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My Story: ‘Steps of Change: How I Transformed My Life Through Walking’

Kiran Verma is a passionate advocate for social causes, particularly in health and wellness. With a background in education, he has dedicated himself to raising awareness about blood donation and the importance of community support. His journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a motivational figure highlights his commitment to personal growth and inspiring others. Kiran’s experiences have shaped him into a resilient individual who believes in the power of change and the impact of collective efforts for a better society.

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My Story: ‘My Speech Was Delayed Because Of My Autism Diagnosis’

Usaid Shaikh is a graphic designer, video editor and animator from Mumbai. He is currently doing an internship with McCann Erickson India Pvt Ltd and he has always been inclined towards creativity. All-rounder Usaid is also a singer, drummer, dancer, pianist and keyboard player. He also loves poetry recitation, and rapping and is also an aspiring filmmaker.

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My Story

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.