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My Story: ‘There’s No Excuse For Anything! If You Want Something Badly, Work Hard For It’

February 25, 2022

Kapil Bajaj is suffering from Arthrogryposis and dwarfism, which led to many complications in his life, including a weight gain of 68 kilos. However, the Indore-based man overcame all odds and shed 29 kgs in a year without any hard workouts.

My Story: ‘I Lost My Best Friend To Suicide, And Then My Journey With Mental Health Began’

February 25, 2022

Anvita Nair lost her best friend to suicide in 2017. From then on, she began to read extensively on mental health and came across the much-ignored topic of maternal mental health.

My Story: ‘I Was 8 Years Old When I Decided To Join The Army, And One Day, I Did’

February 21, 2022

Major Prajakta Desai became the first woman officer of the Indian Army to become an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Observer in 2020. She was just eight years old when she dreamt of joining the Indian Army, and she made her dreams come true.

My Story: ‘Pole Is Like Any Other Form Of Art, It Is Much More Than Just Showing Off Your Skin’

February 20, 2022

Nupur Chaudhuri (35) is a professional pole dancer from Pune, having practised it for the last four years. She got her big break recently after she appeared on reality show India’s Got Talent where judges showered her with praises and gave immense respect to the dance form.

My Story: ‘I Was Six Months Old And I Could Not Walk Or Sit Up, But I Grooved To Michael Jackson’s Thriller’

February 19, 2022

A VCR playing the iconic Michael Jackson tunes got Jay Anand hooked to music. Battling heteronormative constructs, he is living the dream as an independent musician.

My Story: ‘It’s Been 10 Years Since I Am Distributing Food To The Poor Because I Know What It Feels To Sleep Hungry’

February 19, 2022

Malleshwar Rao took up a part-time job to be able to buy his college books. He would eat the leftover food at night, but could not ignore the amount of food being thrown in the dustbins when hundreds slept hungry on the streets.

My Story: ‘I Lost My Visually-Impaired Friend In 2005 That Urged Me To Work On Eye-Donation’

February 17, 2022

Swapnil Gawande was just 10 years old when his visually-impaired friend lost the battle against dengue. The tragedy pushed him to leave the lucrative opportunities that came his way and start eye donation banks across Maharashtra.

My Story: ‘I Am Aware Of My Caste Markers, Even When I Am Tabitha’

February 15, 2022

Hailing from a Dalit Christian family, Tabitha Percy was constantly told by her mother to walk on the street with her heads down. Now, she proudly holds her head high and embraces her identity with art.

My Story: ‘There Is More To Me Than My Face; I Am Not Going To Conform To An Orthodox Mindset’

February 13, 2022

Anmol Rodriguez became an acid attack victim when she was two months old. Growing up in an orphanage, she steered her way through life to become a head-strong individual and a model.

My Story: ‘We Should Be Thankful To Nature’s Forces And Farmers For The Food On Our Plate’

February 13, 2022

Sucheta Bhandare’s humble roots intensified her love for agriculture. Leaving her job in Pune, she came back to her village in Nashik against her family’s wishes to start a venture promoting healthy and holistic food.

My Story: ‘I Sold My Land And Used My Savings To Distribute Helmets After My Friend’s Death’

February 11, 2022

Raghvendra Kumar, better known as the helmet man of India was devastated after his friend’s death in a road accident. He took it upon himself to spread awareness about the importance of helmets in preventing deaths in road mishaps.

My Story: ‘We Shape Lives Around Us And Influence Change In Ways We Can’t Imagine’

February 8, 2022

Shaheena Attarwala knew that she was destined for greatness from a very young age. From living in the slums to working in Microsoft, her story is an inspiring example of resilience.

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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: ‘I Would Go To The Roof For Better Signal On My Old 3G Phone To Attend My Classes’

Shobha Katuru became the first woman in her village to bag an IT Job as a Data Engineer. Her determination to decide the course of her life was stronger than all hurdles that came her way.

My Story: ‘Giving Up Never Was Never An Option For Me’

Emelda Gomez, a graphic designer, faced massive salary cuts after the first wave of COVID struck the world. She started exploring for alternative sources of income when she stumbled upon home-baking. Now, she manages both her job and her home-baking business.

