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My Story: ‘I Encountered Total Rejection For The First Time When I Spoke With My Differently-Abled Voice’

April 6, 2022

Shrenik Shah’s life came crashing down when he was diagnosed with Stage 4A of Larynx Cancer. It completely transformed the voice that he used to raise awareness about the disease and always encouraged people to be happy.

My Story: ‘One’s Sensitivity And Vulnerability Can Very Much Be A Part Of Their ‘Manly’ Traits’

April 4, 2022

A young and shy Sagar Verma found respite in expressing himself through music and fashion. After being mocked for being too sensitive, he now speaks about masculinity as not limited to having a beard and being physically tough.

My Story: ‘My Understanding That I Am A Neurodivergent Has Changed Me As A Human Being’

April 2, 2022

Joy Christan Jonathan was diagnosed with being neurodivergent at the age of 35. A big-time procrastinator, she often forgets to take care of herself. She suffers from Autism, ADHD and several sensory issues.

My Story: ‘Going To Law School Made Me Unlearn The Conditioned Patriarchal Notions In My Mind’

March 31, 2022

Manasi Chaudhari’s liberal upbringing pushed her to take up law as a career. Assisting in landmark cases like decriminalising Section 377 and the Sabarimala temple, she is working towards raising awareness about women’s legal rights.

My Story: ‘My Motive Is To Encourage Indian Moms To Take Up Solo Parent Travel As Doable Lifestyle’

March 31, 2022

Deenaz Raisinghani, a travelpreneur from Jaipur, started backpack travel with her baby Arianna before she turned two. With her venture, she now takes other mothers and kids to different destinations and makes them experience travelling the way she does.

My Story: ‘The Journey From Being Ashamed Of My Alopecia To Embracing It Was Full Of New Learnings’

March 31, 2022

Shaily Malik was 31 years old when she started noticing patches on her head. Her journey from initially being misdiagnosed with a fungal infection to openly embracing her Alopecia is a lesson in self-acceptance.

My Story: ‘I Try To Bring Light Into Darkness As Right Knowledge Always Helps To Shed Fear Of Unknown’

March 30, 2022

Sarbajeet Mohanty is one of the founders of Parapsychology And Investigations Research Society (PAIRS) and a paranormal investigator. He researches on the existence of ghosts and spirits and investigates the paranormal activities by visiting different places. He often travels places containing myths and figure out if there’s any truth to these stories.

My Story: ‘Lack Of Disabled-Friendly Spaces In India’s Smaller Cities Is The Bigger Barrier For People Like Me’

March 30, 2022

Laxmi (30) was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) when she was in her 10th standard. She faced a lot of societal challenges throughout her life, however, her husband stood rock solid and never made her feel like a burden.

My Story: “I Took Life’s Reins In My Own Hands, Became The Driver Of My Destiny And Plunged Into My Big ‘Why’!”

March 30, 2022

Seeing silver linings during a hard grind and never giving up ultimately resulted in me gaining valuable lessons that I now seek to pass on.

My Story: ‘People Called Me Feminine For Opting Ballet Dancing, Today I’m Fighting These Societal Norms Gracefully’

March 28, 2022

Nitin Tyagi was 14-years-old when he joined dance classes to lose weight. While learning different dance forms, he found his love for ballet dancing. From being shamed and abused for his unconventional choices, he has come a long way to be accepted and praised for his art.

My Story: ‘Most Women Are Not Comfortable With Male Trainers, So I Decided To Step In And Take Charge’

March 26, 2022

A mother of two children, Aliya Farooq started working as a fitness trainer in 2012 in Kashmir valley and has trained thousands of women till now. From suffering postpartum depression to smashing stereotypes, Aliya carved a niche for herself, became Kashmir’s first certified fitness trainer and launched the first-ever exclusive all-women fitness gym in the valley.

