Deepa Malik

At 28, Devika is an international para-athlete, an advocate for people with disabilities on national and global platforms, a recipient of the prestigious Queen’s Young Leader Award 2015 and the co-founder of Wheeling Happiness, an organisation which is impacting thousands.

Deepa shares her unique connect with radio and how it has seen her through some of her toughest times

The Olympics may be done and dusted but another Indian contingent is off to Brazil again, hoping to do better. Meet Team India's 19 incredible sportsmen and sportswomen who redefine the boundaries of possibility with their spirit and performances.

From diving into male-dominated careers, to fighting disability for their adventurous passions – here are five inspiring Indian women who chased their dreams and achieved success in the face of innumerable challenges.

A spinal tumour left Deepa paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair in 1999. But she did not let her disability deter her passion to go out and pursue adventure sports,. She became an award-winning athlete, record-breaking swimmer, performed bike stunts, and did everything she dreamt of in her life.