My Story: ‘I Realized That My One Small Step Is Going To Make A Huge Difference’

In 2017, Midhun registered as a potential blood stem cell donor. Cut to May 2020 and he received a call about being a match for a blood cancer patient. Just before he was slated to travel to Bengaluru for the procedure, he came down with COVID but refused to be bogged down by it. After making a full recovery, he finally made the journey from Kerala for the procedure.

My Story: ‘Beating Cancer Is Hard, I Have Done It Six Times’

M Jayant Kandoi, a 23-year-old boy from Ajmer, is the only person in India who has defeated cancer six times. Jayant is pursuing MBA and has written three books, launched two start-ups. He runs his NGO where cancer patients are given all possible help,

My Story: From Working At Microsoft To A Self Taught Calligrapher, Life Has Come A Long Way

Mehreen Noor Rather, a 25-year-old, hailing from the capital city of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, has been doing calligraphy since the last one year. Her childhood passion for calligraphy has translated her passion for art and calligraphy into a commercial venture.

My Story: ‘Disability Couldn’t Define My Life Negatively, I Used Adversity For Innovation’

Arshad Ahmad Pandith was hit by three bullets in his spinal cord, in the year 1995, which left him paraplegic for a lifetime. Today, Arshad works at the Advanced Centre For Human Genetics, SKIMS, drives his own car, and instills hope in the young generation.

My Story: ‘Blue-Collar Workers Are Superheroes. Our Turn To Support Them’

Suyash Jain, who is an entrepreneur, started the 'Feeding Ones In Need' initiative to help blue-collar workers' families by providing them ration kits during the second wave. Jain has been awarded 'Humanitarian Award 2021' by Global Mental Health Association (USA).

My Story: ‘Disabilities Exist Only In Our Minds And Not Bodies’

From being unable to walk 50 steps in one go, Jaishree Shinde now runs marathons with crutches. She has been an inspiration to people who think that physical disabilities can define one's mental ability.

My Story: ‘When Others Called Me Handicapped, I Assumed They Were Mistaken’

Sumit Agarwal was born with cerebral palsy. His parents had to run from post to pillar to get him admitted in school and ensure that he receives education among others of his age. With time, he learnt more about his impairment and realized he could accomplish anything that he aspires. Now, he runs a successful PR firm and wants to make workplaces more inclusive.

My Story: ‘Adversity Does Not Discriminate, We Need To Train Our Mind Through Resilience, Patience & Resolve’

Roshan Mathew wanted to join the Indian Army. After completing his basic military training, he was moving on to the second leg of the process when he sustained an injury during an obstacle course and had a compound fracture on his left arm and a dislocated elbow. He had to let go of that dream but he braved odds to recover in a while and is currently attending college to complete his education.

My Story: “Our Condition Is Like Cabin Crew Of Plane On Verge Of Crash While Pilot Is Sleeping”

Dr Jagriti Varshney has been working on the frontline since the pandemic situation began. She says that as doctors they are doing as much as they can to help the situation. Staying away from their families, putting the interest of our patients above anything else; the journey has not been easy so far. She requests everyone to follow COVID related norms and stay vigilant.

My Story: ‘Dad Faces Risk Of An Infection Every Hour Treating Patients At The Hospital’

He hasn’t had any days off. Half a day, on a Sunday, is the most he can get. He does not get to repair his spectacles that have become loose and need tightening or get his hair cut. His greys are more noticeable than they were a year ago. The most we can do as a family for him, is feed him a hearty breakfast before the grind begins and ensure that he gets his sleep at night, which on occasions get disturbed by emergency phone calls.

My Story: “Whether It’s Waterlogging, Cyclone Or Pandemic, I Never Hesitate To Step Out To Do My Duty”

Hemanshi Kamani works as a freelance photojournalist with Reuters. She is one out of the six females working as a photojournalist in print media in Mumbai. As the nature of her work assignment demands her to be out on the field, she is constantly hustling. However, she is now used to the nature of her work and wants that photojournalists should also be treated as frontline workers.