My Story: ‘I Feel Grateful To Be A Part Of Operation Ganga And Fly Stranded Indian Students Back To Their Motherland’

March 25, 2022

Captain Vikas Nautiyal is one of the many pilots who contributed to ‘Operation Ganga’ and helped stranded Indian students in Ukraine get back home. A Brain tumour survivor, the ex-Air Force fighter pilot defeated the life-threatening illness to pursue his passion for flying.

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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: ‘In 2015, I Met With An Accident And Injured My Spine, It Took Me Three Years To Get Hold Of My Life’

The 23-year-old Ankit Pradhan proved that giving up is never an option for a sportsperson. He did not let go of his passion for basketball even after an accident limited him to a wheelchair.

My Story: ‘Becoming a Chef Was Never By Choice, But This Is The Best Thing Till Now’

Bhiva Rajan Parab, popularly known as 'Chef Rupal', was in Class 8 when he started working part-time as a DJ to make ends meet after his father lost his job. Later, he enrolled for a hotel management course, graduated and started working as chef in various hotels of India and abroad. He is the youngest executive chef in India and Qatar.

My Story: ‘Just Because Lockdown Is Over I Cannot Abandon My Responsibilities Towards Stray Dogs’

When the lockdown was announced in March last year, entrepreneur Choephell Tenzin began feeding the stray dogs in his hometown every day. Even though lockdown restrictions have been relaxed, he has continued doing so as he feels that stopping it would be akin to abandoning them.

My Story: ‘We All Have Certain Social Responsibility, One Should Be Ready To Help’

Karishma Chaudhary has taken the initiative to teach her domestic help's daughter till her school resumes. Chanda could not attend her classes as the schools were shut and she was unable to access online education for the past one year.

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.

My Story: ‘I Fought Against The Notion That I Wasn’t Masculine Enough Because I Was A Classical Dancer’

The 30-year-old classical dancer reinforced the notion that dance was art and it doesn't define a person's masculinity or feminity. Prem Sahoo was made fun of in his school days for taking part in dancing. Now, he is a professional dancer and a Guru.

My Story: ‘From Fighting Self-Pity To Conquering Self-Confidence, My Life With Hair Loss’

Paromita Gupta, 30, was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata when she was 10-years-old. Over the years, she learned to accept the way she was and started celebrating her real self. Today, she owns the disorder like a boss and is educating and motivating others to 'look beyond looks'.

My Story: ‘I Document Life Of Street Kids Because It Reflects My Journey’

Vicky Roy ran away from his home at the age of 11, worked as a rag picker and dishwasher at the New Delhi Railway Station. Today, he is an acclaimed photographer with several awards in his kitty.

My Story: ‘I Was Left With A One-Year-Old When My Husband Died But Had To Keep Fighting’

Subhathra Rajaraman lost her husband in a fatal road accident when her daughter was just one. She fought immense societal pressure to not take up a job and get remarried but she knew where a brighter future awaited her.

My Story: ‘Helping Homeless Made Me Understand Difference Between Sympathy And Empathy’

Manisha Krishnasamy, a 24-year-old woman, was born to a lower-middle-class family in Erode city of Tamil Nadu. Through her NGO Jeevitham Foundation, she identifies street-dwellers and helps in their rehabilitation.

My Story: ‘I Came Out Stronger As A Person From The Dark Corners Of My Life’

Safeena (name changed) began suffering from depression after a heartbreak. Things got so dire that even performing basic activities like eating, bathing felt like a task. But thanks to therapy, she is on the road to recovery.

My Story: ‘I Got A New Direction For My Life After Retirement And I Believe It’s Never Too Late To Begin’

The 62-year old Komala Devi began her venture when most people retire from theirs. She exemplifies the saying that, "Everyday is a new day, and its never too late to begin".

My Story:’We Almost Sold Our Property To Get Through Financial Crisis During COVID’

Shaik Syfulla and his family's only income was from their general store. When the lockdown was announced and the income was negligible, they had begun thinking of selling their property to sustain.

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