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My Story: ‘As a breast surgeon, I felt powerless when my own mother was diagnosed at Stage 4’

October 25, 2024

A heartfelt plea from Dr. Jaison Philip, M.S., MCh, who lost his mother to breast cancer, urging society to treat the disease with the seriousness it deserves.

My Story: ‘I Have Never Let My Disability Define Me Or Hold Me Back’

October 24, 2024

Chaitanya Mukund lives with cerebral palsy, yet he has made a remarkable mark in the fashion industry. He debuted as a model in 2018 at an event recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for featuring the most designers presenting in a single fashion show.

My Story: ’My Parents Have Always Encouraged Me To Pursue My Passion For Art Despite My Disability’

October 24, 2024

Sriharsha Shukla experiences hearing impairment but has been a dedicated artist for 33 years. He has found a profound passion for creating collages, which have earned him recognition not only in India but also internationally. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he teaches at an art school, sharing his skills and knowledge with others.

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

October 10, 2024

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.

#MyStory: Relationship Therapy Works! I Learnt To Resolve Conflicts And Found Fulfillment In Our Relationship Journey

July 22, 2023

In the following sessions, our counselor skillfully guided us through various exercises and conversations.

My Story:’My Parents Have Always Encouraged Me To Pursue My Passion For Art Despite My Disability’

April 7, 2023

Sriharsha Shukla has hearing impairment. Although he has been an artist for 33 years. Collage creation found a special place in his life and it got recognition not just in India but other countries as well. He also teaches in art schol.

My Story: ‘I Have Never Let My Disability Define Me Or Hold Me Back’

April 3, 2023

Chaitanya Mukund has cerebral palsy. He is a model who made his debut in 2018 at an event with the Guinness Book Of World Records for The Most Designer To Present In A Single Fashion Show.

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

March 18, 2023

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.

My Story: ‘Stone Painting Made Me Financially Independent & Overcome My Issues’

March 16, 2023

Nehal Tiwari was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when she was a child. Her parents were worried about her leading a normal life. She started to learn painting and later it made her financially independent. Her work has received recognition at the state and national level.

My Story: ‘Postnatal Depression Took A Toll On Me, But I Did Not Want Mothers Like Me To Go Unheard’

January 25, 2023

38-year-old Priyanka Kapur was lost in the dark when she was affected by postpartum depression after her daughter’s birth. Having overcome depression after a year, she decided to create a safe space for mothers like her.

My Story: ‘Despite Autism Given Speech Difficulties, I Found My Calling In Music & Won The National Award Thrice’

December 31, 2022

Autism is said to be a lifelong disorder, but it does not mean that it should bring a halt to achieving our dreams. Benzy Kumar is one such inspirational individual who found music to be her forte despite speech difficulties, and worked towards building her career as a musician.

My Story: ‘My Child’s Diagnosis Moved Me To Build First Ever Clinic For FX Syndrome & Educate Parents About Neurodivergence’

December 31, 2022

Veena Naren, mother of 22-year-old Varun, has been creating awareness among parents about the Fragile X syndrome and breaking gender biases associated with disorders. Her constant motivation and support enabled her son to build successful entrepreneurial ventures.

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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: “Felt That I Had Fallen Into A Trap I Could Never Escape From”

After running away from home, Manasa was sold to a brothel when she was just 9-years-old. She was finally rehabilitated with the help of some local NGO members. Later, she started working in a packaging factory where she met her husband. Now, she has a happy family and runs a small Kurti shop in her locality. She also aspires to become a baker someday.

My Story: ‘I Was Asked To Lose Weight Or No One Will Even Look At Me’

Asmi Shah has been challenging societal norms —breaking one at a time. In her thirties, she is an adventure traveller owning a travel company and a delivery kitchen. Asmi, however, had to battle tough times to get rid of self-doubt and to embrace her truer self. Now, she is actively involved in sharing her days of struggle and spread the message of body positivity to inspire many.

