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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.

Kabir Maan did not lead an easy life. Struggling with his identity, it took him years to realise that he wanted to live as a trans man. He hopes to get the sex reassignment surgery this year.
Heena Sharma had locomotor disability since birth. However, she strongly feels that the only limits are set by a person's mindset. She is confident in facing the world and works as a performance artist.
Srikanth Narasimhan has been part of civic and citizen activism over the last few years. A series of events ultimately led him to founding Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party (BNP), world's first city-centric party, focused to rebuild Bengaluru and making it a model city.
Sommya Jain was a born dancer. However, she was diagnosed with Haemangioma (a noncancerous tumor made up of blood vessels appearing on the surface of the skin). She eventually defeated this life-threatening condition to earn a new phase in life. Jain is now a renowned social media influencer, with her dance videos crossing views in millions.
Sourabh Kumar is on a mission to make India pothole-free. He runs the initiative 'PotHoleRaja' to save lives and bring out social awareness about road safety among all citizens for a better India.
Kiran Patthi was a regular IT employee, until one day when he decided to quit his job and start his life afresh. Nine years later, he defines himself as a struggling unemployed person with a hobby at hand and an idea in his head.
Ashcharya Khanna comes from a family that has been associated with the Rotary club for generations, therefore, him treading the same path came as no surprise. He worked with other volunteers and started a 24x7 helpline for anyone who needed assistance to procure oxygen.
Atul Bhide has been an entrepreneur for the last 25 years. His life took a turn when he joined the Rotary Club of Thane Hills in 2000 and started working on various community service projects. Till date, he along with his team has constructed 792 individual green toilets under the ‘Right-To-Go’ campaign, having many positive and sustainable impacts on the environment, health, and dignity of women.
Dr. Binish Desai is a waste warrior, and an inspiration to young Indian minds. He aims to create a huge impact on the youngsters who really believe that their ideas can bring change in the society and help make it a better place to live.
Moksh Murgai (22) is a Delhi-based young cricketer and a state-level athlete. The all-rounder has the record of scoring 30 centuries and over 50 half-centuries in the domestic circuit. However, despite playing the game for the last 14 years, he is yet to get his big break.
Vishal Mridul lost his father in childhood, after which, his mother married elsewhere. At 8 years of age, he was left on the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station to fend for himself.
Aditri Chowdhury, commonly known as Amy, is a 35-year-old trans model from Kolkata. She holds the record of being the first trans woman to walk the ramp without any surgery or hormone therapy.
Roshan Nagar was living a normal life until he met with an accident, which left him amputated for a lifetime. But nothing could beat his determination and willpower of finding ways to overcome the pain and struggles he went through. Today, he is an Assistant Manager in a bank, a successful writer, and a motivational speaker.
Naropanth Santoshi walked for the last time in 2016. A dancer since childhood, her life was shattered when she was diagnosed with a rare progressive disease that left her wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life.
Sai Sowjanya Vasa was an IT professional until her son came into her life and gave her a purpose. Today, she is a special educator for children with special needs and takes immense pride in her profession.
Hemil Parikh met with a horrific train accident that took his leg and his hopes from him. Several surgeries later, he was back on the ground with his father telling him that the pain would make him stronger.
DJ Aaron began his journey at the age of 17. He dreamt so big that people could never understand his passion for music and DJing until one of his mashups went viral and gave him a social standing.
The 41-year-old Taranjyot Kainth is a master of several traits. She is the youngest-doctor pilot and has made a place in the Limca Book of Records. A mother to a six-year-old, a Captain and a doctor, she performs many roles together.
Saloni Sakaria was 'successful' in society's eyes, she owned a fashion label and was promising a great career. However, life took its own twists and turns, and she landed up working full-time for animals.
A small-town boy named Pradeep Bhatt from Uttarakhand became famous for designing Vir Das' outfit at the International Emmy Awards. His journey till this point has been inspiring and not short of hurdles that he surpassed.
Zainika Jagasia was born with Down syndrome. From modelling to baking delicious goodies, she has defied all odds to reach where she is with her family's love and support.
Raj Dagwar thought that the world was coming crashing down on him, and he had nobody to speak to about the same. However, after his ordeal, he realized that we need to accept others' situations as they are and be more kind.
Priyanka Banik was not even born when her brother Abhishek, who is four years older than her, was diagnosed with autism. He has always been close to his mother, but unfortunately, she passed away after suffering from cancer. Since then, Banik has been looking after her brother and fulfilling all his needs.
Sanjoli Banerjee has dedicated her entire life to fighting for a cause. From women empowerment to climate change and mental health awareness, she has battled all odds to help those in need with her family supporting her all the way.