Road to Recovery: “Stay Calm, Isolate Immediately,” Says 20-Year-Old COVID-19 Survivor

Nikita Liya John, a 20-year-old undergraduate student who survived COVID-19 said that people should stay calm and not panic if they test positive.

Road To Recovery: ‘Believe In Yourself, Let Your Body Heal’, Says 20-Year-Old Student Who Beats COVID-19

Being away from home was particularly difficult simply because this is the first time, she went through such a situation. "The youth demands to be independent. However, when you are sick and in need, you crave parental and emotional support," said Ardra.

My Story: ‘Turned My Hobby Of Strawberry Farming Into A Profitable Venture During Lockdown’

Vritti Narula, a resident of Chandigarh, along with her brother started strawberry farming during the lockdown. However, with abundant fresh produce and an overwhelming response, the siblings decided to take it up full-time.

My Story: ‘I Tend To Her Like A Mother, Fight Like A Sibling, Care For Like A Father’

After separating from his wife, Vinod Jadhav has been playing the dual role of a father and a mother to his daughter, Gauri. From cooking delicious meals to making perfect braids, Jadhav is acing multiple roles with ease.

My Story: ‘We Were Supposed To Fight Pandemic Not Succumb To It, Govt’s Failure Led People To Gasping For Breath’

Jyotsna Bhardwaj, a journalist, has been spending her waking hours, every day, trying to coordinate with the people across the country on social media, verifying the leads and arranging for crucial medical supplies for the deprived amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

My Story: “Unlike My Elder Brother, Who Had Cherubic Face At The Time Of His Birth, I Was Born Disfigured”

Ashish Saini (31) was born with a rare congenital disorder called lymphatic malformation, which disfigured the left side of his face. Others always treated him with sympathy, ignorance, mockery, hatred, empathy and even, to some extent, guilt. It took him a long time to accept the reality of how he looked. Now, he is extremely comfortable in his own skin and pursues his passion for modelling through his blog.

My Story: ‘After COVID, We Have Another Battle To Fight— Water Crisis’

19-year-old Sawan Kanojia was selected as the 'Water Hero' by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2020. For the past six years, Sawan, along with his team, has been working towards conducting awareness programmes on the importance of water conservation in Uttar Pradesh.

My Story: “Nani Reminds Me Over And Again That Age Is Just A Number When It Comes To Chasing One’s Dreams”

Yashi Chowdhary prompted her Nani, Manju Devi Poddar to start her own venture during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her Nani has always been passionate about cooking and finally started her venture at 70 with assistance from her granddaughter. Through 'Nani's Special', they serve varieties of sweets, snacks and other dishes, and have even made deliveries overseas.

My Story: ‘I Wanted To Help Struggling Litti-Chokha Seller, Zomato Assured To Get Him Onboard After My Tweet Went Viral’

Priyanshu Dwivedi, a freelance writer, resides in Maharashtra's Mumbai. On March 16, he went to his customary stall, near Versova beach, to have Litti-Chokha. Although he has been a regular at the stall, that particular day he decided to engage in a conversation with the vendor, Yogesh, beyond the usual banter. He found out that the Yogesh was facing extreme difficulties in making ends meet. Later, Priyanshu tweeted about the incident and sought help from Zomato to get the stall listed on the platform. The tweet went viral, ending up being shared by the likes of actor Manoj Bajpayee and ultimately triggering a response from Zomato.

My Story: ‘Ola Auto Driver Returned My Belongings, Refused To Accept Reward For His Honesty’

Susanta Sahoo, a digital marketing professional and a blogger, hails from Odisha's Bhubaneshwar. On March 13, Sahoo misplaced his phone and wallet in an Ola autorickshaw while commuting from work. The rickshaw driver, a good Samaritan, returned his belongings and has become the internet's new hero for his honesty after Sahoo's tweet describing the incident went viral.

My Story: ‘Never Be Afraid Of Failures, Always Follow Gut Instincts’

Aamir Qutub started his company Enterprise Monkey after he moved to Australia in 2014. His journey from Aligarh to Australia is filled with determination and perseverance.

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