My Story
My Story: The Brush That Healed—How Discovering Art Helped Me Overcome One of Life’s Toughest Phases as a Young Mother
February 28, 2025
A young mother finds solace and purpose in art, transforming her life amidst the challenges of parenthood.
My Story: I Lost My Teenage Years and Peace of Mind—The Haunting Memories Still Remain
February 9, 2025
A woman recounts her harrowing experiences during the Partition of India in 1947, detailing the loss of her childhood, the trauma of displacement, and the enduring impact on her life.
From Watchman to Dinner Guest: How I Honored My Father’s Silent Sacrifice
January 24, 2025
A powerful narrative of social mobility, respect, and familial love transcending workplace hierarchies.
My Story: From Traitor to Beloved—How My One Vote Led To 62-Year Journey of Love
January 11, 2025
A heartfelt account of how a courageous vote led to a lifelong love story.
My Story: I Literally Broke Down in Tears When Rickshawala Hugged Me and Said, “Koi Apne Bete Se Chori Thodi Karega”
January 8, 2025
A heartfelt encounter with a rickshaw driver reminded me that kindness still exists in the world.
My Story: How I, a Founder, Became My Sleepy Cab Driver’s Driver at 3 AM in Bengaluru
December 28, 2024
IIM graduate and founder Milind Chandwani humorously took the wheel when his sleepy cab driver dozed off in Bengaluru.
My Story: I Was Attracted To A Boy But Silenced Myself And Pretended To Be Someone Else
December 18, 2024
A heartfelt journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and love, where a young man transforms his relationship with his family through the power of storytelling.
My Story: ‘A Night of Courage—How I Defended an Innocent Cab Driver’
December 4, 2024
In a tense cab ride that escalated into chaos, I found the courage to stand up for an innocent driver facing false accusations.
My Story: ‘This Man Showed Me How I Can Trust Strangers’
November 27, 2024
On a vibrant Holi afternoon, I discovered the true spirit of the festival through an unexpected friendship with an old rickshaw driver.
My Story: How a Simple Walk in the Park Taught Me to Embrace Life
November 22, 2024
A chance encounter with an elderly storyteller in the park opened my eyes to the beauty of life’s shared moments.
My Story: How I Found an Unexpected Friend in a Pakistani During Tough Times
November 20, 2024
In a hospital waiting room, I unexpectedly formed a deep friendship with a Pakistani man, reminding me that compassion transcends borders and unites us all in our shared humanity.
My Story: ‘The Journey From Being Married To Being Separated Is Always A Mental Torture’
November 18, 2024
Navigating the tumultuous journey from a joyful marriage to painful separation, I discovered my strength and independence while learning valuable lessons about love and self-worth.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asmi Shah has been challenging societal norms —breaking one at a time. In her thirties, she is an adventure traveller owning a travel company and a delivery kitchen. Asmi, however, had to battle tough times to get rid of self-doubt and to embrace her truer self. Now, she is actively involved in sharing her days of struggle and spread the message of body positivity to inspire many.
Paromita Bardoloi started listening circles where people would sit across and listen to each other, without judgments. During the COVID lockdown, the initiative moved online with the sole purpose to create a safe space — letting people connect with each other during tough times, foster the act of listening, and thus help build relationships.
Delhi-based Aishwarya Ayushmaan is a human rights lawyer by day and turns 'Lush Monsoon' —a drag queen claiming her own space at night. He had to fight inner battles to embrace his real self and says that one should never ponder over 'Log Kya Kahenge' and instead should simply listen to their heart!
The 33-year-old Satyavati who set up her stall to sell tender coconuts in Bengaluru’s Banashankari is a mother of two. She has been balancing her efforts to support her family financially and help her kids get a good education. But like any other businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic hit her day job badly. After one of her customers took her business online recently, it began recovering gradually.
Sravya Manasa decided to donate her hair to cancer survivors after she met some of them while she was on a tour for her dance performance. Being a professional Kuchipudi dancer, it was not easy for her to take this step. However, she wants to break the conventional definitions of beauty by shaving her head, She says that people should accept themselves just the way they are.
Rahul Singla has been working on various social causes since he was in college. However, due to personal reasons, he had to stop his work after college finished. But he was determined to build a platform devoted to working towards the prevention of child sexual abuse. He started an organisation named Bachpan. His team conducts workshops on raising awareness about child sexual abuse.
Dharmesh Ba is a post-graduate from the National Institute of Design. He moved to the tech-hub Bengaluru in 2015 and ended up forming a heartwarming bond with a Malayali chai wala near his home. The forged bond that began from the usual catch-up with a cup of chai stayed for six years now even after the man shut down the shop.
64-year-old Anil Bhalotia was a teenager when he lost his father. He had to let go of his dream to be an Air Force Pilot, and as a sole breadwinner in family of five, had to overcome the curve balls life threw at him .
Nikita Raje was sexually abused when she was a child. It made her depressed and she has to seek therapy and medication to recover. After undergoing such traumatic experiences, she now spreads awareness about the prevention of child sexual abuse.
27-year-old Chandan Nayal, from Nai village in Uttarakhand's Nainital district, decided to quit his job, at a very young age, to follow his passion— to protect the green cover in his state and educate people about conserving nature.
Sirish Govardhan, a resident of Bengaluru and a cycling enthusiast was advised not to take up cycling due to his past injuries. However, he overcame physical challenges to cover 1,800 kilometres in 15 days and raised funds to help underprivileged children and rural women.
Niket Sharma started preparing for civil services exams during his third year in college. However, he was not supported by his parents for his career choice and was soon diagnosed with depression. He was jobless after the pandemic struck which made him feel directionless in life. Then, he decided to purchase a domain and start a digital marketing blog on it. It helped him to establish his freelancing career and now he wants to work passionately in this field.
Hasitha Illa was diagnosed with 'Friedreich's Ataxia', a progressive neurological disease when she was just 10-year-old. However, when she moved to India from the US, she realised that her life is not just limited to her disability. She writes a blog to erase the stigma associated with disabled people and also runs her YouTube channel.
With Project Tulasi, Chandni Patel Ravani aims to move a step backwards and embark on healthcare solutions for pregnant underprivileged women not just to avoid death and morbidity but to improve the overall wellbeing of these women and make period or pregnancy a safe and pleasant experience for the rural women.
Pankaj Kumar wears an oxygen mask and carries a jar with a plant, it's symbolic, he wants to ask people we inherited clean air from our ancestors, but are we going to pass on the same to the next generation?
Tharun Sai Erukulla met with an accident and underwent severe depression. Seeking inspiration from the difficulties he faced in reaching out for help, Tharun decided to develop a platform, findhope.in, through which the youth could avail mental health services free of cost, without any hesitance.
From struggling to make ends meet to being featured in the country's top ten tattoo artists, Lokesh Verma has lived his 'rags to riches' journey and turned his passion towards the art of tattoo making to a globally recognised profession.
Ekta Kapoor is an internationally certified personal trainer, boxing coach, kettlebell teacher, national champion in powerlifting and co-founder of Mountstrong Personal fitness studio in Dehradun.
Varnita Paliwal experienced panic attacks during her teenage years. However, her situation got much better after she sought help for anxiety. Having been through anxiety and depression, she blogs about mental Health. She is working towards dismantling any misconceptions associated with this topic and aims to spread valuable information about the same.
