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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: ‘People Called Me Insane For Leaving My Stable Job, But I Wanted To Do Something Of My Own’

Anusha Bhushan, an MBA graduate from IIM Calcutta worked as a Management Consultant and Investment Banker, in Mumbai and London respectively. However, she decided to call it quits and started her own venture 'Smoodies', a healthy beverages startup, in 2016.

My Story: ‘My Goals Have Driven Me Every Single Day’

After facing fat-shaming and body image issues, Kuljyoti Dhingra anonymously made her Instagram account and revolved it around the love of her life, food! She still receives negative comments but chooses to focus on the brighter side of life.

My Story: ‘GBS Was A Life Changer, But I’m Always Grateful For Surviving This Disorder’

Harshita Dariyani was 11-years-old when she lost her mother. Then in 2016, she had a paralytic attack and was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GDS)— a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. From struggling to even breathe to pursuing mechanical engineering, she has bounced back strongly.

My Story: ‘I Came Out Of The Closet After 27 Years, And Married My Partner 4 Years After Dating Him’

Vaibhav Jain says that his religion taught him that there is divinity in every life form, from the amoeba to the human, which means that every life is a manifestation of God. Treat your child like the divine gift that they are.

My Story: ‘My Aim Is To Make Football Popular But Encouragement I Get Is Confined To Social Media’

Shah Huzaib, a 22-year-old footballer from central Kashmir's Budgam district, is the first Kashmiri to be featured on the official Facebook page of Chelsea Football Club. He wants his talent to get proper exposure and assistance from the government to polish his skills to an advanced level.

My Story: ‘People Recognise Me As Singing Cop, But I’m Actually A Musician Who Became Cop Accidently’

Rajat Rathor, famously known as 'The Singing Cop' wanted to be a musician. But destiny had some other plans and he turned out to be a cop. However, he didn't let his dreams die. The cop gained immense fame after his rendition of a song for COVID warriors went viral last year.

My Story: ‘The Darkest Time Of My Life Helped Me See The Stars’

Mayank Arya held on to his desire of entrepreneurship, come what may. He gave up his career at sea to start his business in Liberia but ended up back in India with a broken leg and shattered dreams. Nonetheless, he picked the pieces and came back on track in a few years.

My Story: ‘In 2015, I Met With An Accident And Injured My Spine, It Took Me Three Years To Get Hold Of My Life’

The 23-year-old Ankit Pradhan proved that giving up is never an option for a sportsperson. He did not let go of his passion for basketball even after an accident limited him to a wheelchair.

My Story: ‘Becoming a Chef Was Never By Choice, But This Is The Best Thing Till Now’

Bhiva Rajan Parab, popularly known as 'Chef Rupal', was in Class 8 when he started working part-time as a DJ to make ends meet after his father lost his job. Later, he enrolled for a hotel management course, graduated and started working as chef in various hotels of India and abroad. He is the youngest executive chef in India and Qatar.

My Story: ‘Just Because Lockdown Is Over I Cannot Abandon My Responsibilities Towards Stray Dogs’

When the lockdown was announced in March last year, entrepreneur Choephell Tenzin began feeding the stray dogs in his hometown every day. Even though lockdown restrictions have been relaxed, he has continued doing so as he feels that stopping it would be akin to abandoning them.

My Story: ‘We All Have Certain Social Responsibility, One Should Be Ready To Help’

Karishma Chaudhary has taken the initiative to teach her domestic help's daughter till her school resumes. Chanda could not attend her classes as the schools were shut and she was unable to access online education for the past one year.

My Story: ‘As Years Are Passing By, My Hope For Normal Life Is Becoming Bleak’

The 33-year-old Dr Abhinand Ponneri Adithavarman is a Chennai-based Scientist, Lecturer, and motivational speaker. However, his personal battles know no end as he suffers from Spinal Muscle Atrophy.

My Story: ‘People Would Tell Me That My Content Is Growing Because I Am A Female’

Since childhood, Mansi Gupta gave her academics the highest priority, but the burning desire of pursuing a career in gaming never left her. She challenged the gender norms and stepped down into the gaming field to make her own place.

My Story: ‘From Rs 8,000 Salary To Creating Content On YouTube For 1.3 Million Subscribers’

23-year-old Anurag Dobhal took the challenge of leaving his job to work on his passion for bikes and travelling, and today his YouTube channel has millions of subscribers.

My Story: ‘Not Ashamed Of My Amputation, I Keep My Head High Without Bothering About Anything’

Kshitiz Aneja lost both his forelimbs when he was nine years old. His life changed completely when he met Shivangi. He found a friend, soulmate and someone who looked beyond his disabilities.

My Story: ‘Did Not Let Down Syndrome Deter Me From Becoming A Dancer’

Divya Shankar, 16, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome but she did not let the adversities get the best of her and worked hard to live her dream of becoming a classical dancer.

My Story: ‘Amputation Is Not End Of Life, Just The Beginning’

29-year-old Swaroop Janardhanan lost a limb in a tragic incident last year. He, however, decided to turn the tragedy into opportunity and set up his dancing studio where he teaches the art and inspires others.

My Story: ‘My Best Timing With Speed-Cubing Has Been 6.5 Seconds’

The 28-year-old Narasimhan Bhargav is a master of several traits. He was the go-to person for snake rescuing during his MBA days, has done a PhD and represents India at World Championships for Speed-Cubing.

My Story: ‘Cancer Taught Me The Importance Of Listening To My Body’

After 30-year-old Swati Garg was done questioning fate for choosing her to fight cancer, she embraced the challenge and fought with it, only to emerge victoriously.

My Story: ‘I Wanted To Show My Solidarity To Cancer Patients And Emphasize That Bald Is Beautiful Too’

Having lost two of her beloved family members to cancer, Anvita Dixit, a Yoga Practitioner chose to let go of her hair, to show solidarity to the cancer patients, and experience detachment on a personal level.

My Story: ‘It Is Important For Me To Remind Myself That I Am Worthy Of Love’

Sangeetha Alwar is a self-taught artist; an illustrator by night and a professor of English by day. She works with diverse materials, both traditional and digital to speak about politics, gender, identity and sexuality.

My Story: ‘There Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of If One’s Gay, Embracing Your Real Self Is The Key’

Ameya Phadnis battled an inferiority complex during his childhood. Being unaware of the types of sexual orientation added to his miseries. However, with time, he learned about his real self, and support from his community members helped him to embrace his real identity of being gay.

My Story: ‘If Your Dreams Don’t Scare You, They Aren’t Big Enough’

Teena Abishek works as a prenatal and lactation consultant. Through her work, she wants to break the taboos associated with childbirth and educate the next generation of mothers with the latest development in this field.

My Story: ‘I Fought Against The Notion That I Wasn’t Masculine Enough Because I Was A Classical Dancer’

The 30-year-old classical dancer reinforced the notion that dance was art and it doesn't define a person's masculinity or feminity. Prem Sahoo was made fun of in his school days for taking part in dancing. Now, he is a professional dancer and a Guru.