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Road to Recovery: “Stay Calm, Isolate Immediately,” Says 20-Year-Old COVID-19 Survivor

May 18, 2021

Nikita Liya John, a 20-year-old undergraduate student who survived COVID-19 said that people should stay calm and not panic if they test positive.

Road To Recovery: ‘Believe In Yourself, Let Your Body Heal’, Says 20-Year-Old Student Who Beats COVID-19

May 18, 2021

Being away from home was particularly difficult simply because this is the first time, she went through such a situation. “The youth demands to be independent. However, when you are sick and in need, you crave parental and emotional support,” said Ardra.

My Story: ‘Turned My Hobby Of Strawberry Farming Into A Profitable Venture During Lockdown’

May 15, 2021

Vritti Narula, a resident of Chandigarh, along with her brother started strawberry farming during the lockdown. However, with abundant fresh produce and an overwhelming response, the siblings decided to take it up full-time.

My Story: ‘I Tend To Her Like A Mother, Fight Like A Sibling, Care For Like A Father’

May 15, 2021

After separating from his wife, Vinod Jadhav has been playing the dual role of a father and a mother to his daughter, Gauri. From cooking delicious meals to making perfect braids, Jadhav is acing multiple roles with ease.

My Story: ‘We Were Supposed To Fight Pandemic Not Succumb To It, Govt’s Failure Led People To Gasping For Breath’

May 12, 2021

Jyotsna Bhardwaj, a journalist, has been spending her waking hours, every day, trying to coordinate with the people across the country on social media, verifying the leads and arranging for crucial medical supplies for the deprived amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

My Story: “Unlike My Elder Brother, Who Had Cherubic Face At The Time Of His Birth, I Was Born Disfigured”

March 29, 2021

Ashish Saini (31) was born with a rare congenital disorder called lymphatic malformation, which disfigured the left side of his face. Others always treated him with sympathy, ignorance, mockery, hatred, empathy and even, to some extent, guilt. It took him a long time to accept the reality of how he looked. Now, he is extremely comfortable in his own skin and pursues his passion for modelling through his blog.

My Story: ‘After COVID, We Have Another Battle To Fight— Water Crisis’

March 26, 2021

19-year-old Sawan Kanojia was selected as the ‘Water Hero’ by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2020. For the past six years, Sawan, along with his team, has been working towards conducting awareness programmes on the importance of water conservation in Uttar Pradesh.

My Story: “Nani Reminds Me Over And Again That Age Is Just A Number When It Comes To Chasing One’s Dreams”

March 24, 2021

Yashi Chowdhary prompted her Nani, Manju Devi Poddar to start her own venture during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her Nani has always been passionate about cooking and finally started her venture at 70 with assistance from her granddaughter. Through ‘Nani’s Special’, they serve varieties of sweets, snacks and other dishes, and have even made deliveries overseas.

My Story: ‘I Wanted To Help Struggling Litti-Chokha Seller, Zomato Assured To Get Him Onboard After My Tweet Went Viral’

March 20, 2021

Priyanshu Dwivedi, a freelance writer, resides in Maharashtra’s Mumbai. On March 16, he went to his customary stall, near Versova beach, to have Litti-Chokha. Although he has been a regular at the stall, that particular day he decided to engage in a conversation with the vendor, Yogesh, beyond the usual banter. He found out that the Yogesh was facing extreme difficulties in making ends meet. Later, Priyanshu tweeted about the incident and sought help from Zomato to get the stall listed on the platform. The tweet went viral, ending up being shared by the likes of actor Manoj Bajpayee and ultimately triggering a response from Zomato.

My Story: ‘Ola Auto Driver Returned My Belongings, Refused To Accept Reward For His Honesty’

March 18, 2021

Susanta Sahoo, a digital marketing professional and a blogger, hails from Odisha’s Bhubaneshwar. On March 13, Sahoo misplaced his phone and wallet in an Ola autorickshaw while commuting from work. The rickshaw driver, a good Samaritan, returned his belongings and has become the internet’s new hero for his honesty after Sahoo’s tweet describing the incident went viral.

My Story: ‘Never Be Afraid Of Failures, Always Follow Gut Instincts’

March 18, 2021

Aamir Qutub started his company Enterprise Monkey after he moved to Australia in 2014. His journey from Aligarh to Australia is filled with determination and perseverance.

My Story: “Felt That I Had Fallen Into A Trap I Could Never Escape From”

March 17, 2021

After running away from home, Manasa was sold to a brothel when she was just 9-years-old. She was finally rehabilitated with the help of some local NGO members. Later, she started working in a packaging factory where she met her husband. Now, she has a happy family and runs a small Kurti shop in her locality. She also aspires to become a baker someday.

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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: ‘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: ‘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.

My Story: ‘From Fighting Self-Pity To Conquering Self-Confidence, My Life With Hair Loss’

Paromita Gupta, 30, was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata when she was 10-years-old. Over the years, she learned to accept the way she was and started celebrating her real self. Today, she owns the disorder like a boss and is educating and motivating others to 'look beyond looks'.