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My Story: ‘I Came To Know That I Have Cancer On My 25th Wedding Anniversary’
Dimple Raj, who comes from the corporate world, is a tri-athlete and a homemaker. Despite an active lifestyle, in Feb 2020, she was diagnosed with cancer and has since undergone major surgery and treatment.
My Story: ‘I Decided To Have A Ceremony Instead Of Mourning When My Hair Started Falling Off Due To Cancer’
Aahuti Sukhadia Shah lives in the United States and had the perfect life she always desired. Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with cancer. She held a mundan ceremony with her family to embrace her cancer journey.
My Story: ‘The Tunnel Was Dark But It Was Not The End Of The Road For Me’
Rashmi Patil was diagnosed with hearing impairment when she was child. Defying all odds, she learnt Bharatnatyam and even pursued an advanced degree in it. She also won awards at national level and participated in beauty pageants.
My Story: ‘After Years Of Suffering, I Realised That I Can Be Much More Than My Looks’
Anmol Arora spotted a white patch on her eyelid when she was six, it also created a panic at her home. She had vitiligo which was spreading with each passing day. Since childhood, she has had only a few friends due to her looks and appearance.
My Story: ‘I Am Determined To Stay Positive & Would Be Travelling Again After Defeating Challenges’
Ajay Pal Singh, who comes from Punjab, is an enthusiastic traveller and a biker who completed several tours. Earlier this year, he was in the grip of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS). Still fighting with it bravely, he hopes to continue traveling again.
My Story: ‘Married At 13 & Divorced By 19, I Was Left To Fend For Myself & My Daughter At Young Age’
Mita Banerjee was married off young and had to pick several odd jobs to provide for her children. Today, as a working woman, she is in a place that gives her the happiness and respect she always hoped to have.
My Story: ‘Lost Both My Parents At 8, Lived In Basement & Struggled To Make Ends Meet’
Vikas Raghav, who comes from Gurgaon, lost both of his parents at an early age. His uncle supported his primary schooling and other expenses. He lived in a basement, slept on a brick bed, and ate biscuits in many meals to survive.
My Story: ‘Opportunities Just Don’t Happen, We Need To Create Them’
Meena Vishwanath shifted to Indonesia with her husband and noticed Indonesians crave Indian food. She began her venture and started serving Indian snacks to the people. After struggling with her career in India, she created an opportunity.
My Story: ‘Accept Your Disability The Way It Is’
Varsha Kewalramani (35) has been living with a rare skin disorder with which very few people survive beyond 30 years of age. Learning to love her condition the way it is, she has now been spreading the message to a lot more like her around the world.
My Story: ‘People Call Me A Cancer Survivor, But I’m Just A Mom Who Battled With Life For Her Baby’
Deepika Patil Gopnarayan married Sugat Gopnarayan in 2015 after five years of relationship, which started during her college days. In 2020, she was diagnosed with cancer in the phase of pregnancy and survived the disease with all her positivity.
My Story: ‘ I Would Draw Portraits While Working In Sabzi Mandis Which Eventually Came To People’s Notice’
I have been through thick and thin and dwelt in the slum locality till 2019, when I completed college. To avoid such circumstances in the lives of the children living in poverty, I took the initiative to create Maqaam Foundation.
My Story: ‘I Want To Be An Independent Artist And Create An Identity In The Field Of Music’
Being visually impaired, some challenges come up, for instance having my studio meant learning to work with the software needed to make cover songs and operate a laptop.
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