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My Story: ‘Cancer Taught Me To Cherish Life And Its Simple Joys That We All Take For Granted’

June 30, 2022

Dipankar Bhattacharjee has been a cancer survivor for the last 10 years. From undergoing chemotherapy for six years to surviving major spinal surgery, he has navigated through all crises that struck in these years.

My Story: ‘Art Frees You From All Of The World’s Heaviness, I Hope My Artisans Find Freedom Through Their Creative Genius’

June 30, 2022

Isha Singh started her career as a banker but was always inclined towards art and social service. In 2007, she started Art Laureate and later set up ‘The Kalaa Store’, a Social Enterprise to promote local artists across India.

My Mental Health Journey to Self-Acceptance and Self-Love

June 29, 2022

At first, I refused to accept that I could be gay and I concentrated on creating lies and situations to make myself believe that I am straight.

My Story: ‘Gauri And I Feel Privileged To Get Married With Family Support, It Was A Surreal Feeling’

June 28, 2022

Deepa Kollipara is a 29-year-old lawyer living in San Francisco, California. She learned about her sexual orientation at 23, when she felt emotionally connected to women. She met her wife Gauri on a dating app, and after dating for several years, both recently got married in a fat Indian wedding in the US.

My Story: ‘Once Vitiligo Was A Nightmare For Me, Now It’s My Face Of Confidence’

June 25, 2022

An eyeful and adroit digital content creator, Aastha Shah has marked her presence in social media owing to her courage and sagacity. Afflicted by vitiligo at a young age, the ailment turned out to be a blessing in disguise, extending to her new dimensions of self-acceptance and enthralling confidence.

My Story: ‘Faced Humiliation From All As My Mother Was A Flower Vendor, Now I Earn Six-Digit Income’

June 25, 2022

Coming from a village in Chennai, a son of a flower vendor, Nirmal faced a lot of humiliation in his early days from friends and relatives. He decided to change things on his own and now earns a six-digit monthly income.

My Story: ‘I Was A Victim Of Black Magic, Gang-Rape And Sexual Violence For Being A Transgender’

June 23, 2022

Mx Dhananjay Chauhan has inspired many by fighting for the rights of the trans community and challenging the norms of gender in a hyper-masculine society. From being sexually abused to gang-raped twice, she fought it all with great determination and strength.

My Story: ‘As Lifestyle-Led Diseases Continue To Rise, I Want To Change How People Live, Eat And Move’

June 19, 2022

37-year-old Vikas Singh is a gate security officer turned corporate leader who later became an entrepreneur by establishing ‘Fitpage’ in 2020, which focuses on heart health and education.

Growing Up Queer: A Struggle With Safe Spaces

June 19, 2022

The mental health toll of this struggle of rejecting and forcing yourself to be someone you’re not was humongous.

My Story: ‘Staying Mentally Healthy Is Crucial To Crack Competitive Exams, Avoid Exam Pressure’

June 17, 2022

Akhil Buddhi cracked the UPSC Civil Service examination 2021. He has called upon the job aspirants to be mentally healthy to crack competitive exams. Akhil also believes coaching is unnecessary if the aspirant is well aware of the exam pattern.

My Story: ‘In India, Where Acting Is A More Competitive Field, I’ve Always Believed In Hardwork And Consistency

June 16, 2022

Harsh Rane is a 19-year-old actor and digital content creator. After many auditions, he bagged his first Bollywood film, ‘Brahmastra’, where he will be seen alongside renowned actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt.

My Story: ‘I Started My Entrepreneurial Journey Aged 9 By Selling Milk’

June 14, 2022

A milkman turned entrepreneur, C S Sudheer is now a Founder and CEO of ffreedom App. He started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 9 by selling milk.

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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: ‘Unfurling The Indian Flag At Sagarmatha Peak Was The Proudest Moment For Me’

Deeya Bajaj was a toddler when she went for her first hike on her father's back, unknowing that several expeditions awaited her. However, the best feeling was when she unfurled the tricolour on Sagarmatha peak, with her father by her side.

My Story: ‘We All Survive By Applying Love, Hope And Faith In Our Lives’

Uma Pai was diagnosed with the 'Big C' aka Breast Cancer many years ago. Now, as a survivor, she is setting fitness goals and proving to everyone that age is just a number.

My Story: ‘Travelling Became A Priority, But Demands Blood And Sweat, And I Gave It My All’

Parjanya Sarma has been to forty countries and has seen four out of the seven wonders in the world. Nonetheless, he has had days when he slept on bean bags, in an unknown country.

My Story: ‘I Was Able To Turn All My Betrayals Into Blessings Over The Years’

Kalki Subramaniam is a transgender activist hailing from Pollachi in Tamil Nadu. Using her artistic prowess, she is making a difference for the community in India, who are often ostracised for being 'different' from the rest.

Story Of A Multitasker: From An Academic Achiever, Workaholic Corporate Performer, To A Glamorous Diva!

Hani Talla, a 30-year-old woman who has excelled in many outlooks of life and continues to achive more.

My Story: ‘In My First Jump, I Almost Forgot To Breathe, Now Every Second While Skydiving Feels Like A Blessing’

Shweta Parmar is the fourth licensed civilian woman skydiver in India and the first in Gujarat. She was lost in her work to make herself financially independent, so she used her savings to learn to skydive in Spain.

My Story: ‘Girls Are Not A Liability, Let Them Live The Way They Want, They Will Do Wonders’

Indrani Tapati was born in Assam's conservative family, where boys were considered assets. She started a martial arts academy, aiming to stand out and prove herself. Today, she has over 400 students and three branches and won Gold in the Kettlebell National Championship.

My Story: ‘If I Don’t Love Myself, How Can I Expect Anyone Else To’

Dr Shivani Pathak was constantly taunted by society and judged for her capabilities for being obese. However, fighting all odds, she participated in beauty pageants 'Ms E & E Plus Size India 2019' and 'Ms E & E Plus Size World 2020' and emerged as a winner in both competitions. Since then, there's no looking back!

My Story: ‘I Plan To Add More Learning Resources On Mindfulness To Help People Lead More Mindful, Fulfilling Life’

Shweta Advani is a mindfulness coach who shifted from a corporate job to start 'Mindful Love Tribe', an organization that works towards helping people in practising mindfulness in everyday life.

My Story: ‘Fear Of Living Alone Is Driving So Many Unhappy Marriages Today’

After living with a loveless and sexless marriage for 6 years, Pallavi Barnwal decided to be a sex educator. Today, she is a globally renowned certified sexuality intimacy coach in the field of sexual wellness. She has counselled thousands of people in helping them understand, navigate, and solve challenges in their intimate life.

My Story: ‘Selling Pickles To Support COVID Affected Families Is My Way Of Paying Tribute To My Late Husband’

Usha Gupta (88) lost her husband to COVID-19 last year, when the country was battling the devastating second wave. After his death, she decided to make and sell a variety of pickles and donate her earnings to the COVID-19 patients.

My Story: ‘I Felt On Top Of The World With My Motorcycle And Cried After Reaching Umlinga La Pass’

Kanchan Ugursandi's decision to learn to ride a motorcycle was frowned upon because it was not for girls. Many years later, she broke all stereotypes becoming the world's first solo biker to scale 18 high-altitude Himalayan passes.

My Story: ‘Gandhian Philosophy Pushes Me To Help My Native Village Become Self-Sufficient’

Dr Sudarshan Tomar is known for saving lives in Aligarh. Strongly influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's values, he took it upon himself to bring about positive changes in his village called Mahua, by encouraging eco-friendly activities that gave rise to employment opportunities.

My Story: ‘Getting On Stage After Pregnancy Was Not Easy As A Woman’s Body Undergoes Drastic Changes’

Priya Pawar won Mrs India- Pride of the Nation Award years after having a son. She says that the journey to loving your body and having a positive self-image is the key to better physical and mental health.

My Story: ‘I Sustained Financial Difficulties By Giving Private Tuitions And Aid Through Government Scholarships’

Himanshu Gupta would work at his father's tea shop before and after school. He let go of his scholarship abroad because he could not leave his family. He cleared the 2019 exam for IPS and in 2020, became an IAS Officer.

My Story: ‘No Matter Where I Go, Badminton Court Remains My Sacred Place’

Mugdha Agrey is a professional Badminton player who has throughout believed in her dream and achieved it. She now focuses on her next project and wants to make it to Paris Olympics 2024.

My Story: ‘India Lacks Dignity Of Labour, People Will Say Things That Could Tear Down Your Confidence’

Prafull Billore is a 22-year-old first-generation entrepreneur who successfully runs an exponentially growing chai outlet - 'MBA CHAIWALA'. Prafull started his venture in 2017 and has grown today to have 22 outlets across the country.

My Story: ‘I Volunteered For The Vande Bharat Mission, But Flying To Shanghai During COVID Crisis Was Scary’

Laxmi Joshi volunteered to fly for the Vande Bharat Mission and she was tasked to fly to Shanghai when China was peaking with COVID cases. She left worried parents back home in the service of the country.

My Story: ‘Successful Climbers Don’t Perish In Mountains, They Come Back To Tell Their Stories’

Keval Hiren Kakka is a 30-year-old trained professional mountaineer from Mumbai. He has scaled two mountains above 8,000 metres, including Mt. Everest, in record six days, which earned him national recognition. With an aim to promote the sport of mountaineering, he wishes to climb more peaks in the Himalayas and bring the youth close to nature for a better and green world.

My Story: “I Was 2 Months Pregnant When My Husband Hit Me So Hard That I Had A Miscarriage”

There are more than 40,000 other women in India who are staring at an uncertain future after men who married them left the country, sometimes never to return or even make a phone call.

My Story: ‘I Want To See More Indians Participating In Horseback Archery’

Rubentheran Sivagurunathan has faced endless rejections in his life. However, it was his sheer love for horses that steered him in the direction of Horseback Archery, becoming the first Indian-origin man in Malaysia to compete in the interesting sport.

My Story: ‘I Was Fortunate Enough To Get Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Earlier Than Many Other Patients’

Jhelum Mukherjee's passion for teaching took her to take up the 'Teach For India' fellowship in 2020. From fighting through Fibromyalgia to being creatively expressive, she is channelling her energy in initiating socio-emotional learning for children.

My Story: ‘Each Gruelling Experience Has Given Me Satisfaction In Its Execution’

Dr Arif Hasan is seeing the world through a humanitarian lens. Initially joining 'Doctors Without Borders' to make ends meet, each experience in conflict-ridden countries like Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, etc, has shaped him in the best way possible.

My Story: ‘Drag Helps Me Bridge The Gap Between My Gender Visuality And My Performance As An Artist’

Patruni Sastry learnt classical dances such as Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Odissi at the age of 7. Now, as a Drag artist, Sastry uses the medium to raise awareness about pertinent issues and uses the same for self-expression.

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