My Story

Growing Up Queer: A Struggle With Safe Spaces
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’
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
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’
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.

My Story: ‘Place Of Preparation Shouldn’t Restrict Canvas Of Imagination, UPSC Requires Hardwork’
UPSC CSE 2021 All-India Rank 81, Ishu Agrawal is a qualified Chartered Accountant who comes from the small town of Chhattisgarh. He prepared online from his home for UPSC CSE and is now ready to become an IAS officer.

My Story: ‘I Am Artist With Autism And I Have Many Feathers In My Cap’
As a child, I was sensitive to light, sound, and smell. My parents did innumerable consultations with doctors, and support groups, and put me on medications to give me a childhood just like the other children of my age.

My Story:’As An Artist With Autism, I Loved Modelling For Men’s Fashion Brand’
I neither had a conventional childhood nor a conventional education. But I had a passion for art in my heart and completed my schooling at the WeCAN learning centre in 2018.

My Story: ‘Through All The Struggles, Failures & Victories, My Only Mission Has Been To Make My Parents Proud’
Pankaj Rawat was amongst the top 5 athletes for this year’s Mr India competition. However, the journey, which began in 2017 and is full of hard work and determination is an inspiration for many.

My Story: ‘More Than Chemotherapy, It Is Stigma Against Cancer Patients That Hurts More’
Sruchi Oza was in the second year when she fainted. When the reports came, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had just a few more days to live. She resolved to address the main cause and has planted over 45,000 trees.

My Story: ‘Once You Find Your Passion, Hold It Tighter And Make The Most Out Of It’
Guna Seelan worked in a supermarket to save money for his education. He chose English Literature because it had the lowest fees, and he got inclined toward stories and writing and eventually found his passion as a standup comedian.

My Story: ‘At 27, I Bought A Ducati Monster For Myself And It Changed My Life Forever’
Ankyta Arora, aka High Heels Motorcyclist, was in 7th standard when she fell in love with bikes. At 27, she bought her dream bike-Ducati Monster worth 12.5 lakhs. She has travelled over 10 states covering 1 lakh kilometres and went on an all India road trip in 45 days, besides achieving other feats.

My Story: ‘My Stepmother Poured Acid On My Face While I Was Asleep’
Roopa is an acid attack victim and a survivor from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. In 2008, her life changed forever when her stepmother poured acid on her face while sleeping. Later, Chhanv Foundation supported her with employment, medical and legal aid.
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