjoyed, and so left the National Defence Academy.

My Story: ‘Difficult Roads Have Always Led Me To The Most Beautiful Destinations’

The 28-year-old Indrani Dahal decided to push her limits by deciding to explore the country on two wheels and has seen 28 states and 6 union territories on the go.

My Story: ‘Fire In Me Wants To See A Better Version Of Myself Everyday’

The journey with a prosthetic leg has been nothing but adventurous so far, says Amogh Madhav. Starting with a 5 km run to running full marathons now, he still has miles to go!

My Story: ‘People Called Me Insane For Leaving My Stable Job, But I Wanted To Do Something Of My Own’

Anusha Bhushan, an MBA graduate from IIM Calcutta worked as a Management Consultant and Investment Banker, in Mumbai and London respectively. However, she decided to call it quits and started her own venture 'Smoodies', a healthy beverages startup, in 2016.

My Story: ‘My Goals Have Driven Me Every Single Day’

After facing fat-shaming and body image issues, Kuljyoti Dhingra anonymously made her Instagram account and revolved it around the love of her life, food! She still receives negative comments but chooses to focus on the brighter side of life.

My Story: ‘GBS Was A Life Changer, But I’m Always Grateful For Surviving This Disorder’

Harshita Dariyani was 11-years-old when she lost her mother. Then in 2016, she had a paralytic attack and was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GDS)— a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. From struggling to even breathe to pursuing mechanical engineering, she has bounced back strongly.

My Story: ‘I Came Out Of The Closet After 27 Years, And Married My Partner 4 Years After Dating Him’

Vaibhav Jain says that his religion taught him that there is divinity in every life form, from the amoeba to the human, which means that every life is a manifestation of God. Treat your child like the divine gift that they are.

My Story: ‘People Recognise Me As Singing Cop, But I’m Actually A Musician Who Became Cop Accidently’

Rajat Rathor, famously known as 'The Singing Cop' wanted to be a musician. But destiny had some other plans and he turned out to be a cop. However, he didn't let his dreams die. The cop gained immense fame after his rendition of a song for COVID warriors went viral last year.

My Story: ‘The Darkest Time Of My Life Helped Me See The Stars’

Mayank Arya held on to his desire of entrepreneurship, come what may. He gave up his career at sea to start his business in Liberia but ended up back in India with a broken leg and shattered dreams. Nonetheless, he picked the pieces and came back on track in a few years.

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