My Story: ‘We All Want To Be Heard And Seen In A World Polarizing Itself Each Day’

Paromita Bardoloi started listening circles where people would sit across and listen to each other, without judgments. During the COVID lockdown, the initiative moved online with the sole purpose to create a safe space — letting people connect with each other during tough times, foster the act of listening, and thus help build relationships.

My Story: ‘Drag Performer By Night, Human Rights Lawyer By Day’

Delhi-based Aishwarya Ayushmaan is a human rights lawyer by day and turns 'Lush Monsoon' —a drag queen claiming her own space at night. He had to fight inner battles to embrace his real self and says that one should never ponder over 'Log Kya Kahenge' and instead should simply listen to their heart!

My Story: ‘Selling Tender Coconuts On Footpath, Trying To Support My Family Gives Me Immense Satisfaction’

The 33-year-old Satyavati who set up her stall to sell tender coconuts in Bengaluru’s Banashankari is a mother of two. She has been balancing her efforts to support her family financially and help her kids get a good education. But like any other businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic hit her day job badly. After one of her customers took her business online recently, it began recovering gradually.

MyStory: “All My Life, I Was Made To Feel That Hair Is An Essential Part Of Physical Appearance”

Sravya Manasa decided to donate her hair to cancer survivors after she met some of them while she was on a tour for her dance performance. Being a professional Kuchipudi dancer, it was not easy for her to take this step. However, she wants to break the conventional definitions of beauty by shaving her head, She says that people should accept themselves just the way they are.

MyStory: ‘Make Difference To Someone’s Childhood, All Sacrifices Would Feel Worth It’

Rahul Singla has been working on various social causes since he was in college. However, due to personal reasons, he had to stop his work after college finished. But he was determined to build a platform devoted to working towards the prevention of child sexual abuse. He started an organisation named Bachpan. His team conducts workshops on raising awareness about child sexual abuse.

My Story: ‘Never Imagined, In A New City, I Would Share A Bond With Chai Wala For Life’

Dharmesh Ba is a post-graduate from the National Institute of Design. He moved to the tech-hub Bengaluru in 2015 and ended up forming a heartwarming bond with a Malayali chai wala near his home. The forged bond that began from the usual catch-up with a cup of chai stayed for six years now even after the man shut down the shop.

My Story: ‘Life Isn’t Bed Of Roses, Have To Take Each Day As It Comes’

64-year-old Anil Bhalotia was a teenager when he lost his father. He had to let go of his dream to be an Air Force Pilot, and as a sole breadwinner in family of five, had to overcome the curve balls life threw at him .

My Story: “After Fighting Trauma Of Child Sex Abuse, I Now Raise Awareness About Good Touch-Bad Touch”

Nikita Raje was sexually abused when she was a child. It made her depressed and she has to seek therapy and medication to recover. After undergoing such traumatic experiences, she now spreads awareness about the prevention of child sexual abuse.

My Story: ‘Quit My Job To Follow Passion, Planted More Than 12,000 Trees To Conserve Nature’

27-year-old Chandan Nayal, from Nai village in Uttarakhand's Nainital district, decided to quit his job, at a very young age, to follow his passion— to protect the green cover in his state and educate people about conserving nature.

My Story: ‘Overcoming Injuries, I Pedalled 1,800 KM To Aid Underprivileged Kids, Rural Women’

Sirish Govardhan, a resident of Bengaluru and a cycling enthusiast was advised not to take up cycling due to his past injuries. However, he overcame physical challenges to cover 1,800 kilometres in 15 days and raised funds to help underprivileged children and rural women.

My Story: “I Was Jobless For Around Five Months Due To Pandemic And Felt Like I Had Hit Rock Bottom”

Niket Sharma started preparing for civil services exams during his third year in college. However, he was not supported by his parents for his career choice and was soon diagnosed with depression. He was jobless after the pandemic struck which made him feel directionless in life. Then, he decided to purchase a domain and start a digital marketing blog on it. It helped him to establish his freelancing career and now he wants to work passionately in this field.

My Story: “I Was Bullied For The Way I Walked, Today, I Spread Awareness About Disability”

Hasitha Illa was diagnosed with 'Friedreich's Ataxia', a progressive neurological disease when she was just 10-year-old. However, when she moved to India from the US, she realised that her life is not just limited to her disability. She writes a blog to erase the stigma associated with disabled people and also runs her YouTube channel.

My Story: ‘Ensuring Underprivileged Women Get Access To Menstrual Hygiene Kits To Bring Changes At Grassroot Level’

With Project Tulasi, Chandni Patel Ravani aims to move a step backwards and embark on healthcare solutions for pregnant underprivileged women not just to avoid death and morbidity but to improve the overall wellbeing of these women and make period or pregnancy a safe and pleasant experience for the rural women.

My Story: ‘Just A Man With Oxygen Tank Trying To Initiate Dialogue To Save Planet Earth’

Pankaj Kumar wears an oxygen mask and carries a jar with a plant, it's symbolic, he wants to ask people we inherited clean air from our ancestors, but are we going to pass on the same to the next generation?

MyStory: “When I Needed Help, Either I Couldn’t Afford It Or Didn’t Have Strength To Approach Somebody”

Tharun Sai Erukulla met with an accident and underwent severe depression. Seeking inspiration from the difficulties he faced in reaching out for help, Tharun decided to develop a platform, findhope.in, through which the youth could avail mental health services free of cost, without any hesitance.

MyStory: ‘From Flipping Burgers, I Went On To Become An Internationally Celebrated Tattoo Artist’

From struggling to make ends meet to being featured in the country's top ten tattoo artists, Lokesh Verma has lived his 'rags to riches' journey and turned his passion towards the art of tattoo making to a globally recognised profession.

My Story: ‘From Being Married At 18, Experiencing Marital Rape, I Turned My Life Around And Became Fitness Trainer’

Ekta Kapoor is an internationally certified personal trainer, boxing coach, kettlebell teacher, national champion in powerlifting and co-founder of Mountstrong Personal fitness studio in Dehradun.

MyStory: ‘ My Life Was In Jeopardy When I Experienced Failure In My Exam And My Relationship’

Varnita Paliwal experienced panic attacks during her teenage years. However, her situation got much better after she sought help for anxiety. Having been through anxiety and depression, she blogs about mental Health. She is working towards dismantling any misconceptions associated with this topic and aims to spread valuable information about the same.

MyStory: ‘I Do Not Allow Challenges, Special Needs To Dampen My Spirit’

Anoushka Tandon was diagnosed with down syndrome at the time of her birth. In a difficult journey for her and her parents, Shruti underwent treatment in India and abroad. She attended a school for children with special needs and learnt a number of important life skills. She aims to operate a café someday and continues to face every challenge that comes in her way.

MyStory: ‘My Depression Turned Out To Be A True Friend, Showed Me Real Faces Of People’

When Shagun Gupta was diagnosed with depression, she was told by others that she was just overthinking. However, when she consulted a psychiatrist and took medicines, her condition improved. She wants to spread the importance of mental health in society.

MyStory: ‘Recovery From Coma Was Slow, Family’s Support Made It Possible For Me To Get Back On Feet’

Rohit Gupta suffered a brain injury when he was 20-year-old. At that time, he was intoxicated after returning from a party in Goa. He was in a coma for six months and it took him seven years to recover and get back to life. He wrote a book around the same theme and wants to inspire others to get over their personal struggles with courage.

My Story: ‘We May Think We Are Getting More Liberal, But Most Of Us Hold Regressive Views Towards Divorce’

When Palak Khurana got divorced, she faced criticism from her family members and near one's. However, she strongly feels that one should not be let anyone else's opinion towards taking the right decision for one's life. She works as a Radio Jockey in Mumbai and leads her life on her own terms.

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