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My Story: “I Was 13-Years-Old When I Was Diagnosed With Diabetes And My Life Changed Overnight!”
Jazz Sethi had just entered her teens and was a mid-fielder in a football team, and was training for her upcoming match when her blood sugar levels rose excessively to 1050mg/dL.
My Story: ‘I Want To Make A Difference In Himalayan Women’s Lives With My Experience’
Born and brought up in Uttarakhand, Himani Nautiyal relates to the struggles of women farmers in the region. She is using her resources to empower and improve their socio-economic background.
My Story: ‘It Took 20 Years To Realise Bike Riding Was My Ultimate Passion’
Inspired by her racer father, Lani Zena Fernandez from Puducherry is living the dream and breaking boundaries with one bike race at a time.
My Story: ‘I Will Continue Cycling To Help Others Live Sustainable Life Along With My Journey Of Self-Discovery’
Ankit Arora, a former journalist, has been cycling for four years across rural India and creating self-sustainable alternatives with communities like mud and waste recycled homes and teaching the practice of natural farming to farmers.
My Story: ‘I Had A 9-Metre Fall, In Which I Fractured My Spine’
The 42-year-old Abhilash Tomy was the first Indian and second Asian to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation on a boat. He is a recipient of Kirti Chakra and Tenzig Norway National Adventure Award.
My Story: ‘I Know Some People Are Judging The Way I Look And I Don’t Let It Bother Me Anymore’
Sargam Dhawan Bhayana was bullied at a very young age because of how she looked. From breaking stereotypes in the beauty industry to helping people in need during COVID-19, she dons several hats effortlessly.
My Story: “Our Neighbours In The Chawl Would Taunt My Parents For Sending Their Sons To An English-Medium School”
Nitesh Jaiswal did not have a privileged start to life and has lived most of his life in a chawl in Mumbai. However, his dreams of becoming a medical professional were bigger than the challenges that life threw at him.
My Story: ‘I Am A 90% Disabled Person, But I Believe In Pursuing Happiness’
Dr Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta stopped counting the number of fractures he had after he hit 50 fractures. Crippled with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle bones disease, he believes that if one has the determination, then the sky is the limit.
My Story: ‘Children In Tribal Communities Have A Lot Of Potential And I Want To Provide Them With Best Opportunities’
Raju Kendre belongs to the tribal community living in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region. He did not let his adversities stop him from helping marginalised channelise their potential and went on to get the prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
My Story: “I Was 6-Years-Old When I Was Diagnosed With Total Hearing Loss In Right Ear”
Srivatsan Sankaran was diagnosed with total hearing loss at the age of six. He would not react to what people had to say, but would observe them intently. In 2014, he made the difficult decision to leave his IT Job and pursue his passion full-time.
My Story: ‘I Crowd-Funded Nearly 1250 Books To Set Up Library For Underprivileged Kids In Tamil Nadu’
Avyukth Bala is still a kid but wants to bring smiles to people’s faces by taking small steps from his side. He is also a strong believer in sharing to help those in need.
My Story: ‘I Was Working As Part-Time Drawing Teacher And Counseling The Deaf Senior Students To Improve In Studies’
Jyothi K Kumar suffers from hearing impairment since her birth. Despite that, she completed her training in fine arts and now works as a freelancer in graphic designing and painting